Tampa Bay Region - Southwest Florida Water Management District

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection
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.
Funding Source
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
Matching Fund Reduction
Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.
Timelines
13 months/continuous
Milestone
Projected Date
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
Projected Date
Fish Surveys 03/31/2015
Annually, Spring - Fall
Milestone
Projected Date
Lake and Stream Assessments 03/31/2015
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