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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: March 19, 2008 Bulk Item: Yes X No Division: Growth Management Department: Administration Staff Contact Person: Beth Bergh AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a draft land management plan for conservation parcels as required by Lease Agreement No. 4549 between Monroe County and the State of Florida. ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County entered into Lease No. 4549 with the State of Florida in order to manage conservation parcels purchased under the State's Florida Forever acquisition program. The lease requires the County prepare a management plan for the subject properties that addresses stewardship issues such as invasive exotic vegetation, solid waste and unauthorized uses. Paragraph 8 of Lease 4549 requires the County submit a draft management plan to the State within ten months of the effective date of the lease. The plan specifies that implementation of the proposed management activities is subject to available funding. Funding sources will consist of state grants and the County Environmental Land Management and Restoration Fund (MCELMR). PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: June 16, 2004 — Resolution 219-2004 — Authorized submission of a Florida Forever boundary amendment application to the State and designation of Monroe County as the land manager on said application. March 15, 2006 — Resolution 141-2006 — Authorized staff to proceed with accepting land management responsibilities for certain conservation and natural area lands to be acquired by the State of Florida. October 17, 2007 — Approval of Lease Agreement No. 4549 between Monroe County and the State of Florida. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: To be determined BUDGETED: Yes No COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: State grants & MCELMR REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year APPROVED BY: County Atty. NA OMB/Purchasing NA Risk Management NA DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM # 0 0 DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA OWNED BY: STATE OF FLORI�DA, BOARD OF TRUSTEES MANAGED BY: MONROE COUNTY MARCH 2O08 • LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN ExECUTIVE SUMMARY Lead Agency: Monroe County Common Name of Property: Monroe County Conservation Lands Location: Monroe County, Florida Total acreage: 36 acres under lease Acreage Breakdown: Land Cover* Acreage Percent Coverage Pinelands 0.36 1% Hardwood Hammock 6.93 19% Coastal Saltmarsh 1.25 3% Buttonwood Wetland 1.25 3% Mangrove Wetland 16.06 45% Open Water 599 17% Freshwater Wetland 1.24 4% Disturbed 2925 8% Total 36 acres 100% * Land cover estimated using Monroe County habitat data and aerial photo interpretation. Lease / Management Agreement No,: 4549 -- Florida Keys Ecosystem Use: Single use for conservation and preservation Management Responsibilities: Designated Land Use: Sublease(s): Contract(s): Encumbrances: Type of Acquisition: Unique Features: Archaeological/Historical: Management Needs: Acquisition Needs/Acreage: Surplus Lands/Acreage: Public Involvement: 0 Monroe County, Lessee Conservation None None None Florida Forever: Fee Simple Tropical hardwood hammock; Keys endemic listed species Archaeological sites, potential for unrecorded sites especially in hardwood hammocks Invasive exotic plant and animal control, public use management Acquisition of adjacent properties within Florida Forever project boundary None Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Public Meeting, 3/19/08 Management Plan Compliance Checklist Adequate Missing NSA Requirements FP a: 18-2.021 Land Management Advisory Council(currently Acquisition & Restoration Council 1. Executive Summary (Example #1) This should be included in the packet and should be the first page. ✓ Management Plans. Plans submitted to the division for ARC review under the requirements of Section 253.034 F.S.should be in a form and manner prescribed by rule by the board and and accordance with the provisions of S. 259.032 and should contain where applicable to the management of resources the following: 2. The common name of the property. 1 3. A map showing the location and boundaries of the property plus any structures or improvements to the property. (Example #2) App A 4. The designated single use or multiple use management for the property, including other managing agencies. 5. Proximity of property to other significant Stateflocallfederal land or water resources. (Example #3) May be included in the map in item #2. 2 6. A statement as to whether the property is within an Aquatic Preserve or a designated Area of Critical State Concern or an area under study for such designation. If yes, make sure appropriate managing agencies are notified of the plan. 2 7. The location and description of known and reasonably identifiable renewable and non- viable resources of the property including, but not limited to, the following: Brief description of soil types, using U. S. D. A. maps when available; A A B. Archaeological and historical resources, except Dative American Indian sites pursuant to agreement with Division of Historic Resources; App C C. Water resources including the water quality classification for each water body and the identification of any such water body that is designated Outstanding Florida Waters; 6 D. Fish and wildlife and their habitat; 3 E. State and federally listed endangered or threatened species and their habitat; 4 F. Beaches and dunes; 6 G. Swamps, marshes and other wetlands; 6 H. Mineral resources, such as oil, gas and phosphate; 6 I. Unique natural features, such as coral reefs, natural springs, caverns, large sinkholes, virgin timber stands, scenic vistas, and natural rivers and streams; and 6 J. Outstanding native landscapes containing relatively unaltered flora, fauna, and geological conditions. 6 8. A description of actions the agency plans, to locate and identify unknown resources such as surveys of unkhnown archeological and historical resources. 7 The identification of resources on the property that are listed in the Florida Natural s Inventory. (Include documentation from FNAI, biologist, or consultant as applicable.) A B 10. A description of past uses, including any unauthorized uses of the property. (Example #4) 7 Management Plan Compliance Checklist Management Plan Compliance Checklist Adequate Missing NIA Requirements Pa e A detailed description of existing and planned use(s) of the property. (Example #5) 14 12. A description of alternative or multiple uses of the property considered by the managing agency and an explanation of why such uses were not adopted. 9 13. A detailed assessment of the impact of planned uses on the renewable and non- renewable resources of the property and a detailed description of the specific actions that will be taken to protect, enhance and conserve these resources and to mitigate damage caused by such uses. 14 14. A description of management needs and problems for the property. 10 15. Identification of adjacent land uses that conflict with the planned use of the property, if any. 13 16. A description of legislative or executive directives that constrain the use of such property. 7 17. A finding regarding whether each planned use complies with the State Lands Management Plan adopted by the Trustees on March 17,1981, and incorporated herein by reference, particularly whether such uses represent "balanced public utilization", specific agency statutory authority, and other legislative or executive constraints. 8 18. An assessment as to whether the property, or any portion, should be declared surplus. 10 of other parcels of land within or immediately adjacent to the property that ibIdentification ld be purchased because they are essential to management of the property. Clearly defined map of parcels can be used. 10 20. A description of the management responsibilities of each agency and how such responsibilities will be coordinated, including a provision that requires that the managing agency consult with the Division of Archives, History and Records Management before taking actions that may adversely affect archaeological or historic resources. (Example #6) 10 21. A statement concerning the extent of public involvement and local government participation in the development of the plan, if any, including a summary of comments and concerns expressed. (Example #7) 10 Additional Requirements —Per Trustees 22. Letter of Compliance of the management plan with the local Government Comprehensive Plan. Provide documentation that the plan is in compliance with local government's comprehensive plan as per B.O.T policy. App D 253.034 State -Owned Lands; Uses. —Each entity managing conservation lands shall submit to the Division of State Lands a land management plan at least every 10 years in a form and manner prescribed by rule by the board. 23. All management plans, whether for single -use or multiple -use properties, shall specifically describe how the managing entity plans to identify, locate, protect and preserve, or otherwise use fragile nonrenewable resources, such as archaeological and historic sites, as well as other fragile resources, including endangered plant and animal species. 7 The management plan shall provide for the conservation of soil and water resources and for the control and prevention of soil erosion. 15 Management Flan Compliance Checklist Management Plan Compliance Checklist Adequate Missing NIA Adlk Requirements Page Land management plans submitted by an entity shall include reference to appropriate statutory authority for such use or uses and shall conform to the appropriate polices and guidelines of the state land management plan. 7 26. All land management plans for parcels larger than 1,000 acres shall contain an analysis of the multiple -use potential of the parcel, which analysis shall include the potential of the parecel to generate revenues to enhance the management of the parcel. NA 27. Additionally, the land management plan shall contain an analysis of the potential use of private land managers to facilitate the restoration or management of these lands. 253.036 Forest Management. --- 28. All land management plans for parcels larger than 1,000 acres the lead.agency shall prepare the analysis, which shall contain a component or section prepared by a qualified professional forester which assesses the feasibility of managing timber resources on the parcel for resource conservation and revenue generation purposes through a stewardship ethic that embraces sustainable forest management practices if the lead management agency determines that the timber resource management is not in conflict with the primary management objectives of the parcel. (Example #8) NA 259.032 Conservation And Recreation Lands Trust Fund; Purpose. — (10)(a) State, regional or local governmental agencies or private entities designated to manage lands under this section shalt develop and adopt, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, an . INidual management plan for each project designed to conserve and protect such lands and associated natural resources. Private sector involvement in management plan development may be used to expedite the planning process. 29. Individual management plans required by s. 253.034(5), for parcels over 160 acres, shall be developed with input from an advisory group - (List of advisory group members and affiliations should be provided to the OES for the DSL lease file.) NA 30. The advisory group shall conduct at least one public hearing within the county in which the parcel or project is located. (Provide date and location, record of public hearing to OES for DSL lease file.) NA 31. Notice of such public hearing shall be posted on the parcel or project designated for management, advertised in a paper of general circulation, and announced at a scheduled meeting of the local governing body before the actual public hearing. (Provide copy of notice or other appropriate documentation to OES for DSL lease file). NA 32, Tthe management prospectus or working document required pursuant to 259.032 (9)(d) shall be available to the public for a period of 30 days prior to the public hearing. Cite in text as appropriate. NA 33. Swmnjary.of Adviso Group Meeting should be provided. NA 34. Individual management plans shall conform to the appropriate policies and guidelines of the state land management plan and shall include, but not be limited to: A. A statement of the purpose for which the lands were acquired, the projected use or was as defined ins, 253.034, and the statutory authority for such use or uses. 7 Key management activities necessary to preserve and protect natural resources and restore habitat, and for controlling the spread of nonnative plants and animals, and for prescribed fire and other appropriate resource management activities. 10 Management Plan Compliance Checklist Management Plan Compliance Checklist Adequate Missing NIA Requirements Page A specific description of how the managing agency plans to identify, locate, protect, and preserve, or otherwise use fragile, nonrenewable natural and cultural resources. 7 D. A priority schedule for conducting management activities, based on the purposes for which the lands were acquired. (Example #10) The schedule must include a goal, an objective, and a time frame for completion. 10 E. A cost estimate for conducting priority management activities, to include recommendations for cost-effective methods of accomplishing those activities. Using categories as adopted pursuant to 259.037, F.S., is suggested. These are: (1) Resource Management; (2) Administration; (3) Support; (4) Capital Improvements; (5) Visitor Services/Recreation; and (6) Law Enforcement. 15 F. A cost estimate for conducting other management activities which would enhance the natural resource value or public recreation value for which the lands were acquired. The cost estimate shall include recommendations for cost-effective methods of accomplishing those activities. Using categories as adopted pursuant to 259.037, F.S., is suggested. These are: (1) Resource Management; (2) Administration; (3) Support; (4) Capital Improvements; (5) Visitor Services/Recreation; and (6) Law Enforcement, (Example #10) Include approximate monetary cost and cost effective methods. Can be placed in the appendix. 15 35. A determination of the public uses and public access that would be consistent with the purposes for which the lands were acquired. 7 259.036 Management Review Teams. 36. The managing agency shall consider the findings and recommendations of the land management review team in finalizing the required 5-year update of its management plan. Can be addressed in the body of the plan or addressed in an appendix. If not in agreement, the managing agency should reply in a statement in the appendix. NA Other Requirements 37. Checklist table at front of plan (pursuant to request of ARC and consensus agreement of managing agencies.) ✓ 38. Accomplishments implementation) from last plan format variable by agency) NA 39. FNAI-based natural communi maps (may differ from FNAI in some cases B 40. Fire management 21ans either by inclusion or reference 259,032 _AH 13 41. A statement regarding imcom atile uses ref. Ch. 253.034 9 NA 42. Cultural resources, including maps of all sites except dative American sites* App C • Management Plan Compliance Checklist TABLE OF CONTENTS • I. GENERAL I.NFORMATI.ON.................................................................. I A. Land Acquisition............................................................... I 1. Location................................................................ 1 2. Purchase................................................................ 2 3. Special Designations.................................................. 2 B. Proximity to Other Public Properties ........................................ 2 II. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ................................................. 2 A. Physiography.................................................................... 2 1. Topography............................................................. 2 2. Soils...................................................................... 2 B. Vegetation.......................................................... • ............ 3 1. Tropical Hammock .................................................... 3 2. Pine Rocklands........................................................ 3 3, Tidal Swamp............................................................ 3 4. Coastal Saltmarsh.......................................................3 C. Fish and Wildlife................................................................3 D. State and Federally Listed Species............................................4 E. Water Resources.................................................................6 F. Beaches and Dunes.............................................................. 6 G. Swamps, Marshes and Other Wetlands ...................................... 6 H, I. Unique Natural Features and Outstanding Native Landscapes ........... 6 Mineral Resources............................................................... 6 J. Archaeological and Historic Resources ...................................... 7 K. Location and Identification of Unknown Resources ..................... 7 III. USE OF THE PROPERTY.................................................................. 7 A. Description of Past Uses ...................................................... 7 B. Designated. Use of the Property .............................................. 7 C. Compliance with the State Lands Management Plan ...................... 8 D. Alternate Uses Considered.................................................... 9 E. Identification of Adjacent Parcels ............................................ 10 F. Surplus........................................................................... 10 G. Public Involvement............................................................. 10 1V. MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.............................................................. 10 A. Management Responsibilities................................................. 10 B. Management Goals and Objectives ........................ I . , ............... 10 C. Identification of Conflicting Adjacent Land Uses ......................... 13 D. Nonrenewable Natural and Cultural Resources ............................ 13 E. Description of Existing or Planned Uses .................................... 14 1. Preservation / Protection of Natural Resources .................... 14 2. Habitat Restoration.................................................... 14 3. 4. Non-native Plant and Animal Control .............................. Resource Management Activities ......................... . ........ 14 14 5. Monitoring and Protection of Surface and Groundwater ........ 14 F. Prevention of Soil Erosion .................................................... 15 G. Cost Estimates for Management Activities ................................. 15 H. Compliance with Monroe County Comprehensive Plan .................. 15 1. Interpretive Facilities........................................................... 15 J. Current Project Resources......................................................16 K. Law Enforcement ...............................................................16 Appendix A — Maps of leased parcels (including soil survey and FLUCCS Codes) Appendix B — Correspondence with the Florida Natural Areas Inventory Appendix C — Correspondence with the Division of Historical Resources Appendix D — Letter of Compliance from Monroe County Planning Department 0 MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS I. GENERAL INFORMATION The following management plan is submitted for review to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Trustees) of the State of Florida, through the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands (DSL), in compliance with Lease No. 4549 and pursuant to Chapters 253 and 259, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Chapters 18-2 and 18-4, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). A. Land Acquisition 1. Location: The Monroe County Conservation Lands are located in the Florida Keys, Monroe County, Florida. The total acreage of properties owned by the Trustees to be managed by Monroe County is 36 acres. General locations and acreages are as follows (shown north to south): Upper Keys (Key Largo): Largo City Subdivision = 0.41 acres Paradise Point Subdivision = 0.24 acres Oceana Subdivision = 0.12 acres Key Largo Ocean Shores = 6.26 acres Bahia Mar Subdivision = 0.83 acres Key Largo Park = 0.11 acres Bay Haven Subdivision = 2.09 acres Camp Pleasant Subdivision = 0.11 acres Sunset Cove Subdivision = 0.3 acres Thompsons Subdivision = 1.9 acres SUBTOTAL = 12.37 acres Lower Keys: Big Pine parcels (including Eden Pines, Roger Lowe, Ship's Way, Southern Pines and Kinercha Subdivisions) = 2.10 acres Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key = 2.19 acres Mates Beach Subdivision, Little Torch Key = 1.65 acres Gato Subdivision, Little Torch Key = 0.22 acres Windward Beach Subdivision, Little Torch Key = 0.22 acres Dorn Subdivision, Big Torch Key = 0.16 acres Ramrod Shores Subdivision, Ramrod Key = 2.37 acres Hudgins Subdivision, Surnmerland Key = 0.44 acres Summerland Beach Subdivision, Summerland Key = 13.02 acres Hilda Subdivision, Upper Sugarloaf Key = 1.14 acres Sugarloaf Townsite Subdivision, U. Sugarloaf Key = 0.11 acres SUBTOTAL = 23.62 acres Monroe County Page 1 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 0 The Conservation Lands slated for management by Monroe County are located in and adjacent to neighborhoods and are scattered over 80 linear miles, from Key Largo to Upper Sugarloaf Key. 2. Purchase: The subject properties were purchased under the Florida Forever acquisition program. Legal descriptions are included in Trustees' Lease Number 4549. Fee simple title for all parcels resides with the Trustees. 3, Special Designations: The Florida Keys are designated an Area of Critical State Concern. The Department of Community Affairs will be notified of this management plan. The subject properties are not located within an Aquatic Preserve. B. Proximity to Other Public Properties: The subject parcels are near or contiguous to a large number of public conservation lands. Additionally, the waters surrounding the Florida Keys are designated as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. A list of other public conservation lands is found in Table 1. Table 1. Conservation Lands in Close Proximity to Monroe County Conservation Lands Upper Keys: Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Federal) Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park (State) John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (State) Keys Wildlife and Environmental Areas (State) Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (State) Lower Keys: Coupon Bight State Buffer Preserve (State) Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge (Federal) National Key Deer Refuge (Federal) Keys Wildlife and Environmental Areas (State) Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (State) II. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES A. Physiography l . Topoggphy; Topographic changes within the Florida Keys are very small. Wetlands typically occur where the elevation is at or below 3 feet above sea level. The highest elevations are found in the hardwood hammocks, which can be as much as 15 feet above sea level. 2. Soils: Monroe County soils have been surveyed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Appendix A includes sections of the soil survey for the leased parcels. Monroe County Page 2 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 0 B. Vegetation The typical vegetative communities within the Monroe County Conservation Lands include tropical hardwood hammock, pine rocklands, tidal / mangrove swamp, and coastal saltmarsh. In Florida Natural Areas Inventory's (FNAI) "Guide to Natural Communities of Florida" (1990) the vegetative communities are described as follows: I . Tropical Hammock — characterized as a hardwood forest on upland sites in regions where limestone is very near the surface and is often exposed. These forests have high species diversity. Typical. plants include gumbo -limbo, wild tamarind, stoppers, pigeon plum, poisonwood, mahogany, strangler and shortleaf figs, sea grape, cat's claw and wild coffee. Typical animals include tree snail, Schaus' swallowtail, white -crowned pigeon, woodrat, and cottonmouse. 2. Pine Rocklands — characterized as an open canopy forest of slash pines with a patchy understory of tropical and temperate shrubs and palms a variable ground cover of grasses and herbs. Typical plants include south Florida slash pine, silver palm, locustberry, poisonwood, stoppers, wiregrass, mutely grass and partridge pea. Typical animals include Key deer, box turtle, raccoon and red - shouldered hawk. 3. Tidal Swamp (mangrove swamp) — characterized as dense, low forests occurring along relatively flat, intertidal and supratidal shorelines of low wave energy along southern Florida. The dominant plants of this community are red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove and buttonwood. Typical animals of the tidal swamp include mangrove water snake, brown pelican, white ibis, osprey, bald eagle, raccoon, and a variety of shorebirds, herons and egrets. 4. Coastal Saltmarsh tidal marsh — floral based communities generally characterized as expanses of grasses, rushes and sedges along coastlines of low wave energy. Typical plants include saltgrass, shoregrass, saltwort, sea oxeye, seashore dropseed, seashore paspalum, glassworts, seaside heliotrope and marsh fleabane. Typical animals of the tidal marsh include marsh snail, spiders, fiddler crabs, wading birds and raccoon. C. Fish and Wildlife The Monroe County Conservation Lands are habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds. Wildlife that may occur on or adjacent to the subject parcels includes the species listed in the "State and Federally Listed is Species" section, below. Monroe County Page 3 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 0 D. State and Federally Listed Species C • The following listed species have been documented within the Florida Keys and, therefore, may occur on Monroe County Conservation Lands. Listing Abbreviations: E = endangered; T = threatened; S = species of special concern Habitat Abbreviations: C = coastal (including beaches, mangroves and saltmarsh); H=hammock; F pine rockland; FW freshwater wetlands; M=margins (edges, roadsides, etc); W=wide ranging; A= aquatic Table 2. Listed species. Name Federal tateCommon Scientific Name Listin J:S istin Habitat REPTILES American alligator Alligator tnississippiensis S C Loggerhead Caretta caretta T T C Green turtle Chelonia mydas E E C American crocodile Crocod lus acutus T E C Leatherback Dermochelys coriacea E E C Key rin neck snake Diado his punctatus acricus T P, H Eastern indigo snake Drymarchon cou eri T T W Red rat snake (Lower Keys o Elap he p. ttata S W Hawksbill Eretmochel s imbricate E E C FI Keys mole skink Eumeces egregious ere ius S W Key mud turtle Kinosternon baurii E FW Kem 's Ridley Le idochelvs kem ii E E C Lower Keys brown snare Storeria dekayi T P, H Rim rock crowned snake Tantilla oolitica T H, P Lower Keys ribbon snake Thamno his sauritus T C, FW FISH Key silverside Menidia conchorum T A Mangrove rivulus Rivulus maroratus S A Key blenny Starksia starcki S A BIRDS Snowy RLover Charadrius alexandrinus T C Piping lover Charadrius melodus T T C Little blue heron E retta caerulea S C Reddish egret E retta ru escens S C Snowy egret E retta thula S C Tricolored heron E retta tricolor S C White ibis Eudoeimus albus S C Peregrine falcon Falco ere rinus E W American kestrel Falco s arverius paulus T W American oystercatcher Haemato us palliatus S C Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucoce halus T C Osprey Pandion hahaetus S C White -crowned pigeon Pata ioenas leucoce hala T P, H Brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis T C Monroe County Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 Page 4 of 16 r� F_ L1 Common Name Scientific Name Federal Listing State Listing Habitat Roseate spoonbill Platalea aja ja S C Black skimmer R ncho s ni er S C Least tern Sterna antillarum T C Roseate tern Sterna dou alhi T T C MAMMALS Key Largo woodrat Neotoma floridana smallii E E H Key deer Odocodeus vir inanus clavium E E P, H Key rice rat Oryzwm s palustris E E C, FW Key Largo cotton mouse Peromyscus 9Msp inus E E H Lower Keys marsh rabbit Sylvilagus palustris he neri E E C Manatee Trichechus manatus E E C SNAILS Florida tree snail Liguusfasciatus matecumbens!±T S H Stock Island tree snail Qrthalicus yeses reses E H BUTTERFLIES Miami blue butterfly Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri E W Schaus' swallowtail Pa ilio aristodemus ponceanus E E H PLANTS Sea lavender Ar sia gnaphalodes E C Blodgett's wild mercury Argythamnia blod ettii E P, H, C Rockland orchid Basi hyllaea corallicola E P, H Smooth strop bark Bourreria cassini olia E P Rough strop bark Bourreria radula E H Locustberry B rsonima lucida T P Few -flower caesal inia Caesal inia pauciflora E P Myrtle -of -the -river Caly tranthes zuzy ium E H Small -flowered lily thorn Catesbaea parviflora E P Big Pine Partridge Pea Chamaecrista dineata var. ke ensis E P Wedgespur e Chamaesyce deltoidea E P Garber's spurge Chamaesyce garberi T E P Porter's broad-leaved spurge Chamaesyce porteriana E P, H Yucatan flymallow Cienfue osier yucatanensis E C Silver palm Coccothrinax ar entata T P Christmas berry Crosso etalum ilici olium T P Rhacoma Crosso etalum rhacoma T P, H Cu ania Cu ania glabra E H Varnishleaf Dodonaea elaea noides E H, M Milkbark Dry etes diversi olia E H Redberry stopper Eugenia confuse E H Red stopper Eugenia rhombea E H Princewood Exostema caribaeum E H Wild cotton Gossy ium hirsutum E H Lignumvitae Guaiacum sanctum E H False boxwood Gyminda lati olia E H Manchineel Hippomane mancinella E H White ironwood Hy elate tri oliata E H Florida Keys indigo Indigofera mucronata var. keyensis E C Skyblue clustervine .lac uemontia pentanthos E P, H Joewood Jac uinia ke ensis T C, H Sand flax Linum arenicola E P Monroe County Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 Page 5 of lb 0 Common Name Scientific Name Federal Listing state Listing Habitat Wild dilly Manilkara jaimi ui T H Semaphore cactus O untia corallicola E C White passionflower Passiora multi ora E H Pisonia Pisonia rotundata E P, H Long -stalked stopper Psidium lon i es T P, H Bahama wild coffee Psychotria ligustri olia E H Swartz's snoutbean Aynchosia swartzii E H Bahama maidenbush Savia hahamensis E P, M Pride -of -Big -Pine Strumpfa maritime E C Pineland pencil flower Stylosanthes calcicola E P Mahogany Swietenia inahoni T H Keys thatch palm Thrinax morrisii E P Florida thatch palm Thrinax radiata E H Pearl berry Vallesia antillana E H For information related to species tracked by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory please see Appendix B. E. Water Resources All marine waters within the Florida Keys are designated as Outstanding Florida Waters and are classified as Class Ill waters by the DEP. Class III waters are designated for recreation and for the propagation and maintenance of healthy, well-balanced populations of fish and wildlife. F. Beaches and Dunes There are currently no beaches or dunes within the leased parcels. G. Swamps, Marshes and Other Wetlands The majority of the wetlands occurring on Monroe County Conservation Lands are tidal wetlands. Tidal wetlands include mangrove wetlands, buttonwood wetlands, and saltmarsh wetlands. Freshwater wetlands are rare in the Keys and, as such, all freshwater wetlands are important resources. The freshwater wetlands found within the leased areas occur on Big Pine Key and Key Largo and provide essential habitat for many listed species. H. Unique Natural Features and Outstanding Native Landscapes There are no unique natural features or outstanding native landscapes within the leased parcels. I. Mineral Resources . There are no known mineral resources, such as oil, gas or phosphate, on the subject parcels. Monroe County Page 6 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 . J. Archaeological and Historic Resources A request for coordination was sent to the Division of Historical Resources (DHR) regarding the potential occurrence of archaeological and historic resources on the subject properties. See Appendix C for more information. The County will continue to coordinate with DHR to identify these resources, especially related to earth -moving restoration projects. K. Location and Identification of Unknown Resources Monroe County will coordinate with DHR and FNAI to identify resources of interest. Rare plant and animal species occurrences observed by Monroe County staff will be reported to FNAT. III. USE OF THE PROPERTY A. Description of Past Uses All of the subject parcels are vacant. However, some parcels have been historically impacted by development activities including clearing, dredging and filling and the creation of mosquito ditches. Additionally, illegal activities such as dumping and encroachments from adjacent residences occurred on a few . parcels prior to closing. B. Designated Use of the Property The subject properties were purchased by the State of Florida's Florida Forever program for conservation purposes. The purpose of the acquisition of the properties was to protect the native habitats of the Florida Keys. The use of the subject properties is constrained by the following legislative or executive directives: Chapter 259.032, Florida Statutes 0 (4) Lands acquired under this section shall be for the use as state - designated parks, recreation areas, preserves, reserves, historic or archaeological sites, geologic or botanical sites, recreational trails, forests, wilderness areas, wildlife management areas, urban open space, or other state -designated recreation or conservation lands; or they shall qualify for such state designation and use if they are to be managed by other governmental agencies or nonstate entities as provided for in this section. 0 (9) All lands managed under this chapter and s.253.034 shall be: • (c) Managed for the purposes for which the lands were acquired, consistent with paragraph 11(a). Monroe County Page 7 of lb Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 • (11)(a) The Legislature recognizes that acquiring lands pursuant to this chapter serves the public interest by protecting land, air, and water resources which contribute to the public health, welfare, providing areas for natural resource based recreation, and ensuring the survival of unique and irreplaceable plant and animal species. The Legislature intends for these lands to be managed and maintained for the purposes for which they were acquired and for the public to have access to and use of these lands where it is consistent with acquisition purposes and would not harm the resources the state is seeking to protect on the public's behalf. Chapter 253.034, Florida Statutes • (1) The state's land and natural resources shall be managedusinga stewardship ethic that assures these resources will be available for the benefit and enjoyment of all people of the state, both present and future. It is the intent of the Legislature that, where feasible and consistent with the goals of protection and conservation of natural resources associated with lands held in the public trust by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, public land not designated for single -use purposes pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) be managed for multiple -use purposes. • (2)(b) "Single use" means management for one particular purpose to the exclusion of all other purposes, except that the using entity shall have the option of including in its management program compatible secondary purposes which will not detract from or interfere with the primary management purpose. Lease Agreement 4549 (BTIITF and Monroe County) • (4) Purpose: Lessee shall manage the leased premises only for the conservation and protection of natural. and historical resources and for resource based public outdoor activities and education which are compatible with the conservation and protection of these public lands, as set for in subsection 259.032(11), F.S., along with other related uses necessary for the accomplishments of this purpose as designated in the Management Plan required by paragraph 8 of this lease. C. Compliance with the State Lands Management Plan The proposed conservation use of the subject parcels complies with the following applicable policies of the Conceptual State Lands Management Plan: (A)(1) Manage state-owned lands in a manner that maintains a desirable vegetative cover while providing multiple -use benefits to the citizens of Florida. • (A)(7) Encourage the establishment or reestablishment and management of plant species that are indigenous to specific sites. Monroe County Page 8 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 • • (A)(8) Encourage the protection of endangered and threatened plants, and plant and plant communities which serve as important food sources and habitat for endangered and threatened animal species. • (A)(9) Encourage the location and removal of noxious exotic plant species. • (B)(1) Encourage the use of detailed soil surveys and interpretations in determining parcel -specific management recommendations. • (B)(3) Encourage conservation practices in all management activities that will minimize erosion and sedimentation. • (C)(1) Coordinate all proposals for changes in the character or use of state lands with the Division of Historical Resources in. order to mitigate potential damage or disturbance of, or to preserve, archaeological and historical sites and properties. • (C)(3) Prohibit the disturbance of archaeological and historical sites on state-owned lands, unless prior authorization has been obtained from the DHR. • (D)(9) Require, at a minimum, that management activities on state- owned land comply with State water quality standards and classifications and their intent. • (E)(1) Where significant fish and wildlife habitat exists, encourage those management activities which maintain a natural diversity of habitats and balanced fish and wildlife populations. • (17)(1) Provide for the continued protection of threatened and endangered species habitat on state-owned lands. • (F)(2) Encourage the location, identification, and protection of presently unknown areas of threatened and endangered species habitat located on state-owned lands. • (F)(4) Encourage the re-establishment and restoration of endangered species and habitat. • (J)(6) Require management activities on state-owned lands to protect wetlands and to maintain essentially natural conditions. • (J)(7) Encourage the re-establishment of previously modified wetlands in state ownership, where practical. D. Alternate Uses Considered Other uses such as recreational uses have been considered. However, due to County funding and staffing constraints these other uses have been rejected at this time. In the future, the County may consider additional or alternative uses of the subject properties. Monroe County Page 9 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 0 E. Identification of Adjacent Parcels Remaining private, undeveloped lands within the Florida Forever boundary that are immediately adjacent to the leased parcels should be the top priority for acquisition. Monroe County staff continues to work in close coordination with Division of State Lands staff to determine remaining priority acquisition areas. F. Surplus No portion of Monroe County Conservation Lands should be declared surplus. G. Public Involvement This management plan was approved by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a publicly held meeting on March 19, 2008. Due to the size of the managed area (<160 acres) the formation of advisory group in the development of this plan was not required. IV. MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES A. Management Responsibilities According to the lease, Monroe County is the managing agency for the subject parcels. The County currently employs a full-time Land Steward and four, seasonal Invasive Exotic Technicians. The Land Steward coordinates invasive exotic removals, debris cleanups, native plantings and any other restoration activities that may occur on the subject properties. Additionally, the Land Steward coordinates with other agencies including the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other municipalities within the Keys on various land management issues. Monroe County will also coordinate with the Division of Historical Resources prior to conducting any activities that may adversely affect any archaeological or historical resources B. Management Goals and Objectives All management goals and objective are subject to adequate funding and staffing. Goal 1. Remove invasive exotic vegetation. Objective 1. Survey managed parcels for the presence of invasive exotic vegetation indicating where the removal work will require a contractor due to the level of infestation. Timeframe: Within 90 of management plan approval. Monroe County Page 14 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 Objective 2. Perform invasive exotic sweeps utilizing the Monroe County Invasive Exotic Technicians on those parcels not requiring contracted removal. Timeframe: Within 6 months of management plan approval. Objective 3. Prioritize the list of sites that will require contracted removal of invasive exotic species so that as funding becomes available sites will have already been identified. Timeframe: Within 6 months of management plan approval. Objective 4. Submit yearly applications for grant funding to FDEP to aid in the removal of invasive exotic vegetation from leased parcels and other Monroe County conservation lands. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective S. The Monroe County Land Steward shall continue to participate in the Florida Keys Invasive Exotic Task Force. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 6. The Monroe County Land Steward and the Invasive Exotic Technicians shall maintain their herbicide applicator licenses by obtaining continuing education units (CEUs). Timeframe: Ongoing. Goal 2. Control non-native or feral animals. Objective 1. Survey managed parcels for the presence of non-native or feral animals, including the location of any feeding stations. Timeframe: Within 90 of management plan approval. Objective 2. Coordinate with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and local animal shelters / animal control, as appropriate, on the removal of non-native or feral animals from Monroe County conservation lands. Timeframe: As needed. Objective 3. Eliminate any feeding stations found on Monroe County conservation lands. Timeframe: Immediate, as needed. Goal 3. Remove existing solid waste. Objective 1. Survey managed parcels for the presence of solid waste. Timeframe: Within 90 days of management plan approval. Objective 2. Contract with Monroe County Solid Waste Division or a private contractor on large scale cleanup activities on Monroe County conservation lands. Timeframe: Ongoing, as needed. Objective 3. Use volunteer labor to conduct cleanup activities where appropriate. Timeframe: Ongoing, as needed. Monroe County Page 11 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 • Goal 4. Prevent future dumping. Objective 1. Post "No Dumping" signs where appropriate. Timeframe: Ongoing, as needed. Objective 2. Educate neighboring property owners regarding dumping on Monroe County Conservation Lands. Timeframe: Ongoing, as needed. Objective 3. Identify roads, driveways or other means of vehicular access on Monroe County conservation lands. Place barricades across these areas as appropriate. Timeframe: Ongoing, as needed. Objective 4. Utilize fencing if required and deemed appropriate for the site (excluding Big Pine Key). Timeframe: Ongoing, as needed. Goal 5. Address encroachments from neighboring property owners. Objective 1. Respond to inquiries from neighbors regarding the location of Monroe County conservation lands and property boundaries. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 2. Continue resolving encroachment issues prior to State real estate closing. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 3. When an encroachment is found, notify adjacent property owner and send a written request for the removal of the encroachment. Timeframe: Within 30 days of initial discovery. Objective 4. Coordinate with Monroe County Code Enforcement as needed to resolve encroachment issues. Timeframe: As needed. Goal 6. Restore degraded habitat. Objective 1. Identify sites in need of restoration work. Timeframe: Within 90 days of management plan approval. Objective 2. Identify potential funding sources for restoration work and apply for grant funding. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 3. Provide a list of potential restoration sites to the Keys Environmental Restoration Fund (KERF). Timeframe: List to be provided at KERF biannual meetings. Objective 4. Conduct restoration activities as funding becomes available. Timeframe: Ongoing. Monroe County Page 12 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 Objective 5. Monitor sites after restoration is complete for invasive exotic plant species. Timeframe: As needed. Goal 7. Coordinate acquisition and management of conservation lands with other appropriate agencies. Objective 1. Identify acquisition priorities and share this information with the Division of State Lands and the Monroe County Land Authority. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 2. Coordinate with the USFWS / FFWCC regarding management of properties adjacent to National Wildlife Refuges and Wildlife Environmental Areas. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 3. Coordinate with the USFWS National Key Deer Refuge regarding the fire hazard reduction / fire management of pine rockland habitat. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 4. Continue participation in the Florida Keys Invasive Exotics Task Force. Timeframe: Ongoing. Objective 5. Coordinate with the DHR to protect any archaeological or historical resources possibly occurring on. Monroe County conservation lands. Timeframe: Ongoing, as needed. Goal S. Promote education and outreach. Objective 1. Create an informational brochure for neighbors of Monroe County conservation lands which includes information related to invasive exotic plant species, dumping and other related issues. Timeframe: Within 6 months of management plan approval. Objective 2. Develop an informal volunteer program / network to encourage neighbors to assist in the maintenance / monitoring of managed sites. Timeframe: Ongoing. C. Identification of Conflicting Adjacent Land Uses Most of the leased parcels have no conflicting adjacent land uses since they are within or adjacent to low density residential areas. However, the proximity to residential areas does pose unique management challenges such as dumping and encroachment issues. These issues will be addressed as described previously. D. Nonrenewable Natural and Cultural Resources Since the subject properties will be managed for conservation purposes, there are no anticipated impacts to nonrenewable natural and cultural resources. However, Monroe County Page 13 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 prior to any ground -disturbing restoration activities the County will coordinate with the DHR to prevent damage to archaeological or historic sites. Additionally, the County will coordinate with FNA1 regarding the locations of any rare plant or animal species. E. Description of Existing or Planned Uses The current public use of the subject properties is limited due to either the remote location of the properties or lack of formal access. The planned use of the subject properties is conservation. This use will include habitat restoration (invasive exotic removal, solid waste removal, etc) as funding becomes available. As the manager of the conservation lands, the County is not proposing any development of facilities or improved public access. Any proposed improvements will be addressed in future management plans or in amendments to this plan. 1. Preservation / Protection of Natural Resources: The preservation and protection of natural resources is a primary goal of the proposed "conservation" use of the subject properties. Prior to any management activities occurring on the parcels the County will conduct an in-depth site visit to ensure that natural resources will not be negatively impacted by the proposed activity. Site observations will include the location of any listed plant species so that they may be avoided during the project. Management activities may include, for instance, invasive exotic plant removal, wetland restoration or solid waste removal. 2. Habitat Restoration: The County will create a list of potential restoration sites that will include sites in need of habitat restoration activities such as invasive exotic plant removal or wetland restoration. The County will conduct restoration activities as funding becomes available. After a restoration project is completed the area will be monitored and any invasive exotic vegetation attempting to establish itself on the site will be eradicated. I Non-native Plant and Animal Control. The County will inspect the subject properties for the presence of non-native plants and animals. Any observations of non -natives will be recorded and a list of sites needing attention will be developed. The County will continue to participate in the Florida Keys Invasive Exotic Task Force and apply for grants from the FDEP's Bureau of Invasive Plant Management for the removal of invasive exotic plant species. Animal control efforts will be coordinated with local animal shelters, FWC or the USFWS Refuge staff as necessary. 4. Resource Management Activities: Resource management activities include invasive exotic plant removal, wetland restoration, native plantings, and control of non-native animals. All resource management activities are based on available funding and staff. . 5. Monitoring and Protection of Surface and Groundwater: The parcels that contain wetlands will be managed to maintain, enhance, or restore the resource. Monroe County Page 14 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 F. Prevention of Soil Erosion Due to the fact that the Keys exhibit only slight elevational changes and much of the substrate is consolidated limestone, there is little threat of soil erosion. However, any soil disturbance will be evaluated on a site specific basis and potential impacts will be addressed. G. Cost Estimates for Management Activities Resource Management Costs: Monroe County's Land Acquisition Management Master Plan provides the following rough estimates for initial and annual maintenance costs per acre of conservation lands in the Florida Keys* lath f Mangrove $200 $20 Hammock $600 $100 Pineland $1200 $300 *Assumes assistance from Non -governmental Organizations and some grant support. Assumes low level of visitation. Mangrove, hammock and pineland categories are aggregated land cover type groupings that include other land cover types. Since the subject properties make up a small percentage of the County's overall managed areas, there are no additional costs associated with Administration, Support, Capital Outlay, Visitor Services or Law Enforcement. All of these costs will be provided for under the Monroe County Land Steward's budget for the management of all Monroe County Conservation Lands (the majority of which are County -owned). H. Compliance with Monroe County Comprehensive Plan This Land Management Plan has been found to be in compliance with the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. Please see Appendix D for more information. I. Interpretive Facilities There are currently no interpretive facilities proposed for the leased properties. Any future proposals will be addressed as either an amendment to this management plan or in a future management plan. Monroe County Page 15 of 16 Land Management Plan Lease No 4549 • I Current Project Resources Monroe County employs a Land Steward whose duties include the management of the subject parcels. Additionally, grant funding from the DEP Bureau of Invasive Plant Management (BIPM) has enabled the County to employee two full-time and two part-time Invasive Exotic Plant Technicians. The Technicians work to eradicate invasive exotic plant species on the leased parcels as well as all Monroe County Conservation Lands. Available funding for management activities includes an additional grant from BIPM for contracted invasive exotic removal and mitigation fees collected through the Monroe County permitting process. Available equipment currently includes two Monroe County pickup trucks and various hand tools. K. Law Enforcement The Monroe County Sheriff s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have the authority to enforce regulations at the subject properties. 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The proposed Management Plan furthers the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan including, but not limited to. the following: Goal 204—The health and integrity of Monroe County's marine and freshwater wetlands shall be protected and, where possible, enhanced. Objective 204.3—Monroe County shall initiate a program to restore disturbed marine and freshwater wetlands. Goal 205—The health and integrity of Monroe County's native upland vegetation shall be protected and, where possible, enhanced. Objective 205.3—Monroe County shall implement an expanded program for identification and protectigfi of plant species of special status. These shall include plants designated as threatened and endangered by th FWS and those designated as threatened, endangered or commercially exploited by the FDACS. Objective 205.6—Monroe County shall initiate a program to restore and maintain disrupted native upland vegetation systems on public lands. Goal 207—Monroe County shall protect and conserve existing wildlife and wildlife habitats. Objective 207.3 —Monroe County shall protect native wildlife species, especially state and federally designated species, from disturbance or predation by free-roaming domestic pets, particularly cats and dogs. Monroe County Land.Managernent Plan Page 2 of 2 Objective 207.4— Monroe County shall protect its native wildlife populations from invasive exotic wildlife species. Goal 214—Monroe County shall recognize, designate, protect, and preserve its historic resources. Additionally,there are several policies within the Comprehensive Plan encouraging the removal of invasive exotic vegetation on private and public lands. If you have any questions please do not hesitate contacting us at (305)289-2500. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Townsley ScAwab Actin; Director, Planning; and Environmental Resources cc: Beth Bergh, Monroe County Land Steward Kathy Grasser, Comprehensive Planner