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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM
Project Name
Antilles and Oakhurst Drainage Improvements
Project Number N534
Cooperator
Pinellas County
Department
Environment And Infrastructure
Contact Person David Talhouk, E.I.
Address
14 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.
City Sate Zip Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone # 727-464-3780
Email
dtalhouk@co.pinellas.fl.us
Project Type:
Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems
Strategic Initiatives:
Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring
Alternative Water Supply Conservation
Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning
Emergency Flood Response
X Floodplain Management
Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery
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 Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk
Project Description:
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.
Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection
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.
Funding Source
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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