Item I3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 21. 2005
Division:
Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes ..lL
No
Department: Planning
Contact Staff Person: Elizabeth Holloway
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of a grant task assignment with FDEP to contract for removal of invasive exotic plant species
along the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail on Florida DOT Right-of-Way.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Program received approval through the Florida Keys Invasive Exotic
Task Force for the Bureau of Invasive Plant Management funding for removal of exotic plant species
from the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail on FDOT Right-of-Way. The removal of exotic plant
species is one of the action items in the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Master Plan.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
February 18, 2004 -Approval of 10 year FDEP Contract PL-029 for BIPM funding.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
This item includes an annual Task Assignment for Contract PL-029 for the Overseas Heritage TraiL
ST AFF RECOMMI<:NDA nONS:
Approval
TOTAL COST:
$192,300
BUDGETED: Yes
x
No
COST TO COUNTY:
$0
SOURCE OF FUNDS: FDEP Contract PL-029
REVENU.E PRODUCING: Yes
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AMOUNTPI<:R MONTH
Year
APPROVED BY:County Atty
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DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION: Included ~
Not Required _~~
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: FDEP Contract #PL 029
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Contract Purpose/Description:
Removal oflnvasive Exotic Plants along the Overseas Herit~ge Trail
Contract Manager: Elizabeth Holloway 2521 Growth Management/ #]]
(Name) (Ext. ) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on Sept. 21, 2005 Agenda Deadline: September 6, 2005
CONTRACT COSTS
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Current Year Portion: $ 192,300.00
Total DoUar Value of Contract: $ 192,300.00
Budgeted? Yes[8:J No 0 Account Codes:
Grant: $ ~ 192,300.00
County Match: $ 22,723.80/
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Estimated Ongoing Costs: $Q1yr
(Not included in dollar value above)
ADDITIONAL COSTS
For:
(ego maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
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Exhibit 1
Project Title:
Overseas Heritage Trail State Park
Exotic Plant Control, Florida Keys
Working Group:
Florida Keys Invasive Exotic Plant Working Group
Site Manager:
Elizabeth Holloway
Florida Keys Scenic Highway Coordinator
Monroe County Growth Management
2798 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050-2227
phone: (305) 852-2511
email: Holloway-liz@monroecounty-fl.gov
Method of Control: Sub Contract/Cost reimbursement
Project Goals: The project goal is the eradication of non-native invasive plants from approximately
625 acres of State Park lands along US I in Monroe County, The Overseas Heritage Trail State Park
from MM4 to MM 106. The most common invasive exotic plant species encountered on these lands
and their FLEPPC Category ranking are Brazilian pepper (I - Schinus terebith(folius), beach naupaka
(1- Scaevola sericea), bischofia (I - Bischofiajavanica), seaside mahoe (1 - Thespesia populnea),
mahoe (II - Hibiscus tiliaceous), latherleaf (I - Colubrina asiatica), lantana (I - Lantana camara),
oyster plant (I - Tradescantia spathacea), woman's tongue (I - Albizia lebbek), Australian pine (1, II
- ('asuarina spp.), castor bean (II - Ricinus communis), lead tree (II - Leucaena leucocephala),
bowstring hemp (II - Sanseviera hyacinthoides), wedelia (II - Wedelia trilobata), pothos (II -
Epipremnum pinnatum), Guinea grass (II - Panieum maximum), and life plant (II - Kalanchoe
pinnata). In addition, any other FLEPPC listed species found will be removed.
Project Location: The Overseas Heritage Trail State Park which runs the length of US 1.
The approximately 625 acres proposed for invasive plant eradication for this project are immediately
adjacent to a range of major upland habitats within the I"lorida Keys. Represented in these
conservation lands are coastal beaches, buttonwood associations, rockland and maritime hammocks,
and pine rockland ranging in condition from severely disturbed to pristine. These areas provide
habitat and resources for a myriad of wildlife, resident and migratory birds, and endemic plant
species. The non-native plants that invade these areas decrease habitat value and lower biodiversity.
Just a few of the state and federally listed endangered and threatened species of animals and plants
that utilize these habitats include: green turtles (Chelonia mydas), eastern indigo snake
(Drymarchon corais couperi), key mud turtle (Kinosternon baurii), piping plover (Charadrius
melodus), white-crowned pigeon (Columba leucocephala), Key Largo cotton mouse (Peromyscus
gossypinus allapatic:ola), Lower Keys rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris he/nerf), Key deer (Odoeoileus
virginianus clavium), Blodgett's wild mercury (Argythamnia blodgettii), locustberry (Byrsonima
lucida), silver palm (Coccothrinax argentata), and Garber's spurge (Chamae.syce garheri).
Project Description: This project will employ contract labor and Monroe County exotic plant
DEP Contract No. PL029, Task Assignment No. FK-060, Exhibit 1, Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 1
control technicians, The technicians and contract labor will eradicate woody and herbaceous non-
native plants from the Overseas Heritage Trail State Park in the Florida Keys. The duration of the
project is scheduled for from 1 July 2005 to 1 June 2006. However, it is envisioned that most of the
work will occur for eight months from October to lune based on weather.
The contracted crews will attack the highly infested areas along the Overseas Heritage Trail from
MM4 to MM 1 06, removing all FLEPPC listed species. This is estimated to take 18 weeks.
The exotic plant control technicians will sweep the entire length of the State Park to look for
resprouts and seedlings. This is estimated to take 32 weeks. The technicians will be provided first
aid supplies, chainsaw, a vehicle, and administrative support. Training will consist of instruction in
plant identification, herbicide handling and application techniques, safe chain saw use and
maintenance.
The Monroe County Land Steward will arrange for and/or conduct training for technicians, as well as
supervise and schedule the work of the technicians and contract crews.
Proposed Budget: The proposed budget for the project is as follows:
Salaries
Monroe County Technicians-$25,600
40 Technician Hours per week for 32 weeks at $16.00-$20 hourly rate
($16 initial, $20 if they obtain licenses)
Contract Labor -$144,000
200 technician hours per week for 18 weeks @ $26.00 hourly rate
52.5 Certified Crew Supervisor Hours for 18 weeks @ $53.00 hourly rate
Total grant request: $ 169,600
In Kind Matches
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
. $ 6,250.00 (10 hours per week for 25 weeks @ $ 25.00 hourly rate)
. $ 1,700.00 (3 hours per week for 20 weeks @ $28.73 hourly rate)
. $ 6,000.00 -FKIETF Educational Component
HERBICIDES
. $ 3 J 08 (140 mixed gallons of Garlon 4 at 20% concentration in Impel
@ $22.20/mixed gallon)
. $464 (200 mixed gallons of Roundup Pro at 5% concentration in
water @ $2.32!mixed gallon)
SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
. $300 (sprayers, gloves, eye protection, chainsaws, chaps)
DEP Contract No. PL029, Task Assignment No. FK-060, Exhibit 1, Page 2 of 4
Exhibit I
VEHICLE
. $ 4,878 (one pickup truck for 360 hours @ $13.55/hour)
Total In Kind Match: $ 22,723.80 (12% match)
PROJECT TOTAL: $192,300
Work Specifications: Work performance will consist of furnishing all labor, herbicides, diluents,
small equipment, transportation, spray equipment, and PPE, and performing all operations necessary
to control the exotic plants listed under "Project Goals" using proven techniques on the individual
species. Ifheavy equipment (bucket truck, dump truck, etc.) or a chipper is required for some tasks,
the equipment will be provided as an in-kind match by Monroe County Division of Public Works,
Florida DOT or in partnership with other land managers.
The exotic plant control technicians and contract labor shall be responsible for maintaining a daily
work log that will record date, name of site, and hours of work along with other data that will be
submitted to the Scenic Highway Coordinator at the end of each week. Monroe County will submit
monthly invoices to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Bureau ofInvasive
Plants, for reimbursement for exotic plant control activities based on the work logs.
Only exotic plant species listed under "Project Goals" will be treated according to developed
eflective control techniques. Depending upon the non-native species treated and the type of habitat,
plants can be hand-pulled, treated in place and left standing, cut down and removed from site, or cut
and piled or chipped on site. Decisions regarding specific plant treatment methods on each site will
be made by the Scenic Highway Coordinator. Treating vegetation in place and allowing it to
decompose in situ is cost effective and biologically sound except in habitats where fuel loading may
be a concern, where excessive mulching would preclude native seedling recruitment or negatively
affect wildlife, or where falling trees could pose a hazard to roads or structures. Areas from which
exotic plants are removed are expected to mostly revegetate naturally. No artificial seeding or
revegetation with natives is anticipated to be required. If severely degraded sites with distant native
seed sources, however, recover very slowly, planting of natives will be considered with funds from
Monroe County's Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund, other funding sources or
with donations and volunteer assistance.
Every effort shall be made by the exotic plant control technicians to avoid damaging native
vegetation or disturbing wildlife. The technicians will abide by all herbicide label application,
precautionary, safety, cleaning, and disposal information. Specimen labels and MSDS information
for all chemicals used will be kept with the chemicals, and technicians shall be provided with first
aid kits and emergency contact numbers for their work in the field.
Data Collection: The exotic plant control technicians will be responsible for conducting field
\vork and keeping daily work logs. Work logs will record date, morning and afternoon weather
conditions, name of site, specific location on site, hours of work, species treated, estimates of
species abundance in each work location, treatment method, herbicide, concentration, and
amount applied.
OEP Contract No. PL029, Task Assignment No. FK-060, Exhibit I, Page 3 of 4
Exhibit I
Public Education/Outreach: The Nature Conservancy Green Sweep program has been very
effective in fostering awareness of the invasive exotic plant problem in the Florida Keys, and
recruiting volunteers to help in eradication efforts. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Coordinator will work with the Green Sweep program's coordinator for continued public
education throughout the Florida Keys.
Proiect Time Framc: The project will entail initial and maintenance treatment of exotic plants
along the entire length of the Overseas Heritage Trail State Park, beginning as soon as funding is
available. Subsequent follow up treatments of exotics will be done if necessary as determined by
site monitoring. The project will conclude on approximately I June 2006, with the Florida Keys
Scenic Highway Coordinator providing a comprehensive final report to accompany the final
invoice for cost reimbursement to the FDEP Bureau ofInvasive Plants by 15 June 2006.
DEP Contract No. PL029, Task Assignment No. FK-060, Exhibit 1, Page 4 of 4