Tampa Bay Region - Southwest Florida Water Management District

Fiscal Year 2014 

Cooperative Funding Initiative Applications 

Tampa Bay Region

Table of Contents 

H092 - Pasco Co. - Reclaimed Water for Nat. Sys. Treatment/Rest. Phase 4.................................. 1 

K057 - Hillsborough County - Lake & Stream Management Program............................................... 3 

L737 - WMP - Duck Lake Watershed................................................................................................ 5 

L738 - WMP - Pithlachascotee - Anclote Watershed Conservation Effort......................................... 7 

L816 - Design & Construction - Plant City Sydney and Park road Transmission/Pumping............... 9 

L841 - Pasco - Double Hammock Creek Watershed......................................................................... 11 

L842 - WMP - Pasco - Lower Coastal Watershed............................................................................ 13 

N176 - Construction - Clearwater - 5 MGD Brackish Floridan Aquifer RO System........................... 15 

N179 - Feasibility/Pilot Testing - City of Clearwater - Groundwater Replenishment - Ph. II.............. 17 

N191 - Restoration - Lake Seminole Dredging Design & Permitting................................................. 19 

N287 - South Hillsborough Aquifer Recharge Program (SHARP)..................................................... 21 

N370 - FGUA Wet Weather Reclaimed Water Interconnect, Storage and Pumping......................... 23 

N374 - Mapping - Pasco - NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification.................................................... 25 

N394 - WMP - Hillsborough County - Delaney/Archie Creek Watershed Update............................. 27 

N400 - Brooker, Double Branch, Rocky/Brushy, Sweetwater/Lower Sweetwater Creek Watersheds. 29 

N404 - WMP - Cypress Creek Watershed Update............................................................................ 31 

N429 - Pasco County Beacon Point Residential Reclaimed Water Distribution................................ 33 

N430 - Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hills. Co. - North Dormany Road ................ 35 

N434 - Bayview Drive Drainage Improvements................................................................................. 37 

N436 - Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hills. Co. - Providence Road 

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N442 - Pasco County Seven Springs Golf/Country Club Reclaimed Water Storage Pond/Pump Station. 41 

N445 - Magnolia Drive Outfall - Phase II........................................................................................... 43 

N450 - Pasco County Saddlebrook Golf Course Reclaimed Water Transmission/Pump Station...... 45 

N462 - Pasco County Groves Golf Course Reclaimed Water Transmission/Storage Pond.............. 47 

N464 - Pasco County Meadow Point Boulevard Reclaimed Water Transmission............................. 49 

N474 - Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hills. Co. - Holloway Road.......................... 51 

N475 - Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hills. Co. - Holloman's Branch HBA2.......... 53 

N478 - Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hills. Co. - Clement Rd Drainage................ 55 

N492 - Hills. River Dam/Harney Canal Diversion Facilities for Lower Hills. River Minimum Flow 

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.. N494 - Reclaimed Water System Expansion - Control and Storage................................................. 59 

N506 - 43rd Street Regional Outfall Drainage Improvements........................................................... 61

N507 - Pasco County - Wesley Center Reclaimed Water Pump Station........................................... 63 

N508 - City of Clearwater Kapok Terrace Septic Tank Conversion Project...................................... 65 

N509 - Pithlachascotee - Bear Creek Model Update......................................................................... 67 

N513 - Lake Zephyr Watershed Improvements................................................................................. 69 

N514 - PPWMD - Channel 4 Panel Replacement............................................................................. 71 

N516 - Joe's Creek Watershed Improvement Plan............................................................................ 73 

N517 - St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program (Phase 14)....................................................... 75 

N521 - Northwest Hillsborough Regional Aquifer Recharge Project................................................. 77 

N524 - Pasco County - Handcart Road Pump Station Upgrade........................................................ 79 

N527 - Pasco County - Shady Hills Reclaimed Water Transmission Main West.............................. 81 

N528 - Upper Peninsula/Vasconia Regional Stormwater Model....................................................... 83 

N529 - City of Clearwater CR193, Grove Circle and Belcher Area Septic Tank Conversion Project. 85 

N531 - Lakewood Estates Piping....................................................................................................... 87 

N532 - Timber Oaks Retention Area................................................................................................. 89 

N533 - Tinney Creek at 94th Avenue North Storm Drainage Improvements..................................... 91 

N534 - Antilles and Oakhurst Drainage Improvements..................................................................... 93 

N537 - Basin SD-2 & SD-3 Improvements........................................................................................ 95 

N538 - St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program (Phase 6)......................................................... 97 

N539 - Hammock Creek Watershed Management Plan Update....................................................... 99 

N540 - Duck Slough BMP Implementation........................................................................................ 101 

N543 - Cross Bayou Channel 2 - Rena Drive.................................................................................... 103 

N544 - City of New Port Richey ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 2........................................... 105 

N545 - Prot Richey BMP Implementation.......................................................................................... 107 

N546 - Stormwater Master Plan Update............................................................................................ 109 

N547 - Pasco County - Heritage Pines Residential Reclaimed Water Service................................. 111 

N550 - Woodlawn Terrace Floodplain Storage.................................................................................. 113 

N552 - Reclaimed Water Seasonal Storage/Alternative Water Supply Feasibility Study.................. 115 

N553 - Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Seventh Phase................................................ 117 

N555 - San Christopher Drive Reclaimed Water Storage Tank........................................................ 119 

N560 - Pasco County - Crews Lake Natural Systems Restoration.................................................... 121 

N561 - City of Clearwater Resident Initiated Reclaimed Water Expansion Project #1...................... 123

N562 - Integrated Water Management.............................................................................................. 125 

N563 - Belleair Brackish Floridan Aquifer RO System...................................................................... 127 

N566 - Westside Canal Channel Improvement................................................................................. 129 

N567 - FGUA Toilet Rebate Program - Phase IV.............................................................................. 131 

N572 - Implementation of BMPs within the Sunset Beach Watershed (Phase IV)............................ 133 

N574 - PPWMD - Channel 1 Water Quality Improvements............................................................... 135 

N575 - PPWMD - Channel 1C Renewal............................................................................................ 137 

N576 - PPWMD - Channel 2 Pond Renewal..................................................................................... 139 

N578 - Cross Bayou Channel Restoration......................................................................................... 141 

N579 - Snell Isle Boulevard N.E., Rafael Boulevard and Vicinity Storm Drainage Improvements.... 143 

N580 - 2011 Rainwater Harvesting - SWFWMD............................................................................... 145 

W024 - Tampa Bay Environmental Fund........................................................................................... 147 

W288 - Implementation of BMPs within the Sawgrass Lake Watershed........................................... 149 

W311 - Hillsborough River State Park Shoreline Restoration........................................................... 151 

W737 - Lake Tarpon Water Quality Management Plan..................................................................... 153

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 

FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM 

Project Name 

Reclaimed Water - Pasco County - Reclaimed Water for Natural System Treatment & Restoration Phase 

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Project Number H092 

Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 

Contact Person Pamela Wright 

Address 

7536 State Street 

City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34654 

Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 

pwright@pascocountyfl.net 

Project Type: 

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems 

Strategic Initiatives: 

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring 

Alternative Water Supply Conservation 

X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning 

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management 

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

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring 

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: 

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake 

Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk 

Project Description: 

This project is for the design, permitting and construction of facilities that will help to restore natural systems that have been 

impacted by groundwater withdrawals in central Pasco County. These facilities may include; created wetlands, infiltration basins 

and/or spray irrigation systems. The final scope of the project will be more clearly defined as the preliminary design phase is 

completed for the project. This preliminary design work will include: evaluation of the technical aspects of the project, meetings to 

coordinate activities with all the key stakeholders associated with the project, discussions with the regulatory agencies which will be 

involved with the permitting and other project approvals including any nitrogen management concerns associated with the project, 

and meetings to invite public involvement and address public comments and concerns. The final project design, permitting and 

construction will follow the preliminary design work. 

This request is for phase four of the project. During this phase the following tasks are anticipated to be completed during FY '14. 

Task 5 - design, Task 5.1 - preliminary engineering report, Task 5.2 - final design, Task 6 - permitting, and Task 7 - bid services. 

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 2012, 100% of Pasco County 

Utilities' wastewater was reused. The bulk rate charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.47 per 1,000 gallons (normal rate), 

$0.21 per 1,000 gallons (surplus rate), and a flat rate of $10.26 per month 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 FEMA. All finished floor 

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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. 

Funding Source 

Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 157,782 150,000 1,801,463 5,756,500 7,865,745 

Hillsborough River 157,782 150,000 1,801,463 5,756,500 7,865,745 

Total 315,564 300,000 3,602,926 11,513,000 15,731,490 

Matching Fund Reduction 

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

Timelines 

August 31, 2014 

Milestone 

Projected Date 

Final Design Complete 08/31/2014 

Permitting Complete 08/31/2014 

January 1, 2014 

Milestone 


Design Complete 01/01/2014 

Preliminary Engineering Report Complete 01/01/2014 

September 30, 2014 

Milestone 


Commence Bid Services 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Hillsborough County - Lake & Stream Management Program 

Project Number K057 

Cooperator 

Hillsborough County BOCC 

Department 

Contact Person James Barrington 

Address 

601 E. Kennedy Blvd, 20th Floo 

City Sate Zip Tampa, FL 33602 

Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 

barringtonj@hillsboroughcounty.org 

Project Type: 

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems 


X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement 

X Water Quality Monitoring 


Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning 

Emergency Flood Response 

X Floodplain Management 


X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration 

X Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring 


Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake 

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk 


The Lake and Stream Management Program, formerly the Lake and Stream Monitoring Program, was established in 1997 to assist 

residents in understanding and managing the lake and stream systems in Hillsborough County, collect water quality and natural 

systems data on these resources, provide a vehicle and volunteer network to reach the public regarding pollution prevention and 

natural systems management, and to achieve source control of pollutants through public involvement pursuant to NPDES and 

TMDL requirements. To this end, the program contracts University of Florida Lakewatch to train volunteers, analyze samples, and 

conduct research on lakes. The program also contracts USF Florida Center for Community Design and Research to conduct Lake 

Assessments including bathymetry, water quality and Lake Vegetation Index parameters among others and to develop and manage 

the Watershed Atlas. The atlas concept originated with this program and provides a GIS-based interface to access all available 

water quality, natural systems, hydrologic, and historic information on water resources. The program also contracts Hillsborough 

Community College to manage the Stream Waterwatch program to train volunteers to monitor water quality and natural systems on 

streams. The Lake and Stream Management Program is a companion of the Adopt-A-Pond restoration program and provides 

expert technical advice and information to the public regarding lakes and streams. The program assists communities in designing 

Lake Management plans, evaluating BMP's, and in implementing those plans and BMP's. The Hillsborough County Extension 

Service uses the Lake nad Stream Management Program Lakes Manager as a resource to refer inquiries. 

All property around the majority of lakes and streams in Hillsborough County is privately owned. This means managers have little 

access to these water bodies without the cooperation of the property owners. As such, Hillsborough County developed the concept 

of volunteer-based, expert-guided resource programs to provide a mutually beneficial means to help manage water resources. In 

the program's 17 year history, it has developed excellent relationships with resident groups, development districts, etc. and 

frequently partners with these groups to manage water resources. This partnership is proving even more beneficial as the region 

faces water conservation issues, TMDL compliance, and nutrient criteria. Without access to the properties, widespread ambient 

data, and working partnerships with stakeholder groups, it will be more expensive and extremely difficult to achieve compliance with 

these programs and to find resolutions to the challenges we face. Not only does this program provide a very cost-effective network 

of data collection, but builds partnerships with organizations that voluntarily partner for and fund conservation and the 

implementation of water quality projects. 

In 2014, this program will continue to develop and implement lake management strategies in partnership with property owners. 

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ordinances. 

Water Conservation: Hillsborough County was the premier local government to criminalize the violation of water use restrictions, 

and to adopt a civil citation process for the enforcement of the same in July 1993. A fulltime Water Conservation Manager assures 

that the County stays abreast of conservation issues. This facilitates amendments to the County’s Water Conservation Ordinance 

(HCO 91-27) as needed to quickly address changing conditions in the regulatory environment and as deemed appropriate by the 

County’s administration. Through the Lake and Stream Management Program, Florida Friendly landscaping is promoted as a 

primary form of landscape appropriate for the region. Additionally, the program works with property owners and provides technical 

advice about conservation techniques including reuse, alternative sources, and rain harvesting, reducing the burden on potable 

water supplies. Flood Protection: The principal purpose of Hillsborough County’s floodplain management program is to protect 

residents and business owners from flooding risks. Flooding disasters are the leading recurring hazard within the County and have 

the potential of affecting greater than one-quarter of the population at a value that is greater than five billion dollars in personal 

property. Construction standards and planning concepts are implemented through the County’s Land Development Code, 

Floodplain Management Plan and Local Mitigation Strategy. Additionally, the Lake and Stream Management program provides a 

network of engaged residents to help identify potential flooding problems and works with volunteers to manage surface water 

resources which are used for flood storage and mitigation. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 893,188 58,333 58,333 58,333 1,068,187 

Applicant Share 2,679,564 175,000 175,000 175,000 3,204,564 

Hillsborough River 1,786,376 116,667 116,667 116,667 2,136,377 

Total 5,359,128 350,000 350,000 350,000 6,409,128 



Timelines 

13 months/continuous 

Milestone 


Lake Management Assistance 03/31/2015 

Watershed Atlas Operation and Maintenance 03/31/2015 

Lake and Steam Outreach 03/31/2015 

Sampling and Analysis 03/31/2015 

Volunteer Monitor Operation 03/31/2015 

Annually 

Milestone 


Fish Surveys 03/31/2015 

Annually, Spring - Fall 

Milestone 


Lake and Stream Assessments 03/31/2015 

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Project Name 

WMP - Duck Lake Watershed 

Project Number L737 

Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Design Stormwater Management 

Contact Person Cynthia Jolly 

Address 

4454 Grand Boulevard 


Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 

cjolly@pascocountyfl.net 

Project Type: 

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


X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring 

Alternative Water Supply 

X Conservation 










This is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Watershed Evaluation, and 2) Watershed Management Plan elements of the 

District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Duck Lake Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 

42 square miles (including the three square mile Tank Lake study area) and is located in Pasco County and includes Dade City and 

the surrounding area. Issues in the watershed are flood damage, rapid growth, and water quality issues. The Watershed 

Management Plan element includes the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS 

processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality) establishment of LOS, BMP 

alternative analysis. 


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 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 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

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Applicant Share 500,000 61,000 561,000 

Hillsborough River 500,000 61,000 561,000 

Total 1,000,000 122,000 1,122,000 



Timelines 

Completion of Watershed Management Plan 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

WMP - Pithlachascotee-Anclote Watershed Conservation Effort 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 















This is a multi-year funded project which consists of assessing the feasibility of diverting excess flows from the Pithlachascotee and 

Anclote Rivers onto the Starkey Wellfield, Serenova, Anclote River Ranch and Crockett Lake Ranch properties in order to better 

manage the water resources, i.e., flood protection, water quality, water supply, and natural systems. These properties are located 

within the boundaries of both watersheds, south of SR54 and east of New Port Richey. The assessment will be accomplished by 

performing the Watershed Management Plan element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP), BMP alternative 

analysis. Issues in these watersheds include flood damage, rapid growth, and water quality degradation. The quantity of water as 

well as the timing and distribution of diversions will be addressed in the BMP alternative analysis phase of the project. Conceptual 

design(s) will be prepared, the ability to permit implementation of these BMPs will be assessed, and probable construction costs will 

be developed. Subsequent funding will be used for design, permitting and construction. FY2014 funding is needed to complete the 

assessment plan. 


ordinances. 

Pasco County has adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day per week irrigation restrictions for potable water; 















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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 250,000 500,000 500,000 1,250,000 

Pinellas Anclote 250,000 500,000 500,000 1,250,000 

Total 500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,500,000 



Timelines 


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Project Name 

Design & Construction - Plant City Sydney and Park Road Transmission and Pumping 


Cooperator 

Plant City 

Department 

Utilities Department 

Contact Person Frank Coughenour 

Address 

1500 West Victoria St. 

City Sate Zip Plant City, FL 33563 

Phone # 

813-757-9191 ext105 

Email 

fcoughenour@plantcitygov.com 

Project Type: 

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems 







Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring 





Summary : This Reclaimed Water Transmission Main extension project is proposed as a Water Supply and Resource Development 

type project. The project is sized to serve existing facilities, proposed future developments, and other potential customers. It is 

anticipated that these pipelines will ultimately be interconnected to form a distribution loop around the City, thereby maximizing 

reclaimed water availability and reliability. Additionally, the pipelines have sufficient capacity to serve a potential future 

interconnection between the City and other future regional reclaimed water facilities or customers. This project is consistent with the 

District's Regional Reclaimed Water Planning effort for the Tampa Bay area and would result in benefits to the entire region by 

virture of offsets to the demand on potable quality water. This application reflects an updated project scope as included in teh 1st 

Amendment to the grant agreement. Physical Description: This application includes the design and construction of Phase 1 of the 

Sydney Road Reclaimed Water Project, and the design and construction of the Park Road Reclaimed Water Project. Phase 1 of 

the Sydney Road project includes approximately 14,000 feet of 24" pipe, 2,500 feet of 2" to 6" pipe, 1,850 feet of 8" pipe, and 450 

feet of 12" pipe. The alignment extends from the Water Reclamation Facility, through local roads and Sydney Road to the Walden 

Lake Golf Course. The 2" to 12" mains are for distribution to the golf course, hospital, and school connection points. Future Phase 2 

extends south on Timberlane Drive to Trapnell Road, and east to Mud Lake Road. Future Phase 3 is a conceptual connection to an 

undetermined future regional reclaimed water facility or customer. The Park Road Reclaimed Water Project includes 10,000 feet of 

18" pipe along Park Road, 2,000 feet of 8" pipe along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and 500 feet of 6" pipe. Customers & 

Connection Dates: Existing facilities to be served by Phase 1 of the Sydney Road project include: 27 holes of Walden Lake Golf 

Course, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Tomlin Middle School, and Byran Elementary School. Existing facilities to be served by the 

Park Road Project include: Plant City Stadium and Softball Complex, Parks and Recreation Administration Building, Dr. Martin 

Luther King Jr. Recreation Center & Ballfields, Marshall Middle School, and medians along Park Road. The City and the Walden 

Lake Golf Course have entered into a 20 year contract for reclaimed water use at the site. This contract provides for reclaimed 

water use at 27 of 36 holes, with provisions for serving the remaining 9 holes with the Phase 2 extension. The Phase I pipeline has 

sufficient capacity to serve over 1,750 homes in Phase 2 (including Trapnell Ridge, Magnolia Green, Walden Reserve, Walden 

Pointe, Walden Lake). Projected reclaimed water usage by these developments exceeds 1 MGD. Phase 3 is sized for up to 4 MGD 

to a conceptual future regional facility or customer. The Build-out capacity of the system is estimated at over 6 MGD. 

Capacity..Offset..Etc: The anticipated initial annual average capacity of the combined pipelines is 0.550 MGD. Total initial Offset is 

estimated at 0.400 MGD, using district allowable offset ratios. Plant City's reclaimed water system currently exhibits an offset ratio 

of over 90%. This project will initially have an offset ratio of approximately 73% This will ultimately lower the City's overall offset 

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atio to approximately 88%, which is well in compliance with the Districts 75% efficiency criteria for a 20 Year Water Use Permit. 

Cost..Cost Benefit Ratio: Based on a total project cost estimate of $6,126,000, and a total initial offset of 0.40 MGD, the Cost/ 

Benefit ratio would be 3.69. 


ordinances. 

The City encourages potable water conservation through a conservation rate structure and through enforcement of water 

restrictions by the Plant City Police Department. The City's Water Conservation ordinance requires all potable water users 

consuming 25,000 GPD or more to develop and submit a water conservation plan. Conservation of reclaimed water is encouraged 

through metering all services and the use of a conservation rate structure. The City's Water Conservation program includes 

educational efforts to encourage the efficient use of both potable and reclaimed water. Water conservation education activities 

include a combination of presentations to community organizations and one-on-one meetings with individual residential and 

commercial customers exhibiting unusually high water use. The City has also recently implemneted a Water Budget for irrigation of 

City owned and managed properties. Examples of some of the City's reclaimed water program brocures are provided in the 

attached documents. New developments are required to install reclaimed water infrastructure as a condition of their development 

approvals, where the City expects that reclaimed water supply will be reasonably available. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 1,382,285 1,382,285 

Applicant Share 2,260,085 675,000 1 2,935,086 

Hillsborough River 1,005,000 201,815 1,206,815 

State Grant LP6854 200,000 200,000 

WPSP Trust Fund 603,630 603,630 

Total 4,446,000 1,680,000 201,816 6,327,816 



Timelines 

Park Road Reclaimed Water Project 

Milestone 


Construction Commence 05/30/2013 

Complete Construction 05/30/2014 

Sydney Road Reclaimed Water Project 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

WMP - Pasco - Double Hammock Creek Watershed 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 















This is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Digital Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed 

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Double Hammock Creek Watershed. 

The watershed covers an area of approximately 15 square miles and is located in Western Pasco County. Issues in this watershed 

are flood damage, rapid growth and water quality. 


ordinances. 







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. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Coastal Rivers 370,000 112,500 482,500 

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Total 740,000 225,000 965,000 



Timelines 


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Project Name 

WMP - Pasco - Lower Coastal Watershed 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 















This is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Digital Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed 

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Lower Coastal Watershed. The 

watershed covers an area of approximately 14.8 square miles and is located in South Western Pasco County. This watershed 

includes several heavily draining basins discharging directly into the Gulf of Mexico and is characterized by relatively dense 

residential area and commercial land uses. Undeveloped areas generally consist of salt marshes bordering the Gulf of Mexico and 

freshwater wetlands. The issues of this watershed are flooding, rapid development and water quality. 


ordinances. 
















construction 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


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Total 690,000 320,000 1,010,000 



Timelines 


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Project Name 

Construction - Clearwater - 5 MGD Brackish Floridan Aquifer RO System 

Project Number N176 

Cooperator 

City of Clearwater 

Department 

Contact Person Elliot Shoberg 

Address 

100 South Myrtle Ave. 

City Sate Zip Clearwter, FL 337585520 

Phone # 727-562-4748 

Email 

elliot.shoberg@myclearwater.com 

Project Type: 

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems 



X Alternative Water Supply Conservation 







Levy Manatee Marion Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk 


This alternative water supply project will develop a brackish groundwater wellfield to provide potable water to the City of Clearwater. 

The project includes design and construction of a 8.0 mgd brackish wellfield and a reverse osmosis treatment plant to produce up 

to 6.4 mgd of potable water (5.0 mgd annual average daily produced). This project will utilize local sources of brackish water that is 

otherwise unusable. The City will also be using concentrate/brine effluent from its existing water treatment plant as a feed source 

for this new plant reducing the demand from the new brackish wellfield. Project components include: pilot plant testing, brackish 

wellfield construction, treatment facilities, byproduct treatment and discharge. Water produced by this project will be used to replace 

up to 6.4 mgd that the City of Clearwater currently purchases from Pinellas County through an existing interlocal agreement. 

The City of Clearwater is currently purchasing approximately 7.0 mgd from Pinellas County. This water is supplied from Tampa Bay 

Water’s various water supply systems. By producing potable water locally from brackish water sources, the City of Clearwater can 

become more self-sufficient and reduce their contribution to stress on the regional water supply system. 

The City of Clearwater is requesting funding for a multi-year project with an estimated cost of $34,800,000. Of this total project cost, 

the request is for 44% funding from the District ($15,216,890). For FY2014, the total budget is for $12,000,000 with the District 

assuming 50% ($6,000,000) and will cover costs associated with wellfield and treatment plant construction activities. Prior efforts 

funded solely by the City included a feasibility study and test production wells with associated monitoring well clusters that will 

become part of the new wellfield. Cooperatively funded efforts to date have included design and permitting of the wellfield, 

treatment plant and initial phases of construction on the injection well. 


ordinances. 

The City of Clearwater has an impressive track record of developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation measures. 

The City has met the requirements of the Northern Tampa bay Water Use Caution Area stipulations included in its Water Use 

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Permit. The 2011 Water Year compliance per capita water consumption for the City of Clearwater was 76 gpcd. This is well below 

the required 130 gpcd for Year 2001 required in the Water Use Caution Area regulations. The City has also implemented a 

consumptive use rate structure in October 2006 to ensure efficient use of reclaimed water which reduces the use of potable water 

for irrigation needs. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 1,406,915 3,417,120 6,000,000 4,392,855 15,216,890 

Applicant Share 5,773,135 3,417,120 6,000,000 4,392,855 19,583,110 

Total 7,180,050 6,834,240 12,000,000 8,785,710 34,800,000 



Timelines 

Concentrate Injection Well 

Milestone 


Complete 12/31/2013 

Project Completion and Certification 

Milestone 


Contract Close-out 12/31/2015 

Treatment Plant Construction 

Milestone 



Treatment Plant Design and Permitting 

Milestone 



Well Field Construction 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

Feasibility and Pilot Testing - City of Clearwater - Groundwater Replenishment Project - Phase II 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 727-562-4748 

Email 


Project Type: 













This alternative water supply project is for the analysis, design and construction of a salinity barrier and aquifer recharge system to 

both protect and supplement groundwater supplies within the Floridan aquifer and in the City of Clearwater service area 

boundaries. The salinity barrier concept will reduce or eliminate salt water intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico and/or Tampa Bay 

while any recharge will rely upon the geotechnical conditions to act as a natural buffer between the injection points and other 

permitted withdrawal points. This raw groundwater withdrawn from the Floridan aquifer will continue to be the primary source of 

potable drinking water after treatment in the City of Clearwater, considering the City's plans to expand local production. 

The groundwater replenishment project will help to extend the useful life of the City of Clearwater's current and future wellfield and 

may result in the ability to increase permitted withdrawl quantities if hydrologic modeling and actual field test results indicate the 

increased withdrawal volumes will have a net positive impact upon the environment and other permitted users. A preliminary 

feasibility study has been conducted and funded by the City ($100,000), a formal feasibility study has been cooperatively funded by 

the District, and the Pilot and Testing Phase is currently under contract, cooperatively funded with the District ($3,072,500). For 

fiscal years FY2013 and FY2014, the District is funding 50% of the pilot and test phase costs ($743,125 and $793,125) including 

design permitting, construction and testing of a pilot water purification plant, pilot injection water treatment system, test injection 

well and monitoring well system along with continuing public outreach efforts. Of the total project costs ($27,493,000), 

approximately 81.2 percent ($22,334,250) is expected to be needed for construction with 3.6 percent ($1,000,000) utilized for 

Public Outreach and Education and the remainder for design and administration. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 325,000 743,125 793,125 11,935,250 13,796,500 

Pinellas Anclote 225,000 743,125 793,125 11,935,250 13,696,500 

Total 550,000 1,486,250 1,586,250 23,870,500 27,493,000 



Timelines 

Pilot and Test Phase 

Milestone 


Complete Tests and Deliver Report of Findings 02/28/2014 

Plant Design and Permitting 

Milestone 



Plant and Injection Well System Construction 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

Restoration - Lake Seminole Dredging Design & Permitting 


Cooperator 

Pinellas County 

Department 

Environmental Management 

Contact Person Kelli Hammer Levy 

Address 

300 S. Garden Ave 

City Sate Zip Clearwater, FL 33756 

Phone # 

727-464-4425 ext3317 

Email 

klevy@pinellascounty.org 

Project Type: 

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems 












Project N191 includes the design, development, and permitting of the dredging of Lake Seminole is Phase I of the whole lake 

sediment removal project (PROJECT). Phase II is construction and operations to remove organic sediments consistent with the 

goals and objectives of the Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan (WMP) (2001), the state and federally approved 

Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP) (2007), and the Lake Seminole Sediment Removal Feasibility Study (2006) for the removal of 

nuisance, nutrient rich sediments that have degraded water quality and lake habitats. These documents estimate that there are 

approximately 1 million cubic yards of organic sediments in the Lake. This PROJECT is the number one ranked alternative in the 

WMP for improving water quality and habitat and to meet the RAP goals. This request is for $3,024,000 for the start of the 

operational phase. 


ordinances. 

Pinellas County is dedicated to improving flood protection as documented in the County's Comprehensive Plan (CP). The Surface 

Water Element of the CP obligates the County to protect, enhance, and improve water quality through water quality monitoring, 

watershed management plan development, and environmental enforcement. In addition, Pinellas County continues to expand its 

reclaimed water service areas to reduce demand on potable water for irrigation, to enforce watering restrictions, and to educate the 

public on the benefits of Florida Friendly Landscaping and proper irrigation and fertilization practices. Pinellas County also offers 

free resources to help students learn about saving water and offers numerous programs through the Extension office on the use of 

rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and other conservation measures. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 567,712 4,018,000 3,982,000 8,567,712 

Pinellas Anclote 567,712 4,018,000 3,982,000 8,567,712 

Total 1,135,424 8,036,000 7,964,000 17,135,424 


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Timelines 

First Quarter 2013 - Third Quarter 2013 

Milestone 


Bid and Contractor Section 08/31/2013 

Fourth Quarter 2013 - Fourth Quarter 2015 

Milestone 


Complete Dredging Implementation 12/31/2015 

Fourth Quarter 2015 - Fourth Quarter 2016 

Milestone 


Project Complete 12/31/2016 

Third Quarter 2013 - Fourth Quarter 2013 

Milestone 


Commence Dredging Implementation 12/31/2013 

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Project Name 

South Hillsborough Aquifer Recharge Program (SHARP) 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems 












Hillsborough County is a leader in water conservation through maximizing the use of their reclaimed water by establishing the 

largest retail residential reclaimed water system in the U.S. The County's comprehensive plan includes the expansion of this 

system and use of their available reclaimed water resources though the year 2050 by pursuing additional large industrial/ 

commercial and residential reclaimed water users. However to meet these goals the County has identified various storage and 

operational options to help them capture and store reclaimed water until it is needed, thereby, increasing the overall average 

annual utilization of this resource. This will result in offsetting and reducing the use of potable water as well as surface water 

discharges to Tampa Bay. 

Hillsborough County recently identified an alternative beneficial use of seasonally available reclaimed water by using it to recharge 

the Floridan aquifer in the coastal portion of southern Hillsborough County. The benefits of aquifer recharge in this area include 

creating a salinity barrier that would reduce saltwater intrusion while providing water level improvements within the Most Impacted 

Area (MIA) of the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). 

Recently the District completed an aquifer recharge feasibility study for the Tampa Bay Area which included southern Hillsborough 

County and eastern Polk County (MWH, 2009). This study evaluated both indirect aquifer recharge using rapid infiltration basins 

and direct recharge utilizing wells to recharge the aquifer with reclaimed water to initiate recovery by improving the water levels. 

One of the conclusions of the District study is that up to 90 percent of the improvements in water level from recharge activities can 

be obtained as additional groundwater. The permitting mechanism that would allow the District to provide groundwater credits is 

called Mitigation plus Recovery. The recharge must provide a net groundwater improvement after the impact of the groundwater 

withdrawal is accounted for. 

Hillsborough County has completed an aquifer recharge feasibility study in the Big Bend area. This study identifies the initial steps 

to construct and evaluate the first direct reclaimed water aquifer recharge pilot project in Hillsborough County. The County has an 

existing test well, the Big Bend ASR test well, that will be modified for use in an aquifer recharge pilot test program. The feasibility 

study also includes cost estimates for well modifications and a planning level cost estimate for expanding the pilot system to a full 

scale aquifer recharge system to recharge up to 1 billion gallons (BG) per year. 

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The County's aquifer recharge vision (SHARP) includes a regional recharge system that will mitigate saltwater intrusion in costal 

Hillsborough County and provide a level of mitigation to the SWUCA's MIA, while also allowing for some additional groundwater 

development. The project consists of the Design, Permitting and Construction of a 2 -MG reclaimed water recharge well system at 

the Big Bend ASR test well site. Associated wellhead and appurtenances, interconnects, monitor wells, and land costs are to be 

included. The anticipated water conservation benefit at build-out is 1.80 MGD based on 90% potable quality offset. The estimated 

cost/benefit ratio calculated at an 8% annual interest rate, amortized over 30 years is $0.36/1000 gallons for the total project 

($2,765,000) and $0.18/1000 gallons for the District¿s share ($1,382,500). 


ordinances. 

Hillsborough County was the premier local government to decriminalize the violation of water use restrictions, and to adopt a civil 

citation process for the enforcement of the same in July 1993. A fulltime Water Conservation Manager assures that the County 

stays abreast of conservation issues. This facilitates amendments to the County's Water Conservation Ordinance (HCO 03-07) as 

needed to quickly address changing conditions in the regulatory environment and as deemed appropriate by the County's 

administration. All significant regulatory issues pertaining to the County's water conservation efforts are reviewed through a Water 

Conservation Technical Committee comprised of environmental interests, green industry representatives, other local governments, 

Tampa Bay Water and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Enforcement of water conservation issues is done 

through a 5-member Conservation Team, and supplemented by Code Enforcement and Construction Services (Plumbing and 

Building Departments) in areas of their respective responsibilities. Reclaimed Water Master Plans have been developed to 

determine how reclaimed water throughout the County will be utilized for the primary goal of offsetting potable water use and 

meeting regulatory compliance. Additionally, the County has established a Reclaimed Water Improvement Unit (RWIU) ordinance 

to retrofit existing subdivisions with reclaimed water distribution systems. Hillsborough County has adopted a flood plain ordinance 

(County Ordinance 01-33) as required to participate as a community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered 

through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The county has developed land development regulations (LDR 

96-35) to enforce the ordinance. All development is required to receive the proper building and site alteration permits. At this time 

flood plain issues are addressed to insure compliance with the flood plain ordinance. Finished floor elevations are compared to the 

100 year flood elevation. The County is also a participant in FEMA¿s Community Rating System and received a Class 6 rating. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 1,168,073 214,427 1,382,500 

Applicant Share 1,168,073 214,427 1,382,500 

Total 2,336,146 428,854 2,765,000 



Timelines 

01/31/2013 

Milestone 


Notice to Proceed 01/31/2013 

07/31/2013 

Milestone 


Construction 07/31/2013 

08/31/2013 

Milestone 


Testing and Monitoring 03/31/2017 

11/30/2012 

Milestone 


Bid Opening 11/30/2012 

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Project Name 

Project Number 

Cooperator 

Department 

Contact Person 

Address 



Design & Construction - FGUA Wet Weather Reclaimed Water Interconnect, Storage and Pumping 

Project 

N370 

Florida Governmental Utility Authority 

Jerry Connolly 

280 Wekiva Springs Road 

City Sate Zip Longwood, FL 327796026 

Phone # 407-629-6900 

Email 

jconnolly@govmserv.com 

Project Type: 













This multi-year FY2012, FY 2013, and FY2014 project will design and construct a 3 million gallon reclaimed water storage tank, a 

transfer pump station and approximately 200 LF of 24-inch diameter reclaimed water transmission line to interconnect FGUA's 

Aloha/Seven Springs reclaimed water system to Pasco County's reclaimed water system. The project will also include 

approximately 2,000 LF of 4-inch reclaimed water connection to serve the Trinity Oaks sudivision common area irrigation in FGUA's 

service area. 


ordinances. 

This project is the result of a past cooperatively funded FGUA feasibility study (N334) to make the best use of approximately 2 mgd 

of available reclaimed water flows from the FGUA Seven Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Port Richey, Florida. The 

feasibility study included: (1) Providing for interconnections to Pasco County reclaimed water system to allow for the redistribution 

of the resource, (2) Investigating projects that maximize the reduction of potable water use in the Seven Springs Service Area by 

providing reclaimed water for public access irrigation to areas of high potable water demand where reclaimed water is currently not 

available, (3) Investigating projects reducing the amount of effluent being discharged into surrounding FGUA reclaim water 

sprayfields, and storage/pumping improvements to maximize water utilization, such as adding diurnal and seasonal storage, and 

(4) additional transmission of distribution system projects to expand distribution and transmission delivery and availability to new 

customer groups. The FGUA has entered into an agreement with Pasco County for the selected interconnection between the two 

reclaimed water systems. Furthermore, the FGUA has entered into an agreement with the Trinity Oaks Home Owners' Association 

to provide reuse service to irrigate common areas. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 500,000 350,000 350,000 1,200,000 

Pinellas Anclote 500,000 350,000 350,000 1,200,000 

Total 1,000,000 700,000 700,000 2,400,000 


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Timelines 

Begin Construction 

Milestone 


Substantially Complete Construction & Interconnect 09/30/2013 

Milestone 


Begin Construction 12/31/2012 

Project Complete 06/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Mapping - Pasco - NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Survey 

Contact Person Raymond Phillips 

Address 7530 Little Road Suite 230 


Phone # 

727-847-8140 ext7827 

Email 

rphillips@pascocountyfl.net 

Project Type: 






Reclaimed Water 

X Emergency Flood Response 

X Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring 

X Regional Water Supply Planning 


X Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery 



Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee X Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake 

Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk 


Pasco County and Southwest Water Management District in fiscal year 2006-2007 performed a densification of North American 

Vertical Datum 1988 benchmarks. In an effort to assist our residents in flood prone areas, Pasco County proposes to further 

expand the bench network. The Federal Emergency Management Agency with its publishing of the digital flood insurance rate 

maps in 1988 Datum will require all elevation certificates to be in this datum. Pasco County is finalizing its Code rewrite which 

requires all work submitted to be in 1988 datum. The Bureau of Survey and Mapping requires all mean high water surveys and tidal 

datum to be shown in 1988 Datum. All of the benchmarks will be GPS (Global Positioning System) available and can be used for 

local control and as a check to any GPS network that you may establish. Continuing the efforts first established in 2006 and 

supplimented in 2011. This work is done in cooperation with Florida Department of Environmental Protection as the contractor. 


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equired to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after 

construction. The contractor for this effort is Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 100,000 100,000 

Coastal Rivers 50,000 50,000 

Hillsborough River 20,000 20,000 

Pinellas Anclote 30,000 30,000 

Total 200,000 200,000 



Timelines 

Benches in the Ground 03/21/2014 

All bench lines run 07/18/2014 

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Project Name 

WMP - Hillsborough County - Delaney/Archie Creek Watershed Update 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 






X Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management 

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






The Delaney/Archie Creek Watershed has experienced very significant flooding in the recent years. A watershed management plan 

study was completed for this watershed at the end of 2002 and updated in 2007 (due to a limited budget, the alternatives analysis 

was not included in the scope of services for the 2007 update). Many projects were identified in the master plan, and the model 

results show that by completing the projects proposed in the master plan, most of the flood prone areas would be mitigated. 

However, due to land use changes and feasibility of construction issues, some of the proposed projects need to be re-evaluated 

and additional alternatives need to be analyzed. 

The objectives of this project are: 1. to update the model with new information on ERPs/CIPs since 2007; 2. to correct errors in the 

model and GIS files; 3. to convert the model from HCSWMM into EPA SWMM 5; 4. to develop a long term simulation model with 

EPA SWMM 5 to assess water quality; 5. to re-evaluate the CIPs proposed in the previous master plan; 6. to perform additional 

alternatives analysis; and 7. to provide final recommendations for flood control, water quality improvement, and natural systems 

protection. 


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County’s administration. 

Flood Protection: The principal purpose of Hillsborough County’s floodplain management program is to protect residents and 

business owners from flooding risks. Flooding disasters are the leading recurring hazard within the County and have the potential of 

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affecting greater than one-quarter of the population at a value that is greater than five billion dollars in personal property. 

Construction standards and planning concepts are implemented through the County’s Land Development Code, Floodplain 

Management Plan and Local Mitigation Strategy. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 200,000 87,500 62,500 350,000 

Applicant Share 200,000 87,500 62,500 350,000 

Total 400,000 175,000 125,000 700,000 



Timelines 

Alternative Analysis 

Milestone 


Alternative Analysis 03/31/2014 

Final Recommendation 

Milestone 


Final Recommendation 03/31/2014 

Final report 

Milestone 


Final report 06/30/2014 

Kick-off 

Milestone 


Kick-off meeting 12/31/2012 

Model Update 

Milestone 


Convert to SWMM 5 03/29/2013 

ERPs, address review comments 06/28/2013 

Model calibration/verification 09/27/2013 

Existing condition runs 12/31/2013 

Outreach 

Milestone 


Public Meeting 04/30/2014 

PD&E 

Milestone 


Tributary-A PD&E 12/31/2014 

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Project Name 


Cooperator 

Department 


Address 



WMP - Hillsborough County - Brooker, Double Branch, Rocky/Brushy, Sweetwater and Lower 

Sweetwater Creek Watersheds 

N400 


James Barrington 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 













The Brooker Creek, Double Branch Creek, Rocky/Brushy Creek, Sweetwater Creek, and Lower Sweetwater Creek Watershed 

Management Plan Studies were initially completed at the end of FY2002 and individually updated between 2004 and 2010. These 

watersheds comprise an area of about 130 square miles in northwest Hillsborough County. All previous reports contain information 

on data collection, model calibration/verification, and existing conditions for water quantity. Alternatives were evaluated to solve 

identified flooding, and the proposed recommendations in these reports support the current stormwater Capital Improvement 

Program (CIP) that protects and enhances the quality of life in our community. This is a proposal for a multi-year funded project to 

update the topographic information, watershed assessment, and alternatives analysis of these studies, and include an assessment 

of water quality. New mapping is available for the area, consisting of 2007 LiDAR mapping. The watershed assessment will update 

the project area database, including land use/land cover, hydrologic/hydraulic inventory, and document interconnections between 

the watersheds. This information will be used to update the model and floodplain mapping. The new floodplain mapping will be 

submitted to FEMA for adoption into the National Flood Insurance Program. FY2012 funding will be used for the model update with 

the new topographic information and new Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) data, and alternatives analysis elements. In 

addition to the event based model (Natural Resource Conservation Service method), a long term simulation model (Green-Ampt/ 

Non-linear reservoir method) will also be developed. Future funding will be required for the complete watershed management plans 

in terms of flooding control, water quality, water supply, and natural systems. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Hillsborough River 212,000 87,500 50,500 350,000 

Total 424,000 175,000 101,000 700,000 



Timelines 

Alternative Analysis 

Milestone 



Final Recommendation 

Milestone 


Final Recommendation 08/29/2014 

Final Report 

Milestone 


Final Report 12/31/2014 

Kick-off 

Milestone 


Kick-Off meering 12/31/2012 

Model Update 

Milestone 



Merge model, convert to SWMM5 08/30/2013 

Model calibration/verification 11/29/2013 

Long term simulation model development 05/30/2014 

Public meeting 

Milestone 


Public meeting 10/29/2014 

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Project Name 

WMP - Cypress Creek Watershed Update 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 













The Cypress Creek Watershed Management Plan Study was completed at the end of FY2002 and updated in 2010. The reports 

contain information on data collection, model calibration/verification, and existing conditions for water quantity, water quality and 

natural systems within the watershed. Alternatives were evaluated to solve identified flooding and water quality problems. Finally, 

the proposed recommendations in these reports support the current stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that protects 

and enhances the quality of life in our community. In the 2010 update, a long term simulation model for 13 Mile Run, which is the 

major system of this watershed, was developed with EPA-SWMM 5. All control structures in the 13 Mile Run system were 

evaluated with this long term simulation model. Final recommendations for the structure operation in terms of flooding control and 

water supply were also provided. This cooperative funding application request is a proposal to continue and expand this project for 

the whole watershed. 

The products of the updated plan will serve as best available information both for SWFWMD Resources Regulation and County 

Land Development Regulation. The continuous updating of watershed plans is essential for making reliable information available to 

local and regional decision makers and will help streamline the land development regulation permit process. 

The tasks of this project are: 1. to convert the event based model from HCSWMM into EPA SWMM 5; 2. to correct errors (if any) in 

the model and GIS files; 3. to extend the long term simulation model to the whole watershed; 4. to perform alternatives analysis 

with the new models to identify BMPs in terms of flood control, water quality improvement, and natural systems protection ; and 5. 

to provide final recommendations. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 220,000 60,000 20,000 300,000 



Timelines 

Alternative analysis 

Milestone 



Final recommendation 

Milestone 


Final recommendation 04/30/2014 

Final report 

Milestone 



Model Update 

Milestone 


Convert to SWMM5 03/29/2013 


calibration/verification 10/31/2013 

Existing condition runs 12/31/2013 

Outreach 

Milestone 


Publc meeting 05/30/2014 

PD&E 

Milestone 


Selected project PD&E 10/31/2014 

kick-off 

Milestone 


Kick-off meeting 12/31/2012 

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Project Name 

Design & Construction - Pasco County Beacon Point Residential Reclaimed Water Distribution 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













This proposed multi-year FY2013 and FY2014 project will extend an existing distribution line to 93 residential irrigation customers in 

the Beacon Woods East subdivision (Hudson area) with reclaimed water. 

The project will supply 93 residential irrigation customers with 0.07 million gallons per day (mgd) to offset 0.04 mgd of potable 

quality groundwater (current irrigation source deep wells). The estimated cost/benefit amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $1.25 

per thousand gallons offset. 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $200,000. Pasco County has requested $100,000 in FY2013 funding from the District 

for 50% of the funding. The project schedule shows that only a portion ($50,000) of the share will be expended in FY2013. The 

balance ($150,000) will be expended during FY2014. 

Pasco County will be the cooperator on the agreement and after the completion of the project, Beacon Point Home Owners' 

Association will reimburse the County for the local share of the project ($100,000). The County will also assist Beacon Point 

subdivision in reducing the overall cost of the project by providing in-kind services which include providing the crews and machinery 

needed to construct the distribution line to the community. 


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eclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the development is within designated areas in the 





properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 100,000 100,000 200,000 



Timelines 

June 15, 2014 

Milestone 


Construction Complete 06/15/2014 

November 1, 2012 

Milestone 


Design Start 11/01/2012 


Milestone 


Construction Start 09/01/2013 


Milestone 


Project Closeout 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection-Hillsborough County - North Dormany Road 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 




X Alternative Water Supply 













The Hillsborough River watershed management master plan study was completed in 2001 and updated in 2010. Many projects 

were identified to alleviate the flooding, inhance the water quality, and protect the natural system. HBA6C is one of the projects to 

be implemented. 

Flooding has been reported by local residents and County staff along N Dormany Road in both the Clay Gully East tributary and the 

Holloman’s Branch tributary. This area has relatively flat topography and large runoff volumes must be reduced to eliminate 

flooding. 

The existing conditions H&H model predicts flood depths of about 8 inches on N Dormany Road near Hovan Ave/Red Hawk Lane 

for approximately 24 hours; flooding spatters various roadway segments between Brians Beach Pl and Hovan Ave, with the 

deepest flooding occurring near Hovan Ave/Red Hawk Ln. The existing conditions H&H model also predicts food depths of 6.5 

inches for approximately 22 hours inundating approximately 350 ft of N Dormany Road near Bob Smith Avenue. These locations 

were also identified as problem locations in the 2002 WMP. The alternative includes drainage system improvements coupled with 

expansion of an existing wetland to create additional system storage. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 1,102,000 600,000 1,702,000 



Timelines 

Kickoff, Easement acqyirement 12/31/2012 

Survey 03/01/2013 

Design 06/01/2013 

Permitting 12/31/2013 

Construction Completion 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Bayview Drive Drainage Improvements 


Cooperator 

Cardno TBE 

Department 

Contact Person Ernest May 

Address 380 Park Place Blvd.,Suite 300 


Phone # 727-431-1560 

Email 

ernie.may@cardno.com 

Project Type: 

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems 












The Town of Belleair has been experiencing shoreline erosion along the Bayview Drive shoreline from Manatee Road to the bridge 

north of Ocala Road (approximately 2,700 LF). The continuous erosion caused by a combination of stormwater discharge, 

groundwater and by wave action has caused environmental damage to the existing seagrasses and mangroves. There are seven 

existing stormwater discharge pipes that collect runoff from a 113.27 acre tributary. The storm outfalls discharge through the bluff 

side banks about midway up the slope causing severe erosion of the bluff banks and at the toe of the bluff. The existing storm 

outfalls are also undersized causing upstream localized flooding and have very high velocities through the outfall pipes. The is to 

capture the runoff currently discharging through seven storm outfalls into a single storm pipe and directing all the runoff to one 

outfall location (see attached exhibits). A baffle drop box with a sump is proposed to dissipate the energy and reduce the velocity at 

the outfall thereby eliminating erosive discharge velocities and allowing for sediements to settle out within the box, which will be 

removed by routine maintenance. The segment of pipe from the baffle box to the bay will also be lowered so the pipe invert is 

slightly above the bottom of the bay in order to futher reduce erosion. The bluff banks around the new outfall will be stabilized with 

rubble rip-rap. The existing storm outfalls will then be removed, abandoned or capped eliminating erosion and sedimentation at 

those locations. This improvement will provide significant benefit to the existing seagrasses and mangroves along the shoreline and 

will eliminate localized flooding in the upstream areas. Also, a conservation easement has been obtained to protect the seagrasses 

and mangroves along the shoreline (see attached document). 

This is a request to provide the second and final year funding (FY2014) for the Bayshore Drive Drainage Improvement project 

(N434). The Town was previously approved for a cooperative grant in FY2010 (Agreement No. 09C00000068) in the amount of 

$5M to provide the environmental and flood protection benefits listed above. Under the original grant, the proposed improvements 

consisted of stabilizing approximately 2,700 linear feet of the bluff bank. Due to the economic conditions, the Town elected to revise 

the design in order to reduce the overall cost to under $2M while at the same time providing improved habitat, water quality and 

flood protection benefits for the area. In 2011 the project scope was modified with a final estimated total cost of $1,740,000. The 

Town submitted a cooperative funding application for FY 2012 for an amount of $1,740,000 of which the Town and District would 

fund equally at fifty percent each. The request was approaved and based on the project schedule and cash flow needs, a total first 

year funding amount of $800,000 was approved for FY 2013. The request for $940,000 in FY 2014 represents the remaining 

project costs. 

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ordinances. 

The Town has obtained a conservation easement to protect the seagrasses and mangroves in the project area. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Pinellas Anclote 400,000 470,000 870,000 

Total 800,000 940,000 1,740,000 



Timelines 

A - 10/1/2012 

Milestone 


Design and Permitting 07/31/2013 

B - 08/1/2013 

Milestone 


Bidding - Construction 09/30/2013 

C - 10/31/2013 

Milestone 


Construction 07/01/2014 

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Project Name 

Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hillsborough County - Providence Road 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 














District has approved $500,000 for this project in FY13 Cooperative Fund distribution. 

The Alafia River watershed management master plan study was completed in 2001, updated 2010. Many projects were identified to 

alleviate flooding, enhance water quality, and protect the natural system. AR-4, Providence Road drainage improvement, is one of 

the projects to be implemented. 

In the Tributary N-11 drainage system, which drains Providence Road and Crescent Lake Drive, there are two flooding LOS 

deficiencies that were identified in the flooding conditions assessments. The modeling results indicate that 0.9 feet of water will 

inundate the intersection of Providence Road and Watson Road during the 25-year storm. This flooding problem is one of the most 

severe with respect to both flood depth and extent of inundation in the entire watershed, and was clearly evident during and after 

the Tropical Storm Gabrielle in September 2001. This intersection was inundated by > a foot of water, severe road, property and 

house flooding occurred downstream of this intersection all the way to the Alafia River. It was flooded during Hurricane Frances 

(2004) with 5 separate flooding complaint locations including; Watson Rd/Providence Rd intersection, Two other Providence Rd. 

locations, Cresent Lake Dr and Mathers Ln. 

The entire drainage system from the Watson Road intersection to the river needs improvements to alleviate flooding. Almost every 

driveway culvert in the Providence Road channel downstream of this intersection is crushed, buried or silted up. The problem is 

compounded by the extremely flat grade of the channel. A LOS deficiency was also identified at the cross drain under Crescent 

Lake Drive, which is part of the downstream drainage system. Further downstream is the Alafia Drive cross drain where both 

structures are unmaintained, aged and insufficient. Additionally, the channel downstream of the Alafia Drive crossing is undersized 

and needs to be widened to convey the higher flows resulting from removing the upstream constrictions in the drainage system. 

The alternative includes the replacement of all the undersized culverts within the Crescent Lake Drive/Providence Road 

conveyance system with 4’ x 8’ or 5’X8’ RCBCs and upgrade the creeks and ditches. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 500,000 200,000 700,000 


Total 1,000,000 400,000 1,400,000 



Timelines 

Kickoff 12/31/2012 

Survey 01/02/2013 

Design 09/01/2013 


Contruction 03/01/2014 

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Project Name 

Design & Construction - Pasco County Seven Springs Golf and Country Club Reclaimed Water Storage 

Pond and Pump Station 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













This proposed multi-year FY2013 and FY2014 alternative water supply project is for the design and construction of a reclaimed 

water storage pond and pump station at the Seven Springs Golf and Country Club. 

The project will supply the Seven Springs Golf Course with an additional 0.50 million gallons per day (mgd) of reclaimed water to 

offset 0.38 mgd of potable quality groundwater (current irrigation source deep wells and some reclaimed water). The estimated 

cost/benefit amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $0.38 per thousand gallons offset. 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $600,000. In FY2013 we requested 50% in funding from the District ($300,000). The 

project schedule shows only $75,000 of the share will be used in FY2013. Therefore, we are requesting the remaining District share 

($225,000) in FY2014. 

Currently the golf course utilizes the County's reclaimed water by filling a storm water pond system with reclaimed water, however, 

the golf course is limited to the amount of reuse storage due to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements. 

This project will allow the County to establish an isolated pond and pump station which will enable the golf course to increase their 

use of reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 150,000 450,000 600,000 



Timelines 

December 1, 2013 

Milestone 




Milestone 



February 15, 2013 

Milestone 


Design start 02/15/2013 


Milestone 



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Project Name 

Magnolia Drive Outfall - Phase II 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 727-562-4748 

Email 


Project Type: 














The goal of this project is implementation of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed 

Management Program (WMP) in the Coastal Basin 1 Watershed, Magnolia Drive Improvement Area. This urban watershed covers 

an area of approximately 45 acres and is located in the City of Clearwater. 

There currently is no water quality treatment for the stormwater runoff generated in this area, which is discharged into the St. 

Joseph Sound of Clearwater Harbor through the Magnolia Drive Outfall. Significant quantities of vegetative matter, debris, and 

sediments deposited on South Fort Harrison Avenue, Druid Road, Jasmine Way, and Magnolia Drive are carried by stormwater and 

discharged through this outfall. In addition, it has been determined that the aging stormwater collection infrastructure is inadequate 

to convey peak rates of runoff from even a mean annual design storm event. 

This project will replace the stormwater inlets, replace aging and undersized pipes, and install 1 to 3 nutrient separating baffle 

boxes to collect leaves, debris, and sediments so the materials can be hauled off site for disposal. The proposed second generation 

baffle boxes include chambers to trap sediments, a filtration screen to trap organic matter, and a skimmer and boom to collect and 

absorb hydrocarbons. It treats the entire flow of stormwater entering the box and includes turbulence deflectors to prevent resuspension 

of captured sediments. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has determined that the average 

efficiency of pollution reduction by the baffle box BMP is 44% for non-dissolved solids removal, 10% for nitrogen removal, and 9% 

for phosphorus removal. 

The District has previously approved cooperative funding for this project in the amount of $1,100,000. That cost was based on 

rehabilitation, rather than replacement, of a majority of existing stormwater pipes, and installation of a single baffle box. 

Subsequently, the City performed a hydrologic and hydraulic modeling study of the existing stormwater collection system and 

determined that the existing pipes are undersized to convey the stormwater runoff generated in this drainage area. The study 

included an analysis of improvement alternatives to upgrade the stormwater infrastructure to modern flood protection standards. 

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The new recommended alternative includes complete replacement of most of the existing stormwater infrastructure in this drainage 

area and potential modification of the water quality BMP to include up to two additional baffle boxes. The additional baffle boxes are 

expected to provide increased pollutant removal effectiveness and a less frequent maintenance interval, when compared with the 

single baffle box alternative. 

Implementation of BMPs in this improvement area includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, 

construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and other improvements, and construction 

engineering and inspection. 


ordinances. 


The City has met the requirements of the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area stipulations included in its Water Use 






Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 550,000 1,000,000 1,550,000 

Pinellas Anclote 550,000 1,000,000 1,550,000 

Total 1,100,000 2,000,000 3,100,000 



Timelines 

Select Consultant 12/01/2012 

Design & Permitting Complete 12/01/2013 



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Project Name 

Design & Construction - Pasco County Saddlebrook Golf Course Reclaimed Water Transmission and 

Pump Station Project 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













This proposed multi-year FY2013 and FY2014 project is for the design and construction of 1,100 linear feet of 8-inch diameter 

reclaimed water transmission main and a pump station to supply Saddlebrook Golf Course with additional supply. 

The project will supply the Saddlebrook Golf Course with an additional 0.50 million gallons per day (mgd) of reclaimed water to 

offset 0.38 mgd of potable quality groundwater (current irrigation source deep wells and some reclaimed water). The estimated 

cost/benefit amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $0.15 per thousand gallons offset. 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $240,000. We requested $120,000 in FY2013 funding from the District for 50% of the 

funding. Our project schedule shows that only $30,000 of the share will be used in FY2013. Therefore, we are requesting the 

remaining share of $90,000 to be funded in FY2014. 

Currently the golf course utilizes the County's reclaimed water by filling a pond system with reclaimed water. However, the golf 

course is limited to the amount of reuse supply they can use due to the location of the pond system and the size of the booster 

pump. This project will allow the County to establish a larger supply and a larger booster pump station which will enable the golf 

course to increase their use of reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 60,000 180,000 240,000 



Timelines 

August 15, 2013 

Milestone 



July 1, 2014 

Milestone 



July 1, 2015 

Milestone 



March 15, 2015 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

Design & Construction - Pasco County Groves Golf Course Reclaimed Water Transmission and Storage 

Pond Project 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













This proposed multi-year FY2013 and FY2014 project is for the design and construction of an 8-inch diameter reclaimed water line 

from the County's reclaimed water transmission main on US41 to a new isolated pond on The Groves Golf Course property in Land 

O'Lakes. The project will provide reclaimed water for irrigation at the golf course and some common areas within the community. 

The project will supply The Groves Golf Course and common areas with 0.25 million gallons per day (mgd) of reclaimed water to 

offset 0.18 mgd of existing irrigation (current source groundwater wells). The estimated cost/benefit amortized at 8 percent over 30 

years is $0.26 per thousand gallons offset. 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $200,000. A request for 50% ($100,00) of District funding was submitted in FY2013; 

however, the project schedule shows that only $25,000 of the share will be used in FY2013. Therefore, we are submitting a request 

for the remaining share ($75,000) in FY2014. 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 50,000 150,000 200,000 



Timelines 


Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 



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Project Name 

Design & Construction - Pasco County Meadow Point Boulevard Reclaimed Water Transmission Project 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













This proposed multi-year funded FY2013 and FY2014 project is for the design and construction of a 24,000 linear foot 16-inch 

diameter reclaimed water transmission main along Meadow Point Boulevard between State Road 56 and County Road 54 to serve 

future planned residential irrigation customers in the Wiregrass and Meadow Point developments. 

The project will supply future planned developments in the Meadow Point subdivision with reclaimed water (flows and offsets 

undetermined). There is no cost benefit for this project as the customers potentially served by this project have not been built and 

estimated future flows and offsets have not been quantified. 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $1,980,000. We requested $990,000 in FY2013 funding from the District for 50% of 

the funding. However, our project schedule shows that only $100,000 of that share will be used in FY2013. Therefore, we are 

submitting a request for the remainder of the share ($890,000) in FY2014. 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 200,000 980,000 800,000 1,980,000 



Timelines 

April 1, 2014 

Milestone 




Milestone 



March 15, 2013 

Milestone 



May 28, 2015 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hillsborough County - Holloway Road 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 














The Alafia River watershed management master plan study was completed in 2001 and updated in 2010. Many projects were 

identified to alleviate the flooding, enhance water quality, and protect the natural system. TC-2/WQ, Turkey Creek Surface Water 

Treatment Area is one of the project to be implemented. 

Hillsborough County would like to apply cooperative fund from SWFWMD to resolve severe erosion from flooding along Grassy 

Creek crosses Holloway Road and within TECO property. This the same area as described in the master plan proposed project of 

TC-2WQ. This past year TECO has experienced severe erosion within their property due to inadequate size cross drain presently 

in their property; and this erosion also has hindered their ability to maintain the important electrical transmission power grid . Thus it 

has threatened the homeland security. TECO has asked for help to the County to resolve the situation within their righ-of-way. 

The tasks of this project are: 1. to update and justify county's hydrology/hydraulics computer model with additional survey; 2. to 

perform alternate analyzes to address the issues of the flooding on Holloway Road, the erosion of the TECO property, and the 

water quality north of Holloway Road; 3. to design and construct the identified project(s). Presently the County is emplying a 

consultant to assist with this goals to conduct the study and immediate construct the identified undersize cross-drain. The upsizing 

crossdrain requires attenuation pond or linear ditch that allows the water discharge at the same rate as the pre-improvement 

condition to the downstream. Also it provides the water quality treatment within the proposed pond(s). And in this phase 2, we will 

acquire the land and construction to achieve the success of this project. 


ordinances. 

Water Conservation: Hillsborough County was the premier local government to criminalize the violation of the water use 

restrictions, and to adopt a civil citation process for the enforcement of the same in July 1993. A fulltime Water Conservation 

Manager assures that the County stays abreast of conservation issues. This facilities amendments to the Water Conservation 

Ordinance (HCO 91-27) as needed to quickly address changing conditions in the regulatory environment and as deemed 

appropriate by the County's Administration. 

Flood protection: The principal purpose of Hillsborough County's floodplain management program is to protect residents and 

business owner from flooding risks. Flooding disasters are the leading recurring hazard within the county and have the potential of 


Construction standards and planning concepts are implemented through the County's Land Development Codes, Floodplain 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 150,000 500,000 650,000 


Total 300,000 1,000,000 1,300,000 



Timelines 

Kick-off 10/31/2012 

PD&E Final Study with Recommendation 10/01/2013 

Phase 1 Design and Construction Permit 12/31/2013 

Phase 1 Construction Substantial Completion 09/30/2014 

Phase 2 Design & Permit Acquisition 12/31/2014 

Land Acquisition Completion 12/31/2014 

Phase 2 Construction Substatial Completion 12/31/2015 

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Project Name 

Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hillsborough County - Holloman's Branch HBA2 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 

















The Hillsborough River watershed management master plan study was completed in 2001 and updated in 2010. Many projects 

were identified to alleviate the flooding, inhance the water quality, and protect the natural system. HBA2 is one of the projects to be 

implemented. 

The existing conditions model analysis predicts road overtopping at N Poel Road and N Peeples Road, north of W Knights Griffin 

Road in the Holloman’s Branch tributary. The Holloman’s Branch crossing of N Poel road conveys runoff to the west from 

approximately 1140 acres through double 36” CMPs. The conveyance system is inadequate to handle the large volume of runoff. 

The N Peeples Road crossing flow direction is west through a 38”x58” CMPA that ultimately discharges into the Holloman’s Branch 

tributary. Although the CMPA crossing is of reasonable capacity, the downstream culverts are undersized (30” or 36” CMPs) which 

back up the system causing significant flows to sheet over Peeples Rd. to the drainage system to the north. These locations were 

identified as problem locations in the 2002 WMP, and according to the report, residents have confirmed road overtopping at these 

two locations. The existing conditions H&H model predicts flood depths of about 6 inches inundating approximately 450 ft of 

roadway for roughly 25 hours and about 5 inches inundating approximately 550 ft of roadway for roughly 13 hours at N Poel Road 

and N Peeples Rd., respectively. The alternative includes drainage system improvements coupled with the creation of additional 

drainage system storage. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 490,000 1,000,000 1,490,000 



Timelines 

Kickoff, Easement Acquirement 12/31/2012 

Survey 03/01/2013 

Design 06/01/2013 


Construction Completion 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 


Cooperator 

Department 


Address 



Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Hillsborough County - Clement Rd Drainage 

Improvement 

N478 


James Barrington 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 
















The management master plan study of the Cypress Creek watershed, which is in the Hillsborough River basin, was completed in 

2001 and updated in 2011. Many projects were identified to alleviate the flooding, inhance the water quality, and protect the natural 

system. 

Clement Road Drainage Improvement is one of the recommendations in the study report. The flooding problem was identified as 

the detention pond was surcharged by runoff from the Blind Pond Road area. The excess flow ran downhill and flooded the 

Clement Road. A drainage ditch along the north side of Clement Road was proposed to intercept the flow from north or construct a 

cross drain and improve the storm water system on the south side of Clement Road. The final construction plans will depend on the 

available land/easement and the conflicts with the existing utilities. Hillsborough County created a project- Clement Road Drainage 

Improvement to implement this recommendation. 

The tasks of this project are: 1. to review the recommended route for the land/easement availabity as part of PD&E; 2. to acquire 

the land/easement required and a design survey and complete the construction plans ; 3. to obtain the required permits to ensure 

there is no adverse upstream and downstream impacts hydraulically and environmentally; and 4. to select a qualified contractor 

and get the improvement constructed. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 126,000 200,000 326,000 



Timelines 

KICKoff 11/30/2012 

Survey 02/28/2013 

Easement Acquirement 06/30/2013 

Design 07/30/2013 

Permit 08/31/2013 

Contruction Completed 08/31/2014 

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Project Name 


Cooperator 

Department 


Address 



Hillsborough River Dam and Harney Canal Diversion Facilities for Lower Hillsborough River Minimum 

Flow 

N492 

Tampa Water Department 

Brian Pickard 

7125 N 30th St 


Phone # 813-480-5192 

Email 

brian.pickard@tampagov.net 

Project Type: 

Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems 






Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring 

X Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery 






A Lower Hillsborough River (LHR) minimum flow Rule and associated LHR Recovery Strategy have been adopted by the 

Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD.) The SWFWMD has determined the Rule and Recovery Strategy will 

have measurable benefits towards promoting and restoring the natural characteristics and hydrologic functions of the LHR. 

A key component of the LHR Recovery Strategy involves diversion of water from the Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC) to the LHR at the 

base of the Hillsborough River Dam. This requires permanent facilities be constructed near TBC Structure 161 and the City’s Dam. 

The City is dedicated to construct these facilities with SWFWMD as an ongoing cooperator. The following excerpts from an existing 

cooperative funding agreement summarize the City’s understanding of the District’s intent: 

1) “…the DISTRICT desires to assist the CITY in funding projects that will enable the CITY to meet its obligations under the 

Recovery Strategy within the time schedule set forth…” 

2) “The District agrees to make available to the City [up to] $22,250,000 in joint funding for projects designed to achieve the 

requirements of the minimum flows for the Lower Hillsborough River.” 

Since this agreement also states “…the parties have agreed that it is in their best interests to work cooperatively to achieve the 

requirements and goals of the Recovery Strategy,” the City has proceeded with preliminary design of the subject diversion facilities. 

This effort includes a detailed alternatives analysis to determine the best infrastructure configuration at each site to meet the 

Recovery Strategy objectives. 

The City looks forward to continuing its cooperative relationship with SWFWMD and implementing the LHR Recovery Strategy as 

soon as possible while utilizing the most cost effective approach feasible. 

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ordinances. 

The Tampa Water Department’s (TWD) Water Conservation Program was formally implemented in 1989 in response to rapid 

population growth, record drought conditions and projected future water supply deficits. Faced with supplying growing daily water 

demands while reducing per capita consumption, the TWD recognized the potential benefits of increased water use efficiency 

practices and looked to alternative sources, including Tampa’s Water Conservation Program. Tampa’s Water Conservation 

Program encompasses a multi-tiered rate structure, code provisions, conservation projects and educational activities. 

Since 1989, the TWD has continued to concentrate its efforts on achieving demand reductions across customer classes through 

incentives, a conservation rate structure, education, water use restrictions and enforcement. Strategic planning combined with 

proper use and selection of best management practices and conservation measures has helped make Tampa an industry leader in 

water conservation. The TWD has been effective in reducing water demand through considerable cooperative efforts, creative 

implementation strategies and community and industry partnerships. 

The City of Tampa has also demonstrated a commitment to flood control efforts such as the Hillsborough County and City of 

Tampa Duck Pond Best Management Practices Implementation Project (SWFWMD Agreement No. 06CS0000033.) 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 69,166 400,467 2,003,866 2,473,499 

Hillsborough River 69,165 303,253 2,003,866 2,376,284 

Total 138,331 703,720 4,007,732 4,849,783 



Timelines 

Alternatives Analysis Scope Finalized 12/01/2012 

Alternatives Analysis Complete 06/01/2013 

Design, Permitting and Bidding Services NTP 10/15/2013 

30% Design Complete 02/05/2014 

Begin Preparing Permit Applications 03/07/2014 



Environmental Permits Issued 01/08/2015 

CEI Services NTP 03/07/2015 


Construction Bids Received 04/01/2015 

Construction NTP Issued 07/01/2015 


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Project Name 

Reclaimed Water System Expansion - Control and Storage 


Cooperator 

Tarpon Springs 

Department 

Contact Person Robert Robertson 

Address 

324 E. Pine St. 

City Sate Zip Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 

Phone # 727-942-5610 

Email 

rrobertson@ci.tarpon-springs.fl.us 

Project Type: 













The City of Tarpon Springs (City) and the SWFWMD have worked together in the development of reclaimed water transmission, 

storage, and distribution projects. The City desires to continue with expansion of the reclaimed water system. The City has entered 

into a reclaimed water optimization and planning cooperative funding agreement with the District (N258) to study and prioritize 

future actions/projects that will serve to extend the existing resources to serve more reclaimed water customers and enhance the 

potable water offset. Based on the results of this study, the City would like to continue optimizing the reclaimed water system with 

the ultimate goal of maximum reuse. The study has reviewed the most current supply/demand characteristics using the latest 

system configuration and has prioritized the next optimization alternatives. The outcome of the study is a multi-year action plan to 

achieve system expansion within available funding projections. Listed below are phase one and phase two. 

Phase 1: Design and Installation of Control Valves (Approved FY 2013) 

The City will strategically install several motor operated valves and an associated control system in the existing Reclaimed Water 

Distribution system. This will allow the City to optimize and manage the reclaimed water system more closely, resulting in better 

and broader utilization of reclaimed water. Control valve installation provides for system-wide control of reuse watering days of the 

week, time of day and establishing a daily/monthly gallon limit for residential applications. This will reduce the potential for 

overwatering and will provide additional supply to allow new customers to be connected to the reclaimed water system, providing 

further potable water offsets that would otherwise not be realized. This will also allow for adding residential reclaimed water 

customers (and thus offsetting potable usage) by increasing residential reclaimed water access. 

Phase 2: Design and Construction of 5.0 million gallon Storage Tank and Pump Station (This application) 

The City will design and construct an above ground pre-stressed 5.0 MG storage tank, associated pipeline, and pump station. This 

tank will be located at the Tarpon Springs Municipal Golf Course. This phase will also include approximately 2,700 LF of piping to 

connect the storage system to the distribution system. This additional system will provide several key benefits: 

• Provide additional RW storage and pumping capacity that will serve to more than double the City’s above ground 

reclaimed water storage capacity. 

• Allow for additional customer connections and associated potable water offsets 

• Allow for a significant reduction in surface water discharge from WWTP 

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• Allow for increased system reliability (and utilization) of the reclaimed water system 

• Increased energy efficiency through variable frequency drive and control systems for the pumping system 

• Allow for additional stormwater storage and treatment capacity at the golf course (onsite ponds currently serve dual purpose 

of stormwater treatment and reclaimed water storage for irrigation) 


ordinances. 

The City of Tarpon Springs has a Stormwater Division, Water Distribution Division, and Water Meter Repair Division, which are 

responsible for maintaining and evaluating the operating conditions of each component. Each Division performs any required 

repairs and performs specific preventative maintenance tasks to ensure conservation of our water supply. The City of Tarpon 

Springs Law Enforcement Officers are responsible for enforcing the mandated water restrictions within the City. City conservation 

efforts, including inverted rate structures (ordinance attached), an extensive and popular reclaimed water program, and former toilet 

rebate program through Pinellas County Utilities have resulted in a measurable reduction in our per capita water consumption to 

less than 110 gal/capita/day. City leadership remains committed to water conservation and has maintained watering restrictions 

that are more stringent than currently required by the District. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 119,814 1,483,393 681,790 2,284,997 

Pinellas Anclote 119,814 1,483,393 681,790 2,284,997 

Total 239,628 2,966,786 1,363,580 4,569,994 



Timelines 

RW Pumping System (Future Request) 

Milestone 



Complete and Certify Construction 06/30/2016 

RW Storage System (FY2014 CFI Request) 

Milestone 



RW Storage System (FY2014 CFI Request) 

Milestone 



RW Storage and Pumping System (FY 2014 CFI Request) 

Milestone 


Complete Design 07/30/2014 

RW Storage and Pumping System (FY2014 CFI Request) 

Milestone 


Begin Design 10/30/2013 

RW Valves and Telemetry (FY2013 Funded) 

Milestone 



Complete Design 04/30/2013 



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Project Name 

43rd Street Regional Outfall Drainage Improvements 


Cooperator 

City of Tampa 

Department 

Stormwater 

Contact Person John Early 

Address 

306 E Jackson Street 


Phone # 813-274-3257 

Email 

john.early@tampagov.net 

Project Type: 














The project is a multi-phase, multi-year regional stormwater improvement project intended to address severe flooding problems and 

improve water quality within a drainage basin area of approximately 1,150 acres. The approximate project boundaries are N. 39th 

Street to the west, N. 50th Street to the East, Hillsborough Avenue to the north, and Adamo Drive to the south. City of Tampa 

Public Works Stormwater Division is seeking cooperative funding for FY 2014 for design consulting fees, permitting fees, and land 

acquisition. 

A preliminary stormwater model jointly funded by Hart and COT is currently being developed by the City’s consultant. The model 

will establish the existing conditions and be utilized to identify design alternatives. 

Cooperative funding for FY 2014 is requested for design support, permitting, and land acquisition. Although the project is primarily 

intended to address flooding, it is anticipated that a water quality treatment will also be provided, since much of the runoff from this 

area is not treated before ultimately entering McKay Bay. The City’s consultant is expected to provide the updated stormwater 

model and final Basis of Design Report (BODR) within 6 months. 


ordinances. 

The City of Tampa has the following codes in place relating to water conservation: 1) standard Plumbing code (Ord. No. 92-67, 

2,5-7-92; Ord. No. 96-64,62,3-14-96;ord. No.98-40,19 2-26-98),2) Water Use Restrictions Code (Ord. No. 2003-316; Ord. No. 

2000-69, 97, 3-16-00;ord. No. 2000-43,97,9-14-00; Ord. No. 2001-87,97,3-29-01), 30 Increase in Water Restriction Violation fines 

(Ord. NO. 2001-19,23,1-4-1) Landscaping Code (Ord. No. 97-34,2,2-6-97), 5) Rain Sensor Requirement (part of Plumbing Code, 

Ord. NO 98-40,19,2-26-98,6) Schedule of Water Rates ( Ord. NO. 2001-0987,26-31,8-30-01). The city has adopted a Flood 

Damage control Ordinance ( Ord. NO. 92-67,2,5-7-92, ord. NO 92-134,3,4,81-3-92; Ord. NO> 96-64, 73-75, 3-14-96) as required to 

participate as a community in the National Flood Insurance Program administred through FEMA. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Hillsborough River 755,000 10,000,000 10,755,000 

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Total 98,000 1,510,000 20,000,000 21,608,000 



Timelines 

Alternatives Analysis 

Milestone 


Design phase 01/31/2014 

Approve design 

Milestone 


Design 06/01/2014 

Construction Phase 1 

Milestone 


Construction Phase 1 01/01/2015 


Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 



Data collection and surveying 

Milestone 


Complete data collection and survey 10/12/2012 

Design Review 

Milestone 


FY 2014 Design Review 03/01/2014 

Land Acquisition 

Milestone 


Property 05/31/2014 

Model Review 

Milestone 


Review model 07/31/2013 

Model construction 

Milestone 


Delivery of regional stormwater model 02/28/2013 

Permitting 

Milestone 


Complete Permitting for FY 2015 Construction 09/01/2014 

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Project Name 

Pasco County - Wesley Center Reclaimed Water Pump Station 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













With the construction of the Boyette Reclaimed Water Reservoir, it has been determined that it is necessary to upgrade the 

reclaimed water pump station located at the Wesley Center Wastewater Treatment Facility. This upgrade will allow the County to 

more efficiently pump reclaimed water from the reservoir through the plant into the reclaimed water system. This proposed project 

will consist of the renovation of four of the reuse pumps which provide reclaimed water to the reclaimed water system. The 

renovation is intended to return these pumps to their design flow rates by rebuilding seals, replacing worn parts and rebuilding or 

replacing with high efficiency motors. Additionally, two of the existing reuse pumps will either be replaced or upgraded to match the 

above four pumps' flow rates. This work will require upgrades to the existing electrical feeder circuits, the motor control center and 

pump controls (i.e., VFDs). These upgrades will in turn necessitate that the reuse pump electrical building is enlarged and its HVAC 

system is increased to handle the additional sensible heat load. The existing tank isolation, pump manifold, and system valves will 

also need to be rebuilt or replaced as part of this project. 

The project cost is estimated to be $1,300,000. The County is requesting 50 percent funding from District ($650,000) in FY 2014. 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 1,300,000 1,300,000 



Timelines 

July 1, 2015 

Milestone 


Project closeout 07/01/2015 

June 1, 2014 

Milestone 


Construction start 06/01/2014 

March 1, 2015 

Milestone 


Construction complete 03/01/2015 

October 1, 2013 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

City of Clearwater Kapok Terrace Septic Tank Conversion Project 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 727-562-4748 

Email 


Project Type: 













This project will provide a municipal sanitary sewer service to an area of the City of Clearwater where residents rely on onsite septic 

sewer systems. These areas are within the City’s sewer service area boundaries and were identified for expansion of municipal 

sewer service to eliminate possible groundwater contamination and improve estuary conditions in the Alligator Creek watershed 

where run-off from septic systems failing in these areas would contribute flows. This would result in net benefits to the TMDL and 

NNC limits that are existing or proposed to improve water quality in the receiving waters of Tampa Bay. 

The City of Clearwater is requesting funding for a project with an estimated cost of $1,850,000. For FY2014, the total budget is for 

$1,850,000 with the District assuming 50% ($925,000) and will cover costs associated with Design, Construction and Engineering 

Services and Inspection during Construction. 


ordinances. 








Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 1,850,000 1,850,000 

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Timelines 

Construction 

Milestone 



Design and Permitting 

Milestone 




Milestone 



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Project Name 

Pithlachascotee-Bear Creek Model Update 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 















This is a singleyear funded project to perform 1) Digital Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed 

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for a portion of the Pithlachascotee 

watershed. 

The Bear Creek watershed is located in western Pasco, north and west of the Pithlachascottee River and northeast of the City of 

New Port Richey. With exception of the western reach of the Beacon Woods Outfall Canal, the entire watershed lies to the east of 

US 19. The watershed covers an area of approximately 39 square miles. Issues in this watershed are flood damage, land 

alteration, and water quality. Funds have been spent to provide high accuracy watershed evaluation within this watershed and in 

order to protect this investment this plan must be updated to reflect changes continually occuing in the watershed. Additional 

development is expected in this watershed within the next few years. 


ordinances. 
















construction 

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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 300,000 300,000 



Timelines 

Commence update of Pithlachascotee-Bear Creek Watershed Management Plan 10/01/2013 

Complete update of Pithlachascotee-Bear Creek Watershed Management Plan 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Lake Zephyr Watershed Improvements 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 














This is a multi-year (previously funded) project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of 

the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Lake Zephyr Watershed..The SWMMP for the Lake Zephyr 

Watershed was completed in 1989 and updated in 2009. Six phases of a single project consisting of the construction of a 70 acre 

stormwater pond (Geiger Pond) near the headwaters of the creek and channel improvements were identified. Through cooperative 

funding and HUD grant funds the pond has been completed. The pond was nearly 95% excavated during Tropical Storm Francis 

and performed perfectly. Many structures were saved from flooding. Proposed FEMA map updating show that hundreds of 

structures will be removed from the flood plain. In order to complete the entire Lake Zephyr Watershed Management Plan 

additional funding is being requested. The entire project consists of five channel improvement phases (1,2,3,4 and 6) in addition to 

the pond (Phase 5). Phases 1 and 2 have been designed and permitted including a redesign of Phase 1 to reduce acquisition 

costs. Some Community Development Block Grant money along with some FEMA money has been used for the design and to 

install box culverts under US 301 and Dean Dairy Road (portions of Phases 2 and 4). FY 2007 funding was used to redesign and 

repermit Phases I and II. Phase 1 involves channel improvements from US Highway 301 to the Hillsborough River. Phase 2 

consists of road crossing improvements from US Highway 301 to C Avenue in Zephyrhills. The project was delayed due to 

acquisition of the drainage easements within Phase 1 and on September 13 2012 the original cooperative funding agreement was 

discontinued. FY 2014 and subsequent fund is being requested to begin construction of Phases I and II and the design and 

permitting of the subsequent phases. Due to the large funding requirements, acceleration of the funding schedule may be 

requested at a later date 


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equires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the 






construction 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Hillsborough River 900,000 300,000 2,100,000 3,300,000 

Total 1,800,000 600,000 4,200,000 6,600,000 



Timelines 

Began design 10/01/2013 

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Project Name 

PPWMD- Channel 4 Panel Replacement 


Cooperator 

Pinellas Park Water Management District 

Department 

Contact Person Nick Charnas, P.E. 

Address 1715 North Westshore Boulevard, Suite 875 


Phone # 813-281-2900 

Email 

charnasn@cdmsmith.com 

Project Type: 














The proposed Channel 4 Panel Replacement Project is designed to provide immediate infrastructure maintenance in Channel 4 

while furthering the District's flood protection and water quality initiatives. The proposed project area, the downstream segment of 

Channel 4, is located between 65th Avenue N and Joe's Creek (west of 73rd Way N). This channel segment is the primary 

hydraulic stormwater outlet draining the approximately 1800 acre (2.9 square mile) Channel 4 drainage basin to Joe’s Creek. Joe’s 

Creek drains to Cross Bayou Canal and then to Boca Ciega Bay. 

The existing concrete channel lining, installed in the early 1980’s, is in moderately poor condition with concrete failure and bank 

subsidence in many areas. The purpose of this project is to improve the stability and hydraulic integrity of the channel section and 

thereby reduce flooding and sedimentation risks in the Channel 4 Drainage Basin, as well as downstream. The proposed project is 

to replace approximately 5,300 +/- linear feet of existing concrete lined channel and associated miscellaneous structural 

improvements including replacement of a local bridge over Channel 4 and concrete liner replacement at a tributary confluence. 

Implementation of this project generally includes Design, Permitting and Construction. 

This project has been approved by PPWMD Board of Directors. The project is scheduled to start at the beginning of Fiscal Year 

(FY) 2014 and be complete by the end of FY 2015. The project will be phased to accommodate this funding approach. For FY 

2014, PPWMD is requesting cooperative funds for Phase 1 design/ survey, permitting, bidding, contractor selection and 

construction costs. PPWMD would subsequently apply for FY 2015 funding for the Phase 2 design/ survey, permitting, bidding, 

contractor selection and construction to project completion in 2015. 


ordinances. 

The Pinellas Park Water Management District (PPWMD) was formed in 1976 and is a special district within Pinellas County that 

manages an approximate 15-square mile jurisdictional area. The PPWMD is divided into 5 subbasins (Channel Basins 1, 2, 3, 4, 

and 5). The primary stormwater conveyance systems in the watersheds are channelized ditches with various lining material. While 

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the PPWMD is unable to create flood protection ordinances, the primary goal of the PPWMD is to improve and maintain the 

stormwater management system to contain the 25-year, 24-hour storm event within channel banks and to limit flooding during the 

100-year, 24-hour storm event to the streets and yards where possible. 

A recent effort was untaken by the PPWMD in conjunction with the City of Pinellas Park in which revisions were made and 

accepted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Flood Insurance Rate Maps of Channels 1, 2, 3 and 4. 

Additionally, the PPWMD employs staff and owns specialized equipment that are dedicated to maintaining the channels within the 

PPWMD boundary. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 4,425,000 4,425,000 8,850,000 

Pinellas Anclote 4,425,000 4,425,000 8,850,000 

Total 8,850,000 8,850,000 17,700,000 



Timelines 

Channel 4 Panel Replacement 

Milestone 


Final Design and Permitting Kickoff (Phase 1) 10/01/2013 

Final Design and Permitting Complete (Phase 1) 02/01/2014 

Advertise, Receive Bids, Award Contract Complete (Phase 1) 03/15/2014 

Complete Construction (Phase 1) 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Joe's Creek Watershed Improvement Plan 


Cooperator 


Department 



Address 



Phone # 

727-464-4425 ext3317 

Email 


Project Type: 














The Joe’s Creek Watershed is a 9256-acre drainage basin located in south-central Pinellas County. This large drainage basin 

includes parts of the cities of Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, and Kenneth City. The Joe’s Creek system includes a main branch and 

three tributaries identified as Miles Creek and Pinellas Park Ditch #4 and Ditch #5. Dominant land use categories in the Joe’s Creek 

Watershed include residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational open space. The main channel of Joe’s Creek flows from 

east to west, ultimately discharging into Cross Bayou. The primary tributary to Joe’s Creek is Miles Creek which has existing poor 

water quality and is thought to contribute significant sediment loadings to Joe’s Creek. This request involves the development of a 

comprehensive watershed management plan which includes recommendations for water quality, drainage, and natural system 

improvement projects. 


ordinances. 









Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 200,000 300,000 500,000 

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Timelines 

December 2013 

Milestone 


Finalize CFI Agreement 12/31/2013 

February 2014 

Milestone 


Finalize Agreement with Consultant for WMP development 02/28/2014 

September 2014 

Milestone 


Complete Data Assembly, Digital Topographic info, and approach for SW resources 09/30/2014 

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Project Name St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program (Phase 14) 


Cooperator 

City of St. Petersburg 

Department 

Engineering 

Contact Person Chris Claus 

Address 

1650 Third Ave. No. 

City Sate Zip St. Petersburg, FL 33713 

Phone # 727-892-5688 

Email 

chris.claus@stpete.org 

Project Type: 














The City of St. Petersburg is proposing the continuance of a water conservation project offering financial incentives to customers for 

the replacement of conventional high flush toilets with EPA WaterSense labeled, high efficiency toilets (HETs) that use 1.28 gallons 

per flush (gpf) or less. In 1997, the City initiated Phase I of this program, which has since resulted in the replacement of over 

32,000 conventional toilets with low flow models. Interest in the program and the range of program participants has continued. The 

2014 project will be the seventeenth year of this ongoing effort and is expected to provide rebates for the replacement of 

approximately 700 high flow toilets with high efficiency toilets that offer 20% greater efficiency than ultra-low flow (ULF) models. 

Utilizing the District's methodology, the overall cost effectiveness of this program is $1.74 per thousand gallons saved, and is 

expected to save more than 115 million gallons of water over the next 20 years, affecting the entire tri-county area since water 

savings in St. Petersburg has a positive effect on regional water supplies and assists in protection of natural systems. During 2014, 

efforts to target audiences who have not participated, including low income residential households, will include GIS mapping and 

alternative marketing methods. A consultant will be utilized to assist with program administration. Another goal of this project is to 

educate program participants on methods of indoor water conservation and proper maintenance practices that ensure that low flush 

toilets remain water conservative fixtures by providing participants educational materials on leak detection and proper replacement 

flapper selection and installation. Educational materials on indoor and outdoor water conservation techniques will also be 

disseminated. 


ordinances. 

The City Administration has been proactive in the development of ordinances vital to achieving the desired objective of 

management of water resources and flood protection. Watering restrictions have been established through City Ordinance 842-F 

and 178-G. A Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 16 of the City Code) was adopted by City Council in March of 2002. In 

1994, the St. Petersburg Stormwater Management Master Plan was completed and SWFWMD conceptual permits were obtained 

for the proposed projects. The St. Petersburg Stormwater Management Master Plan also addresses level of service criteria and 

serves as the guide document for City ordinances and pending drainage improvements within the City of St. Petersburg. Ordinance 

No. 2017-F and 147-G regulates the control and management of drainage and surface waters in harmony with the City 

Comprehensive Plan and SWFWMD regulations. Building developments are regulated in terms of the quantity and quality of 

stormwater runoff. Water pollution protection is provided by Chapter 11, Section 2 of City Code, which identifies unlawful 

discharges into the public drainage system and provides for prosecution of violators. The City participates in the National Flood 

Insurance Program (NFIP). In order to qualify for the program, the City adopted and enforces Article VII Flood Damage Prevention 

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(City Code 16.30.040 through 16.40.060.4.5), to regulate development in the flood hazard areas. The basic objective of the 

ordinance is to ensure that such development will not aggravate existing flooding conditions and to verify that new buildings will be 

protected from damage. St. Petersburg also participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), which requires communities to do 

more than just regulate construction of new buildings to minimum national standards (NFIP). Under the CRS, flood insurance 

premiums are adjusted to reflect community activities that reduce flood damage to existing buildings, manage development in areas 

not mapped by the NFIP, and protect new buildings beyond the minimum NFIP protection level. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 2,473,307 75,000 50,000 2,598,307 

Pinellas Anclote 2,467,500 75,000 50,000 2,592,500 

Total 4,940,807 150,000 100,000 5,190,807 



Timelines 

Agreement with the SWFWMD 01/31/2014 

Program Implementation - Start 02/28/2014 

Program Evaluation - Start 03/31/2014 

Program Implementation - End 02/28/2015 

Program Evaluation - End 03/31/2015 


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Project Name 

Northwest Hillsborough Regional Aquifer Recharge Project 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 813-307-4427 

Email 


Project Type: 













Hillsborough County is a leader in water conservation through maximizing the use of reclaimed water by establishing the largest 

retail residential reclaimed water system in the U.S. The County's comprehensive plan includes the expansion of this system 

through the use of excess to need reclaimed water resources. To meet these goals the County initiated the Northwest Hillsborough 

County Beneficial Reuse Alternatives Study , a feasibility review of several alternatives that could allow Hillsborough County to 

increase beneficial reuse of its wastewater effluent in its Northwest Service Area. This study identified various storage/ recharge 

and operational options to help capture and store reclaimed water, not utilized today, to increase the overall average annual 

utilization of this resource. This will result in offsetting and reducing the use of potable water as well as reducing surface water 

discharges to Tampa Bay. 

Coastal Environmental Protection Program of Hillsborough County identified beneficial alternatives for seasonally available 

reclaimed water by using it to recharge the Floridan aquifer in the coastal portions of Hillsborough County. The first project to take 

advantage of this alternative was the South Hillsborough Aquifer Recharge Project, which has the potential to use upwards of 10 

MGD to create a salinity barrier that can reduce saltwater intrusion while providing water level improvements within the Southern 

Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The County is now proposing to continue this program in our Northwest Service Area by 

initiating a similar project will also create a salinity barrier and improve water levels within the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use 

Caution Area (NTBWUCA). 

These alternatives are in support of the District's aquifer recharge feasibility study for the Tampa Bay Area which included southern 

Hillsborough County and eastern Polk County (MWH, 2009). This study evaluated both indirect aquifer recharge using rapid 

infiltration basins and direct recharge utilizing wells to recharge the aquifer with reclaimed water to initiate recovery by improving 

the water levels. 

The Northwest Hillsborough Regional Aquifer Recharge Project consists of design, bidding, and construction of two aquifer 

recharge systems. One system will be located at the Northwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility (NWRWRF) and provide up to 

1 to 2 mgd of reclaimed water for use in the Lower Floridan aquifer. The construction of a deep exploratory well and associated 

monitoring wells will be required since the upper Floridan aquifer (UFA) is expected to be too fresh, in this project area. The second 

recharge system will be located at the Northwest Dechlorination Facility (NWDF) and will provide an estimated 5 mgd of reclaimed 

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water for aquifer recharge of the UFA. This project includes an Avon Park Formation exploratory well and associated monitoring 

wells. This phase of the project includes preparation of bid documents, bidding the work to a qualified driller, oversight services, 

construction of wells, re-permitting the wells to allow commencement of recharge activities, and well completion reports. 

The anticipated water conservation benefit at build-out is 4.5 MGD based on 90% potable quality offset. The estimated cost/benefit 

ratio calculated at an 8% annual interest rate, amortized over 30 years is $0.21/1000 gallons for the total project ($4,000,000) and 

$0.11/1000 gallons for the District's share ($2,000,000). 


ordinances. 

Hillsborough County was the premier local government to decriminalize the violation of water use restrictions, and to adopt a civil 

citation process for the enforcement of the same in July 1993. A fulltime Water Conservation Manager assures that the County 

stays abreast of conservation issues. This facilitates amendments to the County's Water Conservation Ordinance (HCO 03-07) as 

needed to quickly address changing conditions in the regulatory environment and as deemed appropriate by the County's 

administration. All significant regulatory issues pertaining to the County's water conservation efforts are reviewed through a Water 

Conservation Technical Committee comprised of environmental interests, green industry representatives, other local governments, 

Tampa Bay Water and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Enforcement of water conservation issues is done 

through a 5-member Conservation Team, and supplemented by Code Enforcement and Construction Services (Plumbing and 

Building Departments) in areas of their respective responsibilities. Reclaimed Water Master Plans have been developed to 

determine how reclaimed water throughout the County will be utilized for the primary goal of offsetting potable water use and 

meeting regulatory compliance. Additionally, the County has established a Reclaimed Water Improvement Unit (RWIU) ordinance 

to retrofit existing subdivisions with reclaimed water distribution systems. Hillsborough County has adopted a flood plain ordinance 

(County Ordinance 01-33) as required to participate as a community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered 

through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The county has developed land development regulations (LDR 

96-35) to enforce the ordinance. All development is required to receive the proper building and site alteration permits. At this time 

flood plain issues are addressed to insure compliance with the flood plain ordinance. Finished floor elevations are compared to the 

100 year flood elevation. The County is also a participant in FEMA¿s Community Rating System and received a Class 6 rating. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 2,000,000 2,000,000 

Hillsborough River 2,000,000 2,000,000 

Total 4,000,000 4,000,000 



Timelines 

Wells Construction Commence 01/01/2014 

Design and Bidding 01/01/2014 

Wells Construction Comlpeted 11/30/2014 

Applications for Operational Testing 12/31/2014 

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Project Name 

Pasco County - Handcart Road Pump Station Upgrade 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













This project is to install submersible pumps and a pipeline to transport reclaimed water flow from the Lake Rita Reservoir to the 

reclaimed water ground storage tank located at the same site. Currently there is no reliable method to use reclaimed water from the 

Lake Rita Reservoir for frost and freeze protection for the surrounding orange groves. This project will provide a more reliable 

reclaimed water irrigation source during the frost and freeze periods. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $250,000 to be 

expended during FY 2014. The County is requesting 50 percent funding from the District ($125,000). There is no cost benefit for 

this project due to the fact that there are no reclaimed water customers that will be served directly from this pipeline. 


ordinances. 















properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

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Total 250,000 250,000 



Timelines 


Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 


Construction complete 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Pasco County - Shady Hills Reclaimed Water Transmission Main West 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













With the decommisioning of the Hudson Wastewater Treatment Facility and the diversion of reclaimed water flows to the Shady 

Hills Wastewater Treatment Facility, this project is needed to address the transportation of reclaimed water to the Hudson rapid rate 

infiltration basins during times of excess reclaimed water flows. This proposed multi-year funded project is for the design and 

construction of a 40,000 linear foot 24-inch diameter reclaimed water pipeline that will be constructed parallel to the existing 

pipeline on Denton Avenue in Hudson. 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $7,000,000. The County is anticipating expending $500,000 during FY 2014; 50 

percent ($250,000) of which is being requested from the District. The County will request additional funding assistance in future 

years. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Coastal Rivers 250,000 3,250,000 3,500,000 

Total 500,000 6,500,000 7,000,000 



Timelines 


Milestone 




Milestone 


Begin Bid Process 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Upper Peninsula / Vasconia Regional Stormwater Model 


Cooperator 

City of Tampa 

Department 

Stormwater 

Contact Person John Early 

Address 

306 E Jackson Street 


Phone # 813-274-3257 

Email 

john.early@tampagov.net 

Project Type: 














The project is a multi-phase, multi-year regional stormwater improvement project intended to address extensive flooding problems 

and improve water quality within a drainage basin area of approximately 3,400 acres. The project is located in the northern portion 

of the South Tampa Peninsula, and includes the neighborhoods of Vasconia, Palma Ceia, Beach Park, and Hyde Park. The project 

consists of phased construction of stormwater improvements within the entire project area, based on an updated stormwater model 

and drainage study. A total of thirty six (36) areas prone to flooding have been identified by the City’s consultant, with rough cost 

estimates provided for each potential project. In addition to the Upper Peninsula study and model, a previous design for Vasconia 

will be integrated into the long range stormwater capital improvement plan. Flooding relief along South Dale Mabry Highway at 

Henderson, Watrous, and Neptune Street is a priority among stormwater capital improvement projects identified in the flooding 

study. Although the project is primarily intended to address flooding, it is anticipated that water quality treatment for a portion of the 

project will also be provided. City of Tampa Public Works, Stormwater Division is requesting cooperative funding for FY 2014 to 

support continued design consulting fees, permitting fees, and land acquisition. 


ordinances. 

The City of Tampa has the following codes in place relating to water conservation: 1) standard Plumbing code (Ord. No. 92-67, 

2,5-7-92; Ord. No. 96-64,62,3-14-96;ord. No.98-40,19 2-26-98),2) Water Use Restrictions Code (Ord. No. 2003-316; Ord. No. 

2000-69, 97, 3-16-00;ord. No. 2000-43,97,9-14-00; Ord. No. 2001-87,97,3-29-01), 30 Increase in Water Restriction Violation fines 

(Ord. NO. 2001-19,23,1-4-1) Landscaping Code (Ord. No. 97-34,2,2-6-97), 5) Rain Sensor Requirement (part of Plumbing Code, 

Ord. NO 98-40,19,2-26-98,6) Schedule of Water Rates ( Ord. NO. 2001-0987,26-31,8-30-01). The city has adopted a Flood 

Damage control Ordinance ( Ord. NO. 92-67,2,5-7-92, ord. NO 92-134,3,4,81-3-92; Ord. NO> 96-64, 73-75, 3-14-96) as required to 

participate as a community in the National Flood Insurance Program administred through FEMA. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 98,000 100,000 755,000 25,000,000 25,953,000 

Hillsborough River 755,000 25,000,000 25,755,000 

Total 98,000 100,000 1,510,000 50,000,000 51,708,000 


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Timelines 

BODR Alternatives Analysis 

Milestone 


Design Report 12/01/2013 

Basis of Design Report 

Milestone 


Alternatives Analysis 06/01/2013 


Milestone 




Milestone 



Data Collection 

Milestone 


Data Collection 09/28/2012 

Design Review and Permits 

Milestone 


Design Review and Permits 04/30/2014 

Land Acquistion 

Milestone 


Land Aquistion 07/01/2014 

Stormwater Modeling 

Milestone 


XP-SWMM model to be provided to City 09/28/2012 

Vasconia Integration 

Milestone 


Integration of Vasconia into design considerations 10/31/2013 

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Project Name 

City of Clearwater CR193, Grove Circle and Belcher Area Septic Tank Conversion Project 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 727-562-4748 

Email 


Project Type: 













This project will provide a municipal sanitary sewer service to an area of the City of Clearwater where residents rely on onsite septic 

sewer systems. These areas are within the City’s sewer service area boundaries and were identified for expansion of municipal 

sewer service to eliminate possible groundwater contamination and improve estuary conditions in the Alligator Creek watershed 

where run-off from septic systems failing in these areas would contribute flows. This would result in net benefits to the TMDL and 

NNC limits that are existing or proposed to improve water quality in the receiving waters of Tampa Bay. 

The City of Clearwater is requesting funding for a project with an estimated cost of $1,305,000. For FY2014, the total budget is for 

$1,305,000 with the District assuming 50% ($652,500) and will cover costs associated with Design, Construction and Engineering 

Services and Inspection during Construction. 


ordinances. 








Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



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Total 1,305,000 1,305,000 



Timelines 

Construction 

Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 



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Project Name 

Lakewood Estates Piping 


Cooperator 

City of Dunedin 

Department 

Engineering 

Contact Person Thomas Burke 

Address P. O. Box 1348 

City Sate Zip Dunedin, FL 346971348 

Phone # 727-298-3175 

Email 

tburke@dunedinfl.net 

Project Type: 













The Lakewood Estates Piping project is a stormwater management project identified in the City of Dunedin's Master Drainage Plan 

to alleviate flooding in the east-central part of the City's Spring Branch Watershed. That part of the City is among the older 

developed parts of the City which has limited capacity for either treatment or drainage needs. In implementing its Master Drainage 

Plan, and as indicated in the City's Stormwater Utility CIP, the City is programmed to construct the Lakewood Estates Piping project 

in FY2014. The City CIP identifes this as Project Number 531401. 

As indicated in the project image, the primary project components, comprising increased size storm sewers and stormwater 

treatment units, would be constructed in and around Pinewood Drive. Water quality improvements would be achieved in part with 

the construction of either continuous deflective separation (CDS) units. In addition, where soil and groundwater conditions permit, 

perforated pipe will be constructed to allow collected stormwaters to recharge the local groundwater system and to minimize the 

discharge of stormwater and pollutant materials into Spring Branch, Stevenson Creek and, eventually, St Joseph Sound. The 

proposed use of CDS units and of perforated pipe for stormwater treatment and reduced rates of discharge is consistent with the 

methods recently completed, with SWFWMD grant funding, in the Orangewood Outfall project and planned for the President Street 

Outfall project. With grant funding, the City would proceed on the basis of in-house design methods similar to those used for other 

projects. This will allow all project construction to be completed in FY 2014. 


ordinances. 

The City of Dunedin is continuing to aggressively improve its stromwater management facilities with emphasis on reducing the 

volume, while improving the quality, of stormwater discharged into area waterways. The City Code of Ordinances established 

standards, regulations and procedures in the development, management and enforcement of water conservation and flood 

protection. The City remains in compliance with the requirements set forth in the NPDES MS4 operating permit. In addition, the City 

maintains an active cooperation with Pinellas County and adjacent communities in monitoring water quality and activities which 

may influence area waterways. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



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Total 1,936,000 1,936,000 



Timelines 

Lakewood Estates System 

Milestone 


System Design 10/25/2013 

Begin System Construction 01/06/2014 

Complete system construction 09/26/2014 

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Project Name 

Timber Oaks Retention area 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 














The Timber Oaks Golf Course is located in a large closed sub-basin of the Double Hammock Creek Basin. It is located east of US 

19 and west of Little Road in sections 11 and 14, township 25, range 16. The golf course is approximately 70 acres in size and is 

completely surrounded by high density housing. In 2003 and 2004 sever flooding occurred on and around the golf course. Many 

homes were flooded and extensive pumping operations from the course into Dollar Lake, an active sink hole, prevented more 

serious damage. Following the flooding, Pasco County hired an engineering firm to evaluate the area and as a result of their 

analysis the basin was designated a closed basin of special concern by the Board of County Commissioners. This designation 

places design requirements on the area far in excess of SWFWMD requirements. The designation helps prevent further flooding 

but does nothing to reduce current flood potential. At the same time the engineering study was performed a parallel study of 

potential flood reduction projects was completed. It has been determined that the golf course itself is the only remaining area not 

developed in the basin. A preliminary design for a regional stormwater facility on the golf course indicated that it would provide 

significant flood relief. Currently the golf course is available for development. This project for design, permitting, acquisition and 

construction would create an open water lake with significant created wetlands over the entire golf course area providing flood relief 

to many structures and environmental improvements by eliminating nitrogen infiltration from the golf course and creating large 

areas of wetlands along the perimeter. Maximizing floodplain mitigation on the site could develop 208 acre-ft of additional floodplain 

storage. This floodplain mitigation area will provide storage for 100% of the above indicated ponding volume of 96.37 acre-ft, 

staging at elevation 13.00, and for approximately 50% of the volume of pumping or 111.50 acre-ft staging at elevation 15.41. The 

volume of combined ponding and pumping was recorded during a major storm event of 100-year rainfall intensity. Although the 

combined available ponding storage of existing and proposed floodplain storage provides 208 acre-ft at elevation 15.41, continued 

pumping, in reduced and delayed volumes, would be required to protect surrounding structures. The proposed mitigation area will 

provide adequate storage capacity to accomodate the flooding volume generated during rainfall events of lesser intensity and 

pumping will not be necessary. The facility would be managed in perpetuity as a stormwater park with limited passive recreation. 


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construction 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Coastal Rivers 1,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 

Total 2,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000 



Timelines 

Appraisal of Property 03/31/2014 

Property Purchase 09/30/2014 

Evaluation/Assessment of Funding Source-Benefitted properties 09/30/2014 

Design and Permitting of Additional Retention 03/31/2015 

Construction of Additional Retention 09/30/2015 

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Project Name 

Tinney Creek at 94th Avenue North Storm Drainage Improvements 


Cooperator 


Department 

Engineering 

Contact Person Dan Saunders 

Address 

One 4th Street North 


Phone # 727-893-7854 

Email 

dan.saunders@stpete.org 

Project Type: 













PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The drainage project for Tinney Creek at 94 th Avenue North provides for implementation of the City 

Stormwater Master Plan serving the Barcley Estates Neighborhood. The existing storm pipe crossing serving the neighborhood is 

aged and undersized. The proposed drainage improvement consists of a box culvert under 94 th Avenue incorporating a Suntree 

type device for water quality improvement. 

Benefits: The new culvert will meet the requirements of the Stormwater Management Master Plan and the proposed Suntree-type 

unit will improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the surface runoff. 

Costs: For FY 2014 $664,000 is budgeted to perform geotechnical investigation, subsurface utility investigation, and design of the 

project of which the Board’s share is $332,000. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the 

cooperator. For FY 2015 supplemental construction funds of $694,000 are requested to construct the project of which the Board’s 

share is $347,000. The Board’s share for the total project will be $679,000 


ordinances. 

Numerous educational outreaches have been initiated by the city related to water conservation including school presentations 

taught at St. Petersburg's public and private schools. The City's web site incorporates the Water Resources "Water Wise" site 

providing in-home water use guidelines and outdoor landscaping techniques that can save water. The City's Water Wise program 

encourages public participation in water conservation by providing a phone contact for help in identifying water usage problems 

such as leaks and unauthorized irrigation on restricted days. Lawn watering restrictions have been established through City 

Ordinance 842-F and 178-G. A new Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 16 of the City Code) was adopted by City 

Council in 2002. The City has used reclaimed water for irrigating lawns and landscaped areas since 1977 which has significantly 

lowered potable water demands. 

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management of water resources and flood protection. Ordinance No. 2017-F and 147-G regulates the control and management of 

drainage and surface waters in harmony with the City Comprehensive Plan and SWFWMD regulations. Building developments are 

regulated in terms of the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. Water pollution protection is provided by Ordinance 16-311, 

which identifies unlawful discharges into the public drainage system and provides for prosecution of violators. The City of St. 

Petersburg participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In order to qualify for the program the City adopted and 

enforces Article VII Flood Damage Prevention (City Code Sec. 16-376 through Sec. 16-433) to regulate development in the flood 

hazard areas. The basic objective of the ordinance is to ensure that such development will not aggravate existing flood conditions 

and to verify that new buildings will be protected from damage. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 664,000 694,000 1,358,000 



Timelines 

2013 

2014 

2015 

Milestone 


Commence Project 01/03/2013 

Design and Permitting Complete 11/28/2013 

Milestone 


Bidding 09/04/2014 

Contract Award 10/23/2014 

Commence Construction 12/02/2014 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

Antilles and Oakhurst Drainage Improvements 


Cooperator 


Department 

Environment And Infrastructure 

Contact Person David Talhouk, E.I. 

Address 

14 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. 


Phone # 727-464-3780 

Email 

dtalhouk@co.pinellas.fl.us 

Project Type: 

Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems 













This application is for the construction of a flood relief project including CEI Services in the Antilles and Oakhurst area of Pinellas 

County. Currently both roads (Antilles and Oakhurst) flood as well as the yards of residents during routine storms. One residence 

along Oakhurst experiences porch flooding several times a year and two residences along Antilles also experience yard flooding 

during these storm events. The cause of this flooding problem is an undersized stormwater conveyance system. Pinellas County 

proposes to construct drainage improvements to both roadways to alleviate this flooding problem. These improvements will consist 

of the construction of pipes and inlets for conveyance along with a swale system for stormwater quality treatment. The swale 

system will provide treatment for stormwater which is currently untreated from the project area. This project is upstream of the 

Glades project also known as Commodore Drive (Project N305) which SWFWMD funded. The previously SWFWMD funded 

Glades project (N305 Commodore Drive) will provide the outfall for this project. 

In effect, this is Phase 2 of the Glades project. 

This proposed project is located in the Coastal Zone 5 Watershed. The design and permitting is complete. The project is ready to 

go to construction. 


ordinances. 

Pinellas County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and has adopted a flood plain ordinance. We regulate and 

manage floodplains up to the 100 yr event. All development is required to receive the proper building and site plan development 

permits. We participate in the NPDES program and have an ongoing Watershed Management effort throughout the County. We 

acquire and manage preserve areas, which provide water quality benefits. 

We encourage water conservation and have invested in the development of a reclaimed water system for our citizens to reduce the 

use of potable water for irrigation. We promote Florida friendly landscaping and in partnership with state and federal regulatory 

agencies, are involved with the adoption and development of ordinances to promote water conservation and resource protection. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 4,900 20,000 740,000 357,500 1,122,400 

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Pinellas Anclote 740,000 357,500 1,097,500 

Total 4,900 20,000 1,480,000 715,000 2,219,900 



Timelines 

Advertise 11/01/2013 

Bid 12/02/2013 

Award 02/04/2014 

Construction Begins 04/01/2014 

Construction Ends 02/02/2015 

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Project Name 

Basin SD-2 & SD-3 Improvements 


Cooperator 

Belleair Bluffs 

Department 

Contact Person William Reidy, P.E. 

Address 

3931 68th Avenue 

City Sate Zip Pinellas Park, FL 33781 

Phone # 727-526-9158 

Email 

keller@aed-fl.com 

Project Type: 

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems 












The City of Belleair Bluffs is a coastal municipality located in west central Pinellas County. The City experiences substantial grade 

fluctuations which are somewhat unique to the County. While the City's terrain adds to the "charm" of this municipality, it can often 

exacerbate stormwater collection issues that plague similar communities. A majority of the roadways do not utilize curbing or 

drainage structures for stormwater collection and conveyance. Therefore, these non-curbed roadways allow for stormwater runoff 

to flow down-grade, which often results in structural flooding. Further, these lengthy stormwater flow paths provide multiple 

opportunities for runoff to collect floatables, sediment, oils, greases and nutrient rich material (i.e. fertilizer from landscaped areas). 

Residents and City staff often view uncontrolled stormwater flow during non-extreme storm events. Drainage system 

improvements, as proposed by the City, allow for stormwater to be collected and conveyed to outfalls. Doing so minimizes the 

occurrences of structural flooding and reduces the stormwater path, thus limiting opportunities for stormwater to collect pollutants 

resulting in water quality improvements. 

In 1999, the City of Belleair Bluffs authorized a drainage evaluation of the Sunset Bluff Basin. The Sunset Bluff Basin, which is the 

portion of the City west of Indian Rocks Rd., was divided into multiple sub-basins. These sub-basins were evaluated and drainage 

improvements were proposed that would minimize stormwater flow paths and reduce overall flooding. Implementation of the study's 

recommendations has been ongoing for the past several years. 

The purpose of the City of Belleair Bluffs' Implementation of BMPs within Basin SD-2 & SD-3 project is to continue these drainage 

improvements, as outlined in the aforementioned study. The "SD-2" & "SD-3" designations refer to Sunset Bluff sub-basins located 

on Bluff View Drive (SD-2) and Pinehurst Drive (SD-3) in which the installation of stormwater inlets and associated piping is 

proposed. Disallowing stormwater to sheet over heavily fertilized landscaped areas will minimize the amount of nutrient rich 

material entering Clearwater Harbor. Please reference the attached location map to view the locations in which storm structure and 

piping installation is proposed. 

The City is aware that the implementation of BMP's is vital to improving water quality as it enters the stormwater system and is 

eventually discharged to Clearwater Harbor. If the above improvements are constructed, the newly collected flows would be routed 

towards an existing outfall. Prior to discharge, the flows must pass through an existing hydrodynamic separator (Stormceptor) 

which would treat the stormwater. Devices using this technology have the ability to collect large floatables and small sediment. 

Greases and oils are also removed by being captured within the devices' internal baffles. Studies have found that this technology is 

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capable of removing up to 80% of all Total Suspended Solids (TSS) from stormwater. This TSS removal rate is in compliance with 

management measures created by the EPA. With a per pound of pollutant removed cost of 10¢/1 lb., this technology provides the 

City with an affordable and easily maintainable water quality improvement device. Further, since the unit is currently in service and 

was paid for utilizing CFI dollars, the District would see an increase in stormwater treated for their initial investment. 

Drainage structure/piping placement and sizing was derived through the utilization of stormwater modeling data. The City will follow 

ERP submittal protocol as outlined in SWFWMD's regulations. Design funds are not being requested and, if the water quality 

improvement project is selected, construction can commence immediately. 


ordinances. 

The City of Belleair Bluffs is actively involved with maintaining clean water through yearly NPDES evaluations. The City has 

aggressively pursued ways to control erosion, minimize street and structural flooding and enhance water quality. Ordinances have 

been developed to maintain State and Federal requirements. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 830,415 830,415 



Timelines 

Receive Bids / Recommendation of Award 10/31/2013 



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Project Name St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program (Phase 6) 


Cooperator 


Department 

Engineering 

Contact Person Chris Claus 

Address 

1650 Third Ave. No. 


Phone # 727-892-5688 

Email 

chris.claus@stpete.org 

Project Type: 














The City of St. Petersburg is proposing the continuance of an outdoor water conservation education and irrigation evaluation project 

that will educate customers who use potable, private well, and reclaimed water regarding irrigation system modifications that can 

maximize watering efficiency. Project participants will receive an irrigation system evaluation, site-specific recommendations, rain 

sensor installation if an operable sensor is not present, water wise landscaping educational materials, and a watering shut-off 

nozzle. Reclaimed water and private well water users have been included to encourage conservative practices and prevent overutilization 

of these resources, in an effort to protect natural systems and water quality, minimize flooding potential, and increase 

water resource availability to additional customers. A qualified irrigation contractor will be hired to perform evaluations. To date, 

over 1,639 evaluations and 1,204 rain sensor installations have been performed as part of this project. The proposed 2014 project 

(Phase 6) is expected to provide approximately 300 irrigation system evaluations at no cost to the customer. According to "Potable 

Water Conservation Best Management Practices for the Tampa Bay Region" (Tampa Bay Water, 2003), a City of Tampa study of 

96 residential locations identified average savings of 188 gallons per account per day (gpad) as a result of irrigation evaluations. 

Despite the lack of a rebate associated with modifications, during the previous phases of this Program customer survey and followup 

evaluation results indicate that many of the system and time clock suggested efficiency modifications were implemented. Annual 

water savings will average 15 million gallons, affecting the entire tri-county area since water savings in St. Petersburg has a 

positive effect on regional water supplies and assists in protection of natural systems. Utilizing the District's methodology, the 

overall cost effectiveness of this rebate program is $1.59 per thousand gallons saved, and is expected to save 75 mg over the next 

5 years. 


ordinances. 


management of water resources and flood protection. Watering restrictions have been established through City Ordinance 842-F 

and 178-G. A Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 16 of the City Code) was adopted by City Council in March of 2002. In 

1994, the St. Petersburg Stormwater Management Master Plan was completed and SWFWMD conceptual permits were obtained 

for the proposed projects. The St. Petersburg Stormwater Management Master Plan also addresses level of service criteria and 

serves as the guide document for City ordinances and pending drainage improvements within the City of St. Petersburg. Ordinance 

No. 2017-F and 147-G regulates the control and management of drainage and surface waters in harmony with the City 

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Comprehensive Plan and SWFWMD regulations. Building developments are regulated in terms of the quantity and quality of 

stormwater runoff. Water pollution protection is provided by Chapter 11, Section 2 of City Code, which identifies unlawful 

discharges into the public drainage system and provides for prosecution of violators. The City participates in the National Flood 

Insurance Program (NFIP). In order to qualify for the program, the City adopted and enforces Article VII Flood Damage Prevention 

(City Code 16.30.040 through 16.40.060.4.5), to regulate development in the flood hazard areas. The basic objective of the 

ordinance is to ensure that such development will not aggravate existing flooding conditions and to verify that new buildings will be 

protected from damage. St. Petersburg also participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), which requires communities to do 

more than just regulate construction of new buildings to minimum national standards (NFIP). Under the CRS, flood insurance 

premiums are adjusted to reflect community activities that reduce flood damage to existing buildings, manage development in areas 

not mapped by the NFIP, and protect new buildings beyond the minimum NFIP protection level. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 618,136 100,000 718,136 



Timelines 

Agreement with the SWFWMD 02/03/2014 

Program Implementation - Start 02/28/2014 

Program Evaluation - Start 08/31/2014 

Program Implementation - End 02/28/2015 

Program Evaluation - End 08/31/2015 


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Project Name 

Hammock Creek Watershed Management Plan Update 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 















This is a single-year project to perform the update of the Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan for the Hammock Creek 

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 54 square miles, and is located in northwestern Pasco County. Issues 

in this watershed are flood damage, land alteration, and water quality. The watershed contains many areas, such as the Highlands 

and the portion of the North County Line road that flooding in 2003 and 2004. Funds have been spent to provide high accuracy 

watershed evaluation within this watershed and in order to protect this investment this plan must be updated to reflect changes 

continually occuing in the watershed. Additional development is expected in this watershed within the next few years. 


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construction 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


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Total 300,000 300,000 



Timelines 

Commence update of Hammock Creek Watershed Management Plan 10/01/2013 

Complete update of Hammock Creek Watershed Management Plan 09/30/2015 

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Project Name 

Duck Slough BMP Implementation 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 














This is a multi-year funded project for implementation of BMPs within the Thousand Oaks/Trinity Oaks developments in southwest 

Pasco within the Duck Slough Watershed. The drainage system that was designed permitted and subsequently built within the 

development area was to rehydrate the wetlands as they had been impacted by well field pumping and drought conditions. The 

Duck Slough Watershed is 14.1 square miles in size with 10.1 square miles that flows under Little Road (major regional arterial 

evacuation route) through Thousand Oaks and Trinity Oaks communities with discharge to the Anclote River. Area experienced 

flooding during the 2003/2004 El Nino event when the roads were flooded for an extended period of time causing extensive road 

damage. The roads were repaired using a Federal Disaster Declaration Public Assistance Grant. In 2005, County and SWFWMD 

cooperatively funded an engineering study ($500,000 total) to evaluate problem and recommended solutions. While the 

engineering study recognized that the ponds did not drain because the wetlands were higher than the ponds, the study 

recommended that operable structures for flood control be installed as they were the only permittable option. In 2007/2008, the 

design and permitting of the operable structures and in 2010, the operable structures were constructed. The total cost was 

approximately $3 million which was funded by County (25%), District (25%) and State (50%). On June 24, 2012 rains from Tropical 

Storm Debby and then subsequent rains overtopped Little Road, inundated the developments within the Duck Slough Watershed 

and once again flooded Thousand Oaks and Trinity Oaks developments. Rain did not just flood the streets, now flooded 

residences. On September 25, 2012, Pasco County received out-of-cycle funding to add cameras and automate the water level 

control gates on the operable structures installed in 2010; update the existing model that was use to permit the prior BMPs; and 

evaluation of BMPs with design and permitting of the preferred BMP. The project focuses on reducing flood levels, duration of 

flooding in development area and assisting in pond recovery. 


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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. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Pinellas Anclote 2,500,000 2,500,000 5,000,000 

Total 5,000,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 



Timelines 

Place construction contract out to bid 10/01/2014 

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Project Name 

Cross Bayou Channel 2 - Rena Drive 


Cooperator 


Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-464-3780 

Email 


Project Type: 

Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems 













This application is for the construction of a flood relief project on Cross Bayou Channel 2 in the Rena Drive area. The area has a 

history of severe regional flooding including streets, parking lots and the PARC facility which is dedicated to providing services to 

developmentally disabled children and adults. The PARC facility and parking lot flood during severe storm events. The purpose of 

this project is to bring the regional area into compliance with the County level of service of maintaining the flood waters within 

designated designed conveyances for the 25 year 24 hour storm and outside of structures such as homes and businesses for the 

100 year 24 hour storm. The project is in the Prelininary Engineering Report Phase at this time. Design will be complete by October 

1, 2013. We are asking for construction funding including CEI services for this project. The outfall has been inproved from the area 

under Ulmerton Road to accommodate the additional flow into Cross Bayou Canal. Water quality treatment will be maximized as 

part of the project. 


ordinances. 









Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 75,000 100,000 100,000 250,000 525,000 


Total 75,000 100,000 200,000 500,000 875,000 

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Timelines 

Advertise 03/03/2014 

Bid 04/01/2014 

Award 06/03/2014 

Construction Begins 08/01/2014 

Construction Ends 02/02/2015 

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Project Name City of New Port Richey ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 2 


Cooperator 

City of New Port Richey 

Department 

Department Of Public Works 

Contact Person John Mckeon 

Address 

9748 Decubellis Rd 


Phone # 727-841-4570 

Email 

mckeonj@cityofnewportrichey.org 

Project Type: 














This is a second year funding request for a toilet rebate project that offers financial incentives to water customers within the City of 

New Port Richey's utility service area to replace existing high-volume (3.5 gpf or higher) with ultra-low flow (ULF) and highefficiency 

(HET) models to save potable water. The 2014 project proposes to retrofit and rebate up to 60 toilets through an outside 

contracted consultant.Depending on the program's success, The Public Works Department may continue the program for additional 

years. The District's 50 percent share will come from the Basin Board's CFI. The City of New Port Richey's share is $7,470. In a 

2005 public opinion survey conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of residents surveyed indicated they would be willing 

to participate in a rebate program of low-flow toilets. The City currently provides utility costomers with low-flow shower heads and 

toilet flappers and will continue to do so. More than 6,000 shower heads and flappers have been distributed in the past 6 years. The 

ULV Toilet Rebate program will be part of the City's overall 5-year Water Conservation Plan. High citizen demand for such a 

program has been developing in recent years. The HET models are relatively new to the plumbing industry and the EPA recently 

completed a list of standards to help consumers select properly performong models. The City understands it must ensure the HET 

models associated with this project will meet EPA standards in order to be eligible for District funding for this project. 


ordinances. 

The City of New Port Richey adopted Ordinance 1936 to protect water resources and the local water supplies of the City from 

inefficient use at all times and overutilization during periods of water shortage by assisting the Southwest Water Management 

District in the implementation of its year-round water conservation measures and water shortage plan. Every police officer and 

deputy sheriff having juristiction in the area governed by this article shall diligently enforce the provisions of this article. In addition, 

the City Manager may also delegate enforcement responsibility for this article to agencies and departments of the City of New Port 

Richey government, in accordance with state and local law. Violations of this article shall be subject to penalties of $155.00 for first 

violation, $310.00 for the second violation and a fine not to exceed $500.00 and/or imprisonment in the local jail, not to exceed 30 

days. The city council has also determined that the use of reclaimed water is necessary and in the best interests of the city and the 

city's utility service area. During FY 2012, 100% of the City's wastewater was reused. The City charges a flat rate of $12.34 per 

month to reclaimed water users. The City of New P_ort Richey participates in the National Flood Insurance Program administered 

through FEMA. All finished floor elevations are required to be above the 100 year flood elevation. City policy requires the review of 

storm water runoff criteria to insure adherence to local drainage. 

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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Coastal Rivers 6,000 7,470 37,350 50,820 

Total 12,000 14,940 74,700 101,640 



Timelines 


Milestone 


Piggyback on Pasco County contract with Demitre's Solution 10/05/2012 

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Project Name 

Port Richey BMP Implementation 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-834-3611 

Email 


Project Type: 















This is a multi year project to design and permit and then construct the Best Management Practices identified in the Port Richey 

Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan. The watershed covers an area of approximately 5.9 square miles in 

western Pasco County and is bounded on the east by Little Road, the south by Massachusetts Avenue, and the north by Fox 

Hollow Drive. Issues in this watershed are flood damage, land alteration, and water quality. The watershed contains may areas, 

such as Magnolia Valley, Suncoast Mobile Home Park and Holiday Hills (a repetitive flood loss area under the National Flood 

Insurance Program/Community Rating System program in Pasco County). The Watershed Management Plan is scheduled to be 

completed by May 2013. The possible projects consists of obtainment of additional retention capacity and conveyance capacity. 

FY2014 funding is needed to install the BMPs identified in the Watershed Management Plan. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 200,000 850,000 1,050,000 

Applicant Share 200,000 850,000 1,050,000 

Total 400,000 1,700,000 2,100,000 



Timelines 

Begin design and permitting of BMP 10/01/2014 

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Project Name 

Stormwater Master Plan Update 


Cooperator 

City of Oldsmar 

Department 

Public Works 

Contact Person Lisa Rhea 

Address 

100 State Street West 

City Sate Zip Oldsmar, FL 346773655 

Phone # 813-749-1134 

Email 

LRhea@myoldsmar.com 

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The Oldsmar Stormwater Master Plan was last updated in 2002 with cooperative funding from the District. Since 2002 the City of 

Oldsmar has seen considerable growth including additional construction along the Tampa Road corridor, the completion of Forest 

Lakes Boulevard, and several new subdivisions. During this time significant changes in stormwater rules and regulations have 

developed making the 2002 plan that focuses only on the flooding component of stormwater management obsolete. The primary 

objectives to update the stormwater master plan are: development of water quality/quantity model to estimate pollutant loadings to 

surface waters, determine level of service of existing infrastructure, identification of localized flooding, development of GIS to 

identify stormwater management system for planning/maintenance purposes, evaluation of current City Code to identify updates 

necessary for the protection of natural resources and promotion of conservation, identification of stormwater improvement projects 

to increase basin storage, retrofit urban systems to incorporate best management practices and eliminate/reduce localized flooding. 

By utilizing a holistic approach to stormwater management, pollution is anticipated to reduced through the implementation of the 

resulting projects, which would help protect Mobbly Bayou and other receiving waters. 

As part of the update, we propose completing the following tasks:1) Development of stormwater model to determine water quality/ 

quantity loadings to surface waters that shall incorporate LiDAR and permitting data. (LiDAR shall be utilized to verify basin 

delineation). 2)Survey of all major drainage systems within the City to incorporate into the model. 3) Establishment of stormwater 

monitoring stations to record stage and site specific monitoring of water chemistry for model verification and calibration. 4) Utilize 

land use data to incorporate into the stormwater model to estimate pollutant loadings. 5) Development of GIS database to reflect: 

basin delineation, proposed stormwater monitoring locations, asset identification: canal/ditches, pipes, inlets, BMPs, weirs, outfalls, 

locations of localized flooding, land uses, and proposed projects. 6) Evaluate the existing City Code specifically related to the 

protection of natural resources and promotion of conservation (Specifically dealing with: landscape, irrigation, stormwater 

management, pollution prevention/enforcement) 

Through the completion of the Stormwater Master Plan, the City will be able to better prioritize the use of capital improvement funds 

for projects that are projected to have the most benefit to water quality and increasing basin storage. Projects shall be identified to 

meet the target goals for nitrogen in the upper Tampa Bay estuary that have already been established. 

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ordinances. 

The City of Oldsmar has taken an aggressive approach to developing and implementing potable water conservation efforts. An 

alternative water supply project designed to develop an unused local alternative brackish groundwater source to supplement the 

regional water supply within the Tampa Bay Water System has been completed. The development of this alternative source will 

assist the regional system with meeting the SWFWMD mandated reductions in groundwater withdrawals from the Floridan Aquifer 

System by approximately 2 MGD. The City has developed and implemented an aggressive and highly effective Reclaimed Water 

Master Plan which includes a Reclaimed Water ASR System and currently supplies service to over 1600 customers with an 

additional 450 connections possible from previous and current projects. Phase I, Phase IIA and Phase IIB of the Reclaimed Water 

ASR project are complete. When Phase III of the ASR project is completed it will significantly increase the availability of this 

alternative irrigation water source allowing for the doubling of the City's reclaimed water customer base. The City has implemented 

a reclaimed water availability schedule utilizing an automatic valve system to conserve reclaimed water during period of high 

demand. Additionally, the City continues to adjust its conservation rate structure on an annual basis in an effort to conserve potable 

water and ensure that the system is self-sufficient. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 250,000 250,000 



Timelines 

Select Consultant for Project 01/31/2014 

Begin Stormwater Master Plan Update 03/07/2014 

Draft Report submitted to City 12/30/2014 

Final Draft submitted to District for review 01/30/2015 


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Project Name 

Pasco County - Heritage Pines Residential Reclaimed Water Service 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













Heritage Pines has 29 villages that currently irrigates their properties with groundwater from irrigation wells or potable water from 

the County's distribution system. Recently, some of these wells have started to fail leaving these villages with little to no irrigation 

source. Pasco County has a significant network of reclaimed water transmission piping installed throughout the Heritage Pines 

community, which currently provides reuse water to the golf course and clubhouse ponds. Due to the unique and favorable 

opportunity to retrofit the existing residential irrigation system, the community has approached the County requesting a cooperative 

funding project to provide reclaimed water service. The County has excess reclaimed water available for irrigation purposes and is 

very interested in providing the service to this community. 

The project will consist of the installation of approximately 2,700 linear feet of 10-inch diameter reclaimed water main; installation of 

approximately 1,800 linear feet of 6-inch diameter reclaimed water main; installation of approximately 1,600 linear feet of 4-inch 

diameter reclaimed water main; installation of branched piping interconnects between the County's reclaimed water system piping 

and the existing irrigation piping within each village; and installation of small diameter irrigation piping within the villages that 

currently have no dedicated irrigation system piping (2-inch diameter piping). The total project cost is estimated to be $1,266,600. 

The project funding is proposed to be provided by Heritage Pines CDD ($633,300) and Southwest Florida Water Management 

District ($633,300). The project will supply 435,000 gallons per day for the villages within Heritage Pines. The estimated cost/ 

benefit amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $0.70 per thousand gallons offset. 

Pasco County will be the cooperator on the agreement, however after the completion of the project, Heritage Pines CDD will 

reimburse the County for the local share of the project ($633,300). 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 1,266,600 1,266,600 



Timelines 

1/1/2014 

Milestone 


Bid Phase 01/01/2014 

10/1/2013 

Milestone 



2/15/14 

Milestone 



9/15/14 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

Woodlawn Terrace Floodplain Storage 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 727-562-4748 

Email 


Project Type: 














The Stevenson Creek Watershed Master Plan was developed through a cooperative agreement between the City of Clearwater 

and SWFWMD in 2001. One of the recommended improvements for the watershed was the Woodlawn Terrace Storm Sewer 

Replacement (Project 1D) which involves upsizing approximately 1,300 linear feet of 24-inch storm sewer to 42-inch storm sewer. 

The downstream impacts will be mitigated by the construction of a downstream attenuation and water quality feature called the 

Woodlawn Terrace Floodplain Storage project. The project was estimated to eliminate four structural floodplain level of service 

deficiencies, eliminate road flooding for the 25 year event, reduce street flooding for the 100 year event by 2 feet and remove about 

3000 pounds of suspended solids along 90 pounds of nitrogen annually. 

The City has a project called Idlewild/The Mall Sanitary Sewer Improvements at the same location that the Woodlawn Stormwater 

Improvements Project is proposed. The City is upgrading the Storm System concurrently with the Sanitary Sewer project. These 

projects are at 60% design and are under review at the WMD. In order to upsize the pipes from 24-inches to 42-inches, storage is 

needed to prevent downstream flooding. This portion of the project is at the 30% design phase. 

The design of the projects and improvements in the Idlewild/The Mall area will be funded by the City. The City is only requesting 

money for the construction phase of the Woodlawn Terrace Floodplain Storage feature. 

The City of Clearwater is estimating the construction of the floodplain storage feature will cost $700,00 and is requesting that the 

WMD provide $350,000 from its fiscal year FY 2014 budget for the Woodlawn Terrace Floodplain Storage project. 


ordinances. 


The City has met the requirements of the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area stipulations included in its Water Use 

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Permit. The 2011 Water Year adjusted gross per capita water consumption for the City of Clearwater was 89 gpcd. This is well 

below the required 130 gpcd for the Year 2001 required in the Water Use Caution Area regulations. The City has also implemented 

a consumptive use rate structure in October 2006 to ensure efficient use of reclaimed water. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 700,000 700,000 



Timelines 

Put project out to bid 06/21/2013 



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Project Name 

Reclaimed Water Seasonal Storage and Alternative Water Supply Feasibility Study 


Cooperator 

Plant City 

Department 

Utilities Department 

Contact Person Frank Coughenour 

Address 

1500 West Victoria St. 


Phone # 

813-757-9191 ext105 

Email 

fcoughenour@plantcitygov.com 

Project Type: 













Description: This project is a Reclaimed Water Seasonal Storage and Alternative Reclaimed Water Supply Feasibility Study. The 

study will evaluate the technical, regulatory, and financial feasibility of: 

1. Significantly increasing the storage capacity of an existing 17± acre reclaimed water pond by leveling and elevating the perimeter 

berm and modifying other pond structures to increase the range of operating water levels by up to 6 feet, and 

2.Utilizing existing once-through cooling water currently discharged by others to a nearby canal as a source of additional reclaimed 

water supply during times when reclaimed water demand exceeds supply. 

The Plant City Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) was expanded and upgraded in 2008 and provides a very reliable source of high 

quality reclaimed water. During design, the City chose to re-purpose several existing treatment basins and a treatment pond in the 

new treatment scheme. Three oval concrete lined basins are in use for reject storage, and a 17 acre pond formerly used for nutrient 

removal is now used for reject and operational storage. An existing pump station is used to return the pond water to the WRF for 

retreatment and reuse. The City believes there is potential to significantly increase the storage capacity of the pond and to utilize 

the pond as a receiving and storage system for an alternative water supply. 

A 1 foot increase in water level in the 17 acre pond can provide over 5 million gallons of additional storage volume. Modest 

increases in berm height may be easily achieved but a more ambitious storage volume of 20 to 30 million gallons may be 

developed if soil conditions and physical limitations permit, and if other pond modifications can be accomplished. The study will 

provide soil investigation, topographic survey, regulatory evaluation, and design services necessary for development of a 

preliminary plan. Safety, maintenance, and operability factors will be evaluated and incorporated into the preliminary plan. The 

pond is located within a flood plain; the study will estimate the extent of flood plain impacts, if any. 

A local industry discharges over 1 million gallons per day of once-through cooling water to the West Canal, which lies adjacent to 

the eastern edge of the WRF site. This water is of suitable quality for use as an alternative reclaimed water supply. The preliminary 

plan will include modifications to teh existing pump station or installation of a new pump station to recover this water. 

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Benefits: Operation of a reclaimed water system requires the ability to meet a variable demand with a variable supply. Facilities 

available to help manage the difference in supply and demand include system storage, disposal, and alternative supplies. Lacking a 

sufficient combination of these facilities, reclaimed water suppliers must restrict commitments so that they do not run out of 

reclaimed water. Plant City disposes of excess water by surface discharge, maintains up to 8 million gallons of finished product 

water to maintain a reliable supply, and uses 12.5 million gallons of existing pond volume to provide up to a week of seasonal 

storage. This system currently provides for a very reliable supply, however the City has determined that further significant increases 

in irrigation, commercial, or industrial reclaimed water demand will require concurrent increases in wastewater flow, or further 

system balancing through increased seasonal storage, use of alternative water supply, or both. This project seeks to maximize use 

of existing supplies through development of these storage and alternative water supply options. 

The amount of the potential benefit, in terms of increased reclaimed water supply available for irrigation, commercial, or industrial 

use, will be estimated in the completion of this study. 

Costs: The cost of this feasibility study is estimated at $40,000. 


ordinances. 

The City encourages potable water conservation through a conservation rate structure and through enforcement of water 

restrictions by the Plant City Police Department. The City's Water Conservation ordinance requires all potable water users 

consuming 25,000 GPD or more to develop and submit a water conservation plan. Conservation of reclaimed water is encouraged 

through metering all services and the use of a conservation rate structure. The City's Water Conservation program includes 

educational efforts to encourage the efficient use of both potable and reclaimed water. Water conservation education activities 

include a combination of presentations to community organizations and one-on-one meetings with individual residential and 

commercial customers exhibiting unusually high water use. The City has also recently implemneted a Water Budget for irrigation of 

City owned and managed properties. Examples of some of the City's reclaimed water program brocures are provided in the 

attached documents. New developments are required to install reclaimed water infrastructure as a condition of their development 

approvals, where the City expects that reclaimed water supply will be reasonably available. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 20,000 20,000 


Total 40,000 40,000 



Timelines 

Feasibility Study 

Milestone 


Initiate Study 01/30/2013 

Complete Study 07/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Seventh Phase 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 














This is a seventh year funding request for a toilet rebate project that offers financial incentives to water customers within Pasco 

County Utility's service area to replace existing high-volume (3.5 gallons per flush or higher) with ultra-low flow (ULF) and highefficiency 

(HET) models to save potable water. the FY2014 project proposes to retorfit and rebate up to an additional 400 toilets 

through an outside contracted consultant. Depending on the program's continued success, the Utilities Department may continue 

the program for additional years. The District's 50 percent share will come from the Coastal Rivers ($15,000), Hillsborough River 

($15,000), Pinellas-Anclote River ($5,000) and Withlacoochee River ($5,000) basins. Pasco County's share is $40,000. In a 2005 

public opinion survey conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of Pasco County residents surveyed indicated they would 

be willing to participate in a rebate program of low-flow toilets. A low-flow shower head replacement component will be included 

with this program. The ULV Toilet Rebate Program is also part of Pasco County's overall 5-year Water Conservation Plan. As a 

plumbing rebate projects have been oigoing in counties surrounding Pasco County, high citizen demand for such a program has 

been developing in recent years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a list of standards to help consumers 

select properly performing models. The County understands they must ensure the models associated with this project will meet the 

EPA standards in order to be eligible for District funding as part of the project. 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 




Pinellas Anclote 105,000 10,000 5,000 120,000 

Withlacoochee River 25,000 5,000 30,000 

Total 1,030,000 20,000 80,000 1,130,000 



Timelines 


Milestone 


Commence Rebate Period 10/01/2013 

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Project Name 

San Christopher Drive Reclaimed Water Storage Tank 


Cooperator 

City of Dunedin 

Department 

Engineering 

Contact Person Thomas Burke 

Address P. O. Box 1348 

City Sate Zip Dunedin, FL 346971348 

Phone # 727-298-3175 

Email 

tburke@dunedinfl.net 

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The City of Dunedin supplies reclaimed water, as an alternate to the use of groundwater, for landscape irrigation by 3,464 

commercial and residential customers. The City carefully monitors reclaimed water use and augments reclaimed water supplies 

during the high irrigation demand times experienced in late Spring and early Summer. Even with careful monitoring, it is obvious 

that additional reclaimed water storage is required to better balance the differences between wastewater flow rates and irrigation 

water demands. The City seeks to expand the reclaimed water storage capacity available to reach a more near "zero" discharge 

condition during the April/May time frame of low wastewater flows/high reclaimed demand periods. The construction of additional 

storage capacity would also allow the City to extend reclaimed water service to additional customers for increased reuse throughout 

the year. 

The City owns property referred to as the San Christopher Drive site. This site is presently the location of an old 0.5 MG elevated, 

steel water storage tank. The existing tank was an early element of the City's potable water supply. Over time, it became too low 

and too small to be useful for potable water supply. It was converted for reclaimed water supplyas one of the City's initial stages of 

system operation. Although the existing tank is used for limited reclaimed water storage, its low elevation and increasing age cause 

it to have limited value to the City's expanded reclaimed water system. Demolition of the existing 0.5 MG tank and construction of 

two new 1.0 MG, ground level, circular, prestressed concrete storage tanks would make better use of the available San Christopher 

Drive site and result in an ability to achieve near "zero" discharge for extended periods of time with less reliance on groundwater 

augmentation and increased service to a larger number of customers. Using conditions experienced in April and May 2012 for 

illustration, the construction of two, new 1.0 MG storage tanks, would have resulted in zero discharge for 14 days in May while 

allowing the connnection of an additional 360 to 400 residential customers. Recognizing the benefits of increased storage, the City 

has programmed demolition of the existing, aging elevated tank and construction of the new 2.0 MG capacity tanks in FY2014. The 

City requests SWFWMD funding assistance thru its Cooperative Grant Program. With grant funding, the City can complete the 

project on the basis of in-house design and competitve bidding for project construction in FY2014. 


ordinances. 

Since 1992, the City of Dunedin has continued its efforts to optimize the reuse of its reclaimed water supplies and to reduce the use 

of groundwater for landscape irrigation. The City initially relied on the conversion of two (a 0.5 mg and a 1.0mg) older (late 60's) 

elevated steel water tanks for reclaimed water storage. The City has since constructed several, prestressed concrete, ground 

storage tanks to respond to the systems increased customer demands and to reduce the quantity of reclaimed water discharged 

into St Joseph Sound. The City continues use of the aging elevated tanks but realizes that, especially the 0.5 mg tank, have 

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ecome outmoded for effective reclaimed water supply. Recent re-evaluations confirm that the San Christopher Drive site, on which 

the smaller tank is situated, can accommodate two, new 1.0 mg, prestressed concrete, ground storage tanks. (Please refer to the 

two site drawings included with this grant request.) With increased storage capacity at this site, the City could both add new 

residential reclaimed water customers and further reduce the amount of reclaimed water discharged into St Joseph Sound. For 

example, in May 2012, although the City was able to stop discharges to the Sound for short periods of time, it did discharge some 

water into the Sound every day and the average rate of discharge was 0.257 mgd. With 2.0 mg storage on the San Christiopher 

Drive site, instead of 0.5 mg, the City could have avoided discharges to the Sound for 14 days and used that avoided discharge as 

a source of supply to 360 to 400 new customoers. Changing the type and capacity of the storage tanks does not require a change 

in the available pumping operations or in a need for additional operations or maintenance staff. The City requests SWFWMD grant 

assistance to make this important change for improved water resource management. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 1,760,000 1,760,000 



Timelines 

San Christopher Drive Reclaimed Water Storage Tank 

Milestone 


Project Design 10/25/2013 

Begin Project Construction 01/06/2014 

Complete Project Construction 09/26/2014 

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Project Name 

Pasco County - Crews Lake Natural Systems Restoration 


Cooperator 

Pasco County 

Department 

Utilities 


Address 



Phone # 

727-847-8145 ext7825 

Email 


Project Type: 













Pasco County Utilities wishes to continue the investigation of using the wet-weather flow of reclaimed water to improve water levels 

in Crews Lake. Crews Lake has seen a historic drop in water levels over the past decade resulting from ground water overpumping. 

Crews Lake is so impaired due to depressed water levels that it can no longer be considered a lake. In fact, Crews Lake 

doesn’t fit the definition of a lake by either Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection or the Southwest Florida Water 

Management District. Initial feasibility studies have brought to light several different permitting paths. Variations of this approach 

have been employed before in natural and constructed wetland systems throughout Florida, leading to improved wildlife usage, 

restored water levels, and natural treatment of effluent. This project would support the rehydration and other enhancements for a 

portion of Crews Lake while enabling Pasco County to better manage its reclaimed water supply. There are a myriad of benefits to 

Crews Lake Wilderness Park likely with fruition of the project including: rehydration of a portion of the dry lake, improved regulatory 

compliance reclaimed wet-weather flows, improved ecological productivity of the area, improved wildlife habitat, educational 

opportunities, enhanced recreational experience and incremental restoration of local groundwater tables. 

The total project cost is estimated to be $6,535,000. The County is anticipating expending $535,000 during FY 2014; 50 percent 

($267,500) of which is being requested from the District. The County will request additional funding assistance in future years. 


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properties. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 267,500 3,000,000 3,267,500 


Total 535,000 6,000,000 6,535,000 



Timelines 

June 1, 2014 

Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 




Milestone 


Construction completion 09/01/2015 

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Project Name City of Clearwater Resident Initiated Reclaimed Water Expansion Project #1 


Cooperator 


Department 


Address 



Phone # 727-562-4748 

Email 


Project Type: 













This alternative water supply project will expand upon the City of Clearwater’s existing reclaimed water transmission and 

distribution system to provide reclaimed water to meet irrigation demands in areas where the residents have petitioned the City 

requesting this service. These areas are all within the City’s reclaimed water service area identified in the current Master Reuse 

Permit and are relatively adjacent to existing infrastructure allowing for reasonable construction costs to connect. The project 

includes approximately 4,300 linear feet of 8-inch diameter reclaimed water transmission mains, and 15,200 linear feet of 4-inch 

and 6-inch diameter reclaimed water distribution lines. The various areas will serve approximately 220 connections that are 

predominantly residential single family homes. 

The 145 active residential irrigation customers that are expected to connect will use 133,000 gpd to offset 81,500 gpd of potable 

quality water. At build-out the City anticipates serving approximately 220 customers, however the offsets above only include the 

initial 145 customers. Benefits: The project will provide approximately 133,000 gpd of reclaimed water to 155 active residential 

irrigation customers (36 irrigating with potable water) to offset an estimated project total of 81,500 gpd of potable quality water. 

Costs: The City of Clearwater is requesting funding for a project with an estimated cost of $1,500,000. For FY2014, the total budget 

is for $1,500,000 with the District assuming 50% ($750,000) and will cover costs associated with Design, Construction and 

Engineering Services during Construction. The cost amortized at 8% over 30 years is $4.49/1000 gallons offset. Additional 

information: The City of Clearwater will meet all the District’s reclaimed water distribution funding requirements including individual 

metering and obtaining a minimum of 50% offset efficiency. Of the total project cost ($1,500,000), approximately 85% ($1,275,000) 

is expected to be needed for construction with the remainder being utilized for design and administration. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 1,500,000 1,500,000 



Timelines 

Construction 

Milestone 




Milestone 



Project Completion 

Milestone 



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Project Name 

Integrated Water Management 


Cooperator 


Department 



Address 



Phone # 

727-464-4425 ext3317 

Email 


Project Type: 















Pinellas County’s water resources are a profound local amenity and asset. However, they have also been one of the things to suffer 

the most from urban growth pressures. Although there have been many important efforts to protect and manage various aspects of 

these resources in the past, moving forward with an Integrated Water Management (IWM) plan will provide new opportunities to 

combine a variety of planning efforts and concepts into a common vision. Developing a strategy to integrate the complex, and 

sometimes conflicting, water management strategies poses a substantial challenge in a region of more than 270 square miles, two 

dozen jurisdictions, and nearly one million residents. Therefore, the IWM strategy must not only integrate water management goals, 

but it should also consider other local and regional planning efforts (such as transportation and land use/redevelopment planning) in 

order to be part of a coordinated approach to urban systems management. The IWM plan will leverage the opportunities for 

sustainable water resources management and mutually beneficial relationships between economic stability, livability of our 

communities, and the viability of the local natural resources. The County plans to initiate the project in FY13 to which will include 

the development of a framework for the full plan development. 


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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

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Total 75,000 200,000 100,000 375,000 



Timelines 


Milestone 


Finalize CFI with District 12/31/2013 


Milestone 


NTP to Consultant to begin Phase II 01/15/2013 

January 15, 2014 - September 30, 2014 

Milestone 


Complete Phase II Scope of Services 09/30/2014 

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Project Name 

Belleair Brackish Floridan Aquifer RO System 


Cooperator 

Town of Belleair 

Department 

Contact Person Bruce Wirth 

Address 380 Park Place Blvd, Suite 300 


Phone # 727-531-1515 

Email 

bruce.wirth@cardno.com 

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The Town of Belleair (Town) is requesting funding assistance for design, permitting and construction of treatment and disposal 

facilities to treat brackish groundwater through a 2.2 million gallon per day (mgd) Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to be constructed 

at their existing facility. Currently the Town meets all its water demands through its own wellfield and Water Treatment Plant (WTP). 

The wellfield is permitting by the SWFWMD under Water Use Permit (WUP) No. 20007692.005 which includes 8 upper Floridan 

aquifer production wells. The WUP permits an annual average withdrawal of 1.16 mgd and a peak monthly of 1.45 mgd. The 

existing WTP is rated for 2.2 mgd. The WTP provides 100% of the Town's potable and irrigation needs, with the exception of two 

golf courses which utilize reclaimed water provided by Pinellas County. The Town's adjusted per capita water use rate is 126 

gallons per capita per day (gpcd). The WUP was recently renewed and adjusted down from the previous WUP (1.32 mgd) based 

on demand, which reflects conservation measures implemented by the Town. The Town's wellfield is located in close proximity to 

Clearwater Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and documented chloride levels in the production wells have risen significantly since the 

1970s (when testing began) and the rate has accelerated in recent years, even as withdrawal rates have remained steady or were 

reduced. Chloride concentrations have exceeded or are approaching FDEP potable chloride standards in the production wells. 

While the blending of pumpage from the wellfield is currently producing a finished water supply that meets chloride standards, the 

rate of chloride increases indicate the Town may not be able to meet water quality standards within the next five to ten years. 

Based on these trends, the Town has taken several progressive steps to preserve its existing wellfield to meet the demands of its 

citizens. The Town is limited in its options as it can only withdraw water from wells within its political boundary and any new or 

modified locations or quantities must not impact adjacent existing uses. Steps the Town has taken are 1) implementation of 

effective water conservation measures; 2) as part of the recent WUP renewal, new wells will be drilled in areas having lower 

chloride levels and existing high chloride wells may be abandoned. This will disperse the withdrawal footprint and slow down the 

overall rate of chloride increases but not halt it, 3) the final option was to investigate alternative water supply sources. The Town 

has limited options and after investigating feasible cost alternatives, the most cost effective and environmentally sound alternative 

is to retrofit their existing WTP to incorporate membrane treatment (RO). This preserves their self supply and will not impact other 

users. This request is similar in concept and water resource benefit to what the Cities of Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs and Clearwater 

are doing as they develop RO treatment systems within their political boundaries. The District is a funding partner with each of 

those entities and the Town of Belleair seeks similar financial support. The RO system would be sized capable to the current WTP 

rating of 2.2 mgd thus being capable of meeting the average day permited and emergency demands issued under the WUP. The 

project would entail: pilot plant testing; potential of refurbishing existing production wells; design and construction of membrane 

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treatment infrastructure within the existing WTP, and design and construction of a deep injection disposal well. The Town wishes to 

proceed with plant pilot testing, disposal well construction and testing and preliminary design beginning in FY 2014. 


ordinances. 

The Town of Belleair has been progressive in the area of water conservation within its boundaries. The Town does not provide 

wastewater treatment, but instead contracts with Pinellas county for those services. Not having its own wastewater system limits 

options for reuse. However, two major golf courses within the Town limits are provided reuse from Pinellas County thereby reducing 

demands on the Towns system and elimination of on-site wells that would compete with the Town's wells. The ability to expand 

reuse within the Town is economically prohibitive as the beyond the golf courses, the Town has few large water uses leaving 

residential irrigation as the only option. The cost of transmission and distribution to serve residential areas is not cost effective. The 

Town has adopted water conservation rate structures, promotes water conservation through education, and has adopted the 

District's Water Shortage language. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Pinellas Anclote 750,000 1,750,000 2,500,000 

Total 1,500,000 3,500,000 5,000,000 



Timelines 

A - 10/1/2013 

Milestone 


Pilot testing of WTP - design of injection well and R/O membrane 09/30/2013 

B - 10/1/2014 

Milestone 


Construct Injection Well. Construct RO WTP facilities 10/01/2016 

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Project Name 

Westside Canal Channel Improvement 


Cooperator 

Plant City 

Department 

Engineering 

Contact Person Brett Gocka 

Address 

Po Box C 


Phone # 

813-659-4200 ext4154 

Email 

bgocka@plantcitygov.com 

Project Type: 














The City is requesting funding for a study to examine how to mitigate flooding and enivironmental impacts within the Eastside Canal 

Basin with the expectation that the study will identify specific projects that could be constructed to mitigate adverse impacts. The 

City has an existing CIP to fund a 50% match for the study. 


ordinances. 

The City has specific ordinances in place to address encroachments within the floodway and maintains eligibility within the NFIP 

program. The City also has an active water conservation program with dedicate staff supporting regulations. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 80,000 80,000 



Timelines 

Study Start 

Milestone 


Contract from SWFWMD 01/01/2014 

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Project Name 

FGUA Toilet Rebate Program -- Phase IV 


Cooperator 

Florida Governmental Utility Authority 

Department 

Contact Person Matthew Rihs 

Address 

6915 Perrine Ranch Road 


Phone # 

727-372-0115 ext330 

Email 

mrihs@govmserv.com 

Project Type: 














The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) proposes a fourth phase of its Water Conservation Incentive Program for 

continued consideration of funding in the Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote, and Hillsborough River Basins for FY 2014. The fourth 

annual program will provide account credits for the purchase and installation of Water Sense-certified low-flow, ultra-low flow, and 

high efficiency toilets to residential customers replacing conventional toilet fixtures designed and installed prior to 1995. The FGUA 

will provide up to a $100 account credit for the purchase of a Water Sense-certified low-flow toilet and a $60 credit for the purchase 

of a second Water Sense-certified low flow toilet. The program will cover the replacement of up to 200 toilets, with a maximum of 

two rebates per customer account. 

According to an opinion poll conducted by Tampa Bay Water in 2005, nearly 60 percent of Pasco County Residents signified they 

would participated in a low-flow toilet rebate program if it was offered. The purpose of the program continues its aim to decrease 

the amount of water consumed during toilet flushing in residential communities in its Pasco Systems service areas by encouraging 

customers to purchase Water Sense-certified low-flow (LFT), ultra-low flow (ULFT) or high efficiency (HET) toilets. The program 

also would provide water conservation informational materials and educational flyers, including education on maintaining toilet 

flapper valves, checking for toilet leaks and other ways the FGUA customers may save water expended from their bathroom 

fixtures. A third-party contractor, Demetri's Solutions, will review applications, inspect, authorize, dispose of old toilet and report 

participants and FGUA customers to the FGUA that have successfully installed LFTs, ULFTs, and HETs. Another third-party 

contractor, Lithohaus (Mailhaus) Printers will print educational and outreach material drafted by the FGUA for the program, 

including the program tri-fold to be placed with customers' bills prior to the start of the program. The FGUA will purchase paper and 

supplies from a third-party vendor for printing and mailing of program surveys to participants receiving account credits. The FGUA, 

through its its management contractor, Government Services Group, will be tasked with developing and maintaining records of 

program participants, providing credits to customers and reporting project milestones to SWFWMD. 

Additional information, including the Project Scope, and the spreadsheets for estimated savings, program costs, and cost benefit 

are available in the "documents" section. 


ordinances. 

The FGUA follows, notified, and encourages its customers to adhere to existing and any future revisions for SWFWMD-regulated 

water restrictions through billing notices on billing statements, press releases to local media as well as on the FGUA web site. The 

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FGUA supports restriction enforcement and encourages its customers to report prohibited water use violations to Pasco County 

enforcement when necessary. Currently, the FGUA recycles reclaimed water, recycling and providing 100% of reclaimed water to 

FGUA reclaimed water customers in the FGUA Seven Springs Utility System Territory. Currently, the bulk rate charged for 

reclaimed water to customers from October 2012 through September 2013 is $0.42/1,000 gallons used for bills rendered on or after 

October 1, 2012. Additionally, the FGUA received Cooperative Funding from SWFWMD in FY 2011 for its Wet Weather Reclaim 

Projects (SWFWMD Project Number N370), which included an expansion of reclaimed water service to residential and commercial 

common areas in Trinity, Florida in 2012, as well as upcoming projects, including above-ground reclaimed water tanks for additional 

reclaimed water capacity, and an interconnection with Pasco County Utilities. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


Coastal Rivers 8,815 5,732 4,045 18,592 

Hillsborough River 522 4,045 4,567 

Pinellas Anclote 25,879 11,117 8,091 45,087 

Total 69,387 34,743 32,365 136,495 



Timelines 

Execute Agreement with District 01/02/2014 

Design Advertising/Outreach Campaign 01/02/2014 

Begin Advertising Campaign 01/15/2014 

Begin Rebate Program 03/03/2014 

Complete Rebate Program 12/31/2014 

Mail All Surveys 12/31/2014 

Provide Final Invoice to District 12/31/2014 

Begin Draft of Final FY 2014 Report 01/02/2015 

Submit Final Report FY 2014 04/01/2015 

Project Closeout FY 2014 04/30/2015 

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Project Name 

Implementation of BMPs within the Sunset Beach Watershed (Phase IV) 


Cooperator 

City of Treasure Island 

Department 

Contact Person William Reidy, P.E. 

Address 

3931 68th Avenue 


Phone # 727-526-9158 

Email 

keller@aed-fl.com 

Project Type: 













The City of Treasure Island is a coastal municipality located in southwest Pinellas County. Approximately 58,000 LF (11 miles) of 

storm sewer piping is maintained by the City of Treasure Island's Public Works Department. Due to the fact that the City is an island 

community, approx. 161 stormwater outfalls discharge to Boca Ciega Bay. These stormwater outfalls often convey floatables, 

sediments, oils and greases to receiving State Waters. The lack of available lands for stormwater detention/retention facilities 

results in the inability to remove the aforementioned pollutants through "conventional" pond systems. 

The City has identified the Sunset Beach basin as a watershed in which water quality and conveyance improvements are 

necessary. The City is commencing construction on water quality and conveyance improvements for the southern portion of this 

basin which received funding in prior CFI cycles. 

Water quality and conveyance improvements are currently being addressed within the northern portion of the Sunset Beach basin 

through the construction of a large diameter central stormwater collector. Multiple outfalls exist in the northern section of the Sunset 

Beach basin which made it not feasible to incorporate treatment technology on all of these outfalls due to the maintenance burden 

that would accompany multiple treatment devices. Further, the lack of easements over the outfalls will not allow for the upsizing 

required to improve the system's conveyance capabilities. For this reason, the City proposed a system which would collect the 

basin's waters and discharge the flows out of a single outfall. A Nutrient Separating Baffle Box (NSBB) will be placed on the outfall 

allowing for water quality improvement prior to being discharged to Waters of the State. 

Due to funding limitations, the entire system improvements for the northern portion of the basin could not be constructed within one 

funding cycle. The City received funding from the FY2013 CFI cycle to design and construct the initial phase of the improvement 

which includes the outfall, water quality improvement structure and limited upstream piping. The design of these improvements will 

soon be initiated. 

The City is requesting funds in the FY2014 CFI cycle to continue the implementation of the water quality and conveyance 

improvement plan that was presented to and approved by the District in the prior funding cycle. Stormwater collection structures 

and piping would be constructed upstream of the newly installed water quality improvement structure. Therefore, flows which would 

once be discharged through separate outfalls to Waters of the State will now be routed through this unit for treatment. 

The City is aware that implementation of BMPs is vital to improving water quality within the Inter-Coastal waterway. For this reason, 

the City felt it would be prudent to develop upstream segments of their collection system to force stormwater to be routed through 

the NSBB prior to discharge. The NSBB is effective in removing large floatables and small sediment from the flow stream. Greases 

and oils can also be removed through the incorporation of an absorbent boom and a skimmer. This technology is capable of 

removing up to 80% of all TSS from receiving stormwater. This TSS removal rate is in compliance with management measures 

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created by the EPA. With a per pound pollutant removed cost of 13-cents/lb., sediment retention technology provides the City with 

an affordable and easily maintainable water quality improvement devise. 

The City will follow ERP protocol as outlined in the SWFWMD's regulations. Preliminary engineering & survey has already been 

performed. 


ordinances. 

The City of Treasure Island is actively involved with maintaining clean water through yearly NPDES evaluations. The City has 

aggressively pursued ways to control erosion, minimize street and structural flooding all while improving water quality. Ordinances 

have been developed to maintain State and Federal requirements. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 323,575 323,575 



Timelines 

Hire Consultant / Begin Survey Services 10/31/2013 

Complete Design Services 01/31/2014 

Complete Permitting Services 04/01/2014 

Advertise for Bid 04/15/2014 

Award Construction Contract 07/15/2014 



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Project Name 

PPWMD- Channel 1 Water Quality Improvements 


Cooperator 


Department 




Phone # 813-281-2900 

Email 


Project Type: 














The proposed Channel 1 Water Quality Improvements Project is designed to provide mangrove restoration and preservation in a 

natural portion of Channel 1 while furthering the District's water quality and natural systems initiatives. 

The approximate 4000 +/- linear feet (LF) downstream segment of Channel 1 is proposed for renewal, and is located between 71st 

Street N and the Cross Bayou Canal. This section of Channel 1 waterway is the primary hydraulic stormwater passage draining the 

approximately 2,560 acre (4.0 square mile) Channel 1 drainage basin. This project discharges to Cross Bayou Canal. Cross Bayou 

Canal ultimately discharges to Boca Ciega Bay. Approximately half of the existing project waterway length is widened channel/ 

open water body and is surrounded by several acres of marshy mangrove wetland near its confluence with Cross Bayou Canal. 

The purpose of this project is to improve the channel hydraulic conveyance while improving water quality and enhancing 

biodiversity. The proposed project includes 1) dredging and stabilization to improve channel system hydraulic conveyance; 2) 

wetland planting and mangrove wetland enhancement to increase the biodiversity potential and improve water quality. 

Implementation of this project generally includes Design, Permitting and Construction. 

The PPWMD owns the property proposed for implementing this project. This project has been approved by PPWMD Board of 

Directors to start at the beginning of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 (October 1, 2013) and be complete by the end of FY 2014 (September 

30, 2014). 


ordinances. 





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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 500,000 500,000 



Timelines 

Channel 1 Water Quality Improvements 

Milestone 


Final Design and Permitting Kickoff 10/01/2013 

Design, and Permitting Complete 02/01/2014 

Advertise, Receive Bids, and Award Contract Complete 03/15/2014 


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Project Name 

PPWMD- Channel 1C Renewal 


Cooperator 


Department 




Phone # 813-281-2900 

Email 


Project Type: 














The proposed Channel 1C Renewal project is planned to provide channel maintenance for Channel 1C while furthering the 

District’s flood protection and water quality initiatives. 

The project area is the full length of Channel 1C. Channel 1C is begins at 62 nd street N and 98 th Avenue N and proceeds southerly 

through a mix of residential and equestrian ranch/ park areas to its confluence with Channel 1. The existing Channel 1C is 

approximately 3,300 linear feet (LF) of earthen/ grass lined channel. The existing channel has bank erosion in many areas and in 

some areas sedimentation and soil subsidence is jeopardizing the channel’s hydraulic capacity. Channel 1C drains approximately 

200 acres, roughly half residential area and half equestrian/ public park area. Channel 1C drains to Channel 1 and then to Cross 

Bayou Canal. Cross Bayou Canal ultimately discharges to Boca Ciega Bay. 

The proposed project is to regrade and seed approximately 3,300 LF of Channel 1C. In addition, two pedestrian/ equestrian culvert 

crossing replacements and one headwall replacement are proposed. These improvements will sustain flood protection and prevent 

erosion and sedimentation in Channel 1C and subsequent downstream waters. 

Implementation of the project generally includes Design, Permitting and Construction. 

The PPWMD owns the property proposed for implementing this project. The project has been approved by the PPWMD Board of 


30, 2014). 


ordinances. 



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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 1,500,000 1,500,000 



Timelines 

Channel 1C Renewal 

Milestone 




Advertise, Receive Bids and Award Contract Complete 03/15/2014 


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Project Name 

PPWMD- Channel 2 Pond Renewal 


Cooperator 


Department 




Phone # 813-281-2900 

Email 


Project Type: 














The proposed Channel 2 pond renewal project is proposed by the Pinellas Park Water Management District (PPWMD) with the 

purposes of improving water quality and providing infrastructure replacement, thereby furthering the District’s water quality and 

flood protection initiatives. 

The proposed improvements are located between 46 th Street N and US Highway 19 N. This portion of Channel 2 is primarily a 

piped stormwater conveyance system that drains 170 acres +/- of residential and commercial area west of US Highway 19 N. There 

are also a few short sections of open channel within the proposed project area. Channel 2 becomes an open channel system east 

of US Highway 19 N and ultimately discharges to Sawgrass Lake. 

The proposed project is to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for several PPWMD ponds and outfalls along the 

channel with the intent of improving water quality in Channel 2 and subsequent downstream waters. In addition, structural 

improvements are proposed to provide immediate infrastructure maintenance in the open channel portion of the project. Proposed 

improvements include 1) renewal of an existing wet pond at 46 th Street N including removal of accumulated sediments and pond 

outfall control structure improvement; 2) replacement of six pond outfall control structures at various locations; 3) replacement of 

one pond outfall pipe headwall in a open channel section of Channel 2, just west of 43 rd Street N; and 4) replacement of two 

sections of concrete retaining wall banks in open channel, one just west of 40 th Street N and the other west of US Highway 19 N. 

Implementation of the project generally includes Design, Permitting and Construction. 

The PPWMD owns the property proposed for implementing this project. The project has been approved by the PPWMD Board of 


30, 2014). 


ordinances. 

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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 450,000 450,000 



Timelines 

Channel 2 Pond Renewal 

Milestone 




Advertise, Receive Bids and Award Contract Complete 03/15/2014 


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Project Name 

Cross Bayou Channel Restoration 


Cooperator 


Department 



Address 



Phone # 727-464-3780 

Email 


Project Type: 














The Cross Bayou Canal watershed is located in central Pinellas County and encompasses approximately 7,697 acres. The 10.5- 

mile long Cross Bayou Canal bisects the watershed and connects to both Old Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay on its northeastern 

and southwestern ends, respectively. Canal water can flow in either direction depending upon tidal conditions, but normally water 

from the north and south halves do not mix. 

Over time the canal has filled in and sediment has blocked flow in the canal from Ulmerton Road to Bryan Dairy road and from 

Bryan Dairy Road to 102 nd Avenue. This severely limits the hydraulic capacity of the canal and negatively changes the hydraulics 

of the area. This results in reduced hydraulic response and higher water elevations in the upstream watershed which increases the 

frequency of flooding. 

The sediment provides a platform for the recruitment of exotic plants which negatively affect habitat. 

The cross bayou Canal North Segment is impaired for both Dissolved Oxygen and Total Nitrogen. Removing the sediment to 

restore the hydraulic function of the canal will assist in improving water quality through increased circulation and flushing of the 

system along with construction of upstream improvements to be defined in the Cross Bayou Watershed Plan currently under 

development and cofunded by SWFWMD. 

Pinellas County is asking for $100,000 for the design of the channel restoration in FY14. 


ordinances. 





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Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 200,000 200,000 



Timelines 



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Project Name 

Snell Isle Boulevard N.E., Rafael Boulevard and Vicinity Storm Drainage Improvements 


Cooperator 


Department 

Engineering 

Contact Person Dan Saunders 

Address 

One 4th Street North 


Phone # 727-893-7854 

Email 

dan.saunders@stpete.org 

Project Type: 













PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The drainage project for Snell Isle Boulevard, Rafael Boulevard and Vicinity provides for drainage 

improvements to alleviate flooding within the Snell Isle Neighborhood. The existing storm drainage system within the neighborhood 

is aged and undersized resulting in street flooding in the neighborhood and occasional total blockage of the sole connecter street 

for the island. The proposed drainage improvements include a relief drain along Rafael Boulevard from Snell Isle Boulevard to 

Palmera Canal. 

Benefits : The project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. The proposed 

Suntree-type unit south of Snell Isle Boulevard will improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the 

surface runoff. Additionally a check valve will prevent tidal back up in the pipes from going into the streets. 

Costs : For FY 2014 construction funds of $3,300,000 are budgeted to perform geotechnical investigation, subsurface utility 

locations and construct the project of which the Board's share is $1,650,000. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP 

analysis developed by the cooperator. 


ordinances. 

Numerous educational outreaches have been initiated by the city related to water conservation including school presentations 

taught at St. Petersburg’s public and private schools. The City’s web site incorporates the Water Resources “Water Wise” site 

providing in-home water use guidelines and outdoor landscaping techniques that can save water. The City’s Water Wise program 

encourages public participation in water conservation by providing a phone contact for help in identifying water usage problems 

such as leaks and unauthorized irrigation on restricted days. Lawn watering restrictions have been established through City 

Ordinance 842-F and 178-G. A new Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 16 of the City Code) was adopted by City 

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Council in 2002. The City has used reclaimed water for irrigating lawns and landscaped areas since 1977 which has significantly 

lowered potable water demands. 


management of water resources and flood protection. Ordinance No. 2017-F and 147-G regulates the control and management of 

drainage and surface waters in harmony with the City Comprehensive Plan and SWFWMD regulations. Building developments are 

regulated in terms of the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. Water pollution protection is provided by Ordinance 16-311, 

which identifies unlawful discharges into the public drainage system and provides for prosecution of violators. The City of St. 

Petersburg participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In order to qualify for the program the City adopted and 

enforces Article VII Flood Damage Prevention (City Code Sec. 16-376 through Sec. 16-433) to regulate development in the flood 

hazard areas. The basic objective of the ordinance is to ensure that such development will not aggravate existing flood conditions 

and to verify that new buildings will be protected from damage. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Applicant Share 1,650,000 1,650,000 

Pinellas Anclote 1,650,000 1,650,000 

Total 3,300,000 3,300,000 



Timelines 

2012 

2013 

2014 

Milestone 


Commence Project 12/03/2012 

Milestone 



Bidding 10/15/2013 


Milestone 




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Project Name 

2011 Rainwater Harvesting - SWFWMD 


Cooperator 

The Home Depot USA Incorporated 

Department 

Contact Person David Kazerooni 

Address 

2455 Paces Ferry Road Nw - C19 

City Sate Zip Atlanta, GA 303394024 

Phone # 770-384-2280 

Email 

david_kazerooni@homedepot.com 

Project Type: 











X Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando X Highlands X Hillsborough Lake 

Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas 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. 


ordinances. 

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 11 stores of 5,500,000 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. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 40,000 40,000 



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Manasota 65,204 65,204 

Peace River 40,000 40,000 


Total 650,510 220,000 870,510 



Timelines 

Contractor Coordination 12/01/2012 

Store Investigation 02/01/2013 

System Installation 05/01/2013 

System Testing Quality Control 07/01/2013 


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Project Name 

Tampa Bay Environmental Fund 

Project Number W024 

Cooperator 

Tampa Bay Estuary Program 

Department 

Executive 

Contact Person Holly Greening 

Address 263 13th Avenue S., Suite 350 


Phone # 727-893-2765 

Email 

hgreening@tbep.org 

Project Type: 













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


This proposal is continue the highly successful Tampa Bay Environmental Fund (TBEF) to fund restoration, research and education 

initiatives in Tampa Bay and its contributing watershed; a mission critical initiative of the SWFWMD. This is a unique request that 

presents a rare opportunity to leverage District financial resources with other public and private partners in the Tampa Bay area, as 

well as funds from outside of Florida. The advantage of such a program is leveraging of local funds with funds obtained nationally 

through appropriations, environmental fines and philanthropic gifts. Since 2000 over $8.5 million in nationally derived funds were 

raised to match approximately $3 million in local funds. The goal is to make at least $1 million available annually in grants through a 

competitive process that would leverage up by at least 2:1 through cash or in-kind contributions from grant applicants to fund 

stormwater improvements. natural systems restoration, research and environmental education. As with the FY 2013 TBEF, the 

Tampa Bay Estuary Program will act as the local sponsor for the FY 2014 TBEF to secure funding partners. The following requests 

are being made and are identical to funding secured for the FY 2013 TBEF: NFWF - $350,000; SWFWMD - 350,000; the Mosaic 

Foundation - $175,000; and, Hillsborough County - $100,000). It is anticipated that additional funds will be raised from other local 

and national entities. 


ordinances. 

Generally, this category is not applicable to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. However, the Estuary Program does have a very 

significant and approved Tampa Bay Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP) that lays out a detailed road map 

for Tampa Bay restoration and maintenance. This Plan, of which SWFWMD is a signatory, includes goals and strategic initiatives 

for Tampa Bay and its contributing watersheds. This Plan is of regional significance and has led to the most successful estuary 

restoration initiative in the nation. The Plan also addresses water conservation and management issues. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 

Alafia River 75,000 75,000 150,000 

Applicant Share 625,000 625,000 1,250,000 


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Manasota 25,000 25,000 50,000 


Total 975,000 975,000 1,950,000 



Timelines 

July 1, 2014 

Milestone 


Enter into Contracts with Grant Recipients 07/01/2014 

July 3, 2017 

Milestone 


Complete Projects 07/03/2017 

March 3, 2014 

Milestone 


Grant Awards Announced 03/03/2014 


Milestone 


Grant Applications Due 11/18/2013 


Milestone 


Announce Request Grant Applications 10/01/2013 


Milestone 


Enter into Contract with SWFWMD for TBEF 09/30/2013 

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Project Name 

Implementation of BMPs within the Sawgrass Lake Watershed 


Cooperator 

Pinellas Park 

Department 

Contact Person Dennis Shaw 

Address Po Box 1100 


Phone # 

727-541-0704 ext2312 

Email 

dshaw@pinellas-park.com 

Project Type: 













NOTE: This project was originally submitted for funding for the 2013 CFI cycle. It was rated a “medium” priority by SWFWMD staff 

and approved for funding by the Governing Board. After submission of the original application, the City secured some funding for 

the project through FDOT. Due to the addition of the FDOT funding and the inherent changes in project schedule due to the FDOT 

LAP process, the project schedule and requested funding amounts have changed. The revised schedule pushes the construction 

phase into FY 2014, thus the City is required to withdraw its original application and resubmit for funding for the FY 2014 CFI 

program. Otherwise, the application and project remain unchanged. 

Pinellas Park is a land-locked municipality with no direct outfall to Tampa Bay (TB), Cross Bayou or other coastal water body. 

Therefore, stormwater collected within the City is routed to the eventual outfall through pipes, ditches and channels. Land use 

within the City can vary drastically in a short distance resulting in industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural properties 

within a single basin. With each land use contributing its own array of stormwater pollutants, the end outfall (typ. a ditch/channel) 

can contain waters not meeting water quality standards. Future improvements within the Garnett/North Disston Subdivision entail 

the construction of stormwater structures and piping. With the project area lacking collection structures, ponding in the travel lanes 

results in unsafe driving conditions. The City also proposed to culvert certain sections of open ditch along 46th Street which can’t 

maintain vegetation (steep slopes) as the City often responds to "wash outs". 

The project area lies within the Sawgrass Lake (SL) watershed, which serves as a natural treatment facility enhancing water quality 

prior to draining into TB (an impaired water body). SL is known to have high concentrations of heavy metals along with a large 

population of non-native vegetation. Construction of the City's proposed improvements will result in a reduction in heavy metal (and 

other pollutant) concentrations while minimizing the transport of non-native vegetation seeds. Further, the culverting of certain ditch 

sections will cease the erosion of the banks and reduce the sediment transported to SL and TB. 

To improve water quality within the SL and inherently TB, multiple BMPs are proposed. The proposed collection system consists of 

four outfalls which discharge stormwater in the ditch paralleling 46th St. Hydrodynamic Separators (HS) will be placed on each of 

these outfalls. An HS will also be placed on existing stormwater piping which conveys flows to a lake internal to the neighborhood. 

This device will reduce sediment transport into the lake to improve water quality and habitat value. Prior to entering Channel 2A, a 

sediment sump will be constructed in conjunction with a ditch block. While allowing sediment to settle is its primary utility, it also will 

allow for water to percolate within the sump (and upstream ditch portions) until elevations exceed the top of the ditch block. 

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Percolation of stormwater within the sump means concentrated pollutants never reach SL and TB. A natural treatment area is 

proposed upstream of Channel 2A. Directly downstream of the ditch block, a dense planting area is proposed to reduce water 

velocity and allow for additional sediment removal while reducing ditch bank erosion. 

The proposed devices and natural elements will remove floatables, heavy metals and non-native vegetation seeds, and are 

capable of removing 80% of TSS from received stormwater, with a per pound pollutant removal rate of 19-cents/lb. This removal 

rate is in compliance with management measures created by the EPA. 


ordinances. 

The City of Pinellas Park is committed to developing, implementing, and enforcing water conservation and flood protection 

measures. The City has adopted a floodplain ordinance, Ord. 848 (7/14/77), and participates in the National Flood Insurance 

Program and the Community Rating System. The City's Flood Damage Control provisions under the Land Development Code were 

recently updated (Ord. 3157) and the City has received a Class 7 rating from the Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Community Rating System. Floodplain requirements are incorporated through required building and site alteration permits, 

development review, and inspection. Ord. 1492 (6/13/85) incorporates water shortage declarations and measures of Pinellas 

County and SWFWMD and makes them subject to enforcement action under the Code of Ordinances. Ord. 2316 (03/09/95) 

establishes and sets terms of use for the City's Reclaimed Water program, initiated in 1996 as a five-stage, ten-year project. Ord. 

2392 (8/22/96) requires separate metering of all reclaimed water utilities and requires the owners of single family homes with 

reclaimed water service to connect irrigation systems with reclaimed service. In addition to City ordinances, the City has worked 

closely with SWFWMD and other partner agencies in a number of conservation and flood control measures. In 2001, the City 

received a SWFWMD Education Grant to implement a broad-based showerhead replacement and public education campaign to 

promote water conservation. The City recently completed the final phase of its Reclaimed Water program, developed with support 

from the SWFWMD Cooperative Funding program. The Reclaimed Water project was successfully completed under budget while 

meeting all SWFWMD grant requirements. With SWFWMD Cooperative Funding and staff participation, from 2005 through 2009 

the City completed major drainage improvements along Park Boulevard with the implementation of BMPs in the City's Watershed 

Management Program, including the construction of stormwater management storage areas (SMSA), environmental education 

components, and outfall structures. The City is currently implementing BMPs in the Sawgrass Watershed area in participation with 

SWFWMD and the SWIM program staff, and the assistance of SWFWMD Cooperative Funding and SWIM Funding. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 


FDOT 350,000 2,378,386 2,728,386 


Total 350,000 3,500,000 3,850,000 



Timelines 

Design 

Milestone 


Award Design Contract 11/30/2012 


Permitting Complete 06/09/2014 

Project Construction 

Milestone 


Bidding 08/12/2014 




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Project Name 

Hillsborough River State Park Shoreline Restoration 


Cooperator 

Florida State Parks 

Department 

Hillsborough River State Park 

Contact Person Brett Gormon 

Address 

15402 Us 301 N 

City Sate Zip Thonotosassa, FL 33592 

Phone # 813-326-5106 

Email 

brett.gormon@dep.state.fl.us 

Project Type: 

Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems 












This is a multi year project to restore a section of natural shoreline along the upper Hillsborough River. The shoreline is located 

within the Hillsborough River State Park and is owned outright by the state. For the upcoming fiscal year the project will include 

analysis of 600 feet of shoreline that currently includes two 100 foot long sections of seawall, a historic amphitheater, a gazebo, 

and a footbridge across the river. Once the anlysis is complete we will then proceed with design and permitting to restore of as 

much natural shoreline as possible, while preserving the amphitheater and footbridge. Demolition and construction will be carried 

out during the following fiscal year. It will include grading and stabilization of the river bank, and replanting of native vegetation. 


ordinances. 

This project will serve to improve Natural Systems along the upper Hillsborough River which feeds into Tampa Bay, the top priority 

of the SWIM program. We will be studying the feasibilty of removing existing seawalls, and then replacing all or a portion of them 

the following year with natural habitat. This will restore native terrestrial and wetland species, increase wildlife use, and enhance 

the existing habitat in the area. In addition Hillsborough River State Park has recently completed an upgrade to the stormwater 

systems in the park benefiting water quality, flood protection, and water supply in the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay. The 

potable water system in the park has also been upgraded, and restrooms have been retrofitted with waterless urinals, reducing the 

amount of water used daily. 


Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 50,000 150,000 200,000 



Timelines 

Contracting 11/01/2013 

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Data collection 12/01/2013 

Scour analysis 01/01/2014 

Design and permit prep 03/01/2014 

Permit processing 07/01/2014 

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Project Name 

Lake Tarpon Water Quality Management Plan 


Cooperator 


Department 



Address 



Phone # 

727-464-4425 ext3317 

Email 


Project Type: 














Lake Tarpon is the largest lake in Pinellas County with a surface area of four square miles. Its watershed encompasses 52 square 

miles, including its two largest tributaries, South Creek and Brooker Creek. The lake is a valuable recreational destination and is 

renowned for its largemouth bass fishing. Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) 

share jurisdiction in maintaining and improving the health of Lake Tarpon. In 1998 the Lake Tarpon Drainage Basin Management 

Plan was completed and outlined a series of initiatives to protect the Lake from water quality degredation. Many intiatives from the 

plan have been implemented; however, Lake Tarpon's water quality has continued to decline; the Lake is now on the state's 

verified impaired waters list; and the remaining capital improvements are not feasible. This effort is to understand the continuing 

decline of water quality within the lake and to develop strategies to decrease nutrient loadings to the lake and restore and protect 

the lake's natural resources. 


ordinances. 









Prior Funding 

FY2013 

Budget 

FY2014 

Budget 

Future 

Funding 

Total Funding 



Total 200,000 500,000 700,000 

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Timelines 

April 1, 2014 

Milestone 


Issue NTP 04/01/2014 

April 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014 

Milestone 


Complete initial SOW tasks 09/30/2014 


Milestone 


Finalize CFI Agreement with District 12/31/2013 


Milestone 


Complete Final Scope of Services 02/28/2014 

March 31, 2014 

Milestone 


Finalize agreement with Consultant 03/31/2014 

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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 Bureau Chief, 

2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida, 34604-6899; (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; 

TDD (FL only)1-800-231-6103; or email ADACoordinator@swfwmd.state.fl.us.

Tampa Bay Region - Southwest Florida Water Management District

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