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County of Monroe
�y,4 ' '�, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County �a� Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `_ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
April 21, 2021
Agenda Item Number: U.6
Agenda Item Summary #7548
REVISED ITEM WORDING: Updated grant value from $149,000 to $149,999 in Item -Wording,
Background and fiscal Impact Narative.
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Sustainability
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Rhonda Haag (305)453-8774
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval and acceptance of a ' $149,999 revenue based
Grant Agreement No. X7-02D01921-0 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency
"EPA" for four canal planning projects to provide 1)public outreach on canal water quality issues, 2)
Phase II of the sargassum management master plan, 3) design of a seaweed barrier pilot project and
4) targeted water quality monitoring within canals in the Keys; retroactive to March 1, 2021 with $0
local match required; and to ratify the Certificate Regarding Lobbying by Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Last year EPA issued their FY20 South Florida Special Initiatives
Request for Proposals (RFP). County staff prepared a grant application in the amount of
&444-,000$149,999 of grant funds, with $0 local match, and submitted the grant application on
August 7, 2020. Notice of the grant award was provided and Grant Agreement Number X7-
02D01921-0 was received on April 16, 2021. The County has 21 days to accept the grant. This grant
will be utilized to continue the initiative in improving the water quality in the Florida Keys.
The Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) Action Plan of the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary (FKNMS) identifies impaired water quality in residential canals as a priority for corrective
action (FDEP, 2013). A key goal of the Canal Management Master Plan (CMMP) is to identify and
implement pilot projects that demonstrate innovated approaches to restoring water quality in the canal
systems in the Florida Keys. Previous Phase I and II of the Canal Management Master Plan (CMMP)
included the assessment of the 502 residential canals in the Keys using biological indicators and the
FDEP dissolved oxygen (DO) standard. Previous Phase ILIA of the CMMP included the refinement of
the Dissolved Oxygen data for all 311 Fair or Poor ranked canals using the modified FDEP
Dissolved Oxygen standard.
The objective for this scope of work is to improve and maintain the overall water quality of the canals,
near shore and coastal waters of the FKNMS. The grant work includes the following four tasks:
1) Public workshops to engage and educate the residents of the Florida Keys about the Canal
Management Master Plan (CMMP), need for canal restorations, best water management practices,
and the efforts Monroe County is taking to implement restoration technologies in the residential
canals;
2) Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase II that will focus more specifically on filling in the
data gaps identified during Phase I of the Sargassum Management Master Plan(SMMP)and identify
potential pilot studies to evaluate beneficial reuse options;
3) Seaweed Barrier (design) Demonstration Project - in 2019, Monroe County received a USEPA
grant for a seaweed barrier technology evaluation. Several potential technologies were identified,
and a preferred design was developed. Monroe County will now move forward with a Phase II pilot
project for the site selection,final design, and permitting of the preferred seaweed barrier system;
4) Targeted Canal Water Quality Monitoring- in 2017, Monroe County received a USEPA grant for
Dissolved Oxygen canal water sampling. The purpose of this new data collection effort is to obtain
additional water quality data.
This grant is for planning work for County-wide canals.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Sustainability -X7-02D01921-0 Monroe County NOA - stamped
Sustainability - Cert Lobbying Nov. 2020
Monroe County FY20 SFL - EPA Grant- August 2020
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: Retroactive to March 1, 2021 Expiration Date: March 1, 2023
Total Dollar Value of Grant: ' $149,999
Total Cost to County: None Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: No
Source of Funds: EPA Grant X7 - 02DO1921 - 0 CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: NA
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: None
Revenue Producing: Yes If yes, amount: ' $149,999
Grant: Yes
County Match: $0 —no match is being provided
Insurance Required: No Additional Details:
None
REVIEWED BY:
Rhonda Haag Completed 04/16/2021 12:13 PM
Pedro Mercado Completed 04/16/2021 12:17 PM
Purchasing Completed 04/16/2021 12:17 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 04/16/2021 1:22 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 04/16/2021 2:01 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 04/16/2021 2:04 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/21/2021 9:00 AM
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County of Monroe
�y,4 ' '�, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County �a� Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `_ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
April 21, 2021
Agenda Item Number: U.6
Agenda Item Summary #7548
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Sustainability
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Rhonda Haag (305)453-8774
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval and acceptance of a $149,000 revenue based Grant
Agreement No. X7-02D01921-0 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency "EPA"
for four canal planning projects to provide 1)public outreach on canal water quality issues, 2) Phase
II of the sargassum management master plan, 3) design of a seaweed barrier pilot project and 4)
targeted water quality monitoring within canals in the Keys; retroactive to March 1, 2021 with $0
local match required; and to ratify the Certificate Regarding Lobbying by Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Last year EPA issued their FY20 South Florida Special Initiatives
Request for Proposals (RFP). County staff prepared a grant application in the amount of $149,000
of grant funds, with $0 local match, and submitted the grant application on August 7, 2020. Notice
of the grant award was provided and Grant Agreement Number X7-02D01921-0 was received on
April 16, 2021. The County has 21 days to accept the grant. This grant will be utilized to continue
the initiative in improving the water quality in the Florida Keys.
The Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) Action Plan of the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary (FKNMS) identifies impaired water quality in residential canals as a priority for corrective
action (FDEP, 2013). A key goal of the Canal Management Master Plan (CMMP) is to identify and
implement pilot projects that demonstrate innovated approaches to restoring water quality in the canal
systems in the Florida Keys. Previous Phase I and II of the Canal Management Master Plan (CMMP)
included the assessment of the 502 residential canals in the Keys using biological indicators and the
FDEP dissolved oxygen (DO) standard. Previous Phase ILIA of the CMMP included the refinement of
the Dissolved Oxygen data for all 311 Fair or Poor ranked canals using the modified FDEP
Dissolved Oxygen standard.
The objective for this scope of work is to improve and maintain the overall water quality of the canals,
near shore and coastal waters of the FKNMS. The grant work includes the following four tasks:
1) Public workshops to engage and educate the residents of the Florida Keys about the Canal
Management Master Plan (CMMP), need for canal restorations, best water management practices,
and the efforts Monroe County is taking to implement restoration technologies in the residential
canals;
2) Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase II that will focus more specifically on filling in the
data gaps identified during Phase I of the Sargassum Management Master Plan(SMMP)and identify
potential pilot studies to evaluate beneficial reuse options;
3) Seaweed Barrier (design) Demonstration Project - in 2019, Monroe County received a USEPA
grant for a seaweed barrier technology evaluation. Several potential technologies were identified,
and a preferred design was developed. Monroe County will now move forward with a Phase II pilot
project for the site selection,final design, and permitting of the preferred seaweed barrier system;
4) Targeted Canal Water Quality Monitoring- in 2017, Monroe County received a USEPA grant for
Dissolved Oxygen canal water sampling. The purpose of this new data collection effort is to obtain
additional water quality data.
This grant is for planning work for County-wide canals.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Sustainability -X7-02D01921-0 Monroe County NOA - stamped
Sustainability - Cert Lobbying Nov. 2020
Monroe County FY20 SFL - EPA Grant- August 2020
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: Retroactive to March 1, 2021 Expiration Date: March 1, 2023
Total Dollar Value of Grant: $149,000
Total Cost to County: None Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: No
Source of Funds: EPA Grant X7 - 02DO1921 - 0 CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: NA
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: None
Revenue Producing: Yes If yes, amount: $149,000
Grant: Yes
County Match: $0 —no match is being provided
Insurance Required: No Additional Details:
None
REVIEWED BY:
Rhonda Haag Completed 04/16/2021 12:13 PM
Pedro Mercado Completed 04/16/2021 12:17 PM
Purchasing Completed 04/16/2021 12:17 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 04/16/2021 1:22 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 04/16/2021 2:01 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 04/16/2021 2:04 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/21/2021 9:00 AM
X7-021D01921-0 Page 1
�-,ED s-rq GRANT NUMBER(FAIN): 02DO1921
Zs, MODIFICATION NUMBER: 0 DATE OF AWARD
"j'' . U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CODE: X7 04/09/2021
w TYPE OF ACTION MAILING DATE
PROTECTION AGENCY New 04/16/2021
Grant Agreement PAYMENT METHOD: ACH#
I PROI ASAP 40959
RECIPIENT TYPE: Send Payment Request to:
County Contact EPA RTPFC at: rtpfc-grants@epa.gov
RECIPIENT: PAYEE:
FL MonrDER-Monroe County Monroe County
5100 College Road 5100 College Road
Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040
EIN: 59-6000749
PROJECT MANAGER EPA PROJECT OFFICER EPA GRANT SPECIALIST
Rhonda Haag Jennifer Shadle Latoria Davis
102050 Overseas Highway Suite 246 61 Forsyth St.,S.W. E-Mail: Davis.Latoria@epa.gov
Key Largo, FL 33037 Atlanta,GA 30303 Phone: 404-562-9782
E-Mail: haag-rhonda@monroecounty-fl.gov E-Mail: shadle.jennifer@epa.gov
Phone: 305-453-8774 Phone: 404-562-9436
PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
FY20 SFL Monroe County Government
This action approves an award in the amount of$149,999 to Monroe County to support their FY20 South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program in Monroe
County, FL which address impaired water quality in residential canals identified within The Water Quality Protection Program(WQPP)Action Plan of the
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
"Note that the header of this award captions it as a Grant Agreement whereas it is a Cooperative Agreement. EPA is implementing a new grant system that
will soon be undergoing enhancements to allow for more accurate descriptions."
BUDGET PERIOD PROJECT PERIOD 11 TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST
03/01/2021 -03/01/2023 03/01/2021 -03/01/2023 $149,999.00 $149,999.00
NOTICE OF AWARD
Based on your Application dated 08/06/2020 including all modifications and amendments,the United States acting by and through the US Environmental
Protection Agency(EPA)hereby awards$149,999 EPA agrees to cost-share 100.00 of all approved budget period costs incurred,up to and not exceeding
total federal funding of$149,999.00. Recipient's signature is not required on this agreement.The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this
award by either: 1)drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date;or 2)not filing a notice of disagreement with the
award terms and conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified
in this award,the authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA
award or amendment mailing date. In case of disagreement,and until the disagreement is resolved,the recipient should not draw down on the funds
provided by this award/amendment,and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk.This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and
statutory provisions,all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments.
ISSUING OFFICE(GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE) AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE
ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS
EPA R4,Water Division
61 Forsyth Street R4-Region 4
Atlanta,GA 30303-8960 61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta,GA 30303-8960
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Digital signature applied by EPA Award Official Keva R. Lloyd-Grants Management Officer DATE
04/09/2021
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EPA Funding Information
FUNDS FORMER AWARD THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTAL
EPA Amount This Action $0 $149,999 $149,999
EPA In-land Amount $0 $0 $0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance $0 $0 $0
Other Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
Recipient Contribution $0 $0 $0
State Contribution $0 $0 $0
Local Contribution $0 $0 $0
Other Contribution $0 $0 $0
Allowable Project Cost $0 $149,999 $149,999
Assistance Program(CFDA) Statutory Authority Regulatory Authority
66.436-Surveys,Studies, Investigations, Clean Water Act: Sec. 104(b)(3) 2 CFR 200,2 CFR 1500 and 40 CFR 33
Demonstrations,and Training Grants and
Cooperative Agreements-Section 104(b)(3)of
the Clean Water Act
Fiscal
Site Name Req No FY Approp. Budget PRC Object Stte/Project Cost Obligation/
Code Oganization Class Organization Deobligation
2104TC1008 2021 B 04TOORR OOOBK2 4183 $149,999
$149,999
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Budget Summary Page
Table A-Object Class Category Total Approved Allowable
(Non-Construction) Budget Period Cost
1.Personnel $0
2.Fringe Benefits $0
3.Travel $0
4.Equipment $0
5.Supplies $0
6.Contractual $149,999
7.Construction $0
8.Other $0
9.Total Direct Charges $149,999
10.Indirect Costs:0.00%Base $0
11.Total(Share:Recipient 0.00%Federal 100.00%) $149,999
12.Total Approved Assistance Amount $149,999
13.Program Income $0
14.Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action $149,999
15.Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date $149,999
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Administrative Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available
at: h ps-//www a ov/ ran s/ . a-g .n .ral- .rs-and- .ondi ions- .ff iv .-nov . b .r-1 -
20 0-or-la .r.
These terms and conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications made as a
part of the award and the terms, conditions, or restrictions cited throughout the award.
The EPA repository for the general terms and conditions by year can be found at:
h ps-//www_e a o ®/grants/grant-terms-and-conditions -
The applicable terms and conditions below are in addition to the general terms and
conditions noted above:
GRANT-SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
A. Correspondence Condition
The terms and conditions of this agreement require the submittal of reports, specific
requests for approval, or notifications to EPA. Unless otherwise noted, all such
correspondence should be sent to the following email addresses:
• Federal Financial Reports (SF-425): rrttnfc-grants P^ga goy
• MBE/WBE reports (EPA Form 5700-52A):
4 . a rantsbewbere ortin eoa ov and davis.latoria@epa.gov
• All other forms/certifications/assurances, Indirect Cost Rate Agreements, Requests for
Extensions of the Budget and Project Period, Amendment Requests, Requests for other
Prior Approvals, updates to recipient information (including email addresses, changes in
contact information or changes in authorized representatives) and other notifications:
• Latoria Davis-Reed, Grants Management Specialist, davis.latoria@epa.gov,
(404)562-9782
• Jennifer Shadle, Project Officer, shad le.jennifer@epa.gov, (404)562-9436
• Payment requests (if applicable):
• Jennifer Shadle, Project Officer, shad le.jennifer@epa.gov, (404)562-9436
• Quality Assurance documents, workplan revisions, equipment lists, programmatic
reports and deliverables:
• Jennifer Shadle, Project Officer, shad le.jennifer@epa.gov, (404)562-9436
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Programmatic Conditions
A. Reporting Requirements- To meet reporting requirements under 2 CFR 200.328(b)(1)
and (b)(2)(i) "Grantees shall submit semi-annual performance reports, due March 30th and
September 30th, unless the awarding agency requires quarterly or annual reports.
However, performance reports will not be required more frequently than quarterly. Annual
reports shall be due 90 days after the grant year, quarterly or semi-annual reports shall be
due 30 days after the reporting period. The final performance report will be due 90 days
after the expiration of termination of grant support to the EPA Project Officer and Technical
Officer.
Semi- annual progress report content shall include: 1. work status; 2. any difficulties
encountered; 3. preliminary data results; 4. a discussion of expenditures during the
reporting period; 5. a comparison of the percentage of the project completed to the project
schedule; 6. an explanation of any significant discrepancies and 7. a statement of activity
anticipated during the subsequent reporting period.
B. Quality/ Management Plan (QMP1Td Quality Assurance Pronect Plan (QAM— If
applicable, the applicant should submit a combined QMP/QAPP or equivalent document
addressing the required elements under these two policies. The documentation should be
consistent with the specifications of the EPA Quality Management Plan EPA CIO 2105-P-01-
0 and Quality System Document EPA Requirements for Quality insurance Project Plan EPA
QA/R-5. These documents can be found at h ps-//www e a o ®/si .sturodu . ion/fil .s/ 015-
091do . u .n s/ .io_ 105- -01-0 df and http-//www e a ov/ Bali / s-doCS115-final df.
The grantee will submit within 60 days of the award date, to the EPA Project Officer, either
a combined document or equivalent, a confirmation an existing QMP/QAPP combination has
been approved by EPA, or this project will not collect or generate any environmental data.
No work involving direct measurements or data generation, environmental modeling,
compilation of data from literature or electronic media, and data supporting the design,
construction, and operation of environmental technology shall be initiated under this project
until the EPA Project Officer, in concert with the EPA Quality Assurance Manager, has
approved the quality assurance documentation.
The grantee must ensure that they have reviewed and approved a Quality Assurance
Project Plan for subgrantees data collection in compliance with their EPA approved Quality
Management Plan prior to collection of data by subgrantees under this grant.
Information regarding EPA's Quality System for Environmental Data and Technology can be
found at http-//www e a ov/owow/monitoring/nationalsurve s ht 1.
C. Sufficient Progress — In accordance with GPI 11-01 "Managing Unliquidated Obligations
and Ensuring Progress under EPA Assistance Agreements" dated September 28, 20127
EPA may terminate the assistance agreement for failure of the recipient to make sufficient
progress on work and on drawing down funds so as to reasonably ensure completion of the
project within the project period, including any extensions. EPA will measure sufficient
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progress by examining the performance required under the work plans in conjunction with
the milestone schedule, the time remaining for performance within the project period, the
availability of funds necessary to complete the project, and whether draw down is
commensurate with work progress.
D. Gennpafial Data - In accordance with Circular A-16 and CIO Policy Transmittal 05-002,
all geospatial data created must be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee
(FGDC) endorsed standards. Information on these standards may be found at
www f d . ® ®.
E. Electronic and Information Technology/ Accessibility' Recipients and subrecipients
are subject to the program accessibility provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,
codified in 40 CFR Part 7, which includes an obligation to provide individuals with disabilities
reasonable accommodations and an equal and effective opportunity to benefit from or
participate in a program, including those offered through electronic and information
technology ("EIT"). In compliance with Section 504, EIT systems or products funded by this
award must be designed to meet the diverse needs of users (e.g., U.S. public, recipient
personnel) without barriers or diminished function or quality. Systems shall include usability
features or functions that accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, including
those who use assistive technology. At this time, the EPA will consider a recipient's
websites, interactive tools, and other EIT as being in compliance with Section 504 if such
technologies meet standards established under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act,
codified at 36 CFR Part 1194. While Section 508 does not apply directly to grant recipients,
we encourage recipients to follow either the 508 guidelines or other comparable guidelines
that concern accessibility to EIT for individuals with disabilities. Recipients may wish to
consult the latest Section 508 guidelines issued by the US Access Board or W3C's Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 (see h p-/&ww a ce -
h®ard c)ylsec50 / uide/index ht ).
F. Revisions of Budget and Project Plans- Per 2 CFR 200.308 (b) Recipients are required
to report deviations from budget or project scope or objective and request prior approvals
from Federal awarding agencies for budget and program plan revisions, in accordance with
this section.
Programmatic Requirement: Recipients are requested to submit the appropriate 424A and
budget object class category sheets for review and approval for any changes >10% of the
total approved budget.
(c)(1) For non-construction Federal awards, recipients must request prior approvals from
Federal awarding agencies for one or more of the following program or budget-related
reasons:
(i) Change in the scope or the objective of the project or program (even if there is no
associated budget revision requiring prior written approval).
(ii) Change in a key person specified in the application or the Federal award.
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(iii) The disengagement from the project for more than three months, or a 25 percent
reduction in time devoted to the project, by the approved project director or principal
investigator.
(iv) The inclusion, unless waived by the Federal awarding agency, of costs that require prior
approval in accordance with Subpart E—Cost Principles of this part or 45 CFR part 75
Appendix IX, "Principles for Determining Costs Applicable to Research and Development
under Awards and Contracts with Hospitals," or 48 CFR part 31, "Contract Cost Principles
and Procedures," as applicable.
(v) The transfer of funds budgeted for participant support costs as defined in §200.75
Participant support costs to other categories of expense.
(vi) Unless described in the application and funded in the approved Federal awards, the
subawarding, transferring or contracting out of any work under a Federal award, including
fixed amount subawards as described in §200.332 Fixed amount subawards. This provision
does not apply to the acquisition of supplies, material, equipment or general support
services.
(vii) Changes in the approved cost-sharing or matching provided by the non-Federal entity.
(viii) The need arises for additional Federal funds to complete the project.
G. CyhersecuHty Requirement- Per PN-2015-G05, (a) The recipient agrees that when
collecting and managing environmental data under this assistance agreement, it will protect
the data by following all applicable State law cybersecurity requirements. (b) (1) EPA must
ensure that any connections between the recipient's network or information system and EPA
networks used by the recipient to transfer data under this agreement, are secure. For
purposes of this Section, a connection is defined as a dedicated persistent interface
between an Agency IT system and an external IT system for the purpose of transferring
information. Transitory, user-controlled connections such as website browsing are excluded
from this definition.
If the recipient's connections as defined above do not go through the Environmental
Information Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange, the recipient agrees to
contact the EPA Project Officer (PO) no later than 90 days after the date of this award and
work with the designated Regional/Headquarters Information Security Officer to ensure that
the connections meet EPA security requirements, including entering into Interconnection
Service Agreements as appropriate. This condition does not apply to manual entry of data
by the recipient into systems operated and used by EPA's regulatory programs for the
submission of reporting and/or compliance data.
(2) The recipient agrees that any subawards it makes under this agreement will require the
subrecipient to comply with the requirements in (b)(1) if the subrecipient's network or
information system is connected to EPA networks to transfer data to the Agency using
systems other than the Environmental Information Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data
Exchange. The recipient will be in compliance with this condition: by including this
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requirement in subaward agreements; and during subrecipient monitoring deemed
necessary by the recipient under 2 CFR 200.331(d)7 by inquiring whether the subrecipient
has contacted the EPA Project Officer. Nothing in this condition requires the recipient to
contact the EPA Project Officer on behalf of a subrecipient or to be involved in the
negotiation of an Interconnection Service Agreement between the subrecipient and EPA.
H. Clean Water Act Regulation Adherence- The Grantee is responsible for adhering to all
applicable Federal and state laws, including the Clean Water Act (CWA) and regulations,
and ensuring compliance with all required approvals of the various regulatory requirements.
If the grantee fails to adhere and/or comply with applicable Federal laws, state laws, and/or
regulations, then the grantee will be solely liable for all penalties and environmental impacts
related to this project or tasks performed in relation to this project.
I. Suhstanfial Involvement- In accordance with the EPA Order 5700.1, Section 7(b)(1), the
agreement is being awarded as a cooperative agreement per 2 CFR 200.24 due to EPA's
role in this agreement under Clean Water Act Section 104(b)(3) to include, among other
activities, the review and approval of work plan, review and approval of reports, and
technical assistance, as requested to complete the objectives of this project.
J. Technical Officer for this grant is Steve Blackburn at blackburn.steven@epa.gov.
EPA Project Control Number
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS,
LOANS,AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment,
or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
ADisclosure Form to Report Lobbying,@ in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including sub-contracts, sub-grants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making
or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352 , title 31 U.S. Code. Any person who
fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000
and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
Roman Gastesi,Monroe County Administrator
Typed Name & Title of Authorized Representative
11/9/20
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
NROE COUNTY ATTO NEY
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A proposal submitted for projects in the Florida Ke%s National Marine Sanctuary or Southeast
Florida:
Project Title: Florida Keys Seaweed Barrier Technology Pilot Project, Canal Restoration Program
Public Outreach, Florida Keys Sargassum Master Plan—Phase 11, and Canal Water Quality
Monitoring
Principal Investigator(%): Rhonda Haag
Date SubmittedL. August_7,2020 Proposed Start Date. October 31, 2020
We, the undersigned. centf) that, in the event this proposal is accepted %k hole or in pail, our
signatures on this proposal constitute intended acceptance of and compliance with applicable
policy, rules, and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
ENDORSEMENTS:
Submitted by: Approved by:
Principal Investigator Institutional Representative
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Signature Signature Acting Couff"am finis trator
Rhonda Hag Roman Gastesi ,
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Chief Resilience Officer County Administrator
Title - Title
102050 Overseas Highway Suite 246 1100 Simonton St Ste 2-205
Key Largo, Florida 33037 —Key,.West,.FL 33040-3110
Address Address
305-453-8774 305-292-4442 305-222-4544
Phone Fax Phone Fax
haaL--rhonda@monroecounty-fl.gov —Gastesi-Roman@monroecounty-fl.gov
E-mail E-mail
For Administrative Detail, Please Contact:
Name: Rhonda Haag
Address: 102050 Overseas Highway Suite 246, Key Largo,FL 33037
305-.7395-99 305-292-45" haag-rhonda@monroecounty-fl.gov
Phone Fax E-mail
The Water Quality Protection Program(WQPP)Action Plan of the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary (FKNMS) identifies impaired water quality in residential canals as a priority for corrective
action. Monroe County Florida is the only county on the entire Gulf Coast that includes a barrier coral
reef, which provides the ecological foundation for fisheries and a tourism-based economy that
generates more than 70,000 jobs and is worth over$6 billion.
A.Public Outreach and Education:In 2015,USEPA provided a grant to conduct public workshops
to educate the residents of the Florida Keys about the Canal Management Master Plan,need for canal
restorations,best water management practices,and the efforts Monroe County was taking to implement
restoration technologies in the residential canals. The County hosted several public meetings that were
well attended by residents with a genuine interest in protecting the water quality in their canals. From
2015 to present the County continued its canal restoration program, restoring 8 canals at a cost of
$6,952,292.54. With the completion of the canal demonstration projects and the implementation of
the Canal Restoration Work Program for the Florida Keys it is important to again engage with the
residents through public workshops to provide an update on the progress of the program and best
management practices.. The public workshops will be held virtually to allow for ease of accessibility
during the current pandemic.
B. Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase H: In 2019, Monroe County received a USEPA
grant for the development of Phase I of the Monroe County Sargassum Management Master Plan
(SMMP) to create a framework for managing, removing, and disposing of the sargassum loading
throughout the Florida Keys. During this first phase of the SMMP, potential solutions were
identified that may mitigate adverse impacts from sargassum-loading to the economy of Monroe
County and the water quality of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). Monroe
County now proposes to move forward with Phase II of the SMMP that will focus more specifically
on filling in the data gaps identified during the Phase I SMMP as well as identify pilot studies to
evaluate potential beneficial reuse options.
C. Seaweed Barrier Demonstration Project: In 2019,Monroe County received a USEPA grant for
a seaweed barrier technology evaluation to identify potential seaweed barrier technologies other than
air curtains. The evaluation looked at various technologies,equipment configurations,and applications
to determine the most effective and economical technology(ies) available to keep the wind driven
seaweed from impacting the water quality within the canal systems throughout the Florida Keys; as
well as offer similar protection against surface weed invasion but at a lower cost for Operation and
Maintenance relative to the air curtain systems. Several potential technologies were identified.
Monroe County now proposes to move forward with a Phase II pilot project for the site selection,
design, and permitting of the preferred seaweed barrier system.
D.Targeted Canal Water Quality Monitoring In 2017,Monroe County was awarded a grant from
USEPA for DO sampling for 311 canals not meeting FDEP DO Standard. A significant variation in
water quality was observed between 2013 and 2017; partly due to a change in water quality sampling
protocol, but also due to the variability in canal water quality. The purpose of this field effort is to
obtain additional Dissolved Oxygen(DO)data for all residential canals in the Unincorporated Monroe
County. The additional water quality data will support an update to the canal water quality rankings
and restoration technology selections.
B. Proposal Work PlanActivity W. : Improve Water Quality in Residential Canals
1.0 Introduction
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The Water Quality Protection Program(WQPP)Action Plan of the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary (FKNMS) identifies impaired water quality in residential canals as a priority for corrective
action(FDEP,2013). Monroe County is the only county on the entire Gulf Coast that contains a barrier
coral reef, which provides the ecological foundation for fisheries and a tourism-based economy that
generates more than 70,000 jobs and is worth over $6 billion. The Keys are considered the `fishing
capital of the world',generating hundreds of world records and billions of dollars of economic impact.
The Keys provide essential habitats and critical spawning grounds for many of the commercially and
recreationally harvested fish species that populate the Gulf. Key West is also the 20th most valuable
commercial fishing port in the nation. Improved canal and near shore water quality will help to sustain
and improve these natural resources that are the economic base of the Keys.
L ()°"i�((, f;r=,( nr The objective of the proposed scope of work includes the following items: 1)
public workshops to engage and educate the residents of the Florida Keys about the Canal
Management Master Plan(CMMP),need for canal restorations,best water management practices,and
the efforts Monroe County is taking to implement restoration technologies in the residential canals; 2)
Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase II that will focus more specifically on filling in the
data gaps identified during Phase I SMMP and identify potential pilot studies to evaluate beneficial
reuse options; 3) Seaweed barrier demonstration project - in 2019, Monroe County received a
USEPA grant for a seaweed barrier technology evaluation, several potential technologies were
identified and a preferred design was developed. Monroe County now proposes to move forward
with a Phase II pilot project for the site selection, final design, and permitting of the preferred
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seaweed barrier system; 4) Targeted Canal Water Quality Monitoring- in 2017,Monroe County
received a USEPA grant for DO canal water sampling, the purpose of this data collection effort is to
obtain additional water quality data to support an update to the canal water quality rankings and
restoration technology selections.
x .� ,, ,u�`fwY�F�,, �Fx.<, �o�F '�.,r, �,04= � A key goal of the CMMP is to identify and
implement pilot projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to restoring water quality in the canal
systems in the Florida Keys. These tasks would improve and maintain the overall water quality of the
canals,near shore and coastal waters of the FKNMS. In EPA's FKNMS Water Quality Protection
Program (WQPP) 2013 Report to Congress it states that "Addressing the complexities of canal
restoration is a high Priority future activity" (EPA 2013).
2.0 Methods and Approach
u Uk� , In order to achieve the objectives defined above, Monroe
County proposes to conduct the following tasks.
Task 1: Public Environmental Outreach and Education
The WQPP Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee specified that public participation is the
key to the successful achievement of goals and objectives for water quality improvement in the canals.
Back rog und: In 2015, USEPA provided a grant to conduct public workshops to educate the
residents of the Florida Keys about the Canal Management Master Plan, need for canal restorations,
best water management practices, and the efforts Monroe County was taking to implement restoration
technologies in the residential canals. From 2015 to present the County continued its canal restoration
program,restoring 8 canals at a cost of$6,952,292.54.With the completion of the canal demonstration
projects and the implementation of the Canal Restoration Work Program for the Florida Keys; it is
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important to again engage with the residents through public workshops to provide an update on the
progress of the program and best management practices.
Methods: Outreach and education will be provided to Florida Keys residents through virtual
public workshops and web-based seminars.There will be three interactive virtual public meetings held
for the upper, middle and lower keys. To prepare for the meetings, we will design interactive
presentations and prepare media releases for the County to distribute and advertise on its website and
social media accounts. We will set-up a virtual meeting room, including information boards, and
provide sign-in sheets and comment sheets.After the meeting,the meeting minutes and comments will
be summarized in a memo.
Task 2: Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase II
The increase in sargassum loading that Monroe County is currently experiencing is expected to continue
into the foreseeable future. Further loading of sargassum will only exacerbate the adverse impacts that Monroe
County and the Florida Keys are already experiencing as a result of decaying sargassum.The effects of decaying
sargassum on the local economy and public health have been well documented by the Florida Keys Tourism
Development Council and the Florida Department of Health,respectively.
Back rog und: In 2019, Monroe County received a USEPA grant for the development of Phase I
of the Monroe County Sargassum Management Master Plan (SMMP) to create a framework for
managing, removing, and disposing of the sargassum loading throughout the Florida Keys. In order
to predict the movement of sargassum into the Florida Keys and along the shorelines of Monroe
County, Phase I of the SMMP included a modeling effort that was completed by a team of
environmental and oceanographic specialists to evaluate the currents and pathways that carries
sargassum onto the County's beaches and into its residential canals. The team used a comprehensive
data set obtained from NOAA that is both accurate and sufficient to support the development of a
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hydrodynamic model (also referred to as an ocean circulation model) that was able to test the
effectiveness of offshore disposal as a sargassum management method. The hydrodynamic model
developed by the County's team was then used to create a simulation that illustrated the release and
dispersion of sargassum from a set number of applicable offshore locations.
Methods: Considering that sargassum loading remains a regional problem, Monroe County is
proposing to expand the strategies that were developed during Phase I of the SMMP into a regional
management plan that takes advantage of the collective resources. In order to better understand how
sargassum moves through the Florida Keys as well as, how sargassum moves into neighboring South
Florida communities, Monroe County is proposing to expand the circulation model to better
understand the off-site impacts of management actions undertaken by Monroe County. The Phase II
SMMP will also identify potential pilot studies to evaluate the beneficial reuse options for the collected
sargassum and potential technologies for keeping the sargassum within the open water to provide
essential fish habitat.
Monroe County is also proposing a series of three virtual meetings with representatives from
neighboring counties:
• Meeting 1: Presentation from each of the stakeholders from the neighboring counties on
the extent of sargassum loading within their community;
• Meeting 2: Discussion as to what options may be available to the stakeholders to work
together in addressing sargassum loading;
• Meeting 3: Identify the next steps in the process.
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Task 3: Seaweed Barrier Demonstration Prqiect Design
The migration of weed wrack into residential canals is a natural phenomenon that results in water
quality degradation.
Background: In 2019, Monroe County received a USEPA grant for a seaweed barrier technology
evaluation to identify potential seaweed barrier technologies other than air curtains. The evaluation looked
at various technologies, equipment configurations, and applications to determine the most effective
and economical technology(ies) available to keep the wind driven seaweed from impacting the water
quality within the canal systems throughout the Florida Keys;as well as offer similar protection against
surface weed invasion but at a lower cost for Operation and Maintenance relative to the air curtain
systems.
Methods: We will conduct a bathymetric and topographic survey, environmental survey,
engineering site visit and property owner determination and approval for the staging area use /
equipment placement for the selected canal and selected weed barrier configuration.
We will prepare preliminary design plans and technical specifications for the project. The
preliminary design plans will consist of an existing site plan, proposed site plan, proposed grading
plans,erosion and sediment control plans, and construction details.
We will coordinate and hold pre-application permitting meetings with the South Florida Water
Management District(SFWMD),USACE,County, and FKNMS using the preliminary design plans.
We will update the plans and specifications in response to regulatory agency comments. We will
prepare final design plans, technical specifications, and engineer's construction cost estimate for
project. The final design plans will include an existing site plan,proposed site plan,proposed grading
plans, erosion and sediment control plans,cut/fill analysis and construction details.
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We will incorporate comments received during the pre-application meetings to complete and
submit local, state, and federal permit applications as required, using the final design plans. Permit
applications will be submitted to the following agencies:
• SFWMD;
• USACE;
• FKNMS; and
• Monroe County.
We will respond to Requests for Additional Information for each permit application.
Upon completion of the Construction Documents, we will assist Monroe County, who will be
procuring the construction of the restoration, with the necessary procurement documents for
construction when funds become available. Consultant will provide the following services to assist
Monroe County for the procurement of a contractor for the construction of the restoration:
Prepare a Request for Proposal Package for Monroe County review which will include the
100%Construction documents completed by Consultant
Task 4: Targeted Canal Water Ouality Monitoring
The purpose of this field effort is to obtain additional Dissolved Oxygen (DO) data for all
residential canals in Unincorporated Monroe County.
Back rog und: In 2013 a limited data set of DO data was collected as part of Phase H of the Monroe
County Canal Management Master Plan (CMMP), and additional DO data was collected for all Fair
and Poor categorized canals in 2017. A significant variation in water quality was observed between
2013 and 2017;partly due to a change in water quality sampling protocol,but also due to the variability
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in canal water quality. The purpose of the data collection effort is to obtain additional water quality
data to support an update to the canal water quality rankings and restoration selection.
Methods: Water quality measurements will be collected from the 333 residential canals within the
unincorporated Monroe County using a YSI Pro Plus multimeter. The water quality measurements
will consist of DO, temperature,pH, and conductivity. Water quality readings will be collected as a
single grab sample. Each grab sample will be collected at a central location within each canal,
equidistant from each headwall. The Global Positioning System (GPS) location (i.e. latitude and
longitude) of each sample location will be recorded, along with the date and time of sample collection.
The DO measurement for each canal will consist of the average of two readings, one collected 1 foot
below the water surface, and one collected 2 feet above the canal bottom. The DO measurements will
be recorded as percent saturation and DO concentration in mg/L. The average DO reading will be
corrected for time of day to estimate the daily average DO concentration using the regression equation
that was developed by Wood for the 2017 sampling effort. The equation to correct the DO readings
to a mid-day concentration will be:
DO (average) = DO(grab) +0.0283*(Hour)^3-1.1103*(Hour)^2+11.107*(Hour)-18.925, with
Hour being the time of day the grab samples were collected in military time(24 hour time).
Please note the time of day correction will increase readings collected in the morning and decrease
readings collected in the evening; since the typical daily variation in DO exhibits the lowest readings
in the morning, and the highest DO readings in the evening. The maximum correction (both positive
and negative)is 14 percent.
All canals included in the study will be accessed by boat unless the canal has been plugged.
Scientists will follow safety measures according to Wood's Health and Safety Plan. Water quality
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measurements of pH, conductivity, temperature, and DO will be taken in accordance to FDEP SOPS
Fr1100,FT1200, FT1400, and FT1500,respectively.
e f This effort will assist with assuring long term improvement of the
water quality of the Keys canals,nearshore waters of the Keys and waters of the in the National Marine
Sanctuary. It supports the goals and objectives of the FKNMS WQPP, Florida Keys Water Quality
Improvements Act(FKWQIA)and is following relevant federal and state regulatory requirements and
mandates.
2,J' P {. Fi ,girl un Following completion of these tasks, the County will incorporate the
completed seaweed barrier pilot project into the CMMP guidance document and assist with the update
of the rankings and selection of restoration projects for the implementation of the Canal Work Plan.
The Sargassum Master Plan—Phase 2 will promote strategies and solutions for managing,removing,
and disposing of the sargassum loading throughout the Florida Keys.
3.0 Project Management
The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for and has the experience and authority to plan,
control and monitor, manage and direct the project's human and other resources to best meet project
objectives. The PI will track project metrics such as the scope, timeline, work in progress, work
completed, and budget use, and is responsible to the project stakeholders for achieving the project's
objectives in terms of scope, schedule,cost, and quality.
The project team includes the following members:
• Principal Investigator—Rhonda Haag; Chief Resilience Officer,Monroe County
• Chief Engineer and Principal Reviewer- Ricardo Fraxedas PE,Wood
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• Senior Project Manager(Tasks 1, 2, 3 &4) —Greg Corning,Wood
• Senior Engineer(Tasks 1, 2, 3 &4) —Stephen Banks,PE,Wood
• Senior Scientist(Tasks 1, 2, 3 &4) —Jeremy Paris,PWS,Wood
• Field Technician(Tasks 1, 2, 3 &4)—Josh Ptomey and Richard Mansuetti,Wood
• Principal Financial Analyst(Task 3) -Elizabeth Treadway,PWLF,Wood
• Coordination and Administrative Support(Tasks 1, 2, 3 &4)- Maggie Kanakis,Wood
The estimated number of hours required by each of the above team members to complete each of
the tasks in this proposal is presented in Table I included in the Section e Budget Summary.
4.0 Support Requirements and Conditions
Task 2: Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase H will include coordination with Florida Keys
municipalities,Miami Dade,Broward, and Palm Beach Counties to determine regional approaches on
solutions to sargassum loading.
Task 3: Seaweed Barrier Demonstration Project Design we will require coordination with the
SFWMD,USACE,FKNMS,and Monroe County during the design and permitting of the pilot project.
Task 4: Targeted Water Quality Monitoring for Collection of Additional Dissolved Oxygen Data.
we will coordinate and obtain approval from FDEP on the water quality sampling plan.
Monroe County, Village of Islamorada, and City of Marathon leadership are in support of the
proposed scope associated with continuing the water quality improvements associated with the canal
restoration program.
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There are no issues with obtaining data or accessing facilities through other organizations. Wood
has generated substantial data in previous canal restoration projects including canal condition,
sediment quality, water quality, and detailed project costing that will be used for the current efforts.
5.0 Results/Outputs and Deliverables
� . t� v tF9F, <� ��3. g=��€ n;—Bi-annual progress reports will be prepared and submitted to the Project
Officer on May 30th and November 30th of each year. These reports will consist of updates on
progress toward work objectives, approach, results to date, any problems encountered, actions taken
to resolve problems, discussion of remaining tasks, and expenditures to date.
S� t ',�� �, ��3� — A final draft report will be prepared summarizing the objectives, methods,
approach,results, and significance of the completed work. The final draft report will be reviewed by
the Project Officer and comments will be addressed in a final report due within six months of the
completion of the project.
Task l:Public Environmental Outreach and Education: Development of 3 presentation/workshop
programs and materials for web-based access and to be presented at three virtual public workshops(in
the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys) Schedule: within 24 months of Notice-to-Proceed(NTP).
Task 2: Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase II: An update to the Phase I SMMP to fill in
the data gaps and provide strategies and solutions for addressing the sargassum loading concerts
throughout the Florida Keys. Schedule: within 24 months of NTP.
Task 3: Seaweed Barrier Demonstration Project Design: Final design, permits, and request for
proposal package for construction of the selected pilot project. Schedule: within 24 months of NTP.
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Task 4: Targeted Canal Water Quality 1VMonitorin2: An updated CMMP database with the
additional water quality data and associated water quality summary. Schedule: within 24 months of
NTP.
6.0 Environmental Results—Outcomes and Outputs
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Outputs (project products) - The project will produce the following products. Task 1 will
produce a Florida Keys-wide educated population that will assist in residential canal water quality
improvements. Task 2 will update the Sargassum Management Master Plan Phase 1 and provide
strategies and solutions for solving the sargassum loading within the Florida Keys. Task 3 will provide
final design and permitting for the selected technology from the seaweed barrier technology
evaluation completed in 2019. Task 4 will provide an updated canal management master plan
database to provide better quantification of the impacts to water quality within the residential canals
throughout unincorporated Monroe County.
(i) Outcomes(project objectives)-A key goal of tasks 1,2,3,and 4 are to further the initiatives
of the County and municipalities to restore the water quality of the canals and ultimately the near shore
of the FKNMS.
(iii) Link to EPA Strategic Plan - The project products and objectives support EPA's Strategic
Plan (Fiscal Year 2018—2022) Goal 1 Deliver real results to provide Americans with clean air,land,
and water,and ensure chemical safety. and meet the EPA objective 1.2 of`Provide for Clean and Safe
Water. Ensure waters are clean through improved water infrastructure and, in partnership with states
and tribes, sustainably manage programs to support drinking water, aquatic ecosystems, and
recreational, economic, and subsistence activities.' This project will help to meet these objectives by
improving water quality within the canal systems of the Florida Keys that discharge into adjacent nearshore and
coastal waters.
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=f y Y Ir"a'I 01,1t,g U 01,,R ( We will produce presentations and videos that will be
available on-line as educational tools. The CMMP database will be updated to include canal
homeowners participating in the program along with the additional water quality data. The SMMP
Phase H document will provide guidance on solving the complex issues surrounding sargassum loading and
work with regional partners on plans to address the environmental and health impacts.
7.0 Literature Cited
EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 2013. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water
Quality Protection Program Report to Congress.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 2013. Water Quality Assessment Report, Florida
Keys. FDEP Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration,Tallahassee, FL. 271 pp.
8.0 Budget Summary
The proposed project budget for the four tasks is $149,999.56 and is presented in Table 1. All costs
are for contractual services and are detailed for each proposed task. Technical advisory members from
the local, state, and federal staff and facilities are being provided at no cost.
9.0 Biographies and Qualifications
The proposed project team is presented below. Please refer to the proposed staff resumes in
Attachment 1. Ms. Rhonda Haag, Principal Investigator, has extensive experience successfully
managing EPA federal grants addressing environmental sustainability issues, and she also has
extensive project management experience, including the County's $7 Million Canal Demonstration
Program and projects and a $49 Million USDA NRCS Marine Debris Removal grant in 2018. Ms.
Haag will receive overall administrative direction and support from Mr. Roman Gastesi (Monroe
County Administrator).Mr.Rick Fraxedas,PE Principal Reviewer,is a Chief Engineer with 35 years
of experience in environmental consulting and regulatory affairs. Mr. Fraxedas was the Principal
Reviewer of the Monroe County CMMP Phase I and II, the Monroe County Canal Demonstration
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Project Selection and Design/Permit Projects as well as numerous grants related to the canal restoration
program. Mr. Greg Corning, PE, Senior Project Manager has project management experience for
environmental projects throughout South Florida and the Keys. Mr. Corning is the project manager
for the Canal Restoration Program and was the lead field engineer for Phase II of the Monroe County
CMMP and the EPA Water Quality Improvement Grant investigating alternative technologies as well
as the CMMP Part III-A. Mr.Jeremy Paris, MS PWS, Senior Scientist, has more than a decade of
experience as an environmental consultant working in South Florida and the Keys. Mr. Paris was the
lead scientist for Phase I and Phase II of the Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan and was
the Wood's project manager for the EPA Water Quality Improvement Grant investigating alternative
technologies as well as the CMMP Part III-A. Mr.Stephen Hanks,PE,LEER AP,Senior Engineer,
is a valuable resource in GIS, hydraulic modeling, and nutrient loading evaluations. Mr. Hanks has
been the design engineer for the Demonstration Canal Restoration projects and the EPA Water Quality
Improvement Grant investigating alternative technologies as well as the CMMP Part III-A.. Mr.
Joshua Ptomey, Field Technician, is an experienced water quality sampling technician
knowledgeable in Florida Keys codes and all associated laws and regulations. He is known for his
professionalism when interacting with clients and the general public, as well as exceptional written
communication and analytical skills. Mr. Richard Mansuetti, Field Technician, has valuable
experience in the evaluation of water quality, wetlands, conducting threatened and endangered
species surveys, FDEP biological assessment methods such as: habitat assessments, lake
vegetation index(LVI),rapid periphyton survey(RPS),linear vegetation survey(LVS),and stream
condition index (SCI) assessments. He is also an experienced taxonomist for macroinvertebrate
identification. Mr. Mansuetti is responsible for data analysis, GIS analyses, report preparation,
literature research, and environmental assessments. Ms. Elizabeth Treadway, PWLF, Financial
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Analyst,has over 30 years of experience with 16 years directly managing governmental environmental
programs. Her technical expertise includes business and financial planning,management assessments,
and implementation of water resource, solid waste, hazardous waste and secondary environmental
projects for local government. Various other staff, including pre-approved sub consultants, will be
enlisted to assist with the completion of this project as needed.
10.0 Programmatic Capability and Past Performance
Ms. Haag of Monroe County just completed administering a $49 Million federal grant from the
USDA NRCS for marine debris removal in the Florida Keys' Canals (Grant No.
NRI84209XXXXCO27). She also successfully administered a$2.6 million federal pass-through grant
awarded through the Florida Energy and Climate Commission. The Grant was a partnership with the
City of Key West,City of Marathon and Islamorada,Village of Islands.During the period FY 2011 to
present, the County has also successfully administered nearly $1 million in FDEP and EPA canal-
related grants. Through careful adherence to accepted fiscal and project management principles and
practices, those projects have been managed very successfully: They have met all of the reporting
requirements including timely reporting of progress toward achieving expected outputs and outcomes.
Also, acceptable final technical reports were submitted under the agreements These EPA and FDEP
grants include:
1. 2019 EPA Grant#01D00020-0 Florida Keys Seaweed Barrier Technology Evaluation,
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) - Canal Restoration Work Plan, and
Florida Keys Sargassum Master Plan—Phase 1
2. 2018 EPA Grant#OOD83418-0 Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan Update
3. 2016 EPA Grant#OOD40915-2 Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan Phase
IIIA
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4. 2016 FDEP Grant S0939 Big Pine Key Canal#290 Air Curtain Design, Permitting, and
Installation (Monroe County)
5. 2016 FDEP Grant S0911 Tropical Bay Estates Canal#277 Culvert Installation
6. 2015 EPA Grant#OOD40915 Water Quality Improvement Canal Restoration Alternative
Technology Evaluation and Identification of Funding Mechanisms for Future Canal
Restorations
7. 2013 EPA Grant#OOD03712 Monroe County Water Quality Protection Canal Management
Master Plan Phase II, $100,000.
8. 2014 EPA Grant#OOD26914 Florida Keys Water Watch and Master Plan Education
Program, $75,000
9. 2014 FDEP Grant S0723 Engineering Construction Support Services and the Installation
of a Culvert on Canal#472 Geiger Key, $100,000.
10. 2013 FDEP Grant S0679 Culvert Design and Permitting at Canal#472 and Sediment
Characterization of two Monroe County Canals, $100,000.
11. 2013 FDEP Grant S0640 Bathymetric Survey of Residential Canals and Sediment
Characterization and Reporting, $100,000.
11.0 Voluntary cost share/match and other leveraged funds
The proposed project will be carried out in conjunction with the FKNMS WQPP Water Quality
Steering Committee and its Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee.Committee members include
EPA, FDEP, NOAA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Marathon, Key Colony Beach, Key
West, and Islamorada, among others. It builds upon strategic plans already in place such as the
CMMP, the FKNMS Revised Management Plan, the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master
Plan and the Monroe County Stormwater Master Plan.
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Monroe County and the municipalities have provided over 7 million dollars for the
implementation of canal restoration projects for improving the water quality within the canal
systems throughout the Florida Keys. To continue the investment efforts, the County and
municipalities are working with Federal and State agencies to leverage local funds for continued
canal restoration projects. That being said, because of the impact of COVID-19 Monroe County
has expended all its resources and revenues in mitigation actions related to loss of tourism and
state funding. The County and municipalities are prepared to provide local assistance and
management through in-kind services and look forward to working with our partners on this
important project.
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Table 1
Florida Keys Seaweed Barrier Technology Pilot Project,Canal Restoration Program Public Outreach,Florida Keys Sargassum Master Plan-Phase II,
and Canal Water Quality Monitoring
Projected Budget
Anticipated Staffing Category and Personnel I Rates I JUnits I I ITotal Istaff
Senior $109.00 - -- S.Hanks,J.Paris,D.Atwater
Project Manager $155.00 - -- G.Corning
Chief Engineer/Scientist $194.00 - -- R.Fraxedas
Chief Financial Analyst $231.00 - -- E.Treadway
Staff II $77.00 - -- J.Ptome ,R.Mansuetti
Admin II $52.00 - -- M.Kanakis
Task 1-Public Outreach and Education
Senior $109.00 x 80 hours - $8,720.00 S.Hanks,J.Paris,D.Atwater
Project Manager $155.00 x 46 hours - $7,130.00 G.Corning
Chief Engineer/Scientist $194.00 x 24 hours - $4,656.00 R.Fraxedas
Staff II $77.00 x 24 hours - $1,848.00 J.Ptome ,R.Mansuetti
Admin II $52.00 x 16 hours - $832.00 M.Kanakis
Labor Total: $23 186.00
Expenses
Web design $5,000.00 x 1 Web design $5,000.00
Expense Total: $5,000.00
Total Task 1: $28,186.00
Task 2- Sar ssum Manaciement Master Plan Phase II
Senior $109.001 x 120 hours - $13,080.00 S.Hanks,J.Paris,D.Atwater
Project Manager $155.00 x 40 hours - $6,200.00 G.Corning
Chief Engineer/Scientist $194.00 x 24 hours - $4,656.00 R.Fraxedas
Chief Financial Analyst $231.00 x 40 hours - $9,240.00 E.Treadway
Staff II $77.00 x 40 hours - $3,080.00 J.Ptome ,R.Mansuetti
Admin II $52.00 x 12 hours - $624.00 M.Kanakis
Labor Total: $36,880.00
Total Task 2: 1 $36,880.00
Task 3- Seaweed Barrier Demonstration Project
Senior $109.00 x 160 hours - $17,440.00 S.Hanks,J.Paris,D.Atwater
Project Manager $155.00 x 80 hours - $12,400.00 G.Corning
Chief Engineer/Scientist $194.00 x 24 hours - $4,656.00 R.Fraxedas
Staff II $77.00 x 48 hours - $3,696.00 J.Ptome ,R.Mansuetti
Admin II $52.00 x 10 hours - $520.00 M.Kanakis
Labor Total: $38,712.00
Expenses
travel expenses Hotels $204.00 x 5 Hotels $1,020.00
Per diem $47.00 x 5 Unit $235.00
Mileage $0.53 x 782 miles $414.46
Expense Total: $1,669.46
Total Task 3: 1 $40,381.46
Task 4- Tar eted Canal Water Quality Monitoring
Senior $109.00 x 24 hours - $2,616.00 S.Hanks,J.Paris,D.Atwater
Project Manager $155.00 x 24 hours - $3,720.00 G.Corning
Chief Engineer/Scientist $194.00 x 8 hours - $1,552.00 R.Fraxedas
Staff II $77.00 x 360 hours - $27,720.00 J.Ptome ,R.Mansuetti
Admin II $52.00 x 6 hours - $312.00 M.Kanakis
Labor Total: $35,920.00
Expenses
Boat Rental $200.00 x 18 Boat $3,600.00
travel expenses Hotels $204.00 x 18 Hotels $3,672.00
Per diem $47.00 x 18 Unit $846.00
Mileage $0.53 x 970 miles $514.10
Expense Total: 1 $8 632.10
Total Task 4: 1 $44 552.10
=Additional personnel not listed in the table may be required to complete the Project Total: $149,999.56
proposed tasks,additional personnel will be billed according the attached rate
schedule
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Rhonda L. Haag,Monroe County Chief Resilience Officer
Principal Investigator
c 11141, SOl=eOY�,tt'1€. .7°inJ(t.(, I 11Y,"nk.(, I,wr Current position.
Multi focused responsibilities include grants management, sustainability, climate change, and
environmental restoration projects management. Administered more than$54 million in State and
Federal grants,including a$49 million USDA Marine Debris Removal grant administered through
the Natural Resources Conservation Services. Grant functions include applying for and
administering grants, monitoring grant budgets, ensuring compliance with grant regulations,
coordinating documentation and grant compliance for municipalities, contractors, and service
providers. Record financial data and generate reports and projections to fully utilize but not
overspend grant funds. Ensure only allowable expenses are posted to proper cost center and
reconcile finance records. Prepare requests for payment, monthly, quarterly and annual grant
reports, as well as closeout documents. Project functions include issuing solicitations and
managing contracts up to $184 Million. Monitor projects effectiveness, track progress and ensure
milestones are met on schedule, and ensure the timely and accurate completion of required grant
programmatic and financial reporting.
(D1 pm Served as
environmental manager, ombudsman,public records coordinator, liaison with the press office and
point of contact for elected officials, the media, attorneys, and the public. Analyzed and evaluated
complex data regarding the environmental aspects of proposed projects. Developed and managed
environmental education activities.
V,(, c 7°1€lF. r, U l=U, 1� e0lF=U 1.z, �� E` Ottu .1€��r� ,«� a 1€' Y� «�, .^rl V�!_- Led all
business, contractual and outreach activities for a private firm focusing on grants and outreach.
Provided community outreach for$1.5 billion of Everglades Restoration projects. Developed and
maintained trusting relationships with government and community leaders. Prepared solicitation
responses, purchasing and contract documents, and negotiated on behalf of clients. Provided
training on contractual practices.
S(k �r",;(, c twi , S,�ufl�, ; dog .11- e01=r0<<,tt..z,E FU 117;un; (, V. ",l,�✓(t iir,, V 1_,, Led and
implemented all strategic and operational aspects of District business for Florida's Lower West
Coast Service Center. Responsible for all media relations, community outreach, budget and
program expenditures, local government relations and coordination, permit approvals, and
emergency operations.
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. �� V 1_- Managed outreach activities for all District programs, including the implementation
of the $8 billion Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). Supervised outreach
professionals, and served as project manager for public relations and communications contracts.
Worked with executives and department heads to develop strategic outreach strategies for
programs in 16 counties.
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Ricardo Fraxedas, PE W Wood Environment& Iii 'ra structure Solutions, Inc.
Principal Reviewer(Tasks 1,2,3 & 4)
Mr. Ricardo Fraxedas is a Chief Engineer with 33 years of environmental engineering experience. He has
an extensive background in environmental regulatory affairs and resolution of environmental issues for
commercial and government clients. He has been responsible for assessments, remediation, and litigation
support for a variety of industries and sites, including airports, fuel terminals, manufacturing facilities,
educational facilities, and waste disposal sites in the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. He has
authored articles and presented numerous lectures on environmental consulting, site assessments,design of
remediation systems,and environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability.He has also served as an
expert witness on various environmental compliance,remediation,and permitting matters and has provided
review and interpretation of Latin American environmental regulations for multinational clients.
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The project involved updating the GIS database to current standards to facilitate the development of a Canal
Management Master Plan. Activities completed included re-digitizing the canal features utilizing high
resolution aerial imagery, incorporating water quality data, and impaired water body designations; as well
as determining weed rack loading, implemented treatment technologies, and wastewater coverage for high
priority canals. Also, a general cost estimate for the implementation of treatment technologies throughout
the c
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Services
provided included inventory and assessment to determine physical characteristics of water in canals in
residential areas of the South Florida Keys. Services included review of existing data and setup of GIS
database and metadata file of information on canal system.
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"Permitting Perils of Green Design." Florida Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Permitting Summer
School. Marco Island, Florida. 2011.
"Basics of Site Assessment and Remediation."National Institute for Storage Tank Management.West Palm
Beach, Florida.2010.
"Conditional Site Closures." Florida Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Permitting Summer School.
Marco Island, Florida. 2009.
"Impact of Water Standards on Soil Cleanups."Florida Chamber of Commerce,Environmental Permitting
Summer School.Marco Island, Florida.2005.
"Arsenic and Beyond."Florida Chamber of Commerce,Environmental Permitting Summer School. Marco
Island,Florida. 2004.
"Monroe County Residential Canal Inventory and Assessment." Florida Chamber of Commerce,
Environmental Permitting Summer School. Marco Island, Florida. 2003.
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M.S. Environmental Engineering, University of Florida, 1977
B.S. Microbiology, University of Florida, 1975
Professional Engineer, Civil &Environmental, FL, No.43287
Wood: 2003
Industry: 1979
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Jeremy Paris,PWS Wood Environment& Inf' structure Solutions, Inc.
Project Scientist(Tasks 1,2,3 & 4)
As a Senior Scientist and Project Manager with Wood, Mr. Jeremy Paris is a valuable resource in a range
of environmental services, biological assessments, and wetland delineations. Mr. Paris has a portfolio of
wetland biology and environmental sciences for the South Florida and Southwest Florida Water
Management Districts, United States Department of Defense, and the National Parks Service. As a wetland
biologist, Mr. Paris' responsibilities include technical writing, research, and review of regulatory statutes,
vegetative restoration,wetland determinations, species identification, and mangrove protection. Serving as
an environmental scientist,Mr. Paris participates in stormwater, groundwater, effluent, and soil sampling.
kE iir. � A otmt. '�. ;•.,tE. . Wood was
tasked with developing mechanisms for decreasing the salinity concentrations in canal sediments,
evaluating alternative technologies to address the accumulation of organic sediments, poor water quality,
and funding mechanisms for a business plan. Mr. Paris, was tasked with managing the contracted portion
of the EPA Grant on behalf of Wood. Mr. Paris was responsible for scheduling, meeting deliverable
requirements, and invoicing the project in accordance with Monroe County and EPA standards.
Conducted water quality monitoring and limited
biological assessments on several hundred canals throughout Monroe County, Florida. During Phase I,
utilized data sets developed during his canal visits as well as,existing information to rank a subset of canals
for potential restoration.
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Conducted wetland and benthic surveys in support of the All Aboard Florida High Speed Rail project, as
well as completed the associated coastal and aquatic ecosystem permitting requirements for Miami-Dade
and Broward Counties in South Florida. Prime author of the permits sections dedicated to the ecological
surveys.
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Cohen, M. J., Paris, J. and M.W. Clark. 2007. P-Sorption Capacity Estimation in Southeastern USA
Wetland Soils using visible/near Infrared (VNIR) Reflectance Spectroscope. Journal of Wetlands, Vol 27.
No. 4, December 2007,p.p. 1098-1111.
Paris, J. 2005. Master's Thesis: Southeastern Wetland Biogeochemical Survey: Determination and
Establishment of Numeric Nutrient Criteria.
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M.S., Wetland Ecology, University of Florida, 2005
Bachelor of Environmental Science, Plant Science, University of Tennessee, 2001
Wood: 2009 Industry: 2002
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Elizabeth Treadway,PWLF Wood Environment&Infrrastrructurre Solutions, Inc..
Senior Reviewer(Task 2)
Ms. Treadway has more than 30 years of experience with 16 years directly managing governmental
environmental programs. Her technical expertise includes business and financial planning,policy analysis,
management assessments, scheduling, and implementation of water resource, solid waste,hazardous waste
and secondary environmental projects for local government. She specializes in financial planning,program
assessment,policy development and water quality permit compliance.She was responsible for the planning,
development,financing and implementation of comprehensive enterprise financed public works operations
for the City of Greensboro, NC as Director of Environmental Services. Over the past 15 years, she has
worked throughout North America on local government financing issues, funding plan development, and
utility implementation for support of water resource management.
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�.o',,tk o. \1,,, ",tkr Cit Technical Lead for the development of a
Business Plan for the Implementation of the Water Quality and Drainage Infrastructure Master Plan for this
community located in central Kansas, heavily impacted by the presence of Fort Riley. The Master Plan
was adopted by the City Commission in the fall of 2014.
'��� ,
ro,-liun,. Eortin, Technical
Director and analyst in the review of current rates and alternative rate structure for this complex multi-
jurisdictional /water resource management program. Analysis included projection of new rates for all
participating jurisdictions, analysis of policies and alternative rate structures including rates based on
service delivery by watershed district and bonding alternatives for a Risk Reduction and Mitigation program
for flood conditions.
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Pair,� u ,ova Technical Director for financial model development and peer reviewer for programmatic and
policy programs to address the update of an existing water quality remediation fee and program
implementation; addresses the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL)requirements within
the NPDES permit held by the City. Assignments included fee structure and financing policies, Council
presentation on policies and rates, development of the financial model to project long-range program and
strategies for financing capital and operating programs necessary to comply with permits and TMDL
mandates.
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Technical Director for the implementation of a long-range
funding strategy for improvements in stormwater management, including the implementation of a new
funding strategy through the charging of user-fees. Developed financial model to support a change in
program direction;reviewed policy development,community outreach strategy for the creation of an initial
program plan. User fee adopted in 2013 and implemented in current fiscal year.
B.A., Political Science, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Graduate Masters Program/Finance , George Washington University,Washington,D.C.
Municipal Administration, University of North Carolina,Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Stephen Hanks, PE Wood Environment& Inf' structure Solutions, Inc.
Senior Engineer((Tasks 1,2,3 & 4)
Mr. Stephen Hanks serves as a Senior Engineer with Wood. As Senior Engineer, Mr. Hanks is a valuable
resource in a range of engineering services, including surface water modeling, water quality assessment,
and wetland and stormwater permitting. Mr. Hanks has a portfolio of water resources engineering services
for Water Management Districts, county municipalities, and parks departments. As a Senior Engineer, Mr.
Hanks' responsibilities include design and analysis, project accounting, technical writing, and field
sampling.
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The project involved updating the GIS database to current standards to facilitate the development of a Canal
Management Master Plan. Activities completed included re-digitizing the canal features utilizing high
resolution aerial imagery, incorporating water quality data, and impaired water body designations; as well
as determining weed rack loading, implemented treatment technologies, and wastewater coverage for high
priority canals. Also, a general cost estimate for the implementation of treatment technologies throughout
the county was developed.
o 3f,n ", �r, o rol.l. ' o(ol t''k '. z�",a�� 1 y��4 �j C3L � d�wL it �C�� q �C�r. 4� 1 �1 �U� 1C'eU�` ' F D" L,k'
� g ll =f n t�ll � a.a< ;� �ru .��1„ o The project involved Phase lot creating a canal management master plan
throughout the Florida Keys for prioritizing canals that need water quality improvement and selecting
appropriate cleanup options. Phase I developed the prioritization process and applied the process to a select
group of previously identified canals with water quality problems. Conceptual remedial plans are being
prepared for several of the highest priority canals and funding sources identified to obtain funding for
implementation of the remedial plans. Responsible for providing GIS support and developing various
queries of the canal attributes to prioritize locations for the implementation of treatment technologies.
to 13 n ",j a r, S,�U,9t k, S�'(r,�o")11 air fir. ,"1, R)i Dt, a.., `A, 14 it r 11 11r (lti", . '� �U�3Ln)11 S,ltrRU(kil tun,r
if L,fl! o(ol t.k I11wI P�1 i(c, S c_1,o")11<., _'iio k Responsible for the hydraulic evaluation,design, and construction
oversight of a pollution control structure to prevent the release of fuel oil to surrounding surface water in
the event of a breach of integrity of a stand-by diesel generator. Design components consisted of specifying
the capacity of the oil water separator, designing the collection components, and retrofitting the existing
stormwater system to provide retention of a potential release.
!hilt( u t o
B.S. Land and Water Engineering, University of Florida, 2005
M.S. Hydrologic Sciences, University of Florida,2011
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 72253
Certified Floodplain Manager Industry
LEED Accredited Professional
Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment
Control Certified SCUBA Diver
HAZWOPER 40 Hour
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Gregory Corning, PE Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Senior Project Manager(Tasks 1,2,3 & 4)
As a Senior Project Manager, Mr. Gregory Corning provides technical input and engineering analysis for
projects involving climate resiliency and assessment, project management, dredging and dewatering
planning and design, stormwater design and permitting, environmental design and permitting, and
construction administration,engineering,and inspection.Mr.Corning has participated in climate resiliency
and assessment projects for parks, facilities, roadways, canals and stormwater assets. He has conducted
field exploration and research on several environmental projects, such as sediment analysis for potential
contaminants that affect disposal options, surface water quality assessment and monitoring, and wetland
evaluations. He has experience with TMDLs, BMAPs, and has assisted in the management, planning and
design for dredging and dewatering,stormwater, and wetland projects from the design and permitting stage
through construction and final certification. He has given several presentations to stakeholders and the
public for contentious issues on behalf of governmental clients,especially in South Florida.
Pr"iUlr.tt.fl C (, n b'f r:4,,;<< z '"V'd 11"i"l'! I it oI ( aV<,aV %, Vt k,r ((,.(ll)l �11it I -.f)11 lT )�,is4 �"sC'f< "i x a)ts-eI!�)3, fV"a fl,cU3
zVt3,4V11 t h,II`e➢u-h,out t h, o r ik[,.� Kk, k V4 ICU 4" ou ,t 11 r,ail Wood is working closely with Monroe
County and the Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Water Quality Protection Program to implement a canal restoration demonstration program consisting of
implementation of various residential canal water quality improvements. The technologies to be
implemented include: weed barriers, organic removal, backfilling, culvert installation, pumping, and
combinations of these technologies. The scope consists of preparation of the design and permit packages
for all the restorations; assistance with bidding the construction; and engineering support services during
construction.Wood initially assisted Monroe County in selecting the top ranked list of demonstration canals
to be included in the program.Wood is obtaining all required permits,including a SFWMD ERP,a USACE
dredge and fill permit, and a Florida National Marine Sanctuary permit. Wood is working with the Canal
Restoration Advisory Subcommittee to develop a streamlined permitting process for the restorations. As
part of the design scope, the firm is completing all required environmental surveys, bathymetric and
topographic surveys, sediment characterization, geotechnical evaluations, and hydraulic modelling. Wood
is also coordinating all homeowner approvals for staging areas and equipment installation.
of !1'o
Wood was tasked to develop a screening and ranking process to select five canal
restoration demonstration projects out of the 332 canals within unincorporated Monroe County. The
technologies under consideration, which have already been permitted, tested and presented in the Canal
Management Master Plan (CMMP), include removal of accumulated organics from within canals; weed
gates, air curtains, or other physical barriers to minimize additional organic accumulation in the canals;
culvert connections to facilitate flushing;pumping systems to facilitate flushing; and backfilling to remove
deep stagnant zones. A report detailing the selection process methodology and results were prepared and
provided to Monroe County for use in bidding the final design and permitting scope for the demonstration
projects.
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, 2009
11Vis;�V`QllzVfliU3, r�,''., i�a. ,ll(,ta(' VfI,cU3-,`~r
Professional Engineer, Florida No. 79293
Wood: 2010
Industry: 2009
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