Tampa Bay Region - Southwest Florida Water Management District
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT<br />
FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM<br />
Project Name<br />
WMP - Pithlachascotee-Anclote <strong>Water</strong>shed Conservation Effort<br />
Project Number L738<br />
Cooperator<br />
Pasco County<br />
Department<br />
Design Stormwater <strong>Management</strong><br />
Contact Person Cynthia Jolly<br />
Address<br />
4454 Grand Boulevard<br />
City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34652<br />
Phone # 727-834-3611<br />
Email<br />
cjolly@pascocountyfl.net<br />
Project Type:<br />
X <strong>Water</strong> Supply X <strong>Water</strong> Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems<br />
Strategic Initiatives:<br />
X <strong>Water</strong> Quality Maintenance and Improvement <strong>Water</strong> Quality Monitoring<br />
Alternative <strong>Water</strong> Supply<br />
X Conservation<br />
Reclaimed <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Region</strong>al <strong>Water</strong> Supply Planning<br />
Emergency Flood Response<br />
X Floodplain <strong>Management</strong><br />
Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery<br />
X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring<br />
Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:<br />
Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake<br />
Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk<br />
Project Description:<br />
This is a multi-year funded project which consists of assessing the feasibility of diverting excess flows from the Pithlachascotee and<br />
Anclote Rivers onto the Starkey Wellfield, Serenova, Anclote River Ranch and Crockett Lake Ranch properties in order to better<br />
manage the water resources, i.e., flood protection, water quality, water supply, and natural systems. These properties are located<br />
within the boundaries of both watersheds, south of SR54 and east of New Port Richey. The assessment will be accomplished by<br />
performing the <strong>Water</strong>shed <strong>Management</strong> Plan element of the <strong>District</strong>'s <strong>Water</strong>shed <strong>Management</strong> Program (WMP), BMP alternative<br />
analysis. Issues in these watersheds include flood damage, rapid growth, and water quality degradation. The quantity of water as<br />
well as the timing and distribution of diversions will be addressed in the BMP alternative analysis phase of the project. Conceptual<br />
design(s) will be prepared, the ability to permit implementation of these BMPs will be assessed, and probable construction costs will<br />
be developed. Subsequent funding will be used for design, permitting and construction. FY2014 funding is needed to complete the<br />
assessment plan.<br />
Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection<br />
ordinances.<br />
Pasco County has adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day per week irrigation restrictions for potable water;<br />
curtailed use of potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within the last 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use<br />
of reclaimed water for lawn and landscape irrigation to 2 days per week county-wide to serve as many customers as possible;<br />
washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting<br />
aesthetic uses of water unless such provides a necessary aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road<br />
construction activities when available. Enforcement of this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement<br />
officers. During <strong>Water</strong> Year 2004, 100% of Pasco County Utilities¿ wastewater was reused. The bulk rate currently charged for the<br />
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<br />
County¿s potable water rates have been adjusted with steeper water conservation inclining block rates. County Ordinance 93-16<br />
requires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the<br />
development is within designated areas in the reclaimed water master plan and providing the development with reclaimed water is<br />
determined to be in the best interest of the County. Pasco County has also adopted Landscape Ordinance 02-04 that restricts the<br />
use of non-drought tolerant turf grass and encourages drought tolerant landscaping. Pasco County participates in the National<br />
Flood Insurance Program administered through the Federal Emergency <strong>Management</strong> Agency. All finished floor elevations are<br />
required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after<br />
construction<br />
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