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Item B18 Marine Resources BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 20 April 2000 Division: Growth Management Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: Marine Resources AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a contract between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Monroe County to complete a Boater's Guide for the Middle and Lower Keys ITEM BACKGROUND: Over the past year, the Department of Marine Resources has been working with the Florida Marine Research Institute to produce a two sided chart-style boater's guide to the Florida Keys, The first project effort produced a guide for the upper Keys, Delays resulting from Hurricane Georges caused project setbacks and an agreement to rescind the original contract. There was also an agreement to reinstate the contract in the State's next fiscal year. During the interim it was agreed that all in-kind service to that point could be used retroactively, Thus, work completed by staff and AmeriCorps Volunteers during the spring and summer of 1999, will be used as part of the project match, The boater's guide for the Upper Keys has been completed and is being produced by the Florida Marine Research Institute at this time. It will be available to the public soon, This contract establishes the second and final phase of the effort as a continuation of the first project and will focus on the middle and lower Keys. The project should be complete this fall. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOARD ACTION: Approval of a previous contract to complete a Boater's Guide for the upper Keys STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve contract TOTAL COST: $114,000 BUDGETED: Yes No COST TO COUNTY: _$57,000 in-kind match_ APPROVED BY: County Attorney _X_ OMB/Purchasing_X_ equired _ Agenda Item #: =:...J.. a '" DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Ge DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Timo DOCUMENTATION: Included To follow X DISPOSITION: BC0004IO.doc 04/01/0012:10 PM MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COl\OUSSIONERS CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract # Contract with: Ce1\(,>>t"t~ffective Date: _/_/_ /\ t J\ I () _ ~xpiration Date: _/_/- Contract Purpose/Description: ~\MX....j:"O d&.J ~ ~.Luf~ ~,,~ ~cl.- "j\ rW ~cr ~ ~ LwwOt- k" '(5' Contract Manager: 6u;T~_ C~~ l.9"ame) for BOCC meeting on I ~ () / 8-0 zSo=t --Mlt.~1.V2 ~L~ (En.) (Depanment) Agenda Deadline: II ~ ~ / 6-U ' , CONTRACT COSTS Total Dollar Value of Comract: $~ Current Year Porti~ ow.o...i- Budgeted? Yes No X Account Codes:_ --ho 0..- '- Grant: $ b"J ov<). _- County ~atch: ~ ~~~ ;h.-~"d _- ADDITIONAL COSTS Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ Iyr For: (Not included in dollar value above) (eg, maintenance, utilities. janitorial. salaries. etc.) CONTRACT REVIEW Changes Dare In Needed Reviewer Date Out Yes No Division Director I I ( ) ( ) I I --- --- Risk Management I I ( ) ( ) I I --- --- o ,M.B./Purchasing I I ( ) ( ) I I --- --- County Attorney I I ( ) ( ) I I --- --- Comments : OMS Fonn Revised 8/30/95 MCP '2 FWCC Agreement No, 99071 FLORIDA FISH AND Wll..DLIFE CONSERV A nON COMMISSION FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT zo THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this _ day of . J4 --' between the FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (hereinafter referred to as the "COMMISSION') and the Monroe County Board of Commissioners whose address is 2798 Overseas Hi~hway. Suite 420. Marathon. Florida 33050 (hereinafter referred to as the "GRANTEE"), to conduct a project under the Florida Boating Improvement Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Program"). In consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived herefrom, the COM:MISSION and GRANTEE do hereby agree as follows: }, The COM:MISSION does hereby retain the GRANTEE to perform the Boaters Guide to the Florida Keys project as defined herein and the GRANTEE does hereby agree to perform such services upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and all attachments and exhibits named herein which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference, 2. The GRANTEE shall perform the services in a proper and satisfactory manner as determined by the COM:MISSION, Any and all such equipment, products or materials necessary to perform these services, or requirements as further stated herein, shall be supplied by the GRANTEE, 3, The GRANTEE shall perform as an independent GRANTEE and not as an agent, representative or employee of the COMMISSION, 4, This Agreement shall begin upon execution by both parties and end November 17. 2000. inclusive, The GRANTEE agrees to complete the project on or before November 17. 2000. Time is of the essence to this agreement. The final invoice shall be submitted no later than December 1. 2000, to assure availability of funding for final payment, 5, The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature, 6, The GRANTEE shall be paid upon submission of properly certified invoice(s) to the COM:MISSION, Invoices shall contain detail sufficient for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof and shall contain the agreement number and the GRANTEE'S Federal Employer Identification number, An original and three (3) copies of the invoice shall be submitted, The COM:MISSION shall not provide advance payment. The compensation herein recited is exclusive, and the parties hereto agree that the COMMISSION is not responsible for any other reimbursement, including costs and travel expenses incurred, to the GRANTEE unless specifically stated, FWCC 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page lof7 7. Any local governmental entity, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization that is awarded funds from a grants and aids appropriation by a state agency shall abide by the following: a. If the amounts received exceed $100,000, have an audit performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to section 11.45, Florida Statutes; b. If the amounts received exceed $25,000, but do not exceed $100,000, have an audit performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General promulgated pursuant to section 11.45, Florida Statutes, or have a statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant which attests that the receiving entity or organization has complied with the provisions of the grant; or c. If the amounts received do not exceed $25,000, have the head of the entity or organization attest, under penalties of perjury, that the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of the grant. d. Following receipt of an audit report identifying any reimbursement due the COMMISSION, the GRANTEE will be allowed a maximum of sixty (60) days to submit additional documentation to offset the amount identified or return the amount due. 8. The GRANTEE understands that section 215.422, Florida Statutes establishes certain state agency responsibilities and grants certain vendor rights with respect to invoice processing time limits and dispute resolution. Upon receipt, an agency has five working days to inspect and approve die goods and services, unless the bid specifications, purchase order or contract specifies otherwise. An agency has 20 days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of Banking and Finance. The 20 days are measured from the latter of the tlate the invoice is received or the date the goods or services are received, inspected and approved. The invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the agency. A Vendor Ombudsman has been established to act as an advocate for vendors who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a state agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at (904)488-2924 or by calling the State Comptroller's Hotline, 1-800-848-3782. 9. In accordance with section 215.422, Florida Statutes, the COMMISSION shall pay the GRANTEE interest at a rate as established by section 55.03(1), Florida Statutes on the unpaid balance, if a warrant in payment of an invoice is not issued within 40 days after receipt of a correct invoice and receipt, inspection and approval of the goods and services. Interest payments of less than $1 will not be enforced unless a GRANTEE requests payment. 10. The GRANTEE hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the COMMISSION harmless from any and all claims or demand for any personal injury or property damage resulting or occurring in connection with any activities conducted under this Agreement and shall investigate all claims of every nature at its expense. In addition the GRANTEE hereby agrees to be responsible for any injury or property damage resulting from any activities conducted under this Agreement. 11. This Agreement shall terminate immediately upon the COMMISSION givinK written notice to the GRANTEE in the event of fraud, willful misconduct, or any breach of terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such termination, the GRANTEE shall refund any program funds received pursuant to this Agreement. Following termination under this provision, the COMMISSION shall declare the GRANTEE ineligible for further participation in the Program. FWCC 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page 2 of7 12. Any and all notices shall be delivered to the parties at the following addresses: GRANTEE Director of Marine Resources Monroe County Board of Commissioners 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 420 Marathon, Florida 33050 COMMISSION Boating Safety Coordinator Division of Law Enforcement 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 13. Pursuant to Section 216.2815, Florida Statutes, all records in conjunction with this Agreement shall be public record and shall be treated in the same manner as other public records are under general law . This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the COMMISSION for refusal by the GRANTEE to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the GRANTEE in conjunction with this Agreement. 14. The COMMISSION's Project Manager is Boating Safety Coordinator. Division of Law Enforcement, Office of Planning and Policy, Phone 850-488-5600. The GRANTEE's Project Manager is Director of Marine Resources. Phone(305) 289-2507. All matters shall be directed to the Project Managers for appropriate action or disposition. 15. The COMMISSION may at any time, by written order designated to be a change order, make any change in the work within the general scope of this Agreement (e.g., specifications, time, method or manner of performance, requirements, etc.). All change orders are subject to the mutual agreement of both parties as evidenced in writing. Any change order which causes an increase or decrease in the GRANTEE's cost or time shall require ab appropriate adjustment and modification (formal amendment) to this Agreement. It is the intention of the COMMISSION and the GRANTEE that no evidence of any waiver or modification or amendment shall be offered or received in evidence in any proceeding or litigation between the parties arising out of or affecting this Agreement unless such waiver, or modification or amendment is in writing and executed as aforesaid. The provisions of this section shall not be waived without compliance with said writing and execution requirements. 16. It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles which are the subject of, or required to carry out, this Agreement shall be purchased from the corporation identified under Chapter 946, Florida Statutes, in the same manner and under the procedures set forth in section 946.515 (2),(4), Florida Statutes; and for purposes of this Agreement the person, firm or other business entity carrying out the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be substituted for this agency insofar as dealings with such corporation are concerned. The "Corporation identified" is PRISON REHABILITATIVE INDUSTRIES AND DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. (P.R.I.D.E.) which may be contacted at: P.R.I.D.E. 12425 28th Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 Telephone: (727)_572-1987 FWCC 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page 3 of7 17. The GRANTEE warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the GRANTEE to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the GRANTEE any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. 18. The GRANTEE covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required. 19. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but ifany provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. It is the intention of the parties that the performance required hereunder and all legal actions or proceedings whether judicial or administrative arising here from shall be construed in accordance with and under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida and such laws shall be applicable and shall govern to the exclusion of the laws of any forum without regard to the jurisdiction in which any legal actions or proceeding may be instituted. The parties agree that Leon County, Florida, shall be the venue for all actions, at law or in equity, arising herefrom, to the exclusion of all other lawful venues. 20. The GRANTEE shall maintain books, records and documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. The COMMISSION, the State, or their authorized representatives shall have access to such records for audit purposes during the term of the Agreement and for three (3) years following Agreement completion. This period shall be extended for an additional two (2) years upon request for examination of all records and accounts for payment verification purposes by the COMMISSION or its duly authorized agent. .In the event any work is subcontracted, the GRANTEE shall similarly require each sub GRANTEE to maintain and allow access to such records for audit purposes. 21. No delay or failure to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to either party upon breach or default by either party under this Agreement, shall impair any such right, power or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or failure be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar breach or default thereafter. 22. The GRANTEE recognizes that the State of Florida, by virtue of its sovereignty, is not required to pay any taxes on the services or goods or equipment purchased under the terms of this Agreement. 23. This Agreement is neither intended nor shall it be construed to grant any rights, privileges or interest in any third party without the mutual written agreement of the parties hereto. 24. As a condition of this agreement, the GRANTEE and lor Sub GRANTEE hereby covenents and agrees not to discriminate against any individuals's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status with respect to any activity occurring pursuant to this Agreement. FWCC 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page 4 of7 25. The GRANTEE shall not subcontract, assign, or transfer work under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the COMMISSION's Project Manager. The GRANTEE agrees to be responsible for the fulfillment ofall work elements included in any subcontract consented to by the COMMISSION and agrees to be responsible for the payment of all monies due under any subcontract. It is understood and agreed by the GRANTEE that the COMMISSION shall not be liable to any subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and that the GRANTEE shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. 26. To the extent required by law, the GRANTEE will be self-insured against, or will secure and maintain during the life of this Agreement, Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of his employees connected with the work of this project and, in case any work is subcontracted, the GRANTEE shall require the sub GRANTEE similarly to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the GRANTEE. Such self-insurance program or insurance coverage shall comply fully with the Florida Workers' Compensation law. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement is not protected under the Workers' Compensation statute, the GRANTEE shall provide, and cause each sub GRANTEE to provide, adequate insurance satisfactory to the COMMISSION, for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected. The GRANTEE agrees to supply the COMMISSION with proof of insurance, the types and coverage outlined by the COMMISSION. The GRANTEE shall provide to the COMMISSION a true copy of the insurance herein required prior to the execution of the related agreement through the issuance of a purchase order or the execution of a formal contract. All certificates of insurance or insurance policies shall be with insurers qualified and licensed to do business in Florida through an authorized Florida Resident Agent. 27. The GRANTEE, as an independent contractor and not an agent, representative, or employee of the COMMISSION, agrees to carry adequate liability and other appropriate forms of insurance. The COMMISSION shall have no liability except as specifically provided in this Agreement. 28. The COMMISSION shall have exclusive rights to all designs, logos, mottos, slogans, data or other concepts developed under this Agreement. This provision shall apply whether the property just described is in the possession of the GRANTEE or a third party. 29. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. 30. The GRANTEE shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations in providing services to the COMMISSION under this Agreement. The GRANTEE acknowledges that this requirement includes compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health and safety rules and regulations. The GRANTEE further agrees to include this provision in all subcontracts issued as a result of this Agreement. FWCC 99071 FBlP 99-17 Page 5 of7 31. Pursuant to the Lobbying and Disclosure Act of 1995, the GRANTEE agrees to refrain from entering into any subcontracts under this Agreement with any organization described in Section 501 (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, unless such organization warrants that it does not, and will not, engage in lobbying activities prohibited by the Act as a special condition of the subcontract. 32. This Agreement contains the complete Agreement between the COMMISSION and the GRANTEE and, as of the effective date hereof, shall supersede all other agreements, communications or representations, either verbal or written, between the COMMISSION and the GRANTEE. The COMMISSION and the GRANTEE stipulate that neither of them has made any representations except such representations as are specifically contained within this Agreement. The COMMISSION and the GRANTEE further acknowledge that any payments or representations that may have been made outside of those specifically contained herein are of no binding effect and have not been relied upon by either party in its dealings with the other in entering into this Agreement. REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FWCC 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page 6 of7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the .parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed, the day and year first above written. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNlY COMMISSIONERS FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Chairman or designee. Director, Division of Law Enforcement Name (print) ~Q~- , . WCC Program Grants Manager Approved as to form and legality: Title County Name >It.. tutA1/1~A Ii X1 A.Uo/\ FWCC Assistant General Counsel Address City, State and Zip Code Federal Employment Identification Number 59-6000749 Remittance Address: Address City, State and Zip Code *If someone other than the Chairman signs the Agreement, a resolution, statement or other document .. authorizing the person to sign the Agreement on behalf of the county must accompany the Agreement. List of attachments/exhibits included as part of this Agreement: Specify Letterl ~ Number Descriotion (include number of pages) Attachment A Attachment B Scope of Work (2 Pages) Project Application (3 Pages) FWcc 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page 7 of7 ATTACHMENT A SCOPE OF WORK 1. The GRANTEE agrees to perform the Boaters Guide to the Florida Keys project as identified in the project application which is made a part of this Agreement by reference. Further, the COMMISSION shall review and approve in writing all proposed publications which will be funded by this grant to assure that environmental and boating safety issues are effectively addressed. 2. The COMMISSION agrees to obligate and make available to the GRANTEE the approved project amount of $57.000.00 for the project authorized by this Agreement. The COMMISSION will release the funds on a cost reimbursement basis. The reimbursement shall be made in a single payment and must be made prior to December 31,2000. Unless a retroactive waiver for project work has been approved by the COMMISSION, the GRANTEE understands and agrees that there shall be no reimbursement of funds for expenses incurred prior to the execution of this Agree~ent. 3. The request for payment shall consist of an invoice on the organization's letterhead, clearly marked as invoice, supported by an itemized listing, by category, as reflected in the original grant application, of all-expenditures claimed. 4. Asphalt paving, if any, shall conform with the Florida Department of Transportation's specifications for road and bridge construction. Bid specifications, contracts, or purchase orders must specify thickness of asphalt and square yards to be paved. 5. Upon project completion, the engineer, architect' or other appropriate professional shall sign a statement certifying satisfactory completion of the project in accordance with the prepared plans and specifications. 6. The GRANTEE will provide photographs of the completed project and submit a Certification of Completion form to be provided by the COMMISSION which certifies the project has been completed. 7. The Project Manager shall, within sixty (60) days after receipt of a payment request, review the work accomplished on the project and, ifin order, approve the request for payment. 8. The GRANTEE is responsible for obtaining all permits, licenses, agreements, leases, easements, etc., required for the project. 9. The GRANTEE shall erect a permanent sign, or use some other manner of acknowledgment, approved by the COMMISSION, identifying the COMMISSION as a funding source for the project. Attachment A FWcc 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page lof2 10. The GRANTEE agrees that the project, when completed, shall be dedicated for public recreational uses. The dedication shall be for a minimum of twenty-five (25) years and shall be recorded in the public property records. The GRANTEE further agrees to return to the COMMISSION funds tendered for the project in the event the project becomes used for other than the purposes of the project during this period. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Attachment A FWcc 99071 FBIP 99-17 Page 2 of2 .-..... I (\ Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL WATERWAY PROJECTS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Name of Applicant: Monroe County Board of Commissioners 2. Federal Employment Identification Number: 59-6000-749 3. Contact Person: George Garrett 4. Title: Monroe County. Director of Marine Resources 5. Mailing Address: 2798 Overseas Highwav. Suite 420. Marathon. Florida 33050 6. Telephone: (305) 289 2507. SunCom 494-2507 FAX: (305) 289 2536 FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1. 2. Total Cost of proposed project. Grant Funds Requested. $ 114.000 $ 57.000 3. Sources of match. a. Cash $ b. In-Kind $ 57.000 c. Other $ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Submit the following items that are appropriate with your application. Please note that your application is incomplete and will not be processed until these items have been received. X 1. Resolution authorizing that a designated representative has authority to apply for and administer the grant on behalf of the applicant. X 2. Boundary map of the project area. The map must provide a description and sketch of the project area boundaries, displaying know easements, and be legally sufficient to identify the project area. NI A 3. Color, on-site photographs sufficient to depict the physical characteristics of the project area. Aerial photographs are also requested. Please mark approximate boundaries of the project site. -----. (\ Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant Nt A 4. A location chart using the current edition of a NOAA nautical chart (North American Datum NAD 83) indicating the project site. These charts can be obtained from: Distribution Branch (N/CG33), NOAA-National Ocean Service, 6501 Lafayette Avenue, Riverdale. Maryland 20737-1199, (301) 436-6990. x 5. Latitude and longitude coordinates (utilizing NAD 83 Datum) N/A 6. project site. Site control documentation (e.g. deed, lease, or management agreement, etc.) for the NIA 7. Photocopies of necessary project permit(s) or permit applications(s). PROJECT INFORMATION 1. Name of Project: Boater's Guide to the Florida Keys (Lower Keys. Middle Keys. and Upper Kevs) 2. Project Type: (Check one). X Promote Boating quality and/or boating safety. Increase public Access 3. Will this project be on land: Owned by the applicant? NI A Under site control by applicant? NI A Date site control expires: NI A 4. Project Location: City NI A County Monroe County Water body Waters surrounding the Florida Kevs bounded by Florida Bay. the Gulf of Mexico. and the Atlantic Ocean 5. Legislative districts in which the project is located: State Senate 40 State House 120 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Briefly Describe the proposed project. (an attachment, not to exceed one page may be attached). The purpose of this project is to provide the boating community with practical boating guides for the Upper, Middle, and Lower Florida Keys. The guides, produced in a simplified color coded map format, will illustrate the natural resource. areas, vessel speed zones, boating access ..---.. '. (\ Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant locations, aids to navigation, and marine facility amenities. Ultimately, the guides will aid in resoW'Ce protection and responsible boating. Boaters will easily interpret areas to avoid due to shallow water, corals, manatees and sea grass beds. Additionally, boaters will be notified where they can launch, moor, pump-out, and fuel their vessels. 2. Please explain the need for this project based upon documentation such as studies and/or planning documents. Over the past years resource managers, regulatory personnel, and enforcement officers have watched as large areas of the Keys' shallow seagrass meadows and algal flats have been damaged by boaters who inadvertently or intentionally cross them. Based on surveys conducted through the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI), the total area of damage resulting from prop scarring exceeds 30,000 acres in Monroe County (FMRI Technical Report TR-l). Damage-ranges-from]ight (14,560 acres)t0-ni6dera.te (10,430 acres) to' severe (5060 acres). The creation of the Boater's Guides will provide visitors and residents of the Florida Keys with a visual description of these delicate areas and a means to safely access these sites. In addition, the guide will illustrate where boater's can pumpout, fuel, and repair their vessels for safe operation throughout the Keys. 3. Please identify the number of motorized vessels that will benefit from this project. In 1996/97, Monroe County listed 18,731 registered pleasure boats. Each of the owners of these boats will benefit from improved resource protection and in their ability to otherwise utilize Keys marine resources. In addition there are innumerable tourists who visit the Keys from other areas around south Florida, other states, and other countries. The number of tourists visiting the Keys each year-exceeds 2.5 million (Leeworthy, 1996). Many of the. individuals or families who visit to Keys use rental boats registered in the Keys or trailer their own boats to the Keys. These people will benefit most because of their specific lack of local knowledge of the access areas and location of shallow benthic resources, marine facilities, mooring sites, safe speed zones and aids to navigation. 4. Please answer the following: a. How will this project improve boating access? While it is possible that this project could promote greater access to the waters of the Keys, it should provide safer and more secure access to these areas. There are plenty of boats on the waters surrounding the Keys based on the several major observational efforts undertaken by the State and the Marine Sanctuary program. That is part of the problem as established by the extent of resource damage occurring. This project will promote appropriate access, navigation and wise use of marine resources in the Keys through easy to understand maps. Clearly marking launching facilities, channel markers, mooring areas on the guide will improve safe boating access to and on the water. . ..--..-. (" Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant b. How will this project promote boating quality and/or safety? Major efforts have been undertaken to quantify and assess the negative impacts of boating activities on shallow benthic resources throughout the state. This project will assist in focusing the activities of boaters to well marked channel areas where limited or no damage can occur, thus reducing future impacts and allowing presently impacted areas to heal. It will also list mooring sites and amenities such as sewage pump-outs offered by the various marine facilities found throughout the Keys. The mapped areas will be readily understood by boaters as efficient means of providing access to ocean and bay areas of the Keys. At the same time the guide will illustrate appropriate boating routes for the purposes of promoting and accomplishing marine resource protection. Part of being a good boater in Florida today is practicing techniques which protect our shallow resource areas. c. Are other funding sources available for this project? Not at this time. Monroe-CourityDepartmeiif of Marine Res6-urces will provide a match through salaries and cash. d. What is the status of project permitting? Permits Obtained Permits Pending Plan to apply for permits Permits not required I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to apply for this grant on behalf of the applicant. 111wI 0 '/7 Date - n Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant Scope of Work Background: The high volume of residents and tourists boating in the Florida Keys tied with water quality and resoW'Ce degradation has inspired the Monroe County Department of Marine Resources to produce a simple representation of boating access, natural resoW'Ces and marine facilities. Through the combined efforts of the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) and Monroe County the compilation of the Upper and Lower Keys Boater's Guides will aid in safe navigation and access to the unique areas of the Keys. Through the efforts of Monroe County, the Florida Marine Research Institute, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) we now have clear cut spatial, temporal, and - descriptive data on: · Boat Activity Patterns (Yearly, Seasonally, and during key weekends and vacation periods; · Natural Resource Inventory; · 479 Marine Facilities; · Boating Speed Zones; · The location of all permitted channel markers and most un-permitted markers; · The location.of most routes of access throughout the Keys area; and · The controlling depth and benthic characteristics of all residential and some commercial subdivision access channels. The Boater's Guides to the Florida Keys would complement the existing series of guides created by FMRI for other areas. The guides, or maps target the county's 18,731 registered pleasure boat owners and millions of tourists educating them about some of the major issues involving the marine environment. The double sided fold out guides, created at the largest scale possible, will display environmental information in a context that would not only appeal to boaters by explaining the natural world surrounding them, but also inform them about boating and marine facilities in the area. The map and written information on the reverse side, make up the context of the guides. The maps will display the distribution and extent of the marine natural resources, managed areas, marine facilities, and selected place names. While the written information will explain the importance of marine habitat to the health of the marine ecosystem as well as how boating behavior can impact the environment. In addition, there will be tables and charts outlining such information as the nautical "rules of the road" and fishing regulations. These guides will be made available for free at most marinas, tackle shops, boating supply stores and other marine businesses throughout the Keys. ~, {~ Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant Project Objectives: The objective of this project is to produce the double sided fold out Boater's Guides to the Florida Keys (Upper, Middle and Lower Keys) to aid in boater safety, resource protection and education for residents and visitors. Scope of Work Utilizing funds acquired for this project, the County will collect marine facilities data throughout the Keys, provide the current information to the Florida Marine Research Institute for compilation and production, and distribute the guides throughout the region. Acauire Existing Data The first task under this project is to acquire all existing data which can assist in the development of the Boater's Guides to the Florida Keys. Much of this data already resides with the County and in FMRI GIS databases. However, current marine facilities information will be needed for boat access, boat fuel stops, sewage pump-puts and mooring buoy accomodations. Project Schedule Time Frame of Boater's Guide October 1999 March 2000 October 2000 Work Products · Monthly Progress reports · Three boater's guides titled, "Boater's Guide to the Upper Florida Keys," "Boater's Guide to the Middle Florida Keys," and "Boater's Guide to the Lower Florida Keys." ------- r--, I Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant Budget Proiect Grant Layout and Design Upper Keys Middle Keys Lower Keys $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 Negatives/Pre-press Upper Keys Middle Keys Lower Key~ _~ $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Printing 30,000 copies Upper Keys 30,000 copies Upper Keys 30.000 copies Lower Kevs Total Project Request $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10.000 $ 57,000 (Approximately $19,000 per guide) In Kind Match . 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Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant Project Area Boundary Coordinates For the purposes of this project, the boundary will be that of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as adopted in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act (public Law 101-605 (HR 5909)), but, excluding the area to the east of the Marquesas Keys. The boundary of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: (A) begins at the northeastern most point of Biscayne National Park located at approximately 25 degrees 39 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 5 minutes west longitude, then runs eastward to the 300 foot isobath located at approximately~25 ~degfees 39 ~iniilUtes north latitude, 'so degrees 4 minutes west longitude; (B) then runs southward and connects in succession the points at the following coordinates: 25 degrees 34 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 4 minutes west longitude, 25 degrees 28 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 5 minutes west longitude, 25 degrees 21 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 7 minutes west longitude (C) then runs southward to the northern comer of the existing Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary located at 25 degrees 16 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 8 minutes west longitude; (D) then runs southwesterly approximating the 300-foot isobath and connects in succession the points at the following coordinates: 25 degrees 07 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 13 minutes west longitude, 24 degrees 57 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 21 minutes west longitude, - --. I~ , Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine Resources Special Waterway Projects Program Grant 24 degrees 39 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 52 minutes west longitude, 24 degrees 30 minutes north latitude, 81 degrees 23 minutes west longitude, 24 degrees 25 minutes north latitude, 81 degrees 50 minutes west longitude, 24 degrees 22 minutes north latitude, 82 degrees 48 minutes west longitude, 24 degree~ _37_ minutes north latitude, 83 _degrees 06 minutes west _ _. longitude, 24 degrees 40 minutes north latitude, 83 degrees 06 minutes west longitude, 24 degrees 46 minutes north latitude, 82 degrees 54 minutes west l~ngitude, 24 degrees 44 minutes north latitude, 81 degrees 55 minutes west longitude, 24 degrees 51 minutes north latitude, 81 degrees 26 minutes west longitude, 24 degrees 55 minutes north latitude, 80 degrees 56 minutes west longitude; (E) then follows the boundary of Everglades National Park in a southerly then northeasterly direction through Florida Bay, Buttonwood Sound, Tarpin Basin, and Blackwater Sound; (F) after Division Point, then departs from the boundary of Everglades National Park and follows the western shoreline of Manatee Bay, Barnes, and Card Sound; ,-... , Monroe CountyDepartment of Marine ResourCes Special Waterway Projects Program Grant (G) the follows the southern boundary of Biscayne National Park and the northern boundary of Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary to the southernmost point of Biscayne National Park; and (H) then follows the eastern boundary of Biscayne National Park to the beginning point specified in (A) above. --.. (;ounty of Monroe Department of Marine Resources 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 420 Marathon, Florida 33050 Voice: (305) 289 2504 FAX: (305) 289 2536 fletchp@mail.state.fl.us Board of County Commissioners Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, Dist. I Mayor Pro Tem Shirley Freeman, Dist. 3 Commissioner George Neugent, Dist. 2 Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Dist. 5 Commissioner Nora Williams, Dist. 4 21 December, 1998 Mr. Jan DeLaney Grants Program Manager Bureau of Administrative Support Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Law Enforcement Mail Station 665 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Dear Mr. DeLaney: Please find the enclosed Special Waterway Projects Program Grant application for Monroe County's Upper, Middle, and Lower Keys Boater's Guides. The Monroe County guides will complement the existing boater's guides for coastal waters in Florida. An example of the final project, the Tampa Bay Boater's Guide has been enclosed for your review. ~~~ed""(jfi~-oec~mb~r.1998~-~a reiroaciiv~_ waVief:J.~qlfest~has~:~t?l~ '.in_"!lte~"7 ~e Monroe County Marine Resources Department plans to contintie- working witlithe'< . Florida~Manne Research Institute to complete the project well within the timelines detailed in the Project Schedule portion of the application package. Our office will remain positive and hope for a quiet 1999 hurricane season. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the proposed project or application. I can be reached at the number listed above, or at SunCom 494-2504. oJ ~~ Pamela Fletcher Marine Resources Planner cc: George Garrett, Marine Resources Director Dee Lloyd, Grants Manager 99grant coverletter 12121/98 10:44 AM I'" ... \..: ; ~. I; i 'I L4 ~-~j :... :J:. 1........_.