Hillsborough River Basin Board

Information and Budget Notebook

Thursday June 4, 2009

1:30 p.m.

Blackwater Creek Tampa Service Office 7601 U.S. Hwy. 301 N. Tampa, Florida (813) 985-7481

HILLSBOROUGH RIVER BASIN BOARD

Hugh Gramling, Co-Chair Ex Officio

Maritza Rovira-Forino, Co-Chair Ex Officio

George Burt, Vice Chair

Joe Robinson, Vice Chair

Renee Benton, Secretary

Susan Welsh, Secretary

Devon Higginbotham, Member

Mercy DiMaio, Member

Gary Reckart, Member

Committee Representatives:

Basin Board Education Committee

Primaries: Devon Higginbotham & Susan Welsh Alternate: Renee Benton

Basin Board Land Resources Committee

Primaries: George Burt & Joe Robinson Alternates: Mercy DiMaio & Devon Higginbotham

Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board Technical Advisory Committee

Primary: Renee Benton Alternate: Vacant

AGENDA

Hillsborough River Basin Board

Tampa Service Office June 4, 2009

1:30 p.m.

Item Presenter

1. Call to Order and Roll Call Hugh Gramling/Frances Sesler

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Hugh Gramling

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda Lou Kavouras

4. Basin Activities Report and Agenda Review Maya Burke

5. Consent Items: a. Minutes of the February 3, 2009 Meeting {Exhibit 1} Lou Kavouras b. Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Amendment to Include Eric DeHaven/Linda Pilcher Additional Revenue from Water Management Lands Trust Fund for Surface Water Improvement and Management Projects c. Conveyance of a Permanent Drainage Easement to Florida Eric Sutton Department of Transportation – Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area, SWF Parcel No. 13-300-780X {Exhibit 2} d. Florida Department of Transportation Agreement for the FDOT Jennette Seachrist North Dale Mabry Stormwater Retrofit and Wetland Restoration Project (W259)

6. Discussion Items: a. Election of Officers and Committee Representatives Hugh Gramling b. Middle Hillsborough River Study {Exhibit 3} Doug Leeper c. Florida Department of Transportation Agreement for Jennette Seachrist the Robles Park Water Quality Improvement Project (W235) d. Lower Hillsborough River Recovery Strategy Implementation - Marty Kelly Annual Update e. Lake Armistead Water Conservation Structure – Dock Mike Holtkamp Modifications f. Budget Transfer to Drew Park Implementation of Best Management Scott Letasi Practices – Phase I (L828) and Phase 2 (N020) g. Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Discussion and Approval of Bruce Wirth/Linda Pilcher Proposed Millage Rate {Budget Tab} h. Fiscal Year 2011-2015 Strategic Plan Update Roy Mazur

7. Reports: a. Joint Meeting of the Basin Board Education and Devon Higginbotham/ Basin Board Land Resources Committees {Exhibit 4} George Burt b. Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board – Technical Advisory Cori Cuttler Committee c. Governing Board Activities Hugh Gramling/Maritza Rovira-Forino

8. Announcements: Lou Kavouras a. Basin Board Education Committee: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Tampa Service Office b. Basin Board Meetings: July 9, if needed, and August 6. Meetings are on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., in the Tampa Service Office. c. Basin Board Land Resources Committee: Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Green Swamp West Field Office, Dade City d. Other

9. Adjournment Hugh Gramling

***Information Items are Included in the Summary Agenda***

SUMMARY AGENDA

Hillsborough River Basin Board Meeting

June 4, 2009

1:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

Presenters: Hugh Gramling, Chair Ex Officio Hillsborough River Basin Board

Frances Sesler, Senior Administrative Assistant Boards and Executive Services

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag

Presenter: Hugh Gramling

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda

Presenter: Lou Kavouras, Deputy Executive Director Outreach, Planning and Boards Services

4. Basin Activities Report and Agenda Review

The Basin Planner will provide the Board a brief overview of relevant items on the agenda, those provided as information and other upcoming topics of interest. The focus of this overview will be how these items relate to the Basin Board’s Strategic Budget Priorities, the District Strategic Plan, or other topics occurring within the Basin that may be of interest to the Board.

Staff Recommendation:

This item is presented for the Board’s information; no action is required.

Presenter: Maya Burke, Basin Planner

5. Consent Items:

a. Minutes of the February 3, 2009 Meeting

Basin Board members were provided minutes of the February meeting for review.

Staff Recommendation: Exhibit 1

Approve the February minutes as presented.

Presenter: Lou Kavouras

b. Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Amendment to Include Additional Revenue From Water Management Lands Trust Fund for Surface Water Improvement and Management Projects

Purpose Request to amend the Hillsborough River Basin budget for fiscal year (FY) 2009 to include additional revenue from the State’s Water Management Lands Trust Fund Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 2 of 21

(WMLTF) to implement projects in the District’s Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program, as approved by the Governing Board on April 28, 2009.

Background This request to amend the Basin’s budget was originally submitted to the Hillsborough River Basin Board for the meeting scheduled April 9, 2009, which was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The budget amendment affected six Basins. Five of the six affected Basin Boards met in April and approved the amendment to their FY2009 budgets. On April 28, the Governing Board approved the amendment to the District’s combined FY2009 budget, consisting of amendments to six Basin budgets, including the Hillsborough River Basin budget to include additional revenue from the WMLTF. The request to amend the Hillsborough River Basin budget is being re-submitted to the Hillsborough River Basin Board for approval.

Justification for Budget Amendment SWIM projects are typically funded 50 percent from the Basin and 50 percent from State trust funds. In recent years, the State's WMLTF has provided 50 percent funding for the District's SWIM projects. It is anticipated that WMLTF dollars available for the SWIM Program for FY2010 will be significantly reduced from FY2009. This is due to lower levels of documentary stamp tax collections which fund the WMLTF, and to an $8 million (District’s share $2.5 million) transfer from the WMLTF to the State’s General Revenue Fund beginning in FY2010 that was approved by the Legislature during the Special Session, January 2009.

It was determined that there is $4 million currently available in FY2009 funding from the WMLTF that can be allocated this fiscal year for SWIM projects. The FY2009 budgets for the Manasota and Withlacoochee River Basins included $2 million each for new education centers within their Basins. It is anticipated that the education centers will be reconsidered in the future during more fiscally sound times. Therefore, the funds were available for allocation to other projects. In April, the Manasota and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards approved amending their FY2009 budgets to remove the WMLTF revenue and the associated expenditure appropriations for the two education centers.

Staff has requested to reallocate the $4 million to existing SWIM projects through a series of budget amendments in six Basins to support proposed FY2010 SWIM projects. This budget amendment increased the Hillsborough River Basin’s FY2009 budget by $455,000. If approved, these State funds will require a 50 percent match from the Basin Board in FY2010. This match has been tentatively included in the FY2010 Basin’s proposed budget for the following ongoing SWIM projects.

● MacDill AFB Ecosystem Restoration project (W396) – This ongoing multi-year project is a SWIM Program initiative consisting of construction of coastal habitats and stormwater treatment on land owned by the United States Air Force. The Hillsborough River Basin Board's proposed FY2010 budget included $400,000 for construction of the project, of which $75,000 is revenue from a re-budgeted State Appropriation. This amendment reduces the Basin Board's request for ad valorem funding in FY2010 by $125,000.

● 30th and Hillsborough Water Quality Improvement project (W275) – This ongoing multi-year cooperative project with the City of Tampa will treat stormwater runoff from a highly urbanized watershed. The Hillsborough River Basin Board's proposed FY2010 budget currently included $400,000 for construction of the project. This amendment reduces the Basin Board's request for ad valorem funding in FY2010 by $200,000. Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 3 of 21

● Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Improvement project (W235) – This new cooperative project with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Tampa will treat stormwater runoff from a highly urbanized watershed and improve natural systems. The Hillsborough River Basin Board's proposed FY2010 budget included $450,000 for construction of the project, of which $225,000 is revenue from the FDOT and the City of Tampa. This amendment reduces the Basin Board's request for ad valorem funding in FY2010 by $112,500.

● Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor project (W331) – This ongoing SWIM Program initiative involves mapping and monitoring of seagrasses in Tampa Bay. This project provides essential data for planning and management and is used by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, the District, local governments, and environmental agencies. The Hillsborough River Basin Board's proposed FY2010 budget included $35,000 for this project. This amendment reduces the Basin Board's request for ad valorem funding in FY2010 by $17,500.

If the Basin Boards do not ultimately include matching funds for the SWIM projects in their adopted budgets for FY2010, the WMLTF dollars will be available for reallocation to other District projects, including land management, at that time. The amendment does not impact the Basin millage.

Impact If Not Funded If the amendment is not approved by the Basin Board, State SWIM funds may not be available to match FY2010 Basin Board funds, therefore, requiring additional Basin Board funds to fully support the projects or reducing dollars available for SWIM projects.

Staff Recommendation:

1. Approve the amendment to the Hillsborough River Basin FY2009 budget to include $455,000 of additional revenue from the WMLTF, and increasing the budget from $20,343,824 to $20,798,824. 2. Authorize the Executive Director to approve and execute agreements to add the WMLTF revenue to the MacDill AFB Ecosystem Restoration project (W396) for $125,000; 30th and Hillsborough Water Quality Improvement project (W275) for $200,000; Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Improvement project (W235) for $112,500; and Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor project (W331) for $17,500.

Presenters: Eric C. DeHaven, Director, Resource Data and Restoration Department Linda R. Pilcher, Assistant Director, Finance Department

c. Conveyance of a Permanent Drainage Easement to Florida Department of Transportation – Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area, SWF Parcel No. 13- 300-780X

Purpose To recommend the Governing Board approve the conveyance of a Permanent Drainage Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) over 12.9 acres from a portion of Trout Creek Park within the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area (FDA) for the construction of two storm water retention ponds. A general location map depicting the subject parcel is included in the board packet. Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 4 of 21

Background/History The subject parcel is part of Trout Creek Park within the District’s Lower Hillsborough FDA located in Hillsborough County. The storm water retention ponds are being constructed in conjunction with proposed right-of-way improvements to State Road 93A (Interstate 75) from south of Fowler Avenue to north of County Road 581 (Bruce B. Downs Boulevard). The entrance to Trout Creek Park is from Morris Bridge Road and will not be affected by the construction of the storm water retention ponds, according to the District’s Operations Department.

Pursuant to Section 373.056, Florida Statutes, the Governing Board may convey lands to another governmental agency if the Governing Board determines that such a conveyance would be in the public’s best interest. District staff has reviewed the proposal and the appraisal and recommends the surplus of the property to the FDOT.

Property Description Location and Access – The subject parcel is located east of State Road 93A (Interstate 75) and north of County Road 579 (Morris Bridge Road). Access to the subject parcel is through the Trout Creek Park entrance along State Road 579 (Morris Bridge Road).

Utilities and/or Improvements – Public utilities are available to the property.

Zoning – The property is zoned "AR" (Agricultural-Residential) by Hillsborough County, and carries a Future Land Use (FLU) designation of "Public-Quasi-Public" and "Natural Preservation.”

Summary of Appraisals and Value Comparisons –The FDOT provided one appraisal which was acceptable and in accordance with District policy. The appraisal was prepared by Stephen J. Jamir with Jamir and Associates, Inc. The District had the FDOT appraisal reviewed by Woodman Herr, with Herr Valuation Advisors, Inc. The appraisal, which was prepared in November, 2006, meets the necessary legal or District requirements and contains the appraiser’s factual data leading to the value conclusion. The FDOT originally approached the District to convey the fee simple interest in the parcel, however; because the property was acquired as part of a flood control project involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations staff determined that only an easement interest could be conveyed. As the local sponsor of the flood control project, the District was responsible for acquiring all project lands in fee, and is responsible for the perpetual operation and maintenance of the completed facilities which includes the west fork of Trout Creek. Given that responsibility, the District cannot relinquish its fee interest in the parcel. The FDOT appraisal of the fee interest was based on a parcel size of 10.9 acres, which after further negotiations was increased to 12.9 acres. In order to reconcile these acquisition changes, the FDOT District 7 Review Appraiser utilized the approved fee appraisal conclusions to determine the easement value. Highest and Best Use – The highest and best use, as determined by the appraiser, based on the physically possible, legally permissible and financially feasible uses for this property, would be for continued public use.

The appraiser applied the Sales Comparison Approach (Market Approach) to determine the value of this property. The appraiser relied on recent sales of comparable property in Hillsborough County. The sales were adjusted for differences that included, date of sale, location/access and physical characteristics including size and topography.

The valuation process and conclusion is summarized as follows:

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Fee Simple Value $193,290 12.886 per acre @ $15,000 per acre Easement Value @ 90 percent x .90 FDOT Proposed Compensation $174,000 (Rounded)

Benefits/Costs The conveyance of the Permanent Drainage Easement will not affect the function or operation of Trout Creek Park or the Lower Hillsborough FDA. Because these lands were purchased subsequent to the Florida Water Resources Act, the proceeds are required to be utilized for the purchase of other lands. Staff recommends the funds be placed in the Governing Board's General Fund to be held for reinvestment in land within the Hillsborough River Basin.

Staff Recommendation: Exhibit 2 Recommend the Governing Board:  Accept appraisal;  Approve purchase/sale agreement;  Convey Permanent Drainage Easement to FDOT for its market value of $174,000; and  Place the funds in the Governing Board’s General Fund to be held for reinvestment in land within the Hillsborough River Basin Board.

Presenter: Eric Sutton, Director, Land Resources Department

d. Florida Department of Transportation Agreement for the FDOT North Dale Mabry Stormwater Retrofit and Wetland Restoration Project (W259)

Purpose To request approval to amend the cooperative agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the District to increase the project budget for the FDOT North Dale Mabry Stormwater Retrofit and Wetland Restoration Project. The project costs have increased and the FDOT has indicated it has funds available that will be used for the Project. These funds, in the amount of $300,000, need to be encumbered by FDOT, through the cooperative agreement prior to end of their fiscal year (FY) which is June 30, 2009.

Background/History Stormwater retrofit and habitat restoration projects are identified in the Tampa Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan as a strategy to reduce pollutant loading and restore habitat throughout the Tampa Bay area. Urban stormwater runoff accounts for about 15 percent, or 570 tons, of the total annual nitrogen loadings to Tampa Bay.

The FDOT-owned 11 acre site is located one block south of Waters Avenue on the west side of Dale Mabry Highway and abuts Channel “H”, a major tributary to Sweetwater Creek. The project area is dominated by nuisance and invasive species on both the wetland and upland parts of the site. The site receives runoff from an 80 acre highly urbanized and impervious drainage basin. The existing ditch system and large culvert discharges water from the site into Channel H and has reduced the hydroperiod of 6.5 acres of wooded wetlands for over 20 years. This project involves the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction of a water quality and natural systems improvement project at the FDOT North Dale Mabry site.

Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 6 of 21

Staff is recommending the District amend the agreement with FDOT to increase project funding. The District is the lead agency on this project and is responsible for procuring the services of a consultant for the feasibility, design, permitting, and construction. FDOT and Hillsborough County would be responsible for operation and maintenance of the project.

Benefits/Costs This project is intended to reduce pollutants and restore habitat within this urban sub- watershed to Sweetwater Creek. The objectives of the project include water quality treatment, removal of nuisance vegetation, and restoration of wetland hydroperiods. The District and FDOT entered into a cooperative funding agreement in 2006 for $900,000, with each contributing $450,000, to cover design, permitting, and construction costs. The revised engineer’s construction estimate is greater than originally estimated and the FDOT indicated they have $300,000 available in their current fiscal year budget to help cover increased costs. The FDOT must amend the agreement by the end of its current fiscal year, June 30, 2009, in order to secure the funds for this project. Staff recommends the Hillsborough River Basin Board include $300,000 of revenue in its FY2010 budget.

It is anticipated that additional funds will be required for construction of the project. District Staff will pursue grants and other outside funding for implementation of this project.

Staff Recommendation:

1. Recommend the Hillsborough River Basin Board approve the amended agreement and add the FDOT outside revenue to the proposed FY2010 budget which increases the project funding by $300,000; 2. Authorize the Executive Director to sign the agreement.

Presenter: Jennette Seachrist, Manager, Surface Water Improvement and Management Program, Resource Data and Restoration Department

6. Discussion Items:

a. Election of Officers and Committee Representatives

1. Vice Chair Each year in compliance with Section 373.0693 Florida Statutes, Basin Board members elect a vice chair to serve for a one-year term. The vice chair presides over meetings in the absence of the Chair Ex Officio. The current vice chairs are George Burt and Joe Robinson.

Staff Recommendation:

Elect a vice chair to serve a one-year term.

Presenter: Hugh Gramling

2. Secretary Each year in compliance with Section 373.0693 Florida Statutes, Basin Board members elect a secretary to serve a one-year term. The current secretaries are Renee Benton and Mercy DiMaio.

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Staff Recommendation:

Elect a secretary to serve a one-year term.

Presenter: Hugh Gramling

3. Primary and Alternate Representative to the Basin Board Land Resources Committee Each year, the Basin Board selects primary and alternate representatives to serve on the Land Resources Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to guide, aid, and assist District Land Resources staff with Land Resources initiatives, including acquisition, management, and the establishment of land use parameters consistent with statutory directives and established water management goals and policies. Committee members serve as conduits of effective communication between the District and the Basin Boards for the promulgation of education initiatives aimed at specific groups and the general public, regarding the aforementioned and their relationship to the District’s land acquisition and management programs. George Burt and Joe Robinson are the current primary representatives; Devon Higginbotham and Mercy DiMaio are alternates.

Staff Recommendation:

Select a primary and alternate representative to serve one-year terms.

Presenter: Hugh Gramling

4. Primary and Alternate Representative to the Basin Board Education Committee The Basin Board Education Committee was formed in 1995. Representatives are chosen from each Basin to be conduits of effective communication and education between the District and the Basin Boards relative to education efforts implemented by the Basin Boards. The Basin Board Education Committee communicates with the Governing Board through the Governing Board’s Outreach and Planning Committee and has direct communication with the Communications Director and other District staff. The current primary representatives are Devon Higginbotham and Susan Welsh; Renee Benton is the alternate.

Staff Recommendation:

Select a primary and alternate representative to serve one-year terms.

Presenter: Hugh Gramling

5. Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board Technical Advisory Committee

The Hillsborough River Technical Advisory Council was created by the Florida Legislature in 1986 to provide advice and make recommendations to the Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board with respect to the development of the coordinated master plan for the Hillsborough River Corridor. The Council is composed of eleven members, two of which come from the District (one Hillsborough River Basin Board member and one District employee). The Advisory Council meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Tampa. Renee Benton is the current primary representative, and the alternate position is vacant.

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Staff Recommendation:

Select a primary and alternate representative to serve one-year terms.

Presenter: Hugh Gramling

b. Middle Hillsborough River Study Purpose This item is for information only. Staff will present to the Board the report and a summary of study results for the middle segment of the Hillsborough River.

Background/History District staff has met with the Temple Terrace River Watch Task Force for over two years on various issues related to the middle segment of the Hillsborough River, and at their request commenced a study of the middle segment of Hillsborough River in 2008. The study was done to document the factors that control water level changes in this segment of river and how various ecological and societal criteria are affected by water level fluctuation.

For purposes of the report and this presentation, the middle Hillsborough River is defined as the reach of the river that extends upstream from the City of Tampa’s dam to Fletcher Avenue. The District has established minimum flows on the lower Hillsborough River below the City of Tampa’s dam, and on the upper Hillsborough River at the United States Geological Survey gauging station at Morris Bridge. Although District rule (40D- 8.031, Florida Administrative Code) precludes establishment of management levels on certain named waterbodies including “the City of Tampa Reservoir on the Hillsborough River”, staff have gathered, analyzed and presented in the attached report the types of data that would be collected when establishing minimum levels on a lake with fringing cypress wetlands, as well as on lakes without fringing cypress wetlands. The report examines the history of the middle river particularly as it relates to the impoundment of the river due to the City of Tampa’s dam, and compares water level fluctuations on this river segment to other rivers and lakes throughout the District. The report demonstrates through a bathymetric survey conducted during 2008 that the middle river behaves more like a lake than a flowing river over much of its reach and for much of the year due to the backwater affect created by impounding water upstream of the dam. The report also considers water quality changes, both historic and recent, and the numerous management activities that have been undertaken over the years to maintain water levels on the middle river. These management actions have resulted in water levels in the middle river being maintained at levels higher than in any other river segment analyzed.

Staff Recommendation: Exhibit 3

This item is presented for information only; no action is required.

Presenter: Doug Leeper, Chief Environmental Scientist Resource Projects Department

c. Florida Department of Transportation Agreement for the Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Improvement Project (W235)

Purpose To request approval of an agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the District for the Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 9 of 21

Improvement Project. The FDOT has indicated it has funds available that could be used for the Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Improvement Project and they need to enter into a cooperative agreement to encumber the funds for this project prior to end of their fiscal year (FY) which is June 30, 2009.

Background/History Stormwater retrofit projects are identified in the Tampa Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan as a strategy to reduce pollutant loading to Tampa Bay, particularly in urban areas developed prior to the adoption of state stormwater regulations. Urban stormwater runoff accounts for about 15 percent, or 570 tons, of the total annual nitrogen loadings to Tampa Bay. Of that amount, it is estimated that approximately two-thirds originates from residential areas.

Robles Park is an 18-acre urban park located in the City of Tampa. The park property includes a 4.5-acre shallow pond that receives runoff from a 170-acre highly urbanized drainage basin, including runoff from I-275. The pond, in its current state, does not provide water quality treatment and discharges directly to the Hillsborough River, a major tributary to Tampa Bay. This proposed project involves the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction of a water quality and natural systems improvement project at Robles Park.

Staff is recommending the District initiate this water quality improvement project with FDOT and the City of Tampa. The District would be the lead agency on this project responsible for procuring the services of a consultant for the feasibility, design, permitting, and construction. The City of Tampa would be responsible for operation and maintenance of the project.

Benefits/Costs This project is intended to significantly reduce pollutants from older residential areas adjacent to the Hillsborough River. The objectives of the project include water quality treatment, erosion control, pond habitat restoration, and education. FDOT has $200,000 available in their current fiscal year budget for the feasibility phase, design, and permitting. The FDOT must enter into an agreement by the end of its current fiscal year, June 30, 2009, in order to secure the funds for this project. The City of Tampa submitted a FY2010 cooperative funding application for $25,000 for the feasibility study and has indicated they would provide additional funding for design, permitting and construction in future fiscal years. The agreement with the City of Tampa is contingent upon the Basin Board’s inclusion and approval of these funds in the FY2010 budget. Staff is recommending the Basin Board include $225,000 in its FY2010 budget to match the FDOT and City of Tampa funds bringing the total FY2010 project cost to $450,000.

It is anticipated that additional funds will be required for construction of the project. District Staff will pursue grants and other outside funding for implementation of this project.

At its April 28, 2009 meeting, the Governing Board approved entering into an agreement with the FDOT. SWIM projects are typically approved by the appropriate Basin Board prior to the Governing Board. However, the April 9, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum, thereby preventing the Basin Board's review of this project prior to the Governing Board.

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Staff Recommendation:

1. Recommend the Hillsborough River Basin Board approve the agreement effective as of June 4, 2009 with FDOT for $400,000, with the District's share not to exceed $200,000 contingent upon inclusion and approval of the FY2010 Budget; 2. Authorize the Executive Director to sign the agreements.

Presenter: Jennette Seachrist, Manager, Surface Water Improvement and Management Program

d. Lower Hillsborough River Recovery Strategy Implementation – Annual Update

Purpose To provide an annual update to the Board regarding the implementation of the various projects outlined in the recovery strategy needed to meet the adopted minimum flow for the Lower Hillsborough River (LHR).

Background/History As required by statute, if the actual flow of a water course is below the proposed minimum flow or is projected to fall below the proposed minimum flow over the next 20 years, a "recovery strategy" is developed as part of the minimum flow development process. In the case of the LHR, a recovery strategy was needed. At its August 2007 meeting, the Governing Board incorporated into Rule 40D-80.073, Florida Administrative Code, a recovery strategy for the LHR which outlined several proposed projects and a timeline for their implementation. Implementation of specific projects is subject to applicable diagnostic/feasibility studies and contingent on any required permits. As outlined in the recovery strategy, projects to be jointly funded by the District and the City of Tampa (City) and their timelines for implementation are as follows:

1) Sulphur Springs weir modifications (lower weir) by October 1, 2009; and upper weir and pump station modifications by October 1, 2010; 2) Blue Sink Project, October 1, 2011; 3) Transmission Pipe, October 1, 2013; and 4) Investigation of Storage Options, October 1, 2016.

In addition, the District was to:

1) Construct three temporary pump stations to transfer water from the Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC) to the base of the Hillsborough River dam by January 1, 2008; and 2) Explore the feasibility of developing and implementing by October 1, 2012, a project to transfer water from Morris Bridge Sink to the base of the dam.

Discussion This report reviews progress on individual projects, outlines the various phases that have been implemented to date, and summarizes progress on various elements currently underway.

Sulphur Springs weir modification and pump station – The City has been supplying 10 cubic feet per second (cfs) of flow to the base of their dam when required to meet the minimum flow ever since the Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) rule went into effect on November 25, 2007. In addition, the City and the District have entered into a cooperative agreement to perform needed weir modifications that are to be in place by October 1, 2009, as identified in the rule. A previous study of weir modifications was Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 11 of 21

conducted by the City with District cooperation in conjunction with the establishment of minimum flows for Sulphur Springs. This study indicated that if the weir was modified at the mouth of the spring run, the run could be better protected against salinity incursions. This weir would need to be low enough to allow fish passage during periods of high tides, but high enough to prevent salinity incursions. The City proposes to install an operable weir so that adjustments can be made to protect the spring run during times of low flow. The weir could also be raised to allow full access to the spring run during times of high flow. These modifications would allow for greater management flexibility by the City to use flow from the spring to meet the minimum flow needs of both the LHR and Sulphur Springs Run.

In October 2008, the City and the District entered into a joint funding agreement designed to conduct additional improvements at Sulphur Springs. This project will modify the existing pump station at Sulphur Springs to increase reliability and efficiently provide variable pumping rates; replace and or modify the Sulphur Springs upper weir and gates that control flow between Sulphur Springs Pool and Sulphur Springs Run; install provisions to control Sulphur Springs Pool pumping rate based on the temperature and salinity of adjacent monitoring stations; and modify and/or replace the Sulphur Springs pump station intake to allow for the range of anticipated water levels in Sulphur Springs Pool. The design of the project shall be completed by September 1, 2009, while the permitting will be completed by January 1, 2010, and construction completed by October 1, 2010, as required in the recovery strategy.

Blue Sink Project – By October 1, 2010, the City and the District are to complete a thorough cost/benefit analysis to investigate the feasibility of moving 3 cfs of flow from Blue Sink to a location to help meet the minimum flow for the LHR. The District completed a pump test in June 2008 designed to determine if a sustainable yield could be provided by Blue Sink. Although the initial test results were favorable, a mechanical problem disrupted the test for 40 hours mid-way into the 30-day test so another test was begun in March 2009. This second test was completed on April 1, 2009, and results are currently being evaluated. The District and City have already entered into a cooperative agreement so that the cost/benefit analysis can proceed once analysis of the final pump test is completed.

Transmission Pipeline Project – This proposed project would move water from the middle pool of the TBC to the City’s water treatment plant through a pipeline rather than using the reservoir as a conduit. It was anticipated that this project might provide measurable water savings through reduction of evapotranspiration and seepage losses that would occur from the reservoir. Under the funding agreement between the District and the City, the parties agreed to jointly fund a peer review of the proposed Transmission Pipeline with the purpose of quantifying to the extent possible any water savings that would occur and thus establish the costs/benefits of the proposed project. The peer review report for the Transmission Pipeline Project was delivered to the City and District on September 12, 2008, before the October 1 completion date specified in the recovery plan. It was the conclusion of the Peer Review Panel that "the projected water savings by transporting the augmentation water in the pipeline rather than through the Reservoir is relatively small." Both District and City staff have reviewed the report and concur with the findings of the Peer Review Panel. Based on the results of this report, the pipeline project will no longer be considered a viable project under the recovery plan.

Investigation of Storage Options – No projects have yet been considered under this potential initiative pending implementation of projects already identified.

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Tampa Bypass Canal Diversion – The recovery strategy required the District to divert up to 7.1 million gallons (this is equivalent to a flow rate of 11 cfs) of water on any given day from the District’s TBC to the Hillsborough River (at Structure 161), and then deliver water from the Hillsborough River to the base of the City’s dam. The installation of temporary pumps was completed as prescribed in the rule. Water has been supplied from this source as needed and without interruption since January 1, 2008. All temporary diesel pumps were replaced by permanent electrical pumps by May 2008.

Morris Bridge Sink Project – Due to ongoing and severe drought conditions, staff was directed by the Board to expedite, to the extent possible, the Morris Bridge Sink Project. As a result, staff began a pump test of the sink on April 13 to determine the potential of the sink to deliver 6 cfs of flow to the TBC on a sustainable basis without causing unacceptable adverse impacts. The pump test is currently ongoing and is expected to last 30 days. Monitoring wells have been established in the area to determine the impact of pumping on the aquifer and on nearby wetlands. In addition, water quality in private wells in the area is being monitored pre- and post- testing. Water from the pump test has been directed to the TBC and Hillsborough River so that it can be beneficially used for water supply purposes.

The purpose of the proposed projects as discussed above is to provide a sufficient flow of fresh and low salinity water below the City’s dam to restore a zone of low salinity habitat to the LHR. The current drought aside, water does not flow over the City’s dam for an average of 200 days each year. Without this flow, the salinity below the dam is high and no desirable low salinity habitat exists for much of the year. Figure 1 was constructed using salinity data collected in the Hillsborough River in the vicinity of Rowlett Park located immediately downstream of the City’s Dam. This figure contrasts the salinity in near surface water for three different years (2000, 2007 and 2008). In 2000, no water was supplied to the base of the dam to meet a minimum flow in the LHR. In 2007, 10 cfs of low salinity water from Sulphur Springs was routed to the base of the dam to help provide low salinity habitat immediately below the dam. Beginning in 2008, water from the TBC was routed to the Hillsborough River to help meet the newly adopted MFL for the LHR. Once in the river above the dam, 8.25 cfs of water was delivered to the base of the dam. Using 8.25 cfs from the TBC and 10 cfs of water from Sulphur Springs, a total of 18.25 cfs of water was delivered to the base of dam in 2008 whenever flow over the dam was not sufficient to meet minimum flow requirements. The figure demonstrates under near worse-case conditions, the benefits of supplying 10 cfs in 2007 (approximately 50 percent of the currently adopted MFL) and 18.25 cfs in 2008 (approximately 75 percent of the MFL) as compared to conditions that would exist in the absence (0 percent) of a minimum flow (in 2000).

In summary, all activities and projects proposed in the adopted recovery strategy have been conducted consistent with the timeline established in the rule; and preliminary results suggest that the desired goal of creating low salinity habitat below the dam can be sustained even under drought conditions.

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Mean Daily Surface Salinity at Rowlett Park for Three Years 20

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Figure 1. Comparison of salinity at Rowlett Park on the LHR for three one-year periods. Year 2000, no MFL supplied. Year 2007, 10 cfs minimum flow supplied from Sulphur Springs. Year 2008, 10 cfs from Sulphur Springs and 8.25 cfs from TBC for a combined 18.25 cfs minimum flow.

Staff Recommendation:

This item is presented for the Board's information; no action is required.

Presenter: Martin H. Kelly, Ph.D., Minimum Flows and Levels Program Director Resource Projects Department

e. Lake Armistead Water Conservation Structure - Dock Modifications

Purpose Approve the transfer of $25,000 from contingencies for the modification and/or in-kind replacement of two docks on Lake Armistead to allow for the maintenance of higher average water levels on the lake.

Background/History The former Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board constructed the Lake Armistead water conservation structure as a Basin Initiative in 2004 to raise the average water level in the lake from elevation 39.5 NGVD to about elevation 42.0 NGVD. The structure was constructed in response to a previous request from residents living on Lake Armistead to raise water levels. In raising the average water level on the lake by the construction of the structure, docks with deck elevations of 43.0 NGVD or below would be subject to continual or more frequent inundation, thereby rendering them unusable all or much of the time. At its February 2005 meeting, the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board approved expending $115,700 to raise seven docks to elevation 45.0 NGVD. All seven docks were subsequently elevated. This past rainy season the Operations Department was contacted by a Lake Armistead resident complaining his dock had been rendered unusable as a result of the higher water levels now being maintained on the lake. In researching the complaint it was determined that there are actually four docks on the lake that are still below the 43.0 NGVD elevation. It is not known why these four docks were not elevated in connection with the original dock modification project in 2005. Two of these dock owners have requested their docks be elevated. Attempts were made to Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 14 of 21

contact the two remaining dock owners, but they have not responded back with staff to date. Staff feels that it is important to elevate the two docks in order to allow for the maintenance of higher water levels on Lake Armistead without adversely affecting lake residents. Staff will continue to attempt to make contact with the remaining two dock owners.

Benefits/Costs Staff estimates the modification and/or in-kind replacement of the two docks in question will cost approximately $25,000. Funds are available in the Basin Board’s contingency fund. The cost to elevate the two docks of the property owners who did not get back with staff would be significantly higher due to the size and complexity of the docks. Staff is not recommending funding to elevate these docks at this time.

Staff Recommendation:

The Basin Board approve the transfer of $25,000 from contingencies, and authorize staff to move forward with the modification and/or in-kind replacement of the two docks for which requests to elevate the docks have been received.

Presenter: Michael L. Holtkamp, P. E., Director, Operations Department

f. Budget Transfer to Drew Park Implementation of Best Management Practices – Phase 1 (L828) and Phase 2 (N020)

Purpose This is an action item to request the Basin Board approve the transfer $5,500,000 from the Basin’s Stormwater Reserves (Z969 and Z970) to the City of Tampa (City) Drew Park Phase 1 (L828) and Phase 2 (N020) stormwater projects. The request is to transfer $1,175,000 to Drew Park Phase 1 (L828) and $4,325,000 to Drew Park Phase 2 (N020) for construction of the projects. This transfer of funds will meet the District funding obligation through fiscal year (FY) 2010 for these projects. The City anticipates submitting a cooperative funding request to the District for $2,200,000 in FY2011 to complete construction for both projects.

Background/History The District, on behalf of the Hillsborough River and former Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards, approved Cooperative Funding projects with the City in FY2008 for the Drew Park Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Phase 1 and FY2009 for Phase 2 to alleviate flooding, improve water quality and level of service in the Drew Park Area. Drew Park Phase 1 (L828) involves design and construction of a stormwater treatment system and Drew Park Phase 2 (N020) involves design and construction of the conveyance improvements. The City is the lead on these projects. District funding was based on the City’s cooperative funding request and the transfer amount will be for construction of the project.

Benefits/Costs The objectives of the project include flood protection and water quality improvements in the Drew Park Area. The total cost for Drew Park Phase 1 (L828) is estimated at $7,250,000, of which $1,800,000 is covered by a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant. The City and District are funding the balance of $5,450,000, of which the District's share is 50 percent or $2,725,000. The District previously budgeted $1,550,000 with $465,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin (30 percent) and $1,085,000 from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin (70 percent). Staff is recommending the Basin Board transfer $1,175,000 to meet the District’s funding obligation of this project with $352,500 (30 percent) coming from the Hillsborough River Basin Stormwater Reserves Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 15 of 21

and $822,500 (70 percent) coming from the Northwest Hillsborough Stormwater Reserves. These amounts are based on the same percentage contribution that the basins contributed in previous years for this project. The City's matching contributions of $2,725,000 is from their Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

The total cost for Drew Park Phase 2 (N020) is estimated at $16,650,000. The District's share for this project is 50 percent or $8,325,000, of which the District has previously budgeted $1,800,000 with $540,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin (30 percent) and $1,260,000 from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin (70 percent). Staff is recommending the Basin Board transfer $4,325,000 to meet the District’s FY2010 funding obligation of this project with $1,297,500 (30 percent) coming from the Hillsborough River Basin Stormwater Reserves and $3,027,500 (70 percent) coming from the Stormwater Reserves established by the former Northwest Hillsborough Basin. These amounts are based on the same percentage contribution that the basins contributed in previous years for this project. This transfer would result in $6,125,000 ($1,800,000 + $4,325,000) allocated by the District for this project, leaving another $2,200,000 needed to meet the District’s funding obligation and these funds can be budgeted in FY2011. The City's matching contributions are from their CIP.

These transfers would result in a balance of $1,852,093 in the Hillsborough River Stormwater Reserves and $1,845,515 in the Northwest Hillsborough Stormwater Reserves.

Hillsborough Z969) Northwest (Z970) Total Current Stormwater Reserves $3,502,093 $5,695,515 $9,197,608 Transfer to Phase 1 (L828) $ 352,500 (30%) $ 822,500 70%) $1,175,000 Transfer to Phase 2 (N020) $1,297,500 (30%) $3,027,500 (70%) $4,325,000 Proposed Reserve Balance $1,852,093 $1,845,515 $3,697,608

Staff Recommendation:

1. Authorize the transfer of $352,500 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board's Stormwater Reserve (Z969), and encumber the funds to Drew Park Implementation of BMPs – Phase 1 Project (L828) agreement; 2. Authorize the transfer of $822,500 from the City of Tampa Stormwater Implementation Reserve (Z970), and encumber the funds to Drew Park Implementation of BMPs – Phase 1 Project (L828) agreement; 3. Authorize the transfer of $1,297,500 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board's Stormwater Reserve (Z969), to be used for the Drew Park Implementation of BMPs – Phase 2 Project (N020); 4. Authorize the transfer of $3,027,500 from the City of Tampa Stormwater Implementation Reserve (Z970), to be used for the Drew Park Implementation of BMPs – Phase 2 Project (N020).

Presenter: Scott D. Letasi, E.I., Staff Engineer, Engineering Section Resource Projects Department

g. Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Discussion and Approval of proposed Millage Rate In April, the first preliminary budget for the newly merged Hillsborough River Basin was provided to the Hillsborough River Basin Board for consideration. The Hillsborough River Basin and the Northwest Hillsborough River Basins were combined effective January 1, 2009. However, the budgets are being maintained separately for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2009.

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For the June meeting, the Basin Board will be requested to approve a proposed millage rate for FY2010. The budget has been prepared with the initial assumption that the millage rate will be 0.2421 mill. As part of the merger of the two Basins, the Governing Board recommended that the lower of the two FY2009 millage rates be levied for FY2010 – this would be the Northwest Hillsborough Basin’s millage rate of 0.2421 mill. Therefore, this preliminary budget for FY2010 has been prepared based on a millage rate of 0.2421 mill. The budget has also been prepared based on ad valorem revenue at 12 percent below FY2009. The estimated reduction in revenue is based on preliminary information regarding taxable property values that was received from the county property appraisers and from the State Legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research, March 2009.

By June 1, after the date of this recap, the District will receive an estimate of 2009 taxable property values from the county property appraisers. Based on this, staff will provide an updated estimate of ad valorem revenue at the meeting, along with an estimate of the maximum millage rate and the rolled-back rate for FY2010. The maximum millage rate is the highest rate that can be adopted with a simple majority vote. The rolled-back rate is the rate that would generate the same level of revenue as FY2009 plus taxes on new construction. The actual maximum millage rate and the rolled-back rate will be determined following receipt of the Certifications of Taxable Value, due July 1. Any millage rate higher than the rolled-back rate under the Truth-in- Millage law (Section 200.065, Florida Statutes) would constitute a tax increase.

Staff is recommending that the Basin Board approve the millage rate at 0.2421 mill for FY2010. Based on the information currently available regarding taxable property values, this rate is anticipated to be lower than the FY2010 maximum millage rate and the rolled- back rate. After the proposed millage rate is adopted by the Basin Board and the Governing Board, the millage rate can be lowered by the Basin Board in August, but cannot be increased, without significant costs. The proposed millage rate will be provided to the county property appraisers for the purpose of preparing Taxpayer Notices of Proposed Property Taxes. At its August meeting, the Basin Board will be requested to establish its final millage rate and budget for recommendation to the Governing Board.

The Budget tab provides the June proposed Budget Comparison Report for FY2010. The format separately identifies the portion of the budget that will be funded by outside revenue sources from the portion of the budget that will be funded by ad valorem based revenue sources (i.e., property taxes, balance from prior year and interest). The "Millage Rate Requirements" column, to the right of each project that is funded through the ad valorem based portion of the budget, indicates the funding source as Balance from Prior Year and Interest Earnings (BF/Interest) or the millage rate required to fund the budget through that project.

Detailed information for all Cooperative Funding proposals submitted for consideration may be found in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District’s web site where the meeting notebook is posted. Project managers have reviewed and provided a staff recommendation for each proposal.

A funding line identifies the last project that the Basin Board could fully fund at its existing millage rate, based on project rankings and revenue projections as of this date.

A draft resolution is provided under the Budget tab affirming the proposed millage rate to be approved by the Basin Board on June 4, 2009 for FY2010.

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Staff Recommendation: Budget Tab

1. Provide tentative selection of FY2010 Cooperative Funding projects. 2. Approve and adopt a required proposed millage rate of 0.2421 mill for FY2010. 3. Approve Resolution No. 146 – Resolution Affirming the Required Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2010.

Presenters: Bruce C. Wirth, Deputy Executive Director, Division of Resource Management Linda R. Pilcher, Assistant Director, Finance Department

h. 2011 - 2015 Strategic Plan Update

Purpose The purpose of this agenda item is to present the 2011 – 2015 Strategic Plan Update concept to the Hillsborough River Basin Board.

Background The mission of the Strategic Plan update is to provide the overarching strategic direction, from which all of our District strategies evolve: Superior Stewardship of Florida's Precious Water Resources. With that responsibility, the goals of FY 2011 Update are to:

 Further integrate the Strategic Plan into all aspects of District operations.  Implement the reporting of the Primary Success Indicators.  Reconfigure the Strategic Plan to meet the statutory requirements allowing the Strategic Plan to replace the District Water Management Plan.

To achieve the established goals the update process will again employ a three tiered approach of staff involvement. A grouping of District technical subject matter experts (SME) will review the current plan for technical accuracy, and identify how their projects and programs are aligned with the Plan's success indicators. Secondly, a Strategic Team comprised of 15 Directors and Managers will meet to select the SME, discuss the input of the SME, finalize the implementation of the Primary Success Indicator “Scorecard,” and delegate the compilation of the data required to replace the District Water Management Plan. Lastly, conclusive direction of the project will be overseen by a Steering Committee comprised of the Deputy Executive Directors, Deputy General Counsel, and the Inspector General.

By replacing the annual District Water Management Plan (DWMP) update with the Strategic Plan, staff will annually save in excess of 200 staff hours, and the anticipated the staff time savings by replacing the 5 year DWMP is in the thousands. One of the statutory requirements of replacing the DWMP is the compilation of an Annual Work Plan Report. This Annual Report will detail the progress of District programmatic efforts intended to achieve the Strategic Plan’s goals and measures, as well as enlightening the connection between the Strategic Plan and the Budget process.

Staff Recommendation:

This item is presented for the Board's information; no action is required.

Presenter: Roy Mazur P.E., Director, Planning Department

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7. Reports:

a. Joint Basin Board Education Committee/Basin Board Land Resources Committee Meeting Report This report provides an overview of the joint Basin Board Education Committee/Basin Board Land Resources Committee meeting held on March 16, 2009, at the Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland. The overview will include reports on Land Resources Department’s Recreation Amenities Plan, environmental and conservation education efforts and the joint Get Outside! Campaign.

Staff Recommendation: Exhibit 4

This item is presented for the Board's information; no action is required.

Presenter: Devon Higginbotham, Basin Board Education Committee George Burt, Basin Board Land Resources Committee

b. Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board – Technical Advisory Committee

This report provides an overview of the highlights from the recent committee meetings. Staff Recommendation:

This item is presented for the Board's information; no action is required.

Presenter: Cori Cuttler, Community and Legislative Affairs Program Manager

c. Governing Board Activities

An update will be provided on key issues before the Board.

Staff Recommendation:

This item is presented for the Board's information; no action is required.

Presenter: Hugh Gramling/Maritza Rovira-Forino

8. Announcements: Lou Kavouras

a. Basin Board Education Committee: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Tampa Service Office b. Basin Board Meetings: July 9, if needed, and August 6. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., in the Tampa Service Office. c. Basin Board Land Resources Committee: Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Green Swamp West Field Office, Dade City d. Other

9. Adjournment: Hugh Gramling

****Information Items****

The item(s) listed below are for the Board's information, intended to keep the Board apprised of completed projects, cancelled projects, and projects that have executed contracts and are ready to begin. The item(s) do not require Board action at this time.

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1. Budget Transfer Report

Purpose – This item is to provide the Basin Board with information regarding a Basin budget transfer that has been approved by the Executive Director since the date of the last report.

Background – In accordance with Board Policy No.130-8, the Executive Director is delegated authority to execute budget transfers of $50,000 or less that do not involve contingency funds. The Governing Board via the Consent Agenda subsequently ratifies all such transfers. The delegated budget transfers, if related to a Basin budget, are also presented as an information item to the appropriate Basin Board.

The Executive Director approved two Hillsborough River Basin budget transfers which were ratified by the Governing Board on April 28, 2009. The first budget transfer was for $2,500 on March 18, 2009. The funds were originally budgeted for the installation of six wells, but the costs were less than anticipated. The funds were needed to purchase submersible pump and motor units that were mounted on each of the six wells, making them permanently fire ready and operational. The second budget transfer was for $3,000 on March 03, 2009. The funds were originally budgeted for parts and supplies for the Upper Hillsborough Preserve, but the costs were less than anticipated. The funds were needed to contract for the demolition of a dilapidated structure at the Upper Hillsborough Preserve.

2. Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program (K057) - Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2009 Cooperative Funding project with Hillsborough County is to continue a volunteer water quality monitoring network for lakes and streams in the County, including support and maintenance of the Hillsborough County Watershed Atlas web site. The effective date of the contract is April 1, 2009, and will remain in effect through March 31, 2010. The total project cost is $200,593 with the Alafia River Basin Board contributing $40,118 and the Hillsborough River Basin Board contributing $160,475. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. The Executive Director signed this agreement and copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

3. Tampa Bay Estuary Program Non-Federal Funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Work Plan (W027) - Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2009 project is for administration, research, and implementation of project objectives identified in the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Work Plan. The effective date of this agreement is October 1, 2008 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2009. The total cost for projects included in this agreement is $1,183,500 with the District's portion totaling $138,335. The District's share is split between the Alafia (10 percent, $13,833.50), Hillsborough River (20 percent, $27,667.00 which includes funds originally budgeted in the Northwest Hillsborough Basin), Pinellas-Anclote River (10 percent, $13,833.50) and the Manasota (10 percent, $13,833.50) Basin Boards and State Surface Water Improvement and Management (50 percent, $69,167.50) funds. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for detailed information. The Executive Director signed this Summary Agenda June 4, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board Page 20 of 21

agreement and copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

4. Cotanchobee Shoreline Restoration (W377) – Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2008 project with the City of Tampa is for the design, permitting, and construction of a shoreline restoration project along the Hillsborough River. The effective date of the contract is September 5, 2008, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2009. The total project cost, including the land purchase price, is $1,568,890 with the District's portion totaling $150,000, of which 50 percent ($75,000) is from a State Appropriation and 50 percent ($150,000) is from the Hillsborough River Basin Board. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for detailed information. The Executive Director signed this agreement and copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

5. Rivergarden Shoreline Restoration (W381) – Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2003 project with the City of Tampa is for the design, permitting, and construction of a shoreline restoration project along the Hillsborough River. The effective date of this agreement is December 31, 2007, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2009. The total project cost is $733,871 with the District's portion totaling $330,000, of which $125,000 is from a State Appropriation, $30,000 is from State Surface Water Improvement and Management funds, and $145,000 is from the Hillsborough River Basin Board. The Second Amendment to the original agreement increased project funding by $30,000, which was transferred from Tampa Bay Restoration (W312), for construction of Phase I. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for detailed information. The Executive Director signed this agreement and copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

6. River Tower Shoreline Restoration (W387) – Execution Notice

This project with Scheda Ecological Associates, Inc. is for the design and permitting of a riparian shoreline project located along a portion of the Hillsborough River on property owned by the City of Tampa. The effective date of the agreement is December 31, 2008, and will remain in effect through June 30, 2010. The first amendment to the original agreement with the consultant increases compensation by $57,432, from $139,843 to $196,938 for additional tasks associated with construction engineering inspections for the project. The District's portion of the total consultant cost is $126,040. Of this amount, 60 percent ($75,624) is from the State Surface Water Improvement and Management funds and 40 percent ($50,416) is from the Hillsborough River Basin Board. Funds for this project were budgeted in fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2008. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for detailed information. Copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

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7. Lake Thonotosassa Refinement of Nutrient Budget and Specific Water Quality Targets (W764) - Execution Notice – Consultant Agreement

The Lake Thonotosassa Refinement of Nutrient Budget and Specific Water Quality Targets project is a Surface Water Improvement and Management Program initiative and funding for this project has been included in the Hillsborough River Basin Board’s budget over multiple years. The District is the lead entity responsible for refinement of the nutrient budget. The First Amendment to the original agreement with the consultant, Environmental Research and Design Inc., increases compensation by $70,000, from $240,617.72 to $310,617.72 for additional tasks associated with Phase II of the project. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for detailed information. The Executive Director signed this agreement December 23, 2008. Copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy involves every aspect of the District's functions, including access to and participation in the District's programs and activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District's Human Resources Director, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211, ext. 4702 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; TDD (FL only) 1-800-231- 6103; or email to [email protected].

DRAFT

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

HILLSBOROUGH RIVER BASIN BOARD SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Tampa, Florida February 3, 2009

The Hillsborough River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District convened for a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., on February 3, 2009, at the Tampa Service Office.

Board Members Present Staff Members Maritza Rovira-Forino, Co-Chair Ex Officio Bruce C. Wirth Hugh Gramling, Co-Chair Ex Officio Lou Kavouras Joe Robinson, Vice Chair Eric DeHaven George Burt, Vice Chair Mark Hammond Susan Welsh, Secretary Eric Sutton Renee Benton, Secretary Miki Renner Devon Higginbotham, Member Maya Burke Cori Cuttler Board Member(s) Absent Randy Emberg Mercy DiMaio, Member Karen Morgan Gary Reckart, Member Video Conference Recording Secretary Beth Putnam M. Frances Sesler

A list of others who attended and signed the attendance roster is filed in the permanent files of the Basin. Compact discs of the audio and copies of materials and handouts, as set forth in full herein, are also filed in the permanent files of the District.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call Pending Co-Chair Maritza Rovira-Forino's arrival; Co-Chair Hugh Gramling called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Ms. Sesler called the roll and noted a quorum was present.

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Co-Chair Gramling led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda Ms. Lou Kavouras, Deputy Executive Director, Outreach, Planning and Board Services, stated Agenda Item 4, Oath of Office for Appointed/Re-Appointed Board Member(s), is deleted from the agenda. The Governor has not named any new appointees to the Board. (CD 1/Track 1)

4. Oath of Office for Appointed/Re-Appointed Board Members This item was deleted.

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5. Consent Items:

a. Minutes of the October 7, 2008, Hillsborough River Basin Board Meeting and Workshop Staff recommended approval of the October minutes as presented.

b. Minutes of the December 2, 2008, Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board Meeting. Staff recommended approval of the December minutes as presented.

c. Appraisal and Land Exchange – Sweetwater Creek Watershed Project, SWF Parcel Nos. 14-042-170S and 14-042-171 Staff recommended the Governing Board declare SWF Parcel No. 14-042-170S as surplus and as no longer needed for District purposes, accept the appraisal, approve the no cost exchange of lands with Berkshire Development, LLC, and; approve realignment of the existing access easement with Handy Road upon development of the property.

d. Declaration and Conveyance of Surplus Lands to Florida Department of Transportation, SWF Parcel No. 13-004-311S, and Conveyance of Access Easement, SWF Parcel No. 13-004-314X – Tampa Bypass Canal Staff recommended the Governing Board declare SWF Parcel No.13-004-311S surplus and convey the property to FDOT, convey access easement over SWF Parcel No. 13-004-314X to FDOT, accept the appraised value of $1,385,600 for fee title to SWF Parcel No. 13-004-311S and $240,000 for a permanent easement to SWF Parcel No. 13-004-314X; and include the $1,625,600 in the Hillsborough River Basin’s balance forward for Fiscal Year 2010 budget development.

Following consideration, Ms. Benton moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to approve the Consent Items. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 1)

6. Discussion Items:

a. Merger of the Northwest Hillsborough and Hillsborough River Basins Ms. Kavouras and Maya Burke, Basin Planner, explained the details and logistics relative to the merger that became effective January 1, 2009. Ms. Kavouras said the Governing Board took final action on December 16 to merge the two Basin Boards by adopting Resolution No. 08-30 which modified the boundaries and combined the two Boards, and authorized the initiation of rulemaking which was necessary to change the legal description in the rules that defined the Basin boundaries. Ms. Kavouras said at this point there are two sets of officers for the Board. The February meeting is being chaired by Co-Chair Rovira-Forino; the April meeting will be chaired by Co-Chair Hugh Gramling, along with the respective vice chairs and secretaries serving alternately.

Attendance at the March committee meetings is welcomed by all representatives. A decision will need to be made, which of the two primaries will be the voting member if both representatives are present at the meetings. The scheduled meeting dates for the Board will be Thursdays at 1:00 p.m., in the Tampa Service Office. Ms. Kavouras said that the fiscal year 2009 budgets for the Hillsborough and Northwest Hillsborough Basins remain separate and will go forward separately. Ms. Benton indicated that she had a conflict with the proposed meeting days and time because of prior engagements. Ms. Kavouras said we will look at other options Minutes of the Meeting February 3, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board DRAFT Page 3 of 5

to see what can be done. Mr. Gramling requested that future meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. rather than at 1:00 p.m. (CD 1/Track 1)

Ms. Burke emphasized that this merger is a coming together of equals, and one basin's set of priorities is no more relevant than the others. She said it is important to achieve consensus on one set of priorities to guide the Board through the 2010 budget cycle.

(Co-Chair Maritza Rovira-Forino entered the meeting at this time.)

Ms. Higginbotham asked how does staff utilize this information in ranking priorities or projects. Ms. Burke said that each basin planner reviews the applications as they come in to make sure they are consistent with the basin's priorities.

Following consideration, Mr. Burt moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to approve a new set of merged FY2010 strategic budget priorities: Conservation Research and Education, Reclaimed Water, Monitoring and Recovery of Established MFLs, Flood Protection/Urban Stormwater Retrofits. Motion carried unanimously.

Co-Chair Gramling passed the gavel to Co-Chair Rovira-Forino who apologized for being late and continued with the meeting. (CD 1/Track 1)

b. Legislative Update Ms. Cori Cuttler, Community Affairs Program Manager, summarized the latest developments at the state and federal level. The budget deficit was approximately $2.3 billion. The Florida Constitution requires a balanced state budget; therefore, cuts were taken across the board. This included areas of interest to the water management districts. Specifically, there were reductions to Florida Forever Trust Fund, the Water Management Lands Trust Fund and the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund. The Governor vetoed some of the reductions including those from the Florida Forever Trust Fund and the Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

Ms. Cuttler said the upcoming Legislative Session is scheduled to begin March 3. She reviewed additional budget reductions that are anticipated along with discussion about potential new revenue sources. Substantive legislation that may be proposed this year includes springs protection and streamlining of the permitting processes along with the ongoing sunset review of the water management districts and other state agencies including the Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Burt requested that legislative updates be provided to board members prior to meeting dates. (CD 1/Track 1)

c. Fiscal Year 2010 Cooperative Funding Initiative Requests Ms. Burke reviewed the Cooperative Funding process and advised the Board of the Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) applications received for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 budget cycle and the staff review process they undergo. Applications for the FY2010 Cooperative funding cycle were received in December and are provided to the Basin Board as they were received. Ms. Burke provided a brief overview of the project submittals, reviewed the Basin Board's Strategic Priorities, and the District's project ranking process. Staff will return to the April meeting with initial project ranking and funding recommendations for the Board's consideration. This process is an important part of the Basin Board's budget discussions for Fiscal Year 2010. This item was presented for the Board's information, no action was required.

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7. Reports:

a. Basin Board Education Committee Meeting Ms. Benton referred the members to Exhibit 5 in the notebook for the overview of the Basin Board Education Committee meeting held on November 4, 2008, at the Tampa Service Office. The overview included reports regarding the Communications Department's FY2008 final accomplishments, Youth Education Splash! Mini-grants, Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program audit results, FY2009 Community Education Grants and the Partners in Watershed Education Conference and Awards Luncheon. This item was presented for the Board's information; no action was required. (CD 1/Track 3)

b. Basin Board Land Resources Committee Meeting Mr. Eric Sutton, Land Resources Director, provided the Board with an overview of the Basin Board Land Resources Committee meeting held Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in conjunction with the Public Land Acquisition and Management Partnership Conference. Co-Chair Rovira-Forino stated that the Land Resources Committee is very important and exciting. Ms. Kavouras said the next meeting will be held at the Polk Nature Center and encouraged everyone to attend. This item was presented for the Board's information; no action was required. (CD 1/Track 4)

c. Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board – Technical Advisory Committee Ms. Cuttler gave a brief overview of the highlights from the January 6, 2009, meeting held at the Tampa Union Station, 601 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa. Marty Kelly gave a presentation updating the study requested by Temple Terrace regarding the health of the Middle River. The final version of the study will be presented to the Governing Board February 24, 2009. This item was presented for the Board's information; no action was required.

d. Governing Board Activities Co-Chair Gramling said the City of Temple Terrace has some issues regarding the Middle Hillsborough River. This is the area between the dam and Fletcher Avenue. Although specific requests or recommendations have not been made of what they would like, he believes they would like to see higher water level closer to the Fowler and Fletcher Avenue area. District staff has been meeting with the City of Temple Terrace on an ongoing basis. A gage has been installed at Fowler Avenue to receive additional data and help with their concerns. Both Co-Chair Gramling and Ms. Benton commended staff for working with the community. A three-minute video summarizing the January Governing Board meeting was aired.

Co-Chair Gramling proposed that the former Hillsborough River Basin committee representatives serve as the voting committee member at the March 16 meeting, election of officers will be held in April. This was the consensus of the Board.

Mr. Robinson requested additional information about the possibility of Tampa Bay Water exceeding its 90 (mgd) groundwater limit. Ms. Higginbotham wondered if the District's conservation messaging has been effective at reducing water consumption. Mr. Warren Hogg, with Tampa Bay Water, said they have seen a stabilization of the demands on the Tampa Bay Water system. Regular monthly meetings are held with the members so they can share their water conservation ideas that others may learn from and implement. Co-Chair Gramling said that the District is stepping up its messaging again this year by encouraging the skip a week program. Ms. Welsh commended staff for reducing the paper used to produce basin notebooks and Minutes of the Meeting February 3, 2009 Hillsborough River Basin Board DRAFT Page 5 of 5

confirmed that staff members were able to recycle the notebooks once they are no longer needed. This item was presented for the Board's information; no action was required. (Cd1/Track 5)

8. Announcements: Ms. Kavouras reminded the Board of announcements that was listed in the notebook and encouraged everyone to attend. The next Basin Board meeting is scheduled for April 9, at 1:30 p.m., in the Tampa Service Office.

9. Adjournment: There being no other business to come before the Board, Co-Chair Rovira-Forino adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.

****Information Items****

The item(s) listed below are for the Board's information, intended to keep the Board apprised of completed projects, cancelled projects, and projects that have executed contracts and are ready to begin. The item(s) do not require Board action at this time.

1. Supplemental Utility Easement to Progress Energy Florida, Inc. for Additional Service to the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Tampa Downs Substation – Cypress Creek Preserve, SWF Parcel Number 13-500-390X 2. Temporary Construction Easement to Florida Department of Transportation for S.R. 39 – Hillsborough River Corridor, SWF Parcel Number 13-444-109X 3. United States Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement for Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection (B182) - Execution Notice 4. Agreement Between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the United States Geological Survey for the Project "Factors Affecting Hydrologic Recovery of Wetlands in the Northern Tampa Bay Area" (B261) – Execution Notice 5. Recovery of the Lower Hillsborough River: Sulphur Springs Pool Upper Weir & Gates and Sulphur Springs Pumping Station Project (H400) - Execution Notice 6. Recovery of the Lower Hillsborough River: Sulphur Springs Run Lower Weir and Blue Sink Diversion Project (H401) - Execution Notice 7. Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program (K057) - Execution Notice 8. Watershed Management Program Consulting Services in the Polk County Watershed - Second Amendment (L672) - Execution Notice 9. Drew Park Stormwater Improvements (L828) - Execution Notice 10. Implementation of Best Management Practices at Hillsborough River State Park (W383) - Execution Notice 11. 2009 Community Education Grants in the Hillsborough River Basin

The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation under the ADA should contact the Executive Department at (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (Florida only), extension 4606; TDD only, 1-800-231- 6103 (Florida); fax (352) 754-6874.

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Other Conservation Lands 0 1 2 Other Publicly Owned Lands 580 580 Miles Middle Hillsborough River: Water Levels, Water Quality and Water Management

February 13, 2009 Draft

Douglas A. Leeper Chief Environmental Scientist Ecologic Evaluation Section Resource Projects Department

Meeting Report of the Joint Basin Board Education/Basin Board Land Resources Committees

 The Basin Board Education and Basin Board Land Resources Committees met jointly on March 16, 2009, at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve, Polk County.

 Both committees approved their revised committee Governing Board policies and minutes of their previous meetings.

 The meeting began with Land staff outlining the collaborative efforts of the Communications and Land Resources departments in promoting the value of ecosystem protection. The last time the two committees met jointly (July 2007), they discussed a public opinion survey planned to determine knowledge and attitudes about District conservation lands and recreational opportunities in the service area. This meeting provided an update on progress made.

 Communications staff provided key results of the public opinion survey: o Of the general population, 55% had heard of the District and 36% of those gave the District a favorable rating. o By contrast, 94% of those who frequently use District lands gave the District a favorable rating. o 86% of the general population responded that government agencies should spend more money preserving natural lands. o 98% of those surveyed want to get out more, mostly to do outdoor activities. o Hiking was a favorite activity. o Location and convenient access were the most important factors in deciding to use District lands. o Simply being outdoors was identified as what respondents enjoyed most about recreation. o Time commitment was the barrier most people identified that kept them from engaging in outdoor activity. o Most people engage in recreational activities in groups of friends or with family and learn of opportunities through word of mouth. o Most want to participate in their favorite activity with little planning or “on the spur of the moment.” o Restrooms were listed as the number one amenity people wanted when planning outdoor activities.

 Staff also reported on past successful outreach activities promoting recreation on District lands. o Three segments of Florida on a Tankful on Bay News 9 in Tampa, including bicycling at Starkey Wilderness Park. o Coverage for a variety of public events, including the grand opening for Conner Preserve in Pasco County on January 16.

 Staff outlined the Get Outside campaign planned for fall. Designed from the research results, the campaign will tap into the fact that people want to get outside more and they want their recreation experiences to be easy and convenient. The campaign will communicate that District lands are available and will encourage new and diverse users to experience recreational opportunities. The three pilot sites to be used in this campaign were especially on those lands selected because they can handle more use without ecosystem damage.

 Staff discussed improvements that had been made to District lands and facilities under the Land Resources Recreation Amenities Plan — consistent signage, well-defined access points, picnic areas, restroom facilities, trail marking and maintenance. Also discussed were the significant contributions of those participating in the Volunteer Program and coordination with other Districts through the Inter-District Committee.

 After hearing the history of the property’s acquisition and management, the importance of the partnership with Polk County and Polk County School District for current and future education programming was highlighted. Polk County Natural Resources Division has stationed one naturalist at the center to coordinate and conduct field trips with public, private and home school groups. Summer camps, which are planned to begin summer 2010, fall under the responsibility of this naturalist. Polk County School District has recently hired one full-time teacher for the center. The teacher will develop a field trip curriculum that will be used for all 7,000 Polk County seventh graders in the 2009– 2010 school years.

 Tours of the center’s exhibit hall and the property’s marsh restoration followed.

Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Progress Report Seven Months Ended April 30, 2009

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2009 Encum- Transfers/ FY2009 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

On-Going Activities Z010 Board and Executive Services $33,299 $0 $0 $33,299 $0 $5,032 $28,267 Z030 Planning 9,574 0 0 9,5740 4,355 5,219 Z050 Information Resources 6,607 0 0 6,6070 866 5,741 Z060 Communications 33,628 0 0 33,6280 18,314 15,314 Z074 Risk Management 220,000 0 0 220,0000 161,233 58,767 Z090 Community Affairs 8,954 0 0 8,9540 4,133 4,821 Z300 Resource Data and Restoration 19,064 0 0 19,0640 10,539 8,525 Z500 Resource Projects 49,821 0 0 49,8210 17,959 31,862 Z600 Operations 8,039 0 0 8,0390 0 8,039 Z700 Land Resources 76,773 0 385 77,15810,080 35,353 31,725 Total On-Going Activities $465,759 $0 $385 $466,144 $10,080 $257,784 $198,280 Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions Z910 Pr. App. & Tax Coll. Commissions $361,897 $0 $0 $361,897 $0 $299,578 $62,319

Total Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions $361,897 $0 $0 $361,897 $0 $299,578 $62,319 Reserves Z930 Contingencies $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000

Total Reserves $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000 Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects S007 Upper Hillsborough 197,230 13,725 0 210,955 32,462 94,651 83,842 S010 Cypress Creek 139,312 671(385 ) 139,598 39,993 56,133 43,472 S015 Lower Hillsborough FDA 186,063 4,529 3,400 193,992 25,668 72,027 96,297 S048 Pasco 1 (Conner Preserve) 112,538 7,048 0 119,586 35,887 42,335 41,364 S099 Save Our Rivers Administration 34,096 0(3,400 ) 30,696 446 4,831 25,419 SB15 Lower Hills Nature's Classroom Improvement 0 1 0 1 0 2,239(2,238 ) SB54 Polk's Nature Discovery Center Field Trips 7,899 17,617 0 25,516 24,764 0 752 SD15 Lower Hills Flood Detention Area - Flatwoods 64,181 1,465,767 0 1,529,948 1,422,467 35,131 72,350

Total Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects $741,319 $1,509,358 $(385) $2,250,292 $1,581,687 $307,347 $361,258 Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects W020 SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay $13,146 $20 $0 $13,166 $10,205 $2,961 $0 W027 Tampa Bay Estuary Program 14,801 0 0 14,801 7,648 7,153 0

1 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Progress Report Seven Months Ended April 30, 2009

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2009 Encum- Transfers/ FY2009 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

W028 Bay Soundings 2,571 619 0 3,190 2,551 639 0 W030 Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program 7,507 0 0 7,507 7,495 12 0 W032 Hillsborough CC Foundation Field Trip Program 25,600 5,422 0 31,022 30,909 113 0 W243 McKay Bay - East Shore Commerce Pk SW Retrofit 2,848 26,630 0 29,478 26,029 3,450(1 ) W248 Plant City - McIntosh Pk WQ/Wetland Enhancement 16,302 172,768 0 189,070 185,846 3,224 0 W258 Hills Co Est of Pollution Loads & Yields 1,186 12,137 0 13,323 12,293 1,030 0 W268 City of Tampa Urban Lake Rescue 235 35,000 20,978 56,213 55,787 426 0 W269 East Lake Outfall Modification 1,837 50,000 0 51,837 51,754 83 0 W272 Jean Park Ponds Stormwater Improvement Prj 2,506 37,500 0 40,006 39,877 129 0 W275 30th & Hillsborough Wtr Qlty Improv 202,114 0 0 202,114 201,989 125 0 W276 Davis Islands Seaplane Basin Water Qlty Imprv 39,614 0 0 39,614 39,498 116 0 W312 Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration 7,703 0 0 7,703 6,617 1,086 0 W331 Biennial Seagrass Mapping 11,334 5,989 0 17,323 17,027 296 0 W332 Tampa Riverwalk Habitat 25,852 0 0 25,852 25,753 99 0 W367 Palm River Restoration 140,153 269,311 0 409,464 395,604 13,860 0 W377 Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Seawall Removal 1,140 75,000 0 76,140 76,140 0 0 W381 River Garden Shoreline Restoration 67,913 2 0 67,915 67,349 566 0 W383 FDEP - Imp. of BMPs Hillsborough River State Pk 127,847 102,500 0 230,347 229,161 1,186 0 W387 Tampa River Tower Shoreline Restoration 57,349 354,949 0 412,298 407,288 5,010 0 W396 MacDill Air Force Base Phase 3 104,782 100,000 0 204,782 204,590 192 0 W399 Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration 27,680 0 0 27,680 26,506 1,174 0 W751 SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Thonotosassa 820 0 0 820 820 0 0 W763 Lk Thonotosassa Diag Assessment and WQ Treat 3,354 13,226 0 16,580 16,491 89 0 W764 Lake Thonotosassa Refinement of Nutrient Budget 38,354 53,456 0 91,810 90,614 1,196 0

Total Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects $944,548 $1,314,529 $20,978 $2,280,055 $2,235,841 $44,215 $(1) Basin Initiatives B063 USGS Surface Wtr. Flow, Level, & W.Q. Data Coll 121,600 0 0 121,600 121,600 0 0 B099 Quality of Water Improvement Program 29,498 3,767 0 33,265 0 6,655 26,610 B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Prgm 8,488 0 0 8,488 135 2,905 5,448 B136 FL Auto Weather Network (FAWN) Data Diss & Edu 6,250 4,844 0 11,094 8,156 2,938 0 B177 Hillsborough River Baseflow Separation 0 0 0 0 0 177(177 ) B182 USGS MFL Data Collection 51,150 0 0 51,150 51,150 0 0 B200 Eval & Dev of ETref Model for Irrg of Woody Orn 0 21,450 0 21,450 16,950 4,500 0 B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 372,620 135,864 0 508,484 116,098 69,840 322,546 2 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Progress Report Seven Months Ended April 30, 2009

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2009 Encum- Transfers/ FY2009 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

B219 Land Use/Cover Mapping 10,631 1,973 0 12,604 6,526 4,658 1,420 B226 Wtr Budget & Irrig Req for Mature Blueberries 9,563 14,626 0 24,189 21,687 0 2,502 B227 Dev Irrig Sch/Crop Coeffic For Trees 12,500 37,500 0 50,000 33,000 17,000 0 B229 Field Eval of Bhiadwarf for Wtr Use Effic 13,125 9,667 0 22,792 13,125 9,667 0 B238 Crop Coefficients & Wtr Use for Peppers 8,514 17,028 0 25,542 21,758 3,784 0 B239 Deter Wtr Req For Genetically Alt Lantana Camara 9,310 4,128 0 13,438 10,788 2,650 0 B242 Potential to Use ASR in Avon Park Formation 926 8,353 0 9,279 7,945 450 884 B246 Wtr Conservation/FYN Reg Builder/Dev Specialist 12,612 4,521 0 17,133 10,850 5,531 752 B251 National Hydrography Database (NHD) 1,151 0 0 1,151 1,151 0 0 B254 Deter Spc Irrig Volumes/Freq/Fertiz Strawberries 18,750 6,150 0 24,900 20,175 4,725 0 B256 Auto Citrus Irrigation Mgmt to Reduce Wtr Consmp 4,000 3,280 0 7,280 7,280 0 0 B257 Reduc Nursery/Landscape Wtr Use Altering Nandina 7,000 4,340 0 11,340 7,000 4,340 0 B261 Factors Influencing Water Levels in Wetlands 9,375 0 0 9,375 9,375 0 0 B263 Eval of Diff On-Farm Blueberry Sys Irrig Effic 2,212 0 0 2,212 2,212 0 0 B264 Irrig Mgmt to Cnsrv Wtr, Incr Tree Grwth & Prod 2,979 0 0 2,979 2,571 408 0 B265 Optimizing Irrig for Shade Tree Prod 5,010 0 0 5,010 5,010 0 0 B266 Incpt-Sprinkler Irrig Wtr Container Grown Plants 7,255 0 0 7,255 7,255 0 0 B272 Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Maintenance 18,700 0 0 18,700 5,527 3,326 9,847 B273 MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project 9,375 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 B276 Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) 501,540 0 0 501,540 0 0 501,540 B277 Florida Water Star 8,561 0 0 8,561 3,760 2,790 2,011 B620 Mapping & GIS 37,984 1,331 0 39,315 2,883 11,980 24,452 B630 Field Operations 596,677 751,935 0 1,348,612 630,916 421,325 296,371 B670 Structure Operations 631,778 207,147 0 838,925 111,393 272,099 455,433 E024 Tampa By-Pass Canal 0 0 0 0 2 15,398(15,400 ) G004 Aquatic Plant Management 77,218 0 0 77,218 0 29,649 47,569 P259 Youth Water Resources Education 140,833 123,656 0 264,489 136,363 19,264 108,862 P268 Public Education 182,198 63,659 0 245,857 139,699 73,340 32,818 P392 Tampa Bypass Canal Landfill Site 10,433 5,967 0 16,400 3,561 2,768 10,071 P606 Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance 36,073 30,500 0 66,573 41,662 23,134 1,777 Z969 Stormwater Implementation Reserves (Ref Z970) 0 3,523,071(20,978 ) 3,502,093 3,502,093 0 0

Total Basin Initiatives $2,975,889 $4,984,757 $(20,978) $7,939,668 $5,079,656 $1,015,301 $1,844,711 Water Supply & Resource Development F027 Natural Treatment of Storm & Waste Water Ph 2 0 451 0 451 451 0 0 3 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Progress Report Seven Months Ended April 30, 2009

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2009 Encum- Transfers/ FY2009 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

H012. Largo/Clearwater/Pasco - ASR/Interconnect 1,534 20,000 0 21,534 20,000 56 1,478 H017. Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 82,812 0 0 82,812 0 3,834 78,978 H041. Pasco Co Southeast Reg Rclm Water Loop 824 98,088 0 98,912 98,088 62 762 H055. Pasco Co State Rd 52 East/West Reg Rclm Wtr Inct 543,522 1,188,375 0 1,731,897 1,730,875 155 867 H056. Pasco Co Wet-Weather Rclm Wtr Rsrv - Boyette 624,624 790,914 0 1,415,538 1,413,044 95 2,399 H065. TBW - System Configuration II 4,186,111 4,658,852 0 8,844,963 8,137,425 345,126 362,412 H067. Pasco Co - WWTF/SR-52 Regional Rclm Wtr Inct 309,183 357,666 0 666,849 666,000 116 733 H100. Water Supply & Resource Development Reserves 1,601,574 3,859,740 0 5,461,314 5,461,314 0 0 H400. Lower Hills Rvr Recovery Strategy Impl 1,443,750 0 0 1,443,750 465,000 0 978,750 H401. Sulphur Springs Weir Modifications 0 75,000 0 75,000 75,000 0 0 H559 FARMS - Balaban Farms, LLC 0 109,750 0 109,750 71,406 38,344 0

Total Water Supply & Resource Development $8,793,934 $11,158,836 $0 $19,952,770 $18,138,603 $387,788 $1,426,379 Cooperative Funding K057Hillsborough Co Lake & Stream Monitoring Program 69,824 74,766 0 144,590 114,851 28,116 1,623 K209 Hillsborough Co Adopt-A-Pond Hillsborough 17,400 0 0 17,400 14,066 2,851 483 K652Hills Arts Council Water Conservation Education Theatre Project 20,447 0 0 20,447 19,600 372 475 K725Polk Co FYN Polk County 8,460 0 0 8,460 7,681 452 327 K751Hernando Co Hernando WMPlan Squirrel Prairie 0 3,827 0 3,827 3,827 0 0 K760Pasco Co FYN Pasco County 15,564 4,604 0 20,168 14,647 4,549 972 K867Pasco Co Pasco WMPlan Trout Creek 3,247 385,781 0 389,028 385,781 153 3,094 K938Pasco Co Pasco WMPlan Cypress Creek/South Lakes 3,247 224,673 0 227,920 224,673 153 3,094 L099Hillsborough Co WMPlan County Watershed Model Update 2,496 406,826 0 409,322 251,771 155,509 2,042 L111Suncoast Earth Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training 21,192 0 0 21,192 20,440 346 406 L265Univ of FL Protecting WQ Effective Water & Nutrient Mgmt 0 10,000 0 10,000 0 10,000 0 L271Pasco Co WMPlan East Pasco Watersheds 0 11,360 0 11,360 0 11,360 0 L420Plant City WMPlan Update West Side Canal 864 1 0 865 1 131 733 L423Hills Co/Tampa Imp. BMPs Duck Pond 2,259 3,600,000 0 3,602,259 3,600,000 1,637 622 L424Hillsborough Co Hills. Co. Lake June Stormwater 2,579 250,000 0 252,579 250,000 0 2,579 L426Pasco Co Pasco Imp. BMPs Indian Creek Restoration 1,207 300,000 0 301,207 300,000 0 1,207 L432Pasco Co WMPlan New River/Upper Hillsborough River WS 504,921 975,900 0 1,480,821 1,338,356 38,961 103,504 L455San Antonio WMPlan San Antonio 864 18,484 0 19,348 18,484 17 847 L653Pasco Co Imp. BMPs East Pasco Watersheds 1,191 150,000 0 151,191 150,000 0 1,191 L672Polk Co WMPlan Polk County 150,044 398,988 0 549,032 191,158 211,312 146,562 L693Child's Museum Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 69,090 68,900 0 137,990 68,900 305 68,785 4 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Progress Report Seven Months Ended April 30, 2009

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2009 Encum- Transfers/ FY2009 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

L729Pasco Co Overpass Road Rclm Water Transmission Main 698,494 35,183 0 733,677 731,183 691 1,803 L731 Pasco Co Adopt-A-Pond Pasco 6,974 2,592 0 9,566 6,264 335 2,967 L732Pasco Co Imp. BMPs Cypress Ck, South Lk Watershed 1,191 300,000 0 301,191 300,000 0 1,191 L734Pasco Co Imp. BMPs - Trout Ck Watershed 1,191 150,000 0 151,191 150,000 0 1,191 L737Pasco Co WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed 1,356 27,180 0 28,536 27,087 202 1,247 L741Tampa Imp. BMPs - Dale Mabry: Neptune-Henderson 601,029 4,500,000 0 5,101,029 5,100,000 546 483 L765Pasco Co Pasco Imp. BMPs Lake Zephyr Conveyance 2,276 600,000 0 602,276 600,000 253 2,023 L824Zephyrhills Reclaimed Water Extension Project 1,289 65,900 0 67,189 65,900 422 867 L828Tampa Imp. BMPs Drew Park 301,038 165,000 0 466,038 465,000 478 560 L829Tampa Imp. BMPs Spanishtown Creek 1,100,864 0 0 1,100,864 1,100,000 633 231 L834Tampa GIS Dataset Development 0 28,350 0 28,350 28,350 0 0 L875Pasco Co Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed 17,500 0 0 17,500 0 0 17,500 L890Hillsborough Co WS Para. & Models Percolation Rate Assessment 1,224 20,000 0 21,224 20,000 0 1,224 L896Hillsborough Co WMPlan Thirteen Mile Run Structure Oper Eval 2,276 100,000 0 102,276 100,000 99 2,177 L900LE/AD LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education 2,838 380 0 3,218 1,967 767 484 L914Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project 628 58,630 0 59,258 56,850 2,004 404 L915Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit 557 2,070 0 2,627 0 2,280 347 N004Polk Co Bldrs Polk IS Florida-Friendly 4,337 0 0 4,337 2,669 990 678 N008Polk Co Polk Natural Rsrc Fixture Retrofit-Cancelled 4,590 0 0 4,590 0 0 4,590 N013Univ of FL Dev of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1 5,582 0 0 5,582 4,963 139 480 N014FL Aquarium Florida Aquarium Watershed Edu Initiative 6,026 0 0 6,026 5,274 0 752 N020Tampa Phase 2: Imp. BMPs Drew Park 541,047 0 0 541,047 0 208 540,839 N024Polk Co NWRUSA Rclm Wtr Storage & Pumping Station 239,000 0 0 239,000 0 0 239,000 N025Pasco Co Plat Incorporation into GIS 124,177 0 0 124,177 122,757 162 1,258 N026Hillsborough Co Lk Meade Water Quality Improvement 402,846 0 0 402,846 400,000 680 2,166 N027Crystal Spgs Fnd Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco Co 9,951 0 0 9,951 9,199 0 752 N028Lowry Pk Zoo Lowry Park Zoo Environmental Stewardship 19,777 0 0 19,777 19,025 0 752 N029MOSI MOSI Wetland Wonders Program 58,575 0 0 58,575 58,575 273(273 ) N046Great Explorations Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas Co 6,346 0 0 6,346 0 0 6,346 P729Polk Co Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek 2,603 0 0 2,603 0 165 2,438

Total Cooperative Funding $5,060,478 $12,939,396 $0 $17,999,874 $16,349,299 $477,552 $1,173,023

Total Hillsborough River Basin $20,343,824 $31,906,872 $0 $52,250,696 $43,395,166 $2,789,565 $6,065,965

5 Hillsborough River Basin Budget by Area of Responsibility (In Thousands)

FY2008 Approved FY2009 Approved FY2010 Proposed

22.3% 12.5% 14.9% 33.2% 52.9% 45.1% 17.3% 21.1%

16.1% 17.3% 28.4% 18.9%

Total $18,009 Total $21,788 Total $23,189

water quality $4,022 water quality $2,717 water quality $3,447

natural systems 2,892 natural systems 3,769 natural systems 4,896

flood protection 5,107 flood protection 3,779 flood protection 4,389

water supply 5,988 water supply 11,523 water supply 10,457

12000 10,523 10,457 10000

8000

5,988 6000 4,896 5,107 4,389 4,022 In Thousands 4000 3,447 3,769 3,779 2,717 2,892 2000

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6 Southwest Florida Watar Management District Hillsborough River Basin Multi-Year Project Commitments and Budget Projections May 21, 2009 Combined Combined Remaining Prior Adopted Adopted Proposed Future Project Years FY2008**FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 Funding Totals Expenditures On-Going Activities $778,354 3 % $625,6142%% $496,2792 $511,167 $526,502 $542,297 $558,566 Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions575,552 2 % 544,0742%% 480,6892 442,234 455,501 469,166 483,241 Reserves for Contingencies 1,900,000 7 % 1,900,0006%% 1,000,000 4 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects767,991 3 % 756,2962%% 525,654 2 541,424 557,667 574,397 591,629 Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects1,090,664 4 % 1,518,8155%% 2,039,6309 2,100,819 2,163,844 2,228,759 2,295,622 Basin Initiatives 9,324,211 32 % 5,315,66817% 3,116,917 13 % 3,210,425 3,306,738 3,405,940 3,508,118 Water Supply & Resource Development H012 Largo/Clearwater/Pasco - ASR/Interconnect $732,199 1,484 3,068 773 706,445 0 0 0 $1,443,969 H017 Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 0 59,311 82,812 77,803 0 0 0 0 219,926 H055 Pasco Co State Rd 52 East/West Reg Rclm Wtr Inct 545,970 654,407 543,522 1,025 0 0 0 0 1,744,924 H056 Pasco Co Wet-Weather Rclm Wtr Rsrv - Boyette 501,984 602,419 624,624 3,972 0 0 0 0 1,732,999 H065 TBW - System Configuration II 4,914,944 4,349,934 6,362,753 6,630,279 0 0 0 0 22,257,910 H067 Pasco Co - WWTF/SR-52 Regional Rclm Wtr Inct 0 358,472 309,183 861 0 0 0 0 668,516 H082 Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study 0 0 0 239,637 237,500 0 0 0 477,137 H100 Water Supply & Resource Development Reserves 6,626,095 1,000,000 3,287,471 959,545 0 0 0 0 11,873,111 H300s TBRRP - Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project 5,247,975 11,504 0 0 0000 5,259,479 H400 Lower Hills Rvr Recovery Strategy Impl 0 0 1,925,000 1,425,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 4,550,000 Other Water Supply and Resource Development Projects79,654 1,648 887 0 0 0 0 Future Water Supply & Resource Dev Projects (6) 0 0 0 837,051 1,402,207 3,432,833 3,432,833 Total Water Supply & Resource Development 7,117,185 25 % 13,140,081 42 % 9,339,782 40 % 2,080,996 1,702,207 3,732,833 3,732,833 Cooperative Funding (1A Projects) L672 Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County 76,744 358,538 150,044 134,003 131,220 0 0 0 850,549 L829 Tampa - Imp. BMPs Spanishtown Creek 0 0 1,100,864 5,501,832 0 0 0 0 6,602,696 358,538 1,250,9085,635,835 131,220 0 0 0 Other Cooperative Funding Projects6,977,851 6,229,493 554,228 0 0 0 0

Total Cooperative Funding 7,336,389 24 % 7,480,401 24% 6,190,063 28 % 131,220 0 0 0 Potential Future Funding 0 009,108,849 9,863,239 8,084,326 8,343,591

Total Expenditures $28,890,346 100 % $31,280,949 100 %$23,189,014 100 % $19,127,134 $19,575,698 $20,037,718 $20,513,600 Revenues Notes Ad Valorem Taxes (1) $19,177,540 $18,396,559$15,663,815 $14,410,710 $14,843,031 $15,288,321 $15,746,971 Balance from Prior Years (2),(3) 5,738,649 10,067,8644,874,006 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 Local Funding - County/City 870,500 1,040,230778,178 0 0 0 0 State Funding 535,666 00000672,361 SOR Reimbursement 767,991 756,296525,654 541,424 557,667 574,397 591,629 Interest on Investments (4) 1,800,000 1,020,000675,000 675,000 675,000 675,000 675,000 Total Revenues $28,890,346 $31,280,949 $23,189,014 $19,127,134 $19,575,698 $20,037,718 $20,513,600 Estimated Millage 0.2547 / 0.2421 0.2547 / 0.2421 0.2421 0.2421 0.2421 0.2421 0.2421 Income Per 100th Mill $766,505 $735,225 $646,998 $595,238$613,095 $631,488 $650,433 Change in Property Valuations (5) 11.9 % (4.1%) (12.0%) (8.0%) 3.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 %

* For comparison purposes, the FY2008 and FY2009 combined adopted budget columns represent a combined budget for the Hillsborough River and Northwest Hillsborough Basins, prior to merger.

7 Southwest Florida Watar Management District Hillsborough River Basin Multi-Year Project Commitments and Budget Projections May 21, 2009 Notes / Assumptions (1) For FY2010, ad valorem revenue is projected at 12 percent below FY2009, based on preliminary information received from the County Property Appraisers. For FY2011-FY2014, the projected percentage change in property values is based on forecast information provided by the State's Office of Economic and Demographic Research, March 4, 2009.

(2) FY2009 Actual Balance from Prior Years was $11,340,623: $1,992,904 additional balance forward from FY2007; $169,979 interest earnings over budget; $98,783 additional ad valorem revenue over budget; $177,922 excess fees; $17,617 additional SOR revenue to fund Polk's Nature Discovery Center; $14,186 additional revenue from USGS for topographical mapping; $25,207 interest revenue from Tax Collectors for delinquent taxes; $110,000 L836 Tampa Plumbing Retrofit and Education Project withdrawn; $50,165 L442 Tampa Plumbing Retrofit completed under budget; $5,268,088 TBRRP - Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project cancelled; $663,438 H012 Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect change in scope; $163,780 Risk Management Property Insurance under budget; $34,493 L268 Pasco Co East Reuse System Metering and Controls completed under budget; $122,801 unspent salaries; $23,310 F011 Section 21 Wellfield Rehydration completed under budget; $1,865,716 in unspent contingency reserves; and $542,234 in other favorable variances.

(3) FY2010 Balance from Prior Years: $1,272,759 additional balance forward from FY2008; $1,625,600 additional revenue from sale of easement at Tampa Bypass Canal; $70,000 projected interest earnings over budget; $5,647 interest revenue from Tax Collectors for delinquent taxes; and $1,900,000 unspent contingency reserves.

(4) Historical interest amounts restated to include the Hillsborough River and Northwest Hillsborough Basins combined: $338,107 in FY2004, $629,359 in FY2005, $1,687,919 in FY2006, $2,959,214 in FY2007, and $1,969,978 in FY2008.

(5) Historical changes in property valuations restated to include the Hillsborough River and Northwest Hillsborough Basins combined: 9.2% in FY2004, 15.7% in FY2005, 15.0% in FY2006, 21.9% in FY2007, 11.9% in FY2008, and (4.1%) in FY2009.

(6) No formal applications received; amounts for FY2011-FY2014 reflect the planning numbers from the Long-Range Water Supply and Water Resource Development Funding Plan, updated December, 2008.

8 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Comparison Report May 21, 2009 April June Funded By Millage Increase/ Adopted Proposed Proposed Funded By Ad Valorem Rate (Decrease) Budget Budget Budget Outside Based Require- From Projects Rank FY2009 FY2010 FY2010 Revenue Budget ments FY2009 On-Going Activities Z010 Board and Executive Services $55,333 $24,185 $23,740 $0 $23,740 BF/Interest ($31,593) Z030 Planning 19,048 14,161 13,780 0 13,780 BF/Interest (5,268) Z050 Information Resources 11,832 11,196 10,988 0 10,988 BF/Interest (844) Z060 Communications 63,830 38,855 37,908 0 37,908 BF/Interest (25,922) Z074 Risk Management 231,500 195,000 195,000 0 195,000 BF/Interest (36,500) Z090 Community Affairs 17,908 19,143 18,607 0 18,607 BF/Interest 699 Z300 Resource Data & Restoration 31,143 29,396 28,601 0 28,601 BF/Interest (2,542) Z500 Resource Projects 87,401 60,311 59,621 0 59,621 BF/Interest (27,780) Z600 Operations 16,078 16,687 16,231 0 16,231 BF/Interest 153 Z700 Land Resources 91,541 92,958 91,803 0 91,803 BF/Interest 262 Total On-Going Activities $625,614 $501,892 $496,279 $0 $496,279 ($129,335) Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions Z910 Pr. App. & Tax Coll. Commissions $544,074 $480,689 $480,689 $0 $480,689 BF/Interest ($63,385) Total Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions $544,074 $480,689 $480,689 $0 $480,689 ($63,385) Reserves Z930 Contingencies $1,900,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000 BF/Interest ($900,000) Total Reserves $1,900,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000 ($900,000) Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects S003 Brooker Creek $14,977 $2,395 $2,330 $2,330 $0 ($12,647) S007 Upper Hillsborough 197,230 158,466 148,071 148,071 0 (49,159) S010 Cypress Creek 139,312 128,160 126,010 126,010 0 (13,302) S015 Lower Hillsborough FDA 186,063 173,456 172,478 172,478 0 (13,585) S048 Pasco 1 (Conner Preserve) 112,538 65,181 53,695 53,695 0 (58,843) S099 Save Our Rivers Administration 34,096 15,319 15,063 15,063 0 (19,033) SB54 Polk's Nature Discovery Center Field Trips 7,899 5,999 4,777 4,777 0 (3,122) SD15 Lower Hills Flood Detention Area - Flatwoods 64,181 3,323 3,230 3,230 0 (60,951) Total Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects $756,296 $552,299 $525,654 $525,654 $0 ($230,642) Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects W020 SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay $26,292 $35,555 $35,432 $11,466 $23,966 BF/Interest $9,140 W027 Tampa Bay Estuary Program 29,602 38,518 38,409 1,912 36,497 BF/Interest 8,807 W028 Bay Soundings 3,857 7,875 7,875 0 7,875 BF/Interest 4,018 W030 Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program 15,014 29,570 29,570 0 29,570 BF/Interest 14,556 W032 Hillsborough CC Foundation Field Trip Program 30,807 60,364 60,364 0 60,364 BF/Interest 29,557 W235 Robles Park Water Quality & Natural Sys Imprv 0 454,556 341,935 227,217 114,718 BF/Interest 341,935 W243 McKay Bay - East Shore Commerce Pk SW Retrofit 2,848 679 660 330 330 BF/Interest (2,188) 9 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Comparison Report May 21, 2009 April June Funded By Millage Increase/ Adopted Proposed Proposed Funded By Ad Valorem Rate (Decrease) Budget Budget Budget Outside Based Require- From Projects Rank FY2009 FY2010 FY2010 Revenue Budget ments FY2009

W248 Plant City - McIntosh Pk WQ/Wetland Enhancement 16,302 7,156 6,957 3,478 3,479 BF/Interest (9,345) W258 Hills Co Est of Pollution Loads & Yields 1,779 1,452 1,414 707 707 BF/Interest (365) W259 FDOT N Dale Mabry Hwy SW Retrofit/Wetland Rstr 6,851 9,574 309,317 304,658 4,659 BF/Interest 302,466 W268 City of Tampa Urban Lake Rescue 470 849 825 412 413 BF/Interest 355 W269 East Lake Outfall Modification 1,837 2,879 2,799 1,399 1,400 BF/Interest 962 W272 Jean Park Ponds Stormwater Improvement Prj 2,506 4,336 4,215 2,107 2,108 BF/Interest 1,709 W273 Lk Carroll Stormwater Management Plan 2,506 4,336 4,215 2,107 2,108 BF/Interest 1,709 W275 30th & Hillsborough Wtr Qlty Improv 202,114 405,333 205,190 2,595 202,595 BF/Interest 3,076 W276 Davis Islands Seaplane Basin Water Qlty Imprv 39,614 3,487 3,392 1,696 1,696 BF/Interest (36,222) W282 Itchepackesassa Ck Reg Stormwater System 0 254,963 254,831 2,415 252,416 BF/Interest 254,831 W283 Tampa Alline Water Quality Improvement 0 41,890 41,843 921 40,922 BF/Interest 41,843 W310 Hillsborough River Watershed Edu, Phase 2 0 45,000 45,000 0 45,000 BF/Interest 45,000 W312 Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration 15,406 20,166 20,007 3,753 16,254 BF/Interest 4,601 W331 Biennial Seagrass Mapping 22,668 40,130 22,508 2,504 20,004 BF/Interest (160) W332 Tampa Riverwalk Habitat 25,852 1,605 1,562 781 781 BF/Interest (24,290) W333 Tampa Dredge Hole Restoration 501,722 9,067 8,815 4,407 4,408 BF/Interest (492,907) W367 Palm River Restoration 140,153 247,294 246,619 12,059 234,560 BF/Interest 106,466 W377 Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Seawall Removal 1,140 1,611 1,568 784 784 BF/Interest 428 W381 River Garden Shoreline Restoration 67,913 899 878 439 439 BF/Interest (67,035) W383 FDEP - Imp. of BMPs Hillsborough River State Pk 127,847 5,960 5,799 2,899 2,900 BF/Interest (122,048) W387 Tampa River Tower Shoreline Restoration 57,349 9,753 9,504 4,752 4,752 BF/Interest (47,845) W388 Sweetwater Creek Restoration 1,376 7,628 7,416 3,708 3,708 BF/Interest 6,040 W396 MacDill Air Force Base Phase 3 104,782 431,597 305,720 90,360 215,360 BF/Interest 200,938 W399 Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration 27,680 1,840 1,793 896 897 BF/Interest (25,887) W751 SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Thonotosassa 820 1,745 1,702 851 851 BF/Interest 882 W763 Lk Thonotosassa Diag Assessment and WQ Treat 3,354 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (3,354) W764 Lake Thonotosassa Refinement of Nutrient Budget 38,354 11,822 11,496 5,748 5,748 BF/Interest (26,858) Total Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects $1,518,815 $2,199,489 $2,039,630 $697,361 $1,342,269 $520,815 Basin Initiatives B027 Rocky Creek Lake Enhancement Project $1,051,810 $1,056,241 $1,056,252 $500,000 $556,252 BF/Interest $4,442 B063 USGS Surface Wtr. Flow, Level, & W.Q. Data Coll 166,300 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (166,300) B099 Quality of Water Improvement Program 39,565 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (39,565) B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Prgm 12,749 17,336 17,899 3,900 13,999 BF/Interest 5,150 B136 FL Auto Weather Network (FAWN) Data Diss & Edu 12,500 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (12,500) B182 USGS MFL Data Collection 51,150 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (51,150) B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 385,670 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (385,670) B210 NW Hills WMPlan Lks: Raleigh, Rogers, Starvation 3,154 2,198 2,136 0 2,136 BF/Interest (1,018)

10 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Comparison Report May 21, 2009 April June Funded By Millage Increase/ Adopted Proposed Proposed Funded By Ad Valorem Rate (Decrease) Budget Budget Budget Outside Based Require- From Projects Rank FY2009 FY2010 FY2010 Revenue Budget ments FY2009

B219 Land Use/Cover Mapping 14,005 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (14,005) B226 Wtr Budget & Irrig Req for Mature Blueberries 9,563 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (9,563) B227 Dev Irrig Sch/Crop Coeffic For Trees 12,500 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (12,500) B229 Field Eval of Bhiadwarf for Wtr Use Effic 13,125 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (13,125) B238 Crop Coefficients & Wtr Use for Peppers 8,514 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (8,514) B239 Deter Wtr Req For Genetically Alt Lantana Camara 9,310 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (9,310) B242 Potential to Use ASR in Avon Park Formation 1,852 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (1,852) B246 Wtr Conservation/FYN Reg Builder/Dev Specialist 19,668 21,104 21,035 0 21,035 BF/Interest 1,367 B251 National Hydrography Database (NHD) 1,395 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (1,395) B254 Deter Spc Irrig Volumes/Freq/Fertiz Strawberries 18,750 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (18,750) B256 Auto Citrus Irrigation Mgmt to Reduce Wtr Consmp 4,000 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (4,000) B257 Reduc Nursery/Landscape Wtr Use Altering Nandina 7,000 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (7,000) B261 Factors Influencing Water Levels in Wetlands 18,750 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (18,750) B263 Eval of Diff On-Farm Blueberry Sys Irrig Effic 2,212 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (2,212) B264 Irrig Mgmt to Cnsrv Wtr, Incr Tree Grwth & Prod 2,979 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (2,979) B265 Optimizing Irrig for Shade Tree Prod 5,010 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (5,010) B266 Incpt-Sprinkler Irrig Wtr Container Grown Plants 7,255 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (7,255) B272 Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Maintenance 18,700 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (18,700) B273 MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project 18,750 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (18,750) B276 Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) 1,003,080 0 0 0 0 BF/Interest (1,003,080) B277 Florida Water Star 13,622 14,069 14,000 0 14,000 BF/Interest 378 B307 Maint WS Para&Models - Hillsborough Co(was B206) 0 61,200 44,223 0 44,223 BF/Interest 44,223 B312 Maint WS Para & Models - Pasco Co (was B206) 0 196,709 196,395 123,668 72,727 BF/Interest 196,395 B314 Maint WS Para & Models - Polk Co (was B206) 0 4,069 3,256 0 3,256 BF/Interest 3,256 B620 Mapping & GIS 74,543 28,030 27,245 0 27,245 BF/Interest (47,298) B630 Field Operations 630,747 402,011 396,495 0 396,495 BF/Interest (234,252) B670 Structure Operations 1,042,004 684,974 677,155 0 677,155 BF/Interest (364,849) G004 Aquatic Plant Management 113,671 113,292 111,884 0 111,884 BF/Interest (1,787) P259 Youth Water Resources Education 209,024 261,951 261,328 50,000 211,328 BF/Interest 52,304 P268 Public Education 266,235 260,984 260,276 0 260,276 0.0028 (5,959) P392 Tampa Bypass Canal Landfill Site 10,433 7,610 7,538 0 7,538 0.0029 (2,895) P606 Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance 36,073 19,895 19,800 0 19,800 0.0032 (16,273) Total Basin Initiatives $5,315,668 $3,151,673 $3,116,917 $677,568 $2,439,349 ($2,198,751) Water Supply & Resource Development H012 . Largo/Clearwater/Pasco - ASR/Interconnect $3,068 $796 $773 $0 $773 0.0031 ($2,295) H017 . Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 82,812 78,494 77,803 0 77,803 0.0045 (5,009) H041 . Pasco Co Southeast Reg Rclm Water Loop 1,648 912 887 0 887 0.0045 (761)

11 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Comparison Report May 21, 2009 April June Funded By Millage Increase/ Adopted Proposed Proposed Funded By Ad Valorem Rate (Decrease) Budget Budget Budget Outside Based Require- From Projects Rank FY2009 FY2010 FY2010 Revenue Budget ments FY2009

H055 . Pasco Co State Rd 52 East/West Reg Rclm Wtr Inct 543,522 1,050 1,025 0 1,025 0.0045 (542,497) H056 . Pasco Co Wet-Weather Rclm Wtr Rsrv - Boyette 624,624 3,997 3,972 0 3,972 0.0045 (620,652) H065 . TBW - System Configuration II 6,362,753 6,630,317 6,630,279 0 6,630,279 0.1025 267,526 H067 . Pasco Co - WWTF/SR-52 Regional Rclm Wtr Inct 309,183 886 861 0 861 0.1070 (308,322) H082 . Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study 0 239,657 239,637 0 239,637 0.1107 239,637 H100 . Water Supply & Resource Development Reserves 3,287,471 0 959,545 0 959,545 0.1203 (2,327,926) H400 . Lower Hills Rvr Recovery Strategy Impl 1,925,000 1,425,000 1,425,000 0 1,425,000 0.1414 (500,000) Total Water Supply & Resource Development $13,140,081 $8,381,109 $9,339,782 $0 $9,339,782 ($3,800,299) Cooperative Funding K655 Tampa South Tampa Area Reclaimed Project (STAR), Ph.II $6,042 $4,206 $4,094 $0 $4,094 0.1415 ($1,948) K867 Pasco Co Pasco WMPlan Trout Creek 3,247 2,286 2,224 0 2,224 0.1477 (1,023) K938 Pasco Co Pasco WMPlan Cypress Creek/South Lakes 3,247 2,286 2,224 0 2,224 0.1477 (1,023) L099 Hillsborough Co WMPlan County Watershed Model Update 146,920 2,878 2,816 0 2,816 0.1416 (144,104) L420 Plant City WMPlan Update West Side Canal 864 0 0 0 0 0.1478 (864) L423 Hills Co/Tampa Imp. BMPs Duck Pond 2,259 2,347 2,285 0 2,285 0.1478 26 L424 Hillsborough Co Hills. Co. Lake June Stormwater 2,579 1,099 1,074 0 1,074 0.1478 (1,505) L426 Pasco Co Pasco Imp. BMPs Indian Creek Restoration 1,207 1,248 1,216 0 1,216 0.1478 9 L432 Pasco Co WMPlan New River/Upper Hillsborough River WS 504,921 16,234 15,782 0 15,782 0.1481 (489,139) L442 Tampa Tampa Plumbing Retrofit & Edu Prj - 2006 557 0 0 0 0 0.1419 (557) L455 San Antonio WMPlan San Antonio 864 849 825 0 825 0.1481 (39) L653 Pasco Co Imp. BMPs East Pasco Watersheds 1,191 1,245 1,210 0 1,210 0.1481 19 L693 Child's Museum Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 106,430 0 0 0 0 0.1419 (106,430) L729 Pasco Co Overpass Road Rclm Water Transmission Main 698,494 3,466 3,370 0 3,370 0.1482 (695,124) L732 Pasco Co Imp. BMPs Cypress Ck, South Lk Watershed 1,191 1,245 1,210 0 1,210 0.1482 19 L734 Pasco Co Imp. BMPs - Trout Ck Watershed 1,191 1,245 1,210 0 1,210 0.1482 19 L737 Pasco Co WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed 1,356 1,402 1,367 0 1,367 0.1482 11 L741 Tampa Imp. BMPs - Dale Mabry: Neptune-Henderson 602,058 1,163 1,139 0 1,139 0.1420 (600,919) L742 Tampa Tampa Plumbing Retrofit & Edu Prj - 2007 1,670 584 585 0 585 0.1420 (1,085) L765 Pasco Co Pasco Imp. BMPs Lake Zephyr Conveyance 2,276 1,264 1,232 0 1,232 0.1483 (1,044) L824 Zephyrhills Reclaimed Water Extension Project 1,289 2,682 2,609 0 2,609 0.1483 1,320 L828 Tampa Imp. BMPs Drew Park 1,002,076 1,179 1,155 0 1,155 0.1421 (1,000,921) L890 Hillsborough Co WS Para. & Models Percolation Rate Assessment 2,448 1,429 1,397 0 1,397 0.1421 (1,051) L892 Hillsborough Co WMPlan Brooker Ck WS Gate Operation Optimization 1,365 1,410 1,375 0 1,375 0.1421 10 L896 Hillsborough Co WMPlan Thirteen Mile Run Structure Oper Eval 2,276 3,461 3,370 0 3,370 0.1484 1,094 L914 Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project 628 651 652 0 652 0.1484 24 L915 Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit 557 659 660 0 660 0.1484 103 N004 Polk Co Bldrs Polk IS Florida-Friendly 4,337 0 0 0 0 0.1484 (4,337)

12 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Comparison Report May 21, 2009 April June Funded By Millage Increase/ Adopted Proposed Proposed Funded By Ad Valorem Rate (Decrease) Budget Budget Budget Outside Based Require- From Projects Rank FY2009 FY2010 FY2010 Revenue Budget ments FY2009

N008 Polk Co Polk Natural Rsrc Fixture Retrofit-Cancelled 4,590 0 0 0 0 0.1484 (4,590) N013 Univ of FL Dev of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1 11,163 0 0 0 0 0.1422 (11,163) N020 Tampa Phase 2: Imp. BMPs Drew Park 1,802,094 1,197 1,173 0 1,173 0.1422 (1,800,921) N023 Tampa Tampa Riverwalk Kiosks 93,960 0 0 0 0 0.1422 (93,960) N024 Polk Co NWRUSA Rclm Wtr Storage & Pumping Station 239,000 0 0 0 0 0.1485 (239,000) N025 Pasco Co Plat Incorporation into GIS 124,177 0 0 0 0 0.1485 (124,177) N026 Hillsborough Co Lk Meade Water Quality Improvement 402,846 3,204 1,971 0 1,971 0.1485 (400,875) N027 Crystal Spgs Fnd Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco Co 9,951 0 0 0 0 0.1485 (9,951) N028 Lowry Pk Zoo Lowry Park Zoo Environmental Stewardship 19,777 0 0 0 0 0.1485 (19,777) N029 MOSI MOSI Wetland Wonders Program 79,875 0 0 0 0 0.1423 (79,875) N046 Great Explorations Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas Co 9,773 0 0 0 0 0.1423 (9,773) P729 Polk Co Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek 2,603 1,434 1,398 0 1,398 0.1485 (1,205) L672 Polk Co WMPlan Polk County 1A150,044 134,073 134,003 65,610 68,393 0.1496 (16,041) L829 Tampa Imp. BMPs Spanishtown Creek 1A1,100,864 5,501,879 5,501,832 0 5,501,832 0.2346 4,400,968 K057 Hillsborough Co Lake & Stream Monitoring Program H163,721 162,595 162,537 0 162,537 0.2272 (1,184) K209 Hillsborough Co Adopt-A-Pond Hillsborough H34,777 34,129 34,110 0 34,110 0.2376 (667) K652 Hills Arts Council Water Conservation Education Theatre Project H32,847 32,135 32,113 0 32,113 0.2381 (734) K725 Polk Co FYN Polk County H8,460 9,823 9,779 0 9,779 0.2383 1,319 K760 Pasco Co FYN Pasco County H15,564 17,300 17,256 0 17,256 0.2386 1,692 L111 Suncoast Earth Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training H31,412 31,459 31,437 0 31,437 0.2290 25 L731 Pasco Co Adopt-A-Pond Pasco H6,974 7,367 7,348 0 7,348 0.2392 374 L900 LE/AD LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education H2,838 2,625 2,606 0 2,606 0.2392 (232) L917 Polk Co Lake Bathymetric Mapping H0 1,500 1,500 0 1,500 0.2392 1,500 N014 FL Aquarium Florida Aquarium Watershed Edu Initiative H12,051 11,485 11,463 0 11,463 0.2293 (588) N112 Lakeland Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Prj H0 64,420 64,420 0 64,420 0.2404 64,420 N150 Polk Co Polk Co Vertical Control Densification H0 12,005 21,949 10,000 11,949 0.2406 21,949 N161 Polk Co Polk Co Rain Sensor Rebate H0 12,825 12,825 0 12,825 0.2408 12,825 N204 Lakeland Lakeland Irrigation Evaluation Prgm H0 16,875 16,875 0 16,875 0.2410 16,875 N232 Pasco Co ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Ph 3 H0 25,912 25,887 0 25,887 0.2414 25,887 L875 Pasco Co Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed M17,500 2,500 2,500 0 2,500 0.2415 (15,000) N237 Ctrl FL Hydroponics Commercial Hydroponic Conversion M0 40,000 40,000 0 40,000 0.2421 40,000 L832 Tampa Imp. BMPs North Tampa Closed Basins L 0 601,032 600,183 0 600,183 0.2514 600,183 Total Cooperative Funding $7,480,401 $6,784,292 $6,790,246 $75,610 $6,714,636 ($690,155)

Total Appropriation Hillsborough River Basin $31,280,949 $23,051,443 $23,789,197 $1,976,193 $21,813,004 ($7,491,752)

13 Southwest Florida Water Management District Hillsborough River Basin Budget Comparison Report May 21, 2009 April June Funded By Millage Increase/ Adopted Proposed Proposed Funded By Ad Valorem Rate (Decrease) Budget Budget Budget Outside Based Require- From Projects Rank FY2009 FY2010 FY2010 Revenue Budget ments FY2009 Anticipated Revenues and Balances

Ad Valorem Taxes $18,396,559 $15,663,815$15,663,815 $0 $15,663,815 ($2,732,744 ) Balance from Prior Years 10,067,864 3,500,0004,874,006 0) 4,874,006 (5,193,858 Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu (P259) 0 50,00050,000 50,000 0 50,000 Pasco Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models (B312) 215,650 128,422123,668 123,668 0 (91,982 ) Pasco Co - WMPlan New River (L432) 250,000 00 0) 0 (250,000 Polk Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models (B314) 330 00 0) 0 (330 Polk Co - Vertical Control Densification (N150) 0010,000 10,000 0 10,000 Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County (L672) 74,250 65,61065,610 65,610 0 (8,640 ) Tampa - Robes Park (W235) 0 25,00025,000 25,000 0 25,000 Tampa - Water CHAMP (B131) 0 3,9003,900 3,900 0 3,900 Tampa Bay Water - Rocky Ck (B027) 500,000 500,000500,000 500,000 0 0 DOT - Robes Park (W235) 0 200,000200,000 200,000 0 200,000 Ecosystem Trust Fund - SWIM Rebudget 0 75,00075,000 75,000 0 75,000 FDOT - N. Dale Mabry Pond SW Retro (SWIM) 00300,000 300,000 0 300,000 Save Our Rivers - Reimbursement 756,296 552,299525,654 525,654 0 (230,642 ) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0097,361 97,361 0 97,361 Interest on Investments 1,020,000 675,000675,000 0) 675,000 (345,000

Sub Total Revenue Before Additional Taxes $31,280,949 $21,439,046 $23,189,014$1,976,193 $21,212,821 ($8,091,935 )

Additional Ad Valorem Required to Fund All 0 1,612,397 600,1830 600,183 600,183 Total Revenues $31,280,949 $23,051,443 $23,789,197 $1,976,193 $21,813,004 ($7,491,752)

Millage Rate .2547 .2421 .2421

Income Per 100th Mill $735,225 $646,998 $646,998

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HILLSBOROUGH RIVER BASIN OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO. 146

RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE REQUIRED PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010

WHEREAS, the Basin Board, as a component of an independent special district, is statutorily mandated to prepare its budget and certify its proposed ad valorem tax millage in order to meet statutory Truth-in-Millage timeline requirements; and

WHEREAS, the Basin Board intends to adopt a millage rate that will not result in a tax or millage rate increase and is less than or equal to the rolled-back rate or the maximum millage rate for fiscal year 2010 computed pursuant to Section 200.065, Florida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the Basin Board fully intends to implement and approve a final budget and millage at its August meeting; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Basin Board to adopt a proposed millage rate at its regularly scheduled meeting in June due to timing for submittal of proposed millage rates to the

Governing Board prior to its July meeting.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hillsborough River Basin's required proposed millage rate of 0.2421 mill for fiscal year 2010, which was adopted at its Board meeting on

June 4, 2009, is hereby affirmed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in the event that the rolled-back rate or the maximum millage rate computed pursuant to Section 200.065, Florida Statutes, is less than the proposed millage rate of 0.2421 mill, the Basin Board agrees to meet again at a special meeting in

July 2009 to reconsider its adopted proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2010; and

15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Governing Board is hereby requested to approve the proposed millage rate of 0.2421 mill for fiscal year 2010, as adopted by the Hillsborough

River Basin Board on June 4, 2009; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Governing Board is hereby requested to advise the county property appraisers of the proposed Watershed Basin millage rate to be levied upon all taxable property subject to county taxes lying within the Hillsborough River Basin, as described in Rule 40D-1.107, Florida Administrative Code, to be applied on the tax rolls for the year 2009, for the purpose of preparing taxpayer notices of proposed property taxes.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 4th day of June, 2009.

______Chair Ex Officio

Attest:

______

16 Table of Contents BasinBookReport-FY2010 January 14 no footer info.rpt...... 1

Z010 - Boards & Executive Services - Hillsborough River Basin...... 1

Z030 - Planning - Hillsborough River Basin...... 2

Z050 - Information Resources - Hillsborough River Basin...... 3

Z060 - Communications - Hillsborough River Basin...... 4

Z074 - Risk Management - Hillsborough River Basin...... 5

Z090 - Community Affairs - Hillsborough River Basin...... 6

Z300 - Resource Data and Restoration Department - Hillsborough River Basin...... 7

Z500 - Resource Projects - Hillsborough River Basin...... 8

Z600 - Operations - Hillsborough River Basin...... 9

Z700 - Land Resources - Hillsborough River Basin...... 10

Z910 - Commissions - Hillsborough River Basin...... 11

Z930 - Contingencies - Hillsborough River Basin...... 12

S003 - Brooker Creek Headwaters and Brooker Creek Preserve...... 13

S007 - Upper Hillsborough...... 14

S010 - Cypress Creek...... 15

S015 - Lower Hillsborough FDA...... 16

S048 - Pasco 1 (Conner Preserve)...... 17

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration...... 18

SB54 - Polk Nature Discovery Center Education...... 19

SD15 - Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area - Phase V, Part II, Flatwoods...... 21

W020 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay...... 23

W027 - Tampa Bay Estuary Program...... 25

W028 - Bay Soundings...... 28

W030 - Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program...... 30

W032 - HCC Foundation Field Trip Program...... 32

W235 - Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Improvement...... 34

W243 - McKay Bay - East Shore Commerce Park Parcel Stormwater Retrofit...... 36

W248 - Plant City - McIntosh Park Water Quality/Wetland Enhancement...... 38

W258 - Hillsborough County Estimation of Pollution Loads and Yields...... 41

W259 - FDOT North Dale Mabry Highway Stormwater Retrofit/Wetland Restoration...... 43 W268 - City of Tampa Urban Lake Rescue...... 45

W269 - East Lake Outfall...... 47

W272 - Jean Park Ponds Stormwater Improvement Project...... 49

W273 - Lake Carroll Stormwater Management Plan...... 51

W275 - 30th and Hillsborough Water Quality Improvements...... 53

W276 - Davis Islands Seaplane Basin Water Quality Improvement...... 55

W282 - Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater System...... 57

W283 - Tampa Alline Water Quality Improvement...... 58

W310 - Hillsborough River Watershed Education Phase Two--MBP...... 59

W312 - Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration...... 61

W331 - Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor...... 63

W332 - Tampa Riverwalk Habitat Project...... 65

W333 - Tampa Dredge Hole Restoration...... 66

W367 - Palm River Restoration...... 68

W377 - Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Seawall Removal and Shoreline Restoration Project...... 71

W381 - River Garden Shoreline Restoration...... 73

W383 - FDEP - Implementation of BMPs at Hillsborough River State Park...... 75

W387 - River Tower Shoreline Restoration...... 78

W388 - Sweetwater Creek Restoration...... 80

W396 - MacDill AFB Phase 3...... 82

W399 - Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration...... 84

W751 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Thonotosassa...... 86

W763 - Lake Thonotosassa Diagnostic Assessment and Water Quality Treatment...... 88

W764 - Lake Thonotosassa Refinement of Nutrient Budget and Specific Water Quality Targets...... 90

B027 - Rocky Creek Lake Enhancement Project...... 92

B063 - USGS Hillsborough River Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection...... 95

B099 - Quality of Water Improvement Program - Hillsborough River Basin...... 97

B131 - Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)...... 98

B136 - Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination and Education...... 101

B182 - USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Hillsborough River, Tampa By-Pass Canal, Sulphur Spr... 103 B206 - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models...... 105

B210 - NW Hillsborough WMPlan Lakes Raleigh, Rogers, and Starvation MFLs...... 109

B219 - Land Use and Cover Mapping...... 111

B226 - Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries...... 113

B227 - Development of Irrigation Schedules and Crop Coefficients for Trees from Seedlings to Five-inch Cali...... 115

B229 - Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf Quality, Mowing Requirement and Persi...... 117

B238 - Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida...... 119

B239 - Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana Camara Nursery and Landscape Plants...... 121

B242 - Potential to Use ASR in the Avon Park Formation...... 123

B246 - Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist...... 125

B251 - National Hydrography Database (NHD)...... 128

B254 - Determining Specific Irrigation Volumes & Frequencies & Fertilization Rates for Strawberry Cultivars...... 130

B256 - Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water Consumption...... 132

B257 - Reducing Nursery and Landscape Water Use by Genetically Altering Nandina Plants...... 134

B261 - Factors Influencing Water Levels in Wetlands...... 136

B263 - Evaluation of Different On-Farm Blueberry Systems To Improve Irrigation Efficiency...... 138

B264 - Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth & Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils...... 140

B265 - Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production...... 142

B266 - Accounting For Interception of Sprinkler Irrigation Water by Container Grown Plants...... 144

B272 - Pasco County PLSS Maintenance...... 146

B273 - MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project...... 148

B276 - Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) Program...... 150

B277 - Florida Water Star Gold Certification...... 152

B307 - Hillsborough - Maintenance of watershed Parameters and Models...... 154

B312 - Pasco - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models...... 156

B314 - Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models...... 158

B620 - Mapping and GIS...... 160

B630 - Field Operations 013...... 162

B670 - Structure Operations 013...... 164

G004 - Aquatic Plant Management - Hillsborough River Basin...... 166 P259 - Youth Water Resources Education...... 167

P268 - Public Education...... 170

P392 - Tampa Bypass Canal Landfill Site...... 173

P606 - Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance...... 175

H012 - Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo and H012-B Clearwater)...... 177

H017 - Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program...... 179

H041 - Pasco County Southeast Regional Reclaimed Water Loop...... 181

H055 - Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect...... 184

H056 - Pasco County Wet-Weather Reclaimed Water Reservoir - Boyette...... 186

H065 - Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project...... 188

H067 - Pasco County Design & Construction of Shady Hills WWTF/SR-52 Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect.... 191

H082 - Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project...... 193

H100 - Water Supply and Resource Development Reserve - Hillsborough River Basin...... 195

H400 - Lower Hillsborough River Recovery Strategy Implementation...... 196

K655 - Tampa - South Tampa Area Reclaimed Project (STAR) - Phase II...... 198

K867 - Pasco WMPlan Trout Creek...... 200

K938 - Pasco WMPlan Cypress Creek/South Lakes...... 202

L099 - Hillsborough WMPlan County Watershed Model Update...... 204

L420 - Plant City - WMPlan Update West Side Canal...... 206

L423 - Hillsborough/Tampa Imp. BMPs Duck Pond...... 208

L424 - Hills. Co. Lake June Stormwater...... 210

L426 - Pasco Imp. BMPs Indian Creek Restoration...... 212

L432 - Pasco - WMPlan New River/Upper Hillsborough River Watersheds...... 214

L442 - (Completed) Tampa Plumbing Retrofit and Education Project-2006...... 216

L455 - San Antonio - WMPlan San Antonio...... 218

L653 - Pasco - Imp. BMPs East Pasco Watersheds...... 220

L693 - Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa...... 222

L729 - Pasco County Overpass Road Reclaimed Water Transmission Main...... 224

L732 - Pasco - Imp. BMPs Cypress Creek, South Lakes Watershed...... 226

L734 - Pasco - Imp. BMPs Trout Creek Watershed...... 228 L737 - Pasco - WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed...... 230

L741 - Tampa - Imp. BMPs Dale Mabry: Neptune to Henderson...... 232

L742 - (Completed) Tampa Plumbing Retrofit and Education Project-2007...... 234

L765 - Pasco Imp. BMPs Lake Zephyr Conveyance...... 236

L824 - Zephyrhills Reclaimed Water Extension Project...... 238

L828 - Tampa - Imp. BMPs Drew Park...... 240

L890 - Hillsborough Man. W. Para. & Models Percolation Rate Assessment...... 242

L892 - Hillsborough - WMPlan Brooker Creek Watershed Gate Operation Optimization...... 244

L896 - Hillsborough WMPlan Thirteen Mile Run Structure Operation Evaluation...... 246

L914 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project...... 248

L915 - City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project...... 250

N004 - Polk is Florida-Friendly...... 252

N008 - Polk Natural Resources Fixture Retrofit Project...... 254

N013 - Development of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1...... 256

N020 - Tampa - Phase 2: Imp. BMPs Drew Park...... 258

N023 - Tampa Riverwalk Kiosks...... 260

N024 - Polk County NWRUSA Reclaim Water Storage & Pumping Station...... 262

N025 - Pasco County Plat incorporation into GIS...... 264

N026 - Lake Meade Water Quality Improvement...... 266

N027 - Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco County...... 268

N028 - Lowry Park Zoo Environmental Stewardship...... 270

N029 - MOSI Wetland Wonders Program...... 272

N046 - Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas...... 274

P729 - Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek...... 276

L672 - Polk - WMPlan Polk County...... 279

L829 - Tampa - Imp. BMPs Spanishtown Creek...... 283

K057 - Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program...... 285

K209 - Adopt-A-Pond Hillsborough...... 287

K652 - Hillsborough Water Conservation Education Project...... 289

K725 - FYN Polk County...... 291 K760 - FYN Pasco...... 293

L111 - Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training...... 296

L731 - Adopt-A-Pond Pasco...... 298

L900 - LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education...... 300

L917 - Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping...... 302

N014 - The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative...... 304

N112 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II...... 306

N150 - Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification...... 308

N161 - Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate...... 310

N204 - City of Lakeland Irrigation Evaluation Program...... 312

N232 - Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 3...... 313

L875 - Pasco Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed...... 315

N237 - Commercial Hydroponic Conversion Project...... 317

L832 - Tampa - Imp. BMPs North Tampa Closed Basins...... 319

M112 - FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2...... 321

M114 - Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map Modernization...... 324

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support...... 327 Z010 Boards & Executive Services - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager KAVOURAS, LOU Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Boards and Executive Services Department provides administrative support to the Basin Board. These support activities include noticing, scheduling and preparing the agenda and minutes for regular and special meetings and workshops. Other functions include preparing meeting and travel arrangements and correspondence for Board members. The Deputy Executive Director for Outreach, Planning and Board Services is the primary staff liaison for members. The Deputy also assists with the conduct of meetings, works with the Governor's staff to ensure the legal constitution of Boards, coordinates with appropriate staff to ensure follow up on meeting issues, conducts new member orientation and ensures compliance with the Sunshine Laws. In addition, the Deputy and staff coordinate Board field trips, including planning, scheduling, meals, logistics and arranging for staff support. This budget item also provides funds for equipment and facility rental, legal advertisements for meeting notices, miscellaneous office supplies and printing and Board member travel reimbursements (e.g., meals, conference registration, mileage, etc.). Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1 Z030 Planning - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager BURKE, MAYA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Planning is an Executive function responsible for long-range comprehensive planning and near-term strategic planning. Department staff administer the Comprehensive Watershed Management initiative; provide Basin Board support; and assist the Basin Board with priority development. Benefits Planning Department staff support the Basin Board through the following tasks. Project Management Database project worksheets that are used in the Budget Notebook for each Basin Board meeting are reviewed to ensure accuracy and completeness. Planning staff work with project managers to resolve discrepancies. Agendas are developed for Governing and Basin Board Planning Workshops. Planning staff arrange the workshop location and setup. Assistance is provided to speakers, and staff facilitate the workshop. Basin Board Annual Planning Workshop agendas are developed. Planning staff facilitate the workshops. Planning staff develop and present priority topics based upon input from appropriate Comprehensive Watershed Management teams and District senior staff. The priorities are revised as directed by the Board. Basin Board meetings are attended, and, as needed, presentations are made to the Board. Staff often coordinate responses to issues raised during meetings. Staff respond to Board Member questions and requests via oral and written communications. Staff assist Basin Board members by creating and providing presentations on Basin-specific issues. At the Board's request, research is conducted, and special issues are presented during Board meetings. Department staff assist the Community Affairs Coordinators with Cooperative Funding kick-off meetings held for local governments and other potential cooperators. Cooperative Funding projects are managed and developed. Assistance is provided for new Board member orientations. Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 2 Z050 Information Resources - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager LEWIS, JIM Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Video production and conferencing staff provides audio-visual, archive tape, and video teleconferencing support for Basin Board and Governing Board meetings, including staff presentations. Audio-visual staff provides support for annual Basin Board planning workshops, and the semiannual Governing Board/Basin Board planning workshops, as well as other non-regularly scheduled workshops not held in a District office, as needed. Based on the time devoted to these activities, including travel, the appropriate salary percentage is allocated to each Basin Board. Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 3 Z060 Communications - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager MOLLIGAN, MICHAEL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Communications Department is an Executive support function responsible for a broad range of activities that support the District's mission, Governing and Basin boards, and other departments. Departmental functions include projects funded by the Governing and Basin boards, such as public information and media coordination; youth and public education programs and initiatives in coordination with local governments and other community organizations; promotion of sound water conservation practices; presentation of projects to the Basin boards in the budget adoption process; and graphics support for Basin Board presentations. Communications Department staff support the Basin Board through the following tasks. Basin Board meetings are attended on an as-needed basis to make presentations, answer questions, and participate in budget discussions. Reponses are prepared to answer Board Member questions and requests via oral and written communications. Educational materials are developed, reviewed, updated, promoted, and distributed. Assistance is provided to cooperators to develop education projects that support the District's mission. Education and grant programs are promoted at schools and to cooperators. Support is provided to the Basin Board Education Committee. Media contact summaries and articles are disseminated. The District's web site is maintained. Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 4 Z074 Risk Management - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River Cooperator(s) Project Manager PETRUCCELLI, LUCY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The funds budgeted for this project apply to insurance on insured water control structures in this basin. Those structures with their corresponding insured values include: S155 - $5,725,000, S159-Upper - $5,058,000, S159-Middle - $5,023,000, S159 Lower - $7,606,000, S160 - $5,662,000, S161 - $3,090,000, S162 - $6,263,000, S163 - $652,000, Trout Creek - $281,000, Flint Creek - $145,000, Cypress Creek - $350,000. The total insured value is $39,855,000. . Governing Board Policy 120-1, directs that a Risk Management function be maintained to protect the assets of the District using an appropriate market based financing measure of a blend of self-insurance, insurance or transfer of risk. Budgeting a known minimal expenditure annually for insurance premiums has been more cost effective for the individual basins than establishing permanent reserves equal to the value of an individual structure or maximum probable loss should any structure be damaged or destroyed. Property coverage is currently provided in layers through several property insurance carriers. The current deductible is set at $5,000 on all losses except flood and wind. Status As Of: October 21, 2008 Property insurance renewal rates for period 10/01/2008-09/30/2009 were .40/$100 of insured value. All funds for FY 2009 have been expended to cover the annual premium for insurance on the insured structures. There will be no further status reports this fiscal year unless there is a property damage claim reported on a structure

013 Hillsborough River Basin 5 Z090 Community Affairs - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager RATHKE, DAVID Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Basin Board funds budgeted are for the administration and coordination of the Cooperative Funding program, including conducting cooperator workshops, processing applications, communicating with applicants and participating in project ranking. Basin Board funds are budgeted for the Community Affairs Coordinator (CAC) to attend and participate in Basin Board meetings and new Board member orientations and briefings and for the CAC's responses to Board member information requests, as well as other "as needed" services to the Basin Board. Funds are also budgeted for the CAC's administration of the FARMS Program (but not for individual FARMS projects) within the Basin. Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 6 Z300 Resource Data and Restoration Department - Hillsborough River Basin Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager DEHAVEN, ERIC Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Resource Data and Restoration Department is involved in the collection, management, and analysis of water resource data and the development and implementation of restoration projects to improve resource conditions. The Department includes five sections comprised of professional and technical staff with oversight from an administrative section. The FARMS Section is involved in the implementation of innovative agricultural water conservation and alternative supply projects that are designed to reduce ground water withdrawals and improve water quality within the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The Water Quality Monitoring Program (Section) performs water quality sampling and analysis for a number of long-term ground and surface-water monitoring efforts, as well as specific, short-term projects that investigate water quality issues. The Geohydrologic Data Section supports the Regional Observation Monitor Well Program (ROMP) and the Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP), which provide hydrogeologic data and well construction services. The Chemistry Laboratory Section conducts the water quality analysis for District-related projects (Cooperative Funding and initiatives) and programs (regulation). Finally, the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Section is responsible for implementing the SWIM legislation which requires that the water management districts prepare and maintain a priority list of water bodies requiring management action for restoration or preservation; write management plans consistent with the rules established by the Department of Environmental Protection; and implement the plans. Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 7 Z500 Resource Projects - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Resource Projects Department addresses issues related to water supply, flood protection, water quality, and natural systems and consists of the Conservation Projects, Ecologic Evaluation, Engineering, Environmental, Hydrologic Evaluation, and Water Supply and Resource Development sections. The District's goal for water supply is to ensure an adequate supply of the water resource to provide for all existing and future reasonable and beneficial uses while protecting and maintaining water resources and related natural systems. The Department's efforts involve activities associated with the regional water supply planning, alternative water supplies, conservation, and reclaimed water strategic initiatives. The District's goal for flood protection is to minimize flood damage to protect people, property, infrastructure and investment. The Department's efforts primarily involve activities associated with the floodplain management strategic initiative and support for the flood and emergency response initiative. The District's goal for natural systems is to preserve, protect, and restore natural systems in order to support their natural hydrologic and ecologic functions. The Department's efforts involve minimum flows and levels and wetland system restoration. The District's goal for water quality is to protect and improve water quality to sustain the environment, economy and quality of life. The Department's efforts involve diagnostic, monitoring and implementing water quality improvement projects. The funds budgeted here are for coordinating the Water Supply and Resource Development Program, Water Resource Assessment Projects, Minimum Flows and Levels Program, Watershed Management Program, FEMA Map Modernization, and Cooperative Funding Programs, as-requested attendance at citizen meetings, and those unforeseen basin analyses which occur during the year. The Department works on ongoing projects and reviews, evaluates, and ranks each Fiscal Year's Cooperative Funding projects related to water supply, water quality, natural systems, and flood protection. Staff makes recommendations regarding these projects, and other items proposed in each year's budget. Staff also works to address any budget issues identified at Basin Board meetings. The funds budgeted here are for staff time related to coordinating those activities that do not relate to specific budgeted projects. These include the staff time of the Director, managers and several staff. Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 8 Z600 Operations - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager HOLTKAMP, MIKE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Operations Department consists of six sections including Administration, Field Operations, Aquatic Plant Management, Hydrologic Data, Structure Operations and Mapping and GIS. The Administration section provides support for departmental management, planning, budgeting, and clerical functions. The Field Operations section is responsible for maintenance and restoration of all District-owned lands including fence construction, mowing, culvert installations, road and bridge maintenance and construction, fire line maintenance, prescribed burn support, erosion control, and well site preparation/restoration. The Aquatic Plant Management section is responsible for aquatic and ditch bank vegetation management operations on District flood control systems, the control of exotic aquatic plants on natural waters throughout the District, and the control of aquatic vegetation around water control structures and lake level gauges. Additionally, the Aquatic Plant Management section controls/eradicates infestations of upland invasive species including Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, cogongrass and tropical soda apple on all District-owned conservation lands. The Hydrologic Data section is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining data collection sites in support of the District's resource monitoring and technical analysis, as well as data analysis and database management. The Structure Operations section inspects, operates, maintains, and repairs all District-owned flood and water conservation structures as well as salinity barriers throughout the District. This section also directs and operates the District's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is part of a state and nationwide storm tracking and emergency response network.The Mapping and GIS section is responsible for providing and maintaining all mapping and Geographical Information System database support. Included in this project are administrative salary allocations associated with overseeing field operations and maintenance, aquatic plant management, emergency operations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and structure operations programs throughout the Basin, as applicable. Funds expended have been to prepare for Basin Board meetings as required or provide data to Board members, local agencies or the public. Status As Of: May 12, 2009 Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 9 Z700 Land Resources - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC Task Manager(s) WALSH, TOM, BLASCHKA, STEVEN, LOVE, KEVIN, MILLER, WILL Status Ongoing Description The Land Resources Department consists of five sections, including Administration, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Survey, and Land Use and Protection. The Administration section provides support for departmental management, planning, budgeting and clerical functions. The Land Acquisition section acquires lands as set forth in the District's Florida Forever Workplan. These lands are acquired for various functions including flood control, water storage and management, conservation and protection of water resources, aquifer recharge and recovery, water resource development, and preservation of wetlands, streams, lakes, and other natural systems. The Land Management section is responsible for the management and protection of natural and cultural resources on District lands. Major functions include natural systems restoration, prescribed burning, forest management, exotic species control, and monitoring. The Survey section is responsible for providing land surveying assistance in support of various projects and programs within the District. The Land Use and Protection section is responsible for land use activities on District lands including development of recreational trails and facilities, monitoring of public and private uses, management of the security officer program and maintaining visitor safety. Included in this project are activities on District-managed lands purchased with funds other than Florida Forever, Preservation 2000 and Save Our Rivers such as surveying costs (salaries and equipment rental), miscellaneous land use requests (salaries), resource protection (utilities and maintenance) and structural flood control projects. Status As Of: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 10 Z910 Commissions - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type Prop. App.&Tax Coll. AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA Task Manager(s) CACIOPPO, MIKE, LINSBECK, CATHY Status Ongoing Description These funds pay the commissions due to the counties within the Basin for tax collection and property appraisals.

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 During the seven months ended April 30, 2009, $299,578 was remitted in commissions to Property Appraisers and Tax Collectors. Property Appraiser and Tax Collector commissions are statutorily prescribed and are based on property tax levies and collections, respectively. Amounts collected in excess of the underlying Property Appraiser and Tax Collector budgets are returned to the Basin as excess fees. Excess fees not recorded as accounts receivable as of September 30, 2008 are reflected as current FY2009 revenue.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 11 Z930 Contingencies - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type Reserves AOR(s) Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA Task Manager(s) CACIOPPO, MIKE, LINSBECK, CATHY Status Ongoing Description Funds are budgeted for contingencies to be used at the Board's discretion. The goal is to set aside an amount equal to approximately 5 percent (2.5 percent minimum target) of the ad valorem based budget (ad valorem taxes plus interest plus balance forward multiplied by 5 percent). Status As Of: May 01, 2009 To date, the Basin Board has not allocated any of its contingency funds.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 12 S003 Brooker Creek Headwaters and Brooker Creek Preserve

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County, Pinellas County Project Manager MILLER, WILL Task Manager(s) KRUK, COLLEEN, BARNWELL, MARY Status Ongoing Description In 1987 the Governing Board authorized staff to pursue the acquisition of the Brooker Creek project in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Lands within Hillsborough County are referred to as the Brooker Creek Headwaters and in Pinellas County as the Brooker Creek Preserve. Both projects' activities are contained in this project status. The Brooker Creek Headwaters consists of 1,038 acres acquired by the District in fee simple, and remains as islands of undeveloped natural and rural lands in the changing landscape of northwest Hillsborough County. The property includes several extensive and interconnected cypress swamps which form the headwaters of Brooker Creek. These headwater swamps are an important water resource feature on their own, as well as for their contribution to downstream elements of the creek. An additional 636 acres have been identified for potential purchase within the project. Lands within the Brooker Creek Headwaters are managed by Hillborough County. The dominant habitats within the Brooker Creek Preserve include cypress and mixed hardwoods swamps along portions of Brooker Creek. As part of the area's natural drainage system, Brooker Creek is an important water resource feature. Local low-lying areas are drained by the creek's system of sloughs and swamps. Floodplain vegetation offers treatment of runoff prior to discharging into Lake Tarpon. Lands within the Brooker Creek Preserve are managed by Pinellas County. Recreational improvements/ amenities available on the tract include an equestrian trail, hiking and foot trails. An environmental education center was constructed on lands owned by Pinellas County. Benefits Pursuant to Section 373.1391(1)(a), Florida Statutes, lands within the project are managed and maintained in such a way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes, and restoration and protection of their natural state and condition. Costs Northwest Hillsborough Basin: The FY2009 and FY2010 budgets consist of reimbursement to Hillsborough County for 50% of project management costs and salaries for contract management. Pinellas-Anclote River Basin: Funds in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets are for District staff time for contract monitoring and working with Pinellas County as necessary for lands within the Brooker Creek Preserve. Pinellas County funds all resource management and public access responsibilities in the project and does not receive reimbursement from the District. District costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 2,330 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 14,977 0 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 815 1,579

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 14,150 0

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 No significant activity this quarter.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 13 S007 Upper Hillsborough

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) REED, CHRIS, NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, GATES, CYNDI, KRUK, COLLEEN Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Upper Hillsborough project was included in the original legislation authorizing land acquisition through the Save Our Rivers program. The Upper Hillsborough project, located in Pasco and Polk Counties, includes the channel of the Withlacoochee and Hillsborough Rivers, including a unique hydrologic feature, the Withlacoochee River/Hillsborough River overflow. At this point, a portion of the flow of the Withlacoochee River naturally conveys to the Hillsborough River north of U.S. Highway 98. Lands within this project protect the hydraulic features of the river systems along with extensive areas of forested wetland habitats. To 9,364 acres have been acquired in fee simple, while 9,966 acres have been protected through less-than-fee simple acquisition. An additional 8,302 acres have been authorized for fee or less-than-fee simple acquisition within the project. Recreational activities/amenities available at the Upper Hillsborough include several miles of bicycling trails, equestrian trails and hiking trails; two equestrian campsites, one group campsite and two primitive campsites. Benefits Pursuant to Section 373.1391(1)(a), Florida Statutes, lands within the Upper Hillsborough project are managed and maintained in such a way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes, and restoration and protection of their natural state and condition. Costs FY2009 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for mowing, security, and well construction. Recreation improvements include picnic tables, fire rings and grills. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. Field Operations budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for mowing and security. Recreation improvements consist of an entrance sign. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 15,483 5,676 013 Hillsborough River Basin 197,230 148,071

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District DOT Mitigation 0 0

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 A 4-inch well for fire suppression purposes was installed on the Alston tract. Operations staff chopped 50 acres of flatwoods vegetation and chopped 10 miles of firelines in preparation for prescribed burns.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 14 S010 Cypress Creek

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) REED, CHRIS, NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, KRUK, COLLEEN Status Ongoing Description In 1986 the Governing Board authorized acquisition of land within the Cypress Creek project in Pasco County. The Cypress Creek project includes the heavily forested Cypress Creek swamp, formed by its namesake, Cypress Creek, as it flows to the Hillsborough River. As part of the tributary system to the Hillsborough River, the project serves both a water detention role and a water conveyance role. Additionally, the low-lying swamps provide treatment and assimilation of runoff waters. To date 7,446 acres have been acquired in fee simple, while an additional 813 acres have been protected through less-than-fee simple acquisition. An additional 4,250 acres have been authorized for acquisition. Recreational activities/amenities available at Cypress Creek include five miles of bicycling trails, 12 miles of equestrian trails and several miles hiking trails; Two primitive camp sites for individual, group, or equestrian users; and fishing. Benefits Pursuant to Section 373.1391(1)(a), Florida Statutes, lands within the Cypress Creek project are managed and maintained in such a way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes, and restoration and protection of their natural state and condition. Costs FY2009 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for mowing and security. Recreation improvements include a new entrance sign, picnic tables and firerings. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for mowing and security. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 013 Hillsborough River Basin 139,312 126,010

Status As Of: April 24, 2009 Land Management staff in conjunction with the Division of Forestry worked to control, contain, and mop-up a 500 acre wildfire.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 15 S015 Lower Hillsborough FDA

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) REED, CHRIS, NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, GATES, CYNDI, KRUK, COLLEEN Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area (FDA) project was included in the original legislation authorizing the Save Our Rivers program. The Lower Hillsborough FDA project consists of 16,098 acres, which includes several miles of the Hillsborough River and its broad floodplain. The project contains important areas of natural flood conveyance and storage, and contains the Morris Bridge Wellfield. Recreational activities available include 5 developed park sites managed by Hillsborough County including such amenities as 22 miles of hiking, equestrian and bicycle trails; picnic pavilions; restrooms; boat launches and visitor centers. The District has also made available an additional 28 miles of equestrian trails. The Lower Hillsborough property satisfies a great demand for public recreational use. Benefits Pursuant to Section 373.391(1)(a), FS, lands within the project are managed and maintained in such a way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes and restoration and protection of their natural state and condition. Costs FY2009 and FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for mowing and security. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 013 Hillsborough River Basin 186,063 172,478

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 Feral hog trapping efforts are on-going with 10 animals trapped. Land Management and Aquatic Plant Management staff participated in the Nature's Classroom 40th Anniversary event. Operations staff chopped 50 acres of flatwoods vegetation and 5.5 miles of firelines in preparation for prescribed burns.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 16 S048 Pasco 1 (Conner Preserve)

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers

Cooperator(s) Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, KRUK, COLLEEN, BARNWELL, MARY Status Ongoing Description In 1998 the District Governing Board approved the acquisition of lands within the Pasco 1 project in Pasco County. The project is located within the Hillsborough and Coastal Rivers Basins. Lands acquired within the project, known as the Conner Preserve, include 2,980 acres acquired in fee simple and 507 acres protected through acquisition of less-than-fee interests. Lands proposed for acquisition include 18,524 acres of less-than-fee interests. The project includes the upper portion of Cypress Creek, a regionally important surface water feature and tributary creek of the Hillsborough River. Cypress Creek originates near I-75, east of CR 581 and north of CR 578 and has a contributing watershed of 74.5 square miles. Land uses around the project area are primarily agricultural, dominated by several large cattle ranches. Land cover consists primarily of improved pasture, rangeland, live oak hammocks, pine flatwoods, xeric oak/longleaf pine, cypress domes and freshwater marshes/wet prairies. The project includes a number of shallow lakes, many of which include extensive marshes or open prairies. The project area itself is located between the District's Cypress Creek project and the Cross Bar/Al-Bar Ranch complex, representing two major public supply wellfields operated by Tampa Bay Water. Benefits Pursuant to Section 373.1391(1)(a), Florida Statutes, lands within the project are managed and maintained in such a way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes, and restoration and protection of their natural state and condition. Costs FY2009 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for security and recreational mowing. Recreation improvements include picnic tables, firerings, grills and signs for the campground. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services security. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 013 Hillsborough River Basin 112,538 53,695 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 42,740 29,715

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Boundary survey, fencing and posting has been completed on newly acquired parcel. Recreational trails have all been posted.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 17 S099 Save Our Rivers Administration

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC Task Manager(s) WALSH, TOM, NELSON, BRIAN, LOVE, KEVIN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL Status Ongoing Description The Save Our Rivers Administration project contains monies for those items not attributable to one unique project during the budget cycle. Examples are studies affecting all conservation lands, preparation of resource evaluation reports, heavy equipment used solely on conservation lands, overtime, staff time, vehicle charges and equipment rental. Benefits Pursuant to Section 373.1391(1)(a), Florida Statutes, lands within the project are managed and maintained in such a way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes, and restoration and protection of their natural state and condition. Costs In addition to salaries and central garage charges, the FY2009 budget includes funds for tree removal in cases where trees fall from District property onto adjoining owners' property in the Coastal, Hillsborough and Pinellas-Anclote Basins; and aerial flights to view exotic species in the Hillsborough, Manasota and Peace Basins. The FY2010 budget includes salaries, central garage charges, tree removal in cases where trees fall from District property onto adjoining owners' property in the Coastal and Hillsborough Basins, and aerial flights to view exotics speciec in the General Fund. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,724,876 937,997 011 Alafia River Basin 10,596 10,063 013 Hillsborough River Basin 34,096 15,063 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 25,344 15,641 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 12,090 7,932 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 7,090 7,932 020 Peace River Basin 24,096 10,063 021 Manasota Basin 24,096 10,063

Status As Of: March 12, 2009 With the exception of the District fund, the Save Our Rivers (SOR) Administration project is used primarily to budget monies for SOR, Preservation 2000 and Florida Forever (reimbursable) projects. Generally, funds are not charged to this project, but transferred to other reimbursable projects within the Basin. An example is overtime. Staff knows at budget time that overtime will be required within the basins for work on SOR projects, but does not know for which projects, so monies will be budgeted in S099. When overtime is used later in the year, the monies will show as being spent for the actual project the staff member worked on (i.e., S009- Starkey, S016 - Weekiwachee Preserve, etc.). In the District funds monies are primarily used for SOR program administration, purchase of equipment and contractual services.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 18 SB54 Polk Nature Discovery Center Education

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Natural Resources Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description This watershed education project consists of education and outreach about watersheds at Polk Nature Discovery Center on the Circle B Bar Reserve. Through this project, school-aged youth and the general public experience the watersheds in which they live, including the Peace River watershed. Polk County middle school students, homeschool students, teachers and parents are the target audiences. The FY2010 project will provide bus transportation and classroom supplies to conduct water and natural resource educational programs for school groups visiting the Center. An estimated 7,000 seventh-grade students and teachers from Alafia River, Green Swamp, Hillsborough River and Peace River basins, will be informed of the region's water issues and water's natural role in central Florida. The District's previously funded water exhibits will be used as education tools as part of the student field trip program. The on-site storm water pond serves as an outdoor classroom at the Center. Pre-tests that evaluate knowledge of, attitudes toward, and behaviors about water resources will be completed prior to visiting the Center. Posttests will be completed after the visit to document any knowledge increase, as well as attitude and potential behavior change. Benefits This project enhances the District's watershed education efforts by addressing key objectives for watershed education through the following messages: 1) water is a limited resource, 2) good stewardship of water resources begins in one's own backyard, 3) everyone lives in a watershed, and 4) wildlife diversity depends upon healthy wetlands and good water quality. It is anticipated that 12,650 people will visit the Circle B Bar Reserve annually. The middle school field trip program is estimated to reach 7,000 seventh-grade students in Polk County Schools. Existing District educational publications and tools will be used as supplemental material along with the new exhibits Everyone Lives in a Watershed, The Green Swamp and The Lakes. Students will be introduced to hydrological concepts through interactive curriculum activities. Using the location of the Center, which is adjacent to a marsh system that flows into Lake Hancock, field activities will reinforce key water resource concepts. Lake Hancock has been identified as a major source of pollutants to the Peace River. Reducing the pollutant load to the river and ultimately to Charlotte Harbor, has been a goal of the District. Direct, hands-on water resource education will enhance a deeper understanding of the water issues of today and in the future. Costs The total proposed cost of the FY2010 project is $65,000. The District is being asked to contribute $32,500 to be shared among the following Basin Boards: Alafia River $4,225, Hillsborough River $5,200 and Peace River $23,075. This reflects a total project decrease of 27 percent from FY2009. District funds are being requested for bus transportation for field trips and supplies for the Center's classroom. The field trip program is planned to reach 7,000 students per year at a cost to the District of $4.64 per student. Additional Information Originally, the education center was budgeted only within the Peace River Basin since the building was constructed there. Subsequent funding requests for exhibits and for field trips for students throughout Polk County will benefit the Alafia River and Hillsborough River Basins as well, and is reflected in the budgets of all three basins. At their June 2008 meetings, the Alafia River, Hillsborough River and Peace River Basin Boards transferred funds from Reserves for Contingencies to allow Polk County to produce the two exhibits originally proposed in FY2009 in time for the Center's grand opening November 1, 2008. The funds authorized for transfer totaled $119,167 and were shared among the Basins as follows: Alafia River $13,658; Hillsborough River $17,617; Peace River $87,892. These funds, as all funds associated with this project, are fully reimbursable through the Water Management Lands Trust Fund. After funding for the two exhibits was removed from the FY2009 proposal, a total cost to the District of $44,666 remains with the following Basin contributions: Alafia River $5,807; Hillsborough River $7,147; Peace River $31,712. This funding pays for the development of a field trip program for Polk County middle school students. It is anticipated that 12,650 people will visit the Circle B Bar Reserve annually. The field trip program is planned to reach 5,150 students per year at a cost of $8.67 per student.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 19 SB54 Polk Nature Discovery Center Education

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 011 Alafia River Basin 6,559 4,027 013 Hillsborough River Basin 7,899 4,777 020 Peace River Basin 32,465 18,527

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County Natural Resources 163,833 32,500

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Bid process for exhibit design and construction initiated 6/30/07 6/30/07 Purchase order opened to Polk County Natural Resources 7/30/07 7/24/07 Exhibit design/construction vendor selected 9/30/07 11/30/07 11/30/07 Exhibit design specifications finalized 11/30/07 1/30/08 1/30/08 Bid awarded to vendor 1/15/08 1/15/08 Exhibit construction begins 1/30/08 8/4/08 10/14/08 Exhibits installed at center 8/30/08 10/15/08 10/20/08 Center's grand opening 11/1/08 11/1/08 Open purchase order for FY2009 1/5/09 12/17/08 Final report and invoice due to the District 11/20/09 3/13/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. Polk County School Board hired an environmental educator to be housed at the Center. The curriculum is currently being developed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 20 SD15 Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area - Phase V, Part II, Flatwoods Project Type SOR AOR(s) Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) LETASI, SCOTT Status Ongoing Description This Save Our Rivers Reimbursable Project consists of construction of recreation facilities within the Lower Hillsborough River Flood Detention Area, Flatwoods Park. The facilities will include the construction of the infrastructure for a cabin area (roadways, parking areas, connecting paths, pedestrian bridges, water and sewer systems, and a bath house.). This project is located within the Lower Hillsborough River Flood Detention Area. It is the last phase of the Four Rivers Basins Project, a project to construct recreational facilities in the Lower Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal. Hillsborough County Parks Department operates these recreational facilities. Once the infrastructure construction is complete for this project Hillsborough County is planning to construct the cabins, and will be operating the facility. Benefits These recreation improvements are unique, and benefits the Tampa Bay area's citizens as a multi-use facility. Rapid urban development in the County and City of Tampa (New and Old) is limiting recreation opportunities for citizens. The campground facilities with cabins are greatly needed to meet the recreational needs of the populace. Costs The estimated total cost for this construction is $1,800,000. The Hillsborough River Basin Board (Basin Board) budgeted $900,000 in FY2004 and the same amount in FY2005 for this project from the Water Management Lands Trust Fund (WMLTF). Costs: Thus far costs for design, preparation of construction documents, and engineering during construction amount to approximately $289,000, leaving approximately $1,511,000 available for construction. Escalating material costs pose a challenge to be able to construct all the project features within the construction budget. District Hillsborough County staff met and set priorities for selecting components that can be constructed within the budget. Once the infrastructure construction is complete Hillsborough County is planning to construct the cabins, and will be operating the facility. Additional Information On September 26, 1972, the District and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) entered into an agreement to construct the Four Rivers Basins Project. A component of this project is the construction of recreational facilities within the Lower Hillsborough River Flood Detention Area and Tampa Bypass Canal. This component is governed by a contract executed between the USACE and the District on April 7, 1982. The recreational project described in the contract is divided into five phases. They are as follows: Phase I - Flint Creek and Morris Bridge, Phase II - Dead River, Phase III - Tis-A-Wee, Phase IV - Trout Creek; and Phase V- Flatwoods, Part I and II. Construction of the first four phases and Part I of Phase V, have been completed for a total cost of $8.3 million. Flatwoods, Part I, consisted of the construction of a campground entry station, a connected parking lot, a looped bike trail, miscellaneous road improvements, a potable water supply well, and an on-site wastewater treatment system. This project, Flatwoods, Part 2, is the last component of the Four Rivers Basins Project. The District Engineering Section is managing the project with ongoing input from the District Land Managment Department, and Hillsborough County Parks Department. The District has hired engineering and environmental firms to assist with design and permitting.

FY 2009 FY 2010 Funding Funding District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 013 Hillsborough River Basin 64,181 3,230

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

013 Hillsborough River Basin 21 SD15 Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area - Phase V, Part II, Flatwoods 1a. Critical Project Milestones Finalize construction documents 11/15/05 8/30/07 1/6/09 1a. Critical Project Milestones Obtain Site Development Permit 11/7/08 1/6/09 1/6/09 1b. Critical Project Milestones Select Contractor 1/15/06 12/31/08 Commence Construction 3/15/06 3/30/09 Complete Construction 8/15/06 11/15/09 1c. Critical Project Milestones Design Consultant PO Terminates 3/30/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The Flatwoods Recreational Development (Flatwoods) is the final phase of the Four Rivers Basin Project. The Hillsborough River Basin Board budgeted $900,000 for the design and construction costs from the Water Management Lands Trust Fund in FY2004, and has included $900,000 in their FY2005 budget. Scope: This project consists of design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction, and construction engineering and inspection for recreation facilities. These facilities include the construction of the infrastructure for a cabin area (roadways, parking areas, connecting paths, pedestrian bridges, water and sewer systems, and a bath house). Design: District staff has contracted with firms to complete surveys of topography and wetlands, a geotechnical investigation, design, permitting, and preparation of construction documents. The surveys and geotechnical investigation are complete, and the design and construction documents are substantially complete. Permits: All pre-construction permits have been obtained. The Site Development Permit is conditional on the results of a Gopher Toroise survey. Hillsborough County doesn't have funding available for the cabins and operation of the facilities. The County has requested that the project be delayed until funding is available. District staff is in agreement.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 22 W020 SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Estuary Program Project Manager KAUFMAN, KRIS Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description This project provides for the implementation, periodic review, and update of the Tampa Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan. The plan was originally prepared in 1988 and updated in 1992 and 1999. Development and update of the SWIM plan is completed in coordination with involved stakeholders and governmental agencies and includes: an assessment of implementation progress, development of new projects (rationale and justification), and determination of pertinent Pollutant Load Reduction Goals (PLRG). Additionally, this project provides for the implementation of projects identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan; including water quality assessments necessary for SWIM plan implementation, periodic Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Technical Advisory Committee meetings, contract development, invoicing, project presentations, site visits and other relevant tasks. Benefits A SWIM Plan must be developed and approved before state SWIM funds can be spent on restoration, protection or management activities. SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding fifty percent of the project costs and the District funding the remaining 50 percent. Costs The FY2010 ongoing costs for the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan Implementation are funded 25 percent from the Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent from the Manasota, 25 percent from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent from the Alafia River Basin Boards. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act having recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters throughout the state have degraded or were in danger of being degraded. The Act requires the five water management districts to maintain a priority list of water bodies of regional or statewide significance within their boundaries, and develop plans and programs for the improvement of those water bodies. Tampa Bay was identified by the Legislature in the SWIM Act as the highest priority on the District's SWIM priority list. To date, ten SWIM water bodies in the District have had plans developed and approved by the state. Several plans have been updated one or more times as required by the Act.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 61,541 13,146 23,528 0 98,215 013 Hillsborough River Basin 61,540 13,146 23,966 0 98,652 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 61,540 13,146 0 0 74,686 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 62,982 13,146 23,528 0 99,656 021 Manasota Basin 62,358 13,146 23,198 0 98,702

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 152,431 65,729 44,220 0 262,380 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 236,306 0 0 0 236,306

Total: $968,597

013 Hillsborough River Basin 23 W020 SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Tampa Bay SWIM Plan Update 2/8/99 2/8/99 Next Update of SWIM Plan 12/31/06 12/31/07 2. Critical Project Milestones USF Stable Isotope Analysis Purchase Order Opened 8/25/05 8/25/05 Coordination Meeting for Isotopic Investigation of OTB Pollutants 4/15/07 4/15/07 Expiration of Purchase Order 12/31/07 12/31/07 3. Critical Project Milestones Design and implementation of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 1/31/08 2/29/08 2/25/08

Status As Of: February 26, 2009 Coordination and implementation of the Tampa Bay Shallow Water Quality Evaluation is ongoing. Sampling began in February 2008 and continues monthly. Evaluations of TBEP's existing monitoring programs and discussions of other cooperative implementation opportunities will continue to be reviewed through participation in the TAC and subcommittee meetings.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 24 W027 Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Estuary Program Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE Task Manager(s) SEACHRIST, JENNETTE Status Ongoing Description This project provides funding for the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement which established the TBEP as a independent special district in 1998. The District participates in three main areas. First the District's SWIM program, funded by the basin boards and State, carries out the projects that will address water quality and habitat restoration within the bay. Second, the basin boards and State have contributed funding to the TBEP since 1990 to carry out the administration and implement projects identified in the TBEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. And finally, the District provides staff to sit on the technical, management and policy (Governing Board Member) boards and the Nitrogen Management Consortium of the program. The District's annual budget includes funding support to the TBEP and District staff salaries, travel and central garage to administer the project, which includes attending board meetings and other workshops and invoicing. Benefits This project's support of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the District, TBEP and other state and local agencies to implement resource management decisions and restoration activities. Additionally, this project provides for leveraging funding between the partners. Costs The District has provided funding to the TBEP on an annual basis since 1990. The District's current annual funding commitment to the TBEP is $138,335. The FY2010 funding is split 25 percent from the Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent from the Manasota, 25 percent from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent from the Alafia River Basin Boards. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds are used to implement projects outlined in the Annual Workplan. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information TBEP Background: In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management Program (SWIM) Act having recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have degraded or are in danger of being degraded. The Act requires the District maintain a priority list of waterbodies of regional or statewide significance within their boundaries. The Act listed Tampa Bay as the District's number one priority. Subsequently, in 1990, the United States Environmental Protection Agency identified Tampa Bay as an estuary of Federal Significance and included it in the National Estuary Program. As a result of this designation, the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) was established in 1991 (with the District as a founding partner) to assist the region in developing a comprehensive plan for the restoration and protection of Tampa Bay. The TBNEP developed the first Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay in 1996 which included measurable goals for restoring seagrasses and related targets for reducing nitrogen discharges to the bay. The parties unanimously adopted a "hold the line" target on nitrogen discharges that capped the load at a level that would ensure adequate water clarity and light to sustain seagrass recovery. In August 1996, the NEP's governmental partners joined with key industries in the Tampa Bay region to create a unique public/private partnership known as the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium (Consortium) for the express purpose of developing a Consortium Action Plan to meet the "hold the line" target. The original Consortium Action Plan consisted of more than 100 projects which collectively reduced or precluded nitrogen discharges to the bay by an estimated 134 tons/year between 1995 and 1999. In 1998, local government and agency partners in the TBNEP executed the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Interlocal Agreement reinforcing their commitment to the NEP and its purpose (at which time the NEP became the Tampa Bay Estuary Program or TBEP). Parties to the Interlocal Agreement include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the District, Hillsborough, Manatee and Pinellas counties and the cites of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Clearwater. The Interlocal Agreement requires that parties provide annual funding to the TBEP, develop an agency action plan and to participate as a member of the Consortium. Later in 1998, the public and private entities in the Consortium executed the "Resolution of the Nitrogen Management Consortium Adopting the 1995-1999 Nitrogen Management Action Plan and Committing to its Implementation" (1998 Resolution). This resolution was presented to the five Basin Boards that represent Tampa Bay (Alafia River, Northwest Hillsborough, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, and Manasota) and the Governing Board at their meetings in June 1998 and the Governing Board approved this resolution and the District's Action Plan June 23, 1998. Tampa Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Status: In 1998, pursuant to the federal Clean Water

013 Hillsborough River Basin 25 W027 Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Act, FDEP submitted a TMDL for nitrogen for Tampa Bay to the EPA. The TMDL is based on the annual average total nitrogen loading to major bay segments estimated by the TBEP. These loadings are seen as the maximum loadings that can occur and still meet the seagrass restoration goals. EPA approved the submitted TMDL June 18, 1998. In 1999, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Watershed Restoration Act which established the state's TMDL process. This Act allows for stakeholders to show that existing or proposed pollution control programs will provide "Reasonable Assurance" (RA) that impaired water bodies will meet their designated uses. If FDEP accepts the documentation for RA, then the water body will not be included on the Verified List for Impaired Waters and will not require the development of a TMDL. Subsequently, the TBEP and the Consortium developed and submitted a RA document to the FDEP in 2002, based on the Consortium Action Plan. The document provided the FDEP with a complete description of the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Strategy. The TBEP also provided FDEP with a copy of the 1998 Resolution that committed both private and public partners to the projects identified in their action plans. The FDEP accepted the 2002 RA document submitted by the TBEP and the Consortium as adequate to address nutrient impairment in Tampa Bay segments, and removed Tampa Bay segments from the State's 303(d) list for 2002-2007.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 42,883 14,801 36,497 34,584 128,765 013 Hillsborough River Basin 42,883 14,801 36,497 34,584 128,765 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 42,883 14,801 0 0 57,684 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 42,884 14,800 36,497 34,584 128,765 021 Manasota Basin 42,883 14,800 36,497 34,584 128,764

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 214,408 74,000 7,648 0 296,056

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Local Government Partners 829,995 276,665 0 0 1,106,660 US EPA 1,502,133 492,600 0 0 1,994,733

Total: $3,970,192

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. FY2009 Annual Workplan Critical Project Milestones FY2009 Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/5/08 10/22/08 10/22/08 Agreement Fully Executed 10/10/08 12/23/09 12/23/09 FY2009 First Payment (1/2 total) 12/1/08 12/1/08 FY2009 Final Payment (1/2 total) 3/1/09 3/1/09 FY2009 Contract Expiration 9/30/09 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 TBEP Nitrogen Management Consortium (Consortium): In May 2008, the FDEP accepted the Tampa Bay 2007 Reasonable Assurance Update (RA Update) and a Declaration of Cooperation of the Consortium (Declaration). These documents were approved by the basin boards and the Governing Board at their meetings in February 2008. To comply with FDEP and EPA requirements, the RA Update includes a detailed outline and time schedule for: a) development of total nitrogen Waste Load Allocations (WLA) and Load Allocations (LA) for each bay segment, taking into account the nitrogen load reductions (existing and future) that have been documented through projects submitted by Consortium partners and other sources; and (b) development of total nitrogen WLAs for each permitted point source facility and permitted MS4 stormwater system within each bay segment. The maximum cumulative total nitrogen loading for all

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WLAs together with LAs will not exceed the assimilative capacity for a bay segment, as defined in the EPA accepted TMDL for Tampa Bay. The Declaration commits Consortium members, including the District, to working together to contribute funding to and work to develop the WLAs and LAs and to complete projects to reduce nitrogen loads. Once the load allocations are established, the Consortium anticipates each member signing a formal resolution accepting the revised load allocations for their permits. The District does not have any permits that are subject to this process; however, the District is a member of the TBEP and is committed to participating in the Consortium. The District's participation is primarily through the cooperative funding of projects with local governments that reduce nitrogen loading to Tampa Bay. At the February 27, 2009 meeting, the Consortium discussed the load allocations to the individual entities (i.e. load allocations for waste water treatment plants and stormwater systems for local governments and load allocations for mining and other entities). At the April 24, 2009 meeting it was confirmed stated that EPA will not replace federal TMDL with RA Plan, however EPA will consider using Tampa Bay's site-specific thresholds for chlorophyll-a. Draft final load allocations were presented and there was much discussion regarding how to determine compliance by individual entities. A Guideline for nitrogen load transfers (pollutant trading) was discussed and will be a topic for a subcommittee meeting on May 8, 2009. At the meeting on May 19, 2009, the Consortium will discuss a resolution to be adopted by all members of the Consortium supporting the RA Plan which is anticipated to be submitted to FDEP in July 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 27 W028 Bay Soundings

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Project Manager ROE, MELISSA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description Bay Soundings is a full-color, 16-page, quarterly environmental journal that provides important information on issues affecting Tampa Bay, its watershed and the natural resources of the Tampa Bay region. This education project supports the Tampa Bay SWIM plan and is consistent with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program goals. Through the education efforts of Bay Soundings, residents in the Tampa Bay area learn about the restoration and preservation of SWIM water bodies. This free publication is distributed to government and non-government agencies, local attractions, private businesses, environmental clubs, schools, libraries, elected officials and sponsors. District staff sits on the editorial board and provides story ideas featuring District projects that meet the editorial focus of the publication. Bay Soundings' web site is www.tbsoundings.com. Benefits Bay Soundings enhances the District's educational outreach efforts on Tampa Bay. Each edition of this publication features one or more topics pertaining to District projects or areas of responsibility. Costs The total proposed cost for the FY2010 project is $22,500. This reflects no change from FY2009. The District is being asked to contribute $22,500 to be shared among the basin boards as follows: Alafia River - $2,250; Hillsborough River - $7,875; Pinellas-Anclote River - $7,425; and Manasota - $4,950. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. It is anticipated that the District's portion will be funded by the basins. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. The publication's circulation of 25,000 will be distributed throughout Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee counties. This brings the District's cost per copy to $0.90.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 2,730 935 2,250 0 5,915 013 Hillsborough River Basin 7,507 2,571 7,875 0 17,953 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 3,754 1,286 0 0 5,040 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 12,627 4,324 7,425 0 24,376 021 Manasota Basin 7,507 2,571 4,950 0 15,028

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 34,122 11,684 0 0 45,806

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 0 0 22,500 0 22,500

Total: $136,618

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008

013 Hillsborough River Basin 28 W028 Bay Soundings

Winter Issue 2/20/08 2/20/08 Spring Issue 5/20/08 5/20/08 Summer Issue 8/20/08 7/29/08 Fall Issue 11/20/08 10/17/08 FY2009 PO Opened 10/1/08 10/20/08 Winter Issue 2/20/09 2/5/09 Spring Issue 5/20/09 5/18/09 Summer Issue 8/20/09 Fall Issue 11/20/09

Status As Of: May 20, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 23 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. The Spring 2009 edition featured the J.B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve in the publication's BackBay Adventures article. The District's Recreation Guide was also featured as a tool for residents who are interested in visiting District lands. The next issue is due by mid-August.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 29 W030 Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Watch Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description The Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program educates elementary, middle and high school students about estuarine science and empowers them to act as stewards of the Tampa Bay estuary by combining classroom curriculum with 300 hands-on field experiences in and around Tampa Bay Watch's new Marine Science Center. The cooperator expanded the program in FY2009 to include students in Hillsborough and Manatee counties, while still serving schools throughout Pinellas County. In FY2010, the program continues to include the educational field experiences, classroom presentations, teacher training, coastal plantings, oyster reef enhancement efforts and coastal clean-ups. These efforts will provide restoration of approximately 7 acres of coastal and near-shore habitat, build and install 200 new oyster domes and construct approximately 500 linear feet of new oyster shell bars. Benefits This project is designed to implement an environmental education initiative in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay was identified as the highest priority on the District's Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority list in 1988. The program's goals are to educate students and teachers about the importance of estuarine habitats and restoration efforts and to empower them to become lifelong stewards of Tampa Bay. With expansion of the programs into Hillsborough and Manatee Counties and the addition of Bay Grasses in Classes, this project features a more comprehensive environmental education restoration initiative reaching 12,600 students and adults. Costs The FY2010 total proposed project cost is $307,500. The District is being asked to contribute $147,850 to be shared among the following Basin Boards: Alafia River $29,570, Hillsborough River $29,570, Pinellas-Anclote River $73,925 and Manasota $14,785. This reflects a slight decrease from FY2009 costs ($600) with an increase in deliverables. Hillsborough River Basin Board's contribution, however, has been increased to include the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board's contribution in FY2009. It is anticipated that the District's portion would be funded by the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River and Manasota Basin Boards. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds are being requested for program implementation, 300 field trips, three teacher training workshops, aquatic supplies and equipment and field guides. Cooperator anticipates reaching 12,600 students and adults at a cost to the District of $11.73 per person. The budget lines below includes costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information The FY2009 total project cost is $297,190, with the District's contribution of $148,450 funded by SWIM $74,225 and the remaining funding split among the following Basin Boards: Hillsborough River $7,423, Northwest Hillsborough $7,422, Alafia River $14,845, Pinellas-Anclote River $37,113 and Manasota $7,422. District funding is used for program implementation, 275 field trips, two teacher training workshops, aquatic supplies and equipment and field guides. Cooperator anticipates reaching 11,600 students at a cost to the District of $12.80 per person.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 30 W030 Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 15,015 29,570 0 44,585 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 7,507 29,570 0 37,077 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 7,507 0 0 7,507 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 76,963 37,536 74,404 0 188,903 021 Manasota Basin 0 7,508 14,785 0 22,293

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 76,962 75,071 479 0 152,512

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Watch 186,950 148,740 159,650 0 495,340

Total: $948,217

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Purchase order opened 10/27/08 10/31/08 Field trips and teacher training completed 8/30/09 Final report submitted to District 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the FY09 project is still on track. The cooperator has completed 118 on-site field trips (Estuary EDventures), 24 off-site field trips (BGIC), 11 community ecotours, 9 outreach sessions, 2 community plantings and 1 large (100+) community saltmarsh planting through April 30.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 31 W032 HCC Foundation Field Trip Program

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough Community College Foundation Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description The HCC Foundation Field Trip Program includes four different field trip programs for elementary, middle and high school students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties. The four sites for the field trips are English Creek, Upper Tampa Bay, Cockroach Bay and Hillsborough River State Park. The programs are designed to give participants a better understanding of Florida's water resources through 120 hands-on field experiences with HCC science professionals and ultimately to create the next generation of environmental stewards. Benefits Tampa Bay was identified as the highest priority on the District's Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority list in 1988. Further, this project is designed to implement an environmental education initiative in Tampa Bay. These field expeditions help the District reach its educational goals by emphasizing water quality improvement, water conservation and protection of natural systems within the District. By participating in this project, 5,000 students and teachers learn to be environmental stewards in their community and the District, promoting a future of improved water quality, water conservation and natural systems preservation in Florida. Further, this project is designed to implement an environmental education initiative in Tampa Bay. Costs The total proposed FY2010 project cost is $234,135. The District is being asked to contribute $85,040 to be shared among the following Basin Boards: Alafia $14,464, Hillsborough $60,364, Pinellas-Anclote $5,106 and Peace $5,106. This reflects a slight decrease in total project costs ($46) with an increase in deliverables from FY2009. Hillsborough River Basin Board's contribution, however, has been increased to include the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board's contribution in FY2009. It is anticipated that the District's portion would be funded by the Alafia, Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote and Peace River Basin Boards. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds are being requested for 120 field trips, four one-day teacher workshops, trail signage and maintenance, printing of curriculum materials, aquatic and water quality testing supplies. Cooperator anticipates reaching 5,040 students and teachers at a cost to the District of $16.87 per person. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. Additional Information The total FY2009 project cost is $218,385, and the District's share of $85,086 is funded by SWIM ($42,543) and the remaining funding is split among the following Basin Boards: Alafia ($7,232), Hillsborough ($25,100), Northwest Hillsborough ($5,105), Pinellas-Anclote ($2,553) and Peace ($2,553). Basin budget breakdowns were established based on a list of program participants provided by the cooperator. District funding is to be used to fund 120 field trips, a four-day teacher training program, supplies and materials and transportation for students. This program is planning to reach 5,000 students at a cost to the District of $17 per person. Budget increases from FY2008 were in response to a rise in transportation costs.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 32 W032 HCC Foundation Field Trip Program

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 7,285 7,377 14,943 0 29,605 013 Hillsborough River Basin 12,951 25,600 60,364 0 98,915 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 5,666 5,207 0 0 10,873 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 540 2,604 5,106 0 8,250 020 Peace River Basin 539 2,603 5,106 0 8,248

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 26,980 43,389 479 0 70,848

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District HCC Foundation 173,800 133,300 149,095 0 456,195 Other funding sources 32,000 0 0 0 32,000

Total: $714,934

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Purchase order opened 10/27/08 11/24/08 Teacher training workshop 6/30/09 Field trips end 7/31/09 Registration for 2009-2010 field trips 8/1/09 Final report received by the District 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the FY09 project is still on track. To date, 82 field trips have occurred: 54 to Upper Tampa Bay Park, 23 to Cockroach Bay, 4 to English Creek and 1 to Hillsborough River State Park.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 33 W235 Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Improvement

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) POWERS, STEPHANIE Status Proposed Description The Robles Park Water Quality Improvement Project is a cooperative project with the FDOT and the City of Tampa, which will improve water quality systems to Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority waterbody. Robles Park is passive urban park owned and maintained by the City of Tampa with an existing man-made shallow pond and receives runoff from I-275 and the surrounding highly urbanized neighborhood. The pond discharges directly to the Hillsborough River, and ultimately to Tampa Bay. The drainage basin is approximately 170 acres and the existing pond is not designed to provide water quality treatment. This water quality improvement project proposes to increase the depth of the existing pond and modify the existing control structure to allow for treatment prior to discharge. The project will also improve habitat by stabilizing the banks and planting emergent vegetation. The project includes the preparation of a feasibility study, design, permitting and construction. Benefits This project provides water quality benefits by removing pollutants from the stormwater runoff from a 170 acre drainage basin. The project also provides natural systems benefits by restoring the side banks of the pond. Costs The proposed FY2010 project cost is $450,000, with the FDOT contributing $200,000, the City of Tampa $25,000 and the District contributing $225,000 to complete a feasibility study, design and permitting. At the June 4, 2009 meeting, the Hillsborough River Basin Board will be asked to amend its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs ($112,500). The remaining funds ($112,500) are included in the Hillsborough River Basin Board's FY2010 proposed budget. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The project is identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and is contained in the CCMP of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 34 W235 Robles Park Water Quality and Natural Systems Improvement

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 114,718 500,000 614,718

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue DOT - Robes Park (W235) 0 0 200,000 0 200,000 State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 0 2,217 0 2,217 Tampa - Robes Park (W235) 0 0 25,000 0 25,000

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 0 0 25,000 500,000 525,000 FDOT 0 0 200,000 0 200,000

Total: $1,566,935

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual June 2010 Complete feasibility study 6/1/10

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 35 W243 McKay Bay - East Shore Commerce Park Parcel Stormwater Retrofit

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay Water Project Manager HAGBERG, JANIE Task Manager(s) SZAFRANIEC, MARY Status Completed Description This project is a SWIM initiative and a cooperative effort between Tampa Bay Water and Hillsborough County. The District is the lead in design and construction, Tampa Bay Water is providing the land, and Hillsborough County is responsible for long-term operation and maintenance. The objectives of the project were to design, permit and construct a regional stormwater treatment facility within an approximately 1,050 acre basin in the McKay Bay watershed in Hillsborough County. Land use in the basin includes commercial, residential, municipal and light industrial. The project site is on property owned by Tampa Bay Water, adjacent to the Tampa Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant, located east of U.S. Highway 301 and south of Broadway Avenue in Hillsborough County. The project focuses on water quality improvements in stormwater flowing through the Tampa Bay Water property and discharging to the Tampa Bypass Canal and ultimately McKay Bay, one of the most degraded areas of Tampa Bay. Benefits This project provides water quality and natural systems benefits through treatment of stormwater from 1,050 acre basin and the creation of wetland habitat. Costs The total project budget is $1,440,000 of which $ 375,000 is funded by the U.S. EPA under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, $371,461 is from State Appropriation and the District's share is $693,539. The District's share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($277,416) and State SWIM ($416,123). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of Tampa Bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 301,589 2,848 330 0 304,767

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund- McKay Bay 371,461 0 0 0 371,461 Eastshore (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 12,116 2,847 330 0 15,293 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 436,948 0 0 0 436,948 U.S. EPA - East Shore Commerce Pk 375,000 0 0 0 375,000 (SWIM)

Total: $1,503,469

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

013 Hillsborough River Basin 36 W243 McKay Bay - East Shore Commerce Park Parcel Stormwater Retrofit

1. Critical Project Milestones Draft TBW and District Agreement to Contracts 12/31/00 9/1/00 Execute Separate Agreement between TBW and Hillsborough Co 12/31/00 2/28/02 2/28/02 Draft Hills. County and District Agreement to Contracts 12/31/00 12/22/00 Basin Board Approval of County Agreement 2/28/01 2/7/01 Governing Board Approval of County Agreement 2/28/01 2/26/01 County Contract Executed 3/15/01 2/28/02 2/28/02 Basin Board Approval of TBW Agreement 4/30/01 10/3/00 Governing Board Approval of TBW Agreement 4/30/01 10/25/00 TBW Contract Executed 5/15/01 11/13/00 Complete Final Design and Obtain Permits 9/30/03 2/28/05 5/4/05 TBW Contract Termination 9/30/04 12/31/06 12/31/06 Complete Construction 12/31/04 12/31/06 12/31/06 County Contract Termination 12/31/04 12/31/06 12/31/06 Construction Sign 4/30/05 12/15/05 2. Consultant Agreement Complete Final Design 9/30/03 2/28/05 5/4/05 Complete Post Construction Monitoring 12/31/07 3/31/08 2/25/08 Contract Expiration 12/31/07 12/31/08 3. Revenue Agreement First Amendment Fully Executed 2/15/08 2/27/08 2/27/08 Complete Water Quality Monitoring 3/11/08 3/11/08 2/25/08 Contract Expiration 3/11/08 3/11/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Tampa Bay Water provided the land for the project that was later conveyed to Hillsborough County for long term operation and maintenance of the project. The District was the lead in design and construction. The District was successful in obtaining a USEPA grant, that is administered through FDEP, for the project to offset construction costs. The revenue agreement with FDEP required post construction water quality monitoring. The final post construction water quality monitoring report was submitted to the District. A final report was submitted to the FDEP in March 2009 to complete the revenue agreement requirements. The project is now complete and this current entry will be the last status update.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 37 W248 Plant City - McIntosh Park Water Quality/Wetland Enhancement

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Hillsborough County, Plant City Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY Task Manager(s) THORNTON, SHELLEY Status Ongoing Description The purpose of this project is to construct a series of three stormwater treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs) and to evaluate the BMPs effectiveness and total pollutant load reductions from stormwater runoff. McIntosh Park is a 400-acre Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) purchase located at the downstream end of a 6000+ acre contributing drainage basin (Eastside Canal Watershed) which was largely developed prior to the state's adoption of its stormwater discharge rule in 1982. The design and permitting phases of the project were accomplished under a cooperative project with the City of Plant City. The project consists of two major construction phases. The first phase is complete and consisted of wetland construction and enhancement. The initial wetland construction provided limited wetland treatment to the 700 acre contributing drainage area by the re-hydration of historic wetlands on the site as well as allowing for wetland habitat expansion through natural recruitment. The second phase of the project increases the stormwater treatment potential of the base-wetland through the construction of an enhanced stormwater treatment wetland (ESTW) capable of treating stormwater runoff and baseflows from the entire 6,000+ acre contributing watershed. The ESTW consists of three treatment components in series: 1) a large sediment sump for settling suspended solids, 2) a vegetated wetland marsh for nutrient uptake, and 3) a chemical treatment system using aluminum sulfate (alum) for improved phosphorus removal as well as suspended solids. The District is the lead in the design and construction of the ESTW. Operation and maintenance of the constructed system will be conducted by the City of Plant City and Hillsborough County. The City will operate and be responsible for full operation and maintenance of the alum facility and, as land owner, overall responsibility for the project. The County will have the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the wetland which will include re-use of alum floc materials and the dredging of the alum floc settling ponds. The District is managing the ESTW BMP evaluation, which is scheduled to begin in February 2007 and continue for two years. Benefits This project provides water quality and natural systems benefits through treatment of stormwater from 6,000 acre watershed and the creation of wetland habitat. The BMP evaluation phase will quantify the level of stormwater treatment achieved by the ESTW and how well this system of BMPs meet the goals of reducing stormwater pollutants in the District's watersheds. Costs The total project budget for construction and BMP evaluation is $3,329,361 of which $ 699,872 is funded by the U.S. EPA under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, $1,000,000 is from State Appropriation and the District's share is $1,629,489. The District's share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($673,050) and State SWIM ($956,439). District funds budgeted in FY08 include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of Tampa bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 38 W248 Plant City - McIntosh Park Water Quality/Wetland Enhancement

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 907,189 16,302 3,479 0 926,970

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - McIntosh Pk 1,000,000 0 0 0 1,000,000 WQ (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 140,313 16,302 3,478 0 160,093 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 1,022,816 0 0 0 1,022,816 U.S. EPA - McIntosh Park Water Quality 699,872 0 0 0 699,872 (SWIM)

Total: $3,809,751

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Cooperative Agreement to Management Services 2/15/02 2/10/02 Basin Board Approval of Cooperative Agreement 4/4/02 4/10/02 Governing Board Approval of Cooperative Agreement 4/24/02 4/23/02 Consultant Agreement/RFP Sent to Management Services 5/15/02 5/14/02 RFP Advertised 6/15/02 7/19/02 319(h) Draft Scope of Services Sent to FDEP 7/30/02 1/2/03 Notice to Proceed issued to Consultant 8/15/02 3/17/03 Basin Board Approval of Consultant Agreement 9/7/02 10/12/02 Governing Board Approval of Consultant Agreement 9/24/02 10/29/02 Permits Modification Issued 10/15/02 7/30/04 12/6/04 Executive Director Approval of 319(h) Agreement 12/30/02 3/4/03 Construction Advertisement 3/15/03 8/30/04 12/17/04 Notice to Proceed Received from FDEP/Project Begins 4/30/03 3/4/03 Construction Contract Approved 10/16/03 2/25/05 3/25/05 Notice to Proceed Issued to Contractor 10/16/03 2/25/05 3/25/05 Entrance Road and Settling/Flock Pond Construction 6/15/04 1/15/05 4/6/05 Construction Complete 1/30/05 1/31/07 1/31/07 City and County Cooperative Agreement Executed 5/30/05 5/24/05 Start-up and Training Phase Complete 7/15/05 8/31/07 8/31/07 Data Collection for BMP Effectiveness Study Complete 10/15/05 1/31/09 1/31/09 Final BMP Effectiveness Report Complete 7/15/08 5/8/09 2. Consultant Agreement Agreement sent to USDA-ARS 2/15/08 2/15/08 Signed Agreement returned from USDA 3/7/08 USDA Agreement fully executed 3/21/08 USDA Notice to Proceed 3/26/08 3. Revenue Agreeement Complete Water Quality Monitoring 10/15/05 1/31/09 1/31/09 First Amendment Fully Executed 2/15/08 2/27/08 2/27/08 Contract Expiration 3/4/08 3/4/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The BMP evaluation contract with VHB, Inc. was executed September 20, 2006. Monitoring commenced in February 2007 and will continue for 2 years. The transfer of the alum system and wetland operation and maintenance responsibilities to the City of Plant City and Hillsborough County, respectively, has been initiated. Water quality

013 Hillsborough River Basin 39 W248 Plant City - McIntosh Park Water Quality/Wetland Enhancement

monitoring was completed in February 2009 and a draft final monitoring report has been submitted to the District for review and comments. A final report will be submitted to the FDEP to complete grant revenue requirements in May 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 40 W258 Hillsborough County Estimation of Pollution Loads and Yields

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Environmental Protection Comm. of Hills. County Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County for the estimation of pollution loads and yields. There is a lack of available pollution loading data for BMP evaluation and model development in the Hillsborough River, Alafia River and Northwest Hillsborough Basins. The EPC has conducted monthly water quality monitoring at approximately 100 stations, including 25 non-tidal freshwater stations in the Tampa Bay watershed, since the early 1970s. A number of these freshwater stations are located within hydrologic sub-basins that are currently slated for "total maximum daily load" (TMDL) development by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and/or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Estimation of monthly and annual pollutant loads and yields at a selected subset of these stations (e.g., Alafia River, English Creek, Bullfrog Creek, Baker Creek, Rocky Creek, Hillsborough River, Flint Creek and others) will be highly beneficial to the District, EPC, state and federal regulatory agencies, and numerous other stakeholder groups in the Tampa Bay watershed. In order to compute estimates of annual pollutant loads, the pollutant concentration data collected by EPC needs to be combined with estimates of stream flow at each station of interest. While the EPC anticipates that sufficient resources will be available to continue its water quality monitoring program, funding from other sources (such as the District's cooperative funding program) is needed to provide the estimated flow data. Through this project, the EPC and other partners (e.g., Hillsborough County Public Works Department, Tampa Bay Estuary Program) will work with District staff to: (a) select a subset of freshwater stations for which pollutant loading estimates are desired; (b) develop stream flow rating curves needed to calculate daily mean flow rates at those stations; (c) calculate monthly and annual estimates of pollutant loads for the water quality parameters of interest in the TMDL process for each selected station; and (d) provide a final report summarizing the water quality, flow, and pollutant load and yield information. The EPC's initial funding request was for a phased project over FY2005 and FY2006; however, after meeting with the District's Hydrologic Data Section staff, it is was decided to extend funding for the project an additional fiscal year to ensure accurate rating curves are developed for the estimation of pollutant loads and yields. Under the agreement the District is responsible for funding the initial installation of continuous water level recorders for 24 stream flow monitoring sites (15 in FY2005 and 9 in FY2006), and would also be responsible for developing the necessary stream rating curves for each site. The EPC is responsible for collecting water samples, paying for all laboratory costs, the long term operation and maintenance of all equipment purchased and installed by the District, and for preparing annual reports summarizing the data collected. Benefits The estimation of monthly and annual pollutant loads and yields at a selected stations will benefit the District, EPC, Hillsborough County, state and federal regulatory agencies in the development of Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) for the Tampa Bay watershed, which will, in turn, help the District's SWIM Program better target the areas in county in most need of stormwater retrofit projects. Costs The total project cost is $500,000. The District's share is $250,000, of which $132,500 are State SWIM funds. The EPC is contributing $88,300 annually towards the project with in-kind services. Funds budgeted in FY2009 are for salary, travel and central garage with 50 percent of the funding from the Basin Boards (12.5% Alafia River, 25% Hillsborough River, and 12.5% Northwest Hillsborough) and 50 percent from the State SWIM Program. Additional Information In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act having recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters throughout the state had degraded or was in danger of being degraded. The Act requires the five water management districts to maintain a priority list of water bodies of regional or statewide significance within their boundaries, and develop plans and programs for the improvement of those water bodies. To date, ten SWIM water bodies in the District have had plans developed and approved by the state. Several plans have been updated one or more times as required by the Act. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay was last approved in February 1999 and is the basis for this project. SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 60 percent of the project costs and the District funding the remaining 40 Percent.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 41 W258 Hillsborough County Estimation of Pollution Loads and Yields

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 18,640 593 0 0 19,233 013 Hillsborough River Basin 29,599 1,186 707 0 31,492 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 26,317 593 0 0 26,910

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 43,840 2,370 707 0 46,917 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 46,070 0 0 0 46,070

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County EPC 150,000 0 0 0 150,000

Total: $320,622

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Hillsborough County EPC approval of agreement 9/18/04 1/15/05 2/18/05 District approval of agreement 10/30/04 2/28/05 3/4/05 Notice to proceed sent for Agreement 11/15/04 4/30/05 3/9/05 Design Monitoring Plan/Execute Contracts 12/15/04 9/30/05 8/29/05 Complete Monitoring phase 12/15/04 9/30/09 Complete Draft Report 8/30/05 10/30/09 Complete Final Report 9/30/05 12/30/09 Project Complete 9/30/05 12/30/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The agreement for the project was executed on March 4, 2005. Hydrogage, the District's contractor for the development of stream rating curves, has been obtaining stage vs. flow data necessary to rate the streams. The EPC has been monitoring the water quality sites. The cooperative agreement was amended (effective 3/15/2006) to add FY2006 funding for the additional flow monitoring sites. Funds were liquidated and were tied to Purchase Order # 08PO0000637 for Hydrogage to continue developing rating curves and to perform the relocation of the sites. The site relocations have been completed and hydrologic data for the new sites are being collected.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 42 W259 FDOT North Dale Mabry Highway Stormwater Retrofit/Wetland Restoration Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager NORTON, NANCY Task Manager(s) SZAFRANIEC, MARY Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to improve water quality and restore habitat in the Sweetwater Creek basin. This project involves the engineering design, environmental permitting and construction of a water quality treatment facility. The objective of the project is to remove the nuisance vegetation, restore the wetland hydroperiods and provide water quality treatment for stormwater and base flows that enter the site from an 80± acre highly urbanized and impervious drainage basin. The District is the lead agency for this project and will be responsible for hiring an engineering consultant to design and obtain environmental resource permits, and for hiring a construction contractor for the project. The FDOT will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the completed facility. Benefits Additional benefits of this project include floodplain creation and restoration of natural systems. The project is also consistent with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's efforts to reduce nitrogen loading to Tampa Bay and uses public land that is not being utilized to its fullest capacity. Costs In 2006, the District budgeted $900,000 for engineering permitting, and construction. An additional $100,000 was budgeted in FY2008. The District contribution is $550,000, with $275,000 from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin and $275,000 from the State SWIM Program. FDOT is contributing $450,000. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. In FY2010, FDOT is contributing an additional $300,000 to address revised engineer's construction estimate. Additional Information The FDOT-owned 11 acre site is located one block south of Waters Avenue on the west side of Dale Mabry Highway and abuts Channel "H," a major tributary to Sweetwater Creek. Currently, the project area is dominated by nuisance and invasive species in the wetland and within a four acre upland area located in the central portion of the site. An existing ditch system and large culvert discharges water from the site into Channel H and has significantly reduced the hydroperiod of 6.5± acres of wooded wetlands for over 20 years. Sweetwater Creek, located in Hillsborough County, is a tributary to Tampa Bay, a District SWIM waterbody. Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 4,659 0 4,659 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 290,331 6,851 0 0 297,182

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FDOT - N. Dale Mabry Pond SW Retro 450,000 0 300,000 0 750,000 (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 290,330 6,851 4,658 0 301,839

Total: $1,353,680

013 Hillsborough River Basin 43 W259 FDOT North Dale Mabry Highway Stormwater Retrofit/Wetland Restoration

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. FDOT Critical Project Milestones Agreement Executed 12/5/05 12/5/05 Complete Final Design,Construction Plans, and Permitting 12/31/06 8/31/09 Complete Construction 12/31/07 9/30/10 Agreement Expires 12/31/08 12/31/10 2. Consultant Critical Project Milestones Request for Proposal Issued 2/24/06 2/24/06 Consultant Selected 5/12/06 5/12/06 Agreement Executed, Notice to Proceed Issued 2/2/07 2/6/07 Agreement Expires 12/31/10 3. Tri-party Critical Project Milestones Agreement Executed 8/30/08 9/19/08 Agreement Expires 12/31/10

Status As Of: May 13, 2009 The cooperative agreement with the FDOT was fully executed on December 5, 2005. The District successfully negotiated the scope of work and fees with the consultant, HDR, and executed the agreement on February 2, 2007. During the 30% design phase, the consultant proposed that the removal of nuisance vegetation on an adjacent one-acre parcel owned by Hillsborough County would aid in project success. In September 2008, a tri-party agreement between Hillsborough County, FDOT and the District was executed which includes Hillsborough County's commitment to long-term maintenance of their parcel. The consultant was directed to incorporate the expanded footprint into final design and permitting. ACTION-TO-DATE: Incorporation of additional geotechnical information and the inclusion of County property increased design and construction costs and the FDOT has $300,000 available in their current fiscal year budget to help cover increased costs. The FDOT must amend the agreement by the end of its current fiscal year, June 30, 2009 to secure the funds for this project. The amended agreement to incorporate FDOT funds for FY2010 is being drafted.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 44 W268 City of Tampa Urban Lake Rescue

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to an FY2006 cooperative funding request from the City of Tampa to improve water quality and restore habitat in three urban lakes (Lake Edna, Lake Roberta and Lake Kipling). Lake Kipling is tidally connected to Tampa Bay, a District SWIM waterbody, and Lakes Edna and Roberta discharge to the Hillsborough River, a major tributary to Tampa Bay. Lakes Edna, Roberta and Kipling are located in City of Tampa. Lake Edna, a 1.75 acre lake, is located in the Wellswood neighborhood, Lake Roberta, a 2.2 acre lake, is located in Seminole Heights and Lake Kipling, a 2.1 acre lake, is located in Sunset Park. The lakes are silted from years of untreated stormwater inflow, the contributing drainage basin areas are highly urbanized, and in each case, stormwater passes through the lakes without much water quality treatment. This adversely impacts receiving waterbodies. This project involves the engineering design, permitting and construction of three separate lake projects. The City of Tampa is taking the lead in the design, permitting and construction, and will be responsible for long-term maintenance of the project. District funding will be used for design, permitting and construction of the project. Benefits The objectives of the project include lake habitat restoration, erosion control, water quality treatment, and citizen involvement and education. Costs The District's total contribution to this project (including all three lakes) is $556,916, of which $144,955 is from the Hillsborough River Basin, $201,9614 is from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin, and $210,000 is from State SWIM funds. The City's matching contribution of $556,916 is from an established CIP for the lake improvement project. In June 2008, the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board and the Hillsborough River Basin Board approved the transfer of funds from their respective Stormwater Contingency funds to cover additional construction costs for Lake Kipling and Lake Roberta. The amounts were $94,961 for Lake Kipling and $41,955 for Lake Roberta. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of Tampa Bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 106,495 235 413 0 107,143 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 110,590 235 0 0 110,825

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 217,084 469 412 0 217,965

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 556,916 0 0 0 556,916

Total: $992,849

013 Hillsborough River Basin 45 W268 City of Tampa Urban Lake Rescue

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Lake Roberta Engineering Design Commencement 4/1/06 12/14/06 12/14/06 Engineering Design Completion 2/1/07 6/14/07 6/29/07 Construction Commencement 10/1/07 12/7/08 1/7/08 Construction Completion 12/31/08 7/3/08 2. Lake Kipling Engineering Design Commencement 4/1/06 1/12/07 1/12/07 Engineering Design Completion 2/1/07 10/30/07 10/30/07 Construction Commencement 10/1/07 4/1/08 6/20/08 Construction Completion 12/31/08 7/3/08 3. Lake Edna Engineering Design Commencement 4/1/06 11/15/07 11/28/07 Engineering Design Completion 2/1/07 2/28/09 Construction Commencement 10/1/07 6/1/09 Construction Completion 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 An agreement between the District and the City was executed on May 3, 2006. An amendment to the agreement was prepared to include additional funds for construction for Lake Kipling and Lake Roberta, extend the expiration date and revise the scope of work for Lake Edna to include the implementation of the BMP's as outlined in the Lake Management Plan and was sent to the City for their signature on January 9, 2009. The amendment is scheduled to go before City Council May 21, 2009. Lake Kipling: A permit exemption was approved on February 8, 2008. The NW Hillsborough Basin Board approved providing an additional $94,961 from the Basin Board's Stormwater Contingency Fund to pay for construction costs in excess of the original estimate in June 2008. Construction began on June 20, 2008 and was completed on July 3, 2008. Lake Roberta: The City's consultant completed design and a permit has been issued. Construction commenced on January 7, 2008 and was completed in July 2008. The Hillsborough River Basin Board approved providing an additional $41,955 from the Basin Board's Stormwater Contingency Fund to to pay for construction costs in excess of the original estimate in June 2008. Lake Edna: The agreement between Watermark Engineering and the City was executed on November 6, 2007. The internal project dates were revised at the request of the City due to the delay in hiring a consultant. The consultant has completed a Lake Management Plan, which includes construction plans for an improved littoral shelf along the perimeter of the lake. City crews completed swale enhancements at their own expense to remove accumulated sediments and improve conveyance to the lake. City Staff is coordinating with the local residents to hold the last public meeting to present the findings of the Lake Management Plan.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 46 W269 East Lake Outfall

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager NORTON, NANCY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The East Lake Outfall Water Quality Improvement Project (W229) a cooperative SWIM water quality improvement project with Hillsborough County, was completed in October 2000 and became operational shortly thereafter. The project was designed to treat discharges from East Lake which drain to the Tampa Bypass Canal and ultimately to Tampa Bay a SWIM Priority waterbody. The East Lake project chemically treats discharges from East Lake using aluminum sulfate (alum). Pollutant load reduction estimates project annual total nitrogen (TN) load reduction to McKay Bay of 9,980 lbs. This projected TN load reduction equates to approximately 12 percent of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's 1999 pollutant load reduction goal for annual TN loading to Hillsborough Bay. The project was originally designed to use an automated floc removal system that would periodically pump accumulated floc from the off-line retention pond to an adjacent sanitary sewer system that would, in turn, pump the material to the City of Tampa's wastewater treatment facility. Approximately 18 months after the project became operational, the county discontinued operation of the system due to an excessive build up of floc material in the off-line retention pond. It is unclear why the automated floc removal system did not function as designed. In order to determine the cause of the problem, the floc must be removed from the pond by other methods. During 2004 the county attempted to remove the excess accumulated floc from the retention pond, but has been unsuccessful due the inability to effectively de-water the floc so it can be transported off site. The county has been quoted costs ranging up to $300,000 for an independent contractor to remove the accumulated floc. More recently, regulatory issues with the DEP and EPC involving the off-site removal of floc may prevent the accumulated floc from being moved off-site. The county has taken the initiative to schedule a meeting between all involved parties (i.e., the design engineer, SWIM, Hillsborough County Stormwater and Maintenance, DEP, and the EPC) to discuss the current status of the project, what will be needed to get the system operational again, regulatory issues regarding the off-site transport of accumulated floc materials (if necessary), and possible modifications to the existing facility to avoid the recurrence of the problems that have been experienced since the project went on-line in 2000. Given the pollution load reduction potential of the East Lake Outfall Project it is very important that the facility become operational again. The budgeted funds for FY2006 are to provide funding assistance to the county to get the East Lake Outfall project operational. Benefits This project provides water quality benefits through treatment of surface water discharging from East Lake in Hillsborough County. Costs The total project budget is $200,000 of which Hillsborough County is funding $ 100,000 and the District is funding $100,000. The District's share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($50,000) and State SWIM ($50,000). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of Tampa bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 47 W269 East Lake Outfall

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 53,958 1,837 1,400 0 57,195

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 53,959 1,836 1,399 0 57,194

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 100,000 0 0 0 100,000

Total: $214,389

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Pond Cleanout 6/30/07 11/30/09 System Modifications 12/31/07 11/30/09 Contract Expiration 12/31/08 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 27, 2009 The County's design consultant is assisting in repair and upgrades for the alum floc removal system. After research into possible upgrade solutions, the County chose to pump alum floc from the treatment system using the Flump equipment previously purchased for similar alum treatment systems. The site specific Flump cable system was ordered and shipped in April, 2008. An agreement amendment that extended the expiration date and internal milestones so the County could address permit concerns was executed on January 9, 2009. The County began pond clean out in April 2009. Removal will take longer than anticipated and the County has requested additional time for pond clean out while proposing to make repairs and upgrades to the alum floc removal system simultaneously.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 48 W272 Jean Park Ponds Stormwater Improvement Project

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) POWERS, STEPHANIE Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a FY2008 cooperative funding request from Hillsborough County for the design, permitting and construction of best management practices within three interconnected ponds in an effort to reduce nutrient concentrations in Cedar Lake East. The three interconnected stormwater ponds are located within Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation property (Jean Park) which discharges directly into the lake. Cedar Lake East is located within the Curiosity Creek watershed, which discharges to Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority waterbody. Benefits Benefits of the project include enhanced water quality of Cedar Lake East through pre-treatment and improved natural systems. Costs The FY2008 project cost is $150,000, with Hillsborough County and the District each contributing half ($75,000). The District share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($37,500) and the State SWIM ($37,500). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The project is identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and is contained in the CCMP of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 39,503 2,506 2,108 0 44,117

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 39,503 2,506 2,107 0 44,116

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 75,000 0 0 0 75,000

Total: $163,233

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution Draft agreement sent to Management Services 7/11/08 7/9/08 Agreement returned from Management Services 8/1/08 8/12/08

013 Hillsborough River Basin 49 W272 Jean Park Ponds Stormwater Improvement Project

Agreement sent to Cooperator 8/15/08 8/12/08 Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 8/29/08 10/27/08 Agreement fully executed 9/2/08 11/3/08 Notice to Proceed 9/2/08 11/6/08 2. Project Tasks Design Completed 3/31/09 5/31/09 Construction Commenced 6/1/09 9/1/09 Construction Completed 10/31/09 12/31/09 3. Cooperative Agreement Expiration Agreement Expiration 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The cooperative funding agreement was executed on November 3, 2008. The County selected Applied Sciences to complete the design and 60% construction plans and permit application were submitted for review to the District, including Tampa Regulation in October 2008. Design is expected to be completed in July 2009 and construction is anticipated to commence in September 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 50 W273 Lake Carroll Stormwater Management Plan

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) SZAFRANIEC, MARY Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a FY2008 cooperative funding project from Hillsborough County to fund a Stormwater Management Plan. The County would like to include in the plan, research to determine the source of pollution discharge to Lake Carroll and recommendations of the best pre-treatment system to reduce or eliminate pollution discharges to the lake and possible ways to alleviate flooding due to increased development, lack of maintenance and inadequate stormwater pipes. Located in the Carrollwood subdivision, Lake Carroll is a 216 acre freshwater body within the Sweetwater Creek watershed, which discharges to Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority water body. Benefits Benefits of this project include the identification of BMP's that can be implemented within the area to improve water quality and restore natural systems. Costs The FY2008 project cost is $250,000, with Hillsborough County contributing $150,000 and the District contributing $100,000. The District share is split between the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board ($50,000) and the State SWIM ($50,000). Future funding will be needed for construction. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The project is identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and is contained in the CCMP of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 2,108 0 2,108 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 52,374 2,506 0 0 54,880

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Lk Carroll SW 10,000 0 0 0 10,000 (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 42,374 2,506 2,107 0 46,987

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 150,000 0 0 0 150,000

Total: $263,975

013 Hillsborough River Basin 51 W273 Lake Carroll Stormwater Management Plan

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution Draft agreement sent to Management Services 7/11/08 6/27/08 Agreement returned from Management Services 7/25/08 7/9/08 Agreement sent to Cooperator 8/15/08 7/9/08 Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 8/29/08 9/18/08 Agreement fully executed 9/2/08 9/10/08 Notice to Proceed 9/2/08 9/10/08 2. Project Tasks Stormwater Management Plan 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The cooperative funding agreement with Hillsborough County was executed on September 10, 2008. The County entered into an agreement with PBS&J to complete the stormwater study on July 3, 2008. In-lake samplers were installed in August 2008 at two locations and grab samples are being collected at three locations. Due to insignificant rainfall events, the water sample collection period was extended from January to March 15, 2009. Sediment sampling at five sites was completed in January 2009. The consultant has begun analyzing the rainfall and sediment samples to incorporate into the stormwater management plan.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 52 W275 30th and Hillsborough Water Quality Improvements

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) POWERS, STEPHANIE Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding project from the City of Tampa to design and permit a stormwater detention pond for water quality treament and additional storage. The intersection of Hillsborough Avenue (US Highway 92) and 30th Street in Tampa regularly floods the neighboring farmer's markets and neighborhood. This results in a significant amount of trash and sediments to be transported to the Lower Hillsborough River. The existing system currently discharges north to an FDOT ditch system which empties to the Lower Hillsborough River. The City is in the process of acquiring an easement over the parcel at the southwest corner of the intersection of Hillsborough Avenue and 30th Street for the stormwater detention pond. Benefits This project provides water quality benefits to the surrounding water bodies through stormwater treatment. The project will also provide additional storage which will reduce street flooding. Costs The total estimated project budget is $1,600,000 for the design, permitting and construction. The current FY2009 project cost is $800,000, with the City and the District each contributing half ($400,000). The District's share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($200,000) and State SWIM funds ($200,000). The FY2009 funds will be used for design and permitting. The FY2010 proposed project cost for construction is $800,000, with the City contributing half ($400,000) and requesting half ($400,000) from the District. At the June 4, 2009 meeting, the Hillsborough River Basin Board will be asked to amend its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs ($200,000). The remaining funds ($200,000) are included in the Hillsborough River Basin Board's FY2010 proposed budget. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.

Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The project is identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and is contained in the CCMP of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The City and the community have established a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) for East Tampa. The CRA has tax increment financing available for making stormwater improvements.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 53 W275 30th and Hillsborough Water Quality Improvements

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 202,114 202,595 0 404,709

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 202,114 2,595 0 204,709

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 0 400,000 400,000 0 800,000

Total: $1,409,418

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution Draft Agreement sent to Management Services 10/1/08 11/10/08 Agreement Returned from Management Services 11/15/08 12/5/08 Agreement sent to Cooperator 11/20/08 12/11/08 Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 12/31/08 3/23/09 3/23/09 Agreement Fully Executed 1/15/09 4/1/09 3/27/09 Notice to Proceed 1/15/09 4/1/09 4/1/09 2. Project Tasks Design Completion 10/31/09 Construction Commencement 2/1/10 Construction Completion 12/31/10 3. Cooperative Agreement Expiration Agreement Expiration 12/31/10

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The Agreement was executed with the City of Tampa on March 27, 2009. Request for Proposals (RFP's) from consultants were submitted to the City in November 2008 and Applied Sciences was chosen in April 2009. Contract negotiations have begun between the cooperator and the consultant. The City submitted for FY2010 funds from the District for construction.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 54 W276 Davis Islands Seaplane Basin Water Quality Improvement

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) POWERS, STEPHANIE Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding request from the City of Tampa to design, permit and construct a tide gate to create directional flow within the Currituck Channel on the Davis Islands. The Currituck Channel is open to Tampa Bay at the north end and ends at a seawall with a box culvert at the south end which connects the channel to the Seaplane Basin. Because of this connection, there is a no-flow area with little flushing action which exists in the middle of the channel. Sediments and vegetative debris collect in this area which has led to low dissolved oxygen and shallow depths. The presence of the box culvert provides an opportunity to reduce the stagnation by allowing the construction of a tide gate to create directional flow within the channel. A flapgate type structure is proposed to be constructed at the southern end of the channel. This gate would allow tides to either flood or exit the head of the channel but flow would not be able to return the same way. Benefits Project will improve water quality by increasing the flushing in the channel. Costs The FY2009 project cost is $150,000, with the City of Tampa and the District each contributing half ($75,000). The District share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($37,500) and the State SWIM ($37,500). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The project is identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and is contained in the CCMP of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. There is an opportunity for an educational exhibit to be placed at the park located at the box culvert on the southern end to illustrate the workings of the tides, the importance of flushing and sediment oxygen demand.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 39,614 1,696 0 41,310

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 39,614 1,696 0 41,310

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 0 75,000 0 0 75,000

Total: $157,620

013 Hillsborough River Basin 55 W276 Davis Islands Seaplane Basin Water Quality Improvement

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution Draft Agreement sent to Management Services 10/1/08 11/11/08 Agreement Returned from Management Services 11/1/08 12/3/08 Agreement sent to Cooperator 11/1/08 12/10/08 Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 12/31/08 6/15/09 Agreement Fully Executed 1/30/09 6/30/09 Notice to Proceed 1/30/09 6/30/09 2. Project Tasks Design Completion 7/1/09 Construction Commencement 11/1/09 Construction Commencement 12/31/09 3. Cooperative Agreement Expiration Agreement Expiration 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 A kick-off meeting was held on December 16, 2008 with District Staff, the City and their consultant. Agreement was routed to the City for signatures in January 2009 and is scheduled to go to City Council for approval May 21, 2009. Design is expected to be completed by July 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 56 W282 Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater System

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Natural Resources Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY Task Manager(s) THORNTON, SHELLEY Status Proposed Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Polk County for a stormwater treatment wetland that will provide water quality improvement and will enhance the reduction of flood impacts in Itchepackesassa Creek. Itchepackesassa Creek is a tributary of the Hillsborough River that discharges into Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority water body. This is a multi-year project that include the design, permitting and construction of the wetland. Polk County spent $3,354,025 on the purchase of 262 acres of pasture land on Walker Road in Lakeland for this water quality improvement project. Approximately 164 acres will be used to construct the regional wetland treatment system to assist with pollutant load reductions. Benefits The project will treat stormwater runoff and improve water quality from a portion of the 23 square mile basin of industrial, commercial, and residential land uses. Existing wetland habitat on the site will be enhanced as part of the project. Costs The total cost of this multiyear project is $4,700,000. The FY2010 project cost is $500,000, with Polk County and the District each contributing half ($250,000). FY2010 funds are for design and permitting and future funds will be used for construction. It is anticipated that the District's portion would be funded by the Hillsborough River Basin. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 252,416 2,100,000 2,352,416

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 0 2,415 0 2,415

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County 0 0 250,000 2,100,000 2,350,000

Total: $4,704,831

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 57 W283 Tampa Alline Water Quality Improvement

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description This project is in repsonse to a FY2010 cooperative funding request by the City of Tampa for a water quality improvement project. The Alline stormwater system drains an area of South Tampa into Hillsborough Bay along Bayshore Boulevard. Currently, stormwater is collected from this residential neighborhood and routed to a box culvert that drains directly to Hillsborough Bay. The purpose of this project is to divert the stormwater from the Alline stormwater system through a 24-inch diameter pipe into a nutrient-seperating baffle box before entering a pumping station. Benefits The Tampa Alline Water Quality Improvement project will provide water quality to an highly urbanized drainage basin currently receiving no treatment. Costs The FY2010 project cost is $80,000, with the City and the District each contributing half ($40,000). It is anticipated that the District's portion would be funded by the Hillsborough River Basin. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The project is identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and is contained in the CCMP of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 40,922 0 40,922

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 0 921 0 921

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 0 0 350,000 2,500,000 2,850,000

Total: $2,891,843

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 58 W310 Hillsborough River Watershed Education Phase Two--MBP

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Mayor's Beautification Program Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description The Tampa Mayor's Beautification Program (MBP), which first received basin initiative funding (P268) in FY2006, is proposing to continue education efforts focusing on behavior change in the Hillsborough River watershed. The project's goal is to educate residents about the Hillsborough River and greater Tampa Bay watershed and foster a sense of stewardship by promoting actions that protect the watersheds. The FY2010 program components include the following: 30 volunteer cleanups of parks, neighborhoods, shorelines, medians and streetscapes, litter and debris that would otherwise end up in the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay watersheds; the annual Hillsborough River cleanup; stormdrain marking projects throughout Tampa neighborhoods; several shoreline restoration projects (invasive plant removal and habitat restoration); outreach at neighborhood association meetings; presentations to volunteer groups; and three Hillsborough River stakeholder tours. Evaluation will include pre- and post-tests (when appropriate) and follow-up evaluation (survey or interviews) with project participants. Benefits The Hillsborough River watershed drains into Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority water body and a Tampa Bay National Estuary Program-designated "estuary of national significance." Local and regional benefits include improved water quality. Residents will be educated about the watershed and how they can protect it, and the overall watershed health will be improved through volunteer efforts to remove debris and restore habitats. Approximately 4,000 volunteers will receive education through program components. Costs The total cost of the FY2010 program is $120,000, with the District being asked to contribute $45,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the Mayor's Beautification Program contributing $75,000. It is anticipated that the District's portion would be funded by the Hillsborough River Basin. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. This increase in funding from FY2009 is the result of additional educational events and activities (stormdrain markings, boat tours and neighborhood outreach/presentations). The program is projected to reach 4,000 volunteers, giving a cost-benefit ratio for the District's share of $11.25 per person. Additional Information The Hillsborough River Basin Board is contributing $21,000 to the FY2009 project from Basin Initiative funds (P268) to fund 30 cleanup events and supplies. The project will reach 3,000 participants at a cost of $7 per person.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 21,565 0 45,000 0 66,565

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 21,565 0 0 0 21,565

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Mayor's Beautification Program 46,085 0 75,000 0 121,085

Total: $209,215

013 Hillsborough River Basin 59 W310 Hillsborough River Watershed Education Phase Two--MBP

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Initiate Purchase Order 10/31/08 10/27/08 First Task Report Due 12/31/08 12/31/08 Second Task Report Due 3/31/09 3/31/09 Third Task Report Due 6/30/09 Fourth Task Report Due 9/30/09 Project Close 10/15/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. The cleanup events associated with the project are ongoing throughout the year. To date 1,664 volunteers have participated in 28 Tampa Bay area cleanups contributing 4,695 hours of service.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 60 W312 Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Tampa Bay, in 1987, was identified by the Legislature in the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act of as the top priority on the District's SWIM priority list. This project provides funds for general support to SWIM habitat restoration efforts for Tampa Bay. Funds are provided for equipment rental, equipment repair/maintenance, advertising/public notices, parts and supplies, etc. Limited project construction expenses are also budgeted under this activity code. Additionally, this project includes funds for exotic plant maintenance at the habitat restoration sites. Lastly, funds for this project allow planning of future projects, and facilitate SWIM involvement with various environmental committees and task forces (e.g., various committees of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, etc.) Benefits This project is important for meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP). Coordination and planning of existing and future projects is a critical component of long term success of both programs. If funds are not allocated, then SWIM's ability to successfully perform their habitat restoration projects for Tampa Bay will be compromised. Accordingly, the District will not be meeting its (and the TBEP's) goals to restore important habitats (and improve water quality) for the bay, habitats which have suffered great losses because of land development and other human uses of the resource. Costs The FY2010 costs are funded 25 percent from the Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent from the Manasota, 25 percent from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent from the Alafia River Basin Boards. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay (National) Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 61 W312 Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 145,836 7,703 16,254 0 169,793 013 Hillsborough River Basin 143,212 7,703 16,254 0 167,169 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 146,395 7,703 0 0 154,098 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 167,139 7,703 16,254 0 191,096 021 Manasota Basin 152,763 7,703 16,254 0 176,720

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa-Allen's 1,500,000 0 0 0 1,500,000 Ck (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 231,374 38,514 15,012 0 284,900 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 784,492 0 0 0 784,492

Total: $3,428,268

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 In concert with three differing groups, SWIM helped coordinate three volunteer marsh plantings for the Terra Ceia Ecosystem and Newman Branch Creek Restoration Projects; working with Tampa Bay Watch, Tampa Electric Company, and an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 53 of Tampa, 104 volunteers installed 9500 marsh grasses among the three sites on three dates (March 6, March 27, April 18, 2009). SWIM staff prepared three grant applications seeking supplementary funding for three SWIM restoration projects (two for Tampa Bay, one for Charlotte Harbor). One grant application was to the Pinellas County Environmental Fund (PCEF); two grant applications were in response to opportunities presented by the Obama Economic Stimulus Package program, in part being administered through the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Accordingly, grant applications included: $5.8 million NOAA application for Clam Bayou; $3.0 million NOAA application for Coral Creek (Charlotte Harbor); $75,000 PCEF application for Stewart Middle School. In concert with Brian Nelson of Land Resources, Brandt Henningsen organized the "Guinea Grass Mini-Summit", held April 23, 2009 in the Tampa Service Office; land managers from Hillsborough County, St. Petersburg, District lands, and representatives from private firms attended to discuss control methods of guinea grass, an invasive non-native grass that compromises Florida upland habitats and restoration projects; Dr. Ken Langeland, renowned non-native plant expert from the University of Florida participated and toured several SWIM restoration sites to better understand the depth of the control problem. In addition, Dr. Henningsen provided a requested presentation to the State Spring Meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society concerning restoration of Tampa Bay habitats (April 25, 2009); the conference was held atop "Mount Cockroach" at the Cockroach Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project site, providing the attendees an excellent vista of an award winning SWIM restoration project. Concerning media attention, twelve newspaper/newsletter stories dealt with SWIM restoration projects.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 62 W331 Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Pinellas County, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Tampa Bay Estuary Program Project Manager KAUFMAN, KRIS Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description This SWIM initiative project involves mapping and monitoring seagrass within four SWIM priority waterbodies: Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay, and Charlotte Harbor. In addition to SWIM waterbodies, contractual services for the St. Joseph Sound/Clearwater Harbor Biennial GIS Mapping of Seagrass (See K150) are completed under a single agreement to benefit from economy of scale. Specifically, the District's consultant will provide digital aerial photography, photointerpretation, and GIS-based mapping in order to generate calculations of seagrass acreage and distribution within each of the named waterbodies. The project is conducted every two years to monitor the long-term health of these vital resources. Funds budgeted in FY2009 and requested for FY2010 are for the 2009 - 2010 effort. The digital format utilized in 2004 and 2006 allowed for more detailed GIS analysis to be conducted beyond creation of the original seagrass map product and will allow for efficient transfer of the imagery to fill agency and public requests. A new task started during the 2007-2008 effort was to scan historical photography from previous seagrass mapping efforts in the 1990s and early 2000s at high resolution. The intent is to continue this effort in 2010 and complete the georeferencing needed to and create digital GIS imagery layers that will then be uploaded to the District's GIS system. SWIM is utilizing a pre-qualified firm procured under the Mapping & GIS Section's RFP 006-07 as the consultant for the 2009 - 2010 phase of mapping. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Benefits The mapping of seagrasses within each estuary allows the District, the Estuary Programs, and other entities to monitor the health and distribution of seagrasses. Seagrass health is used as an indicator of water quality conditions. Thus, this project can assist with water resource management decision making, specifically in evaluating the effectiveness of water quality improvement projects. Costs The project costs for mapping SWIM waterbodies in 2009 - 2010 is estimated at $350,000. Costs associated with this upcoming effort are included in the FY2009 and proposed FY2010 budgets. The FY2009 budget was $175,000, with 50 percent from State SWIM and 50 percent from five basin boards (Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Peace River). The FY2010 budget is $175,000, with the five basin boards contributing. At their April meetings, the basin boards approved amending their FY2009 budgets to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs ($43,750). The remaining funds ($43,750) are included in the five basin boards FY2010 proposed budgets. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information The next phase of mapping will begin in December 2009. Seagrass mapping for SWIM waterbodies (W331) and St. Joseph Sound Clearwater Harbor (K150) will be completed under one agreement at a total estimated cost of $350,000. Seagrass meadows serve as nurseries for a variety of commercially and recreational important species of fin fish and shellfish, and they are highly dependent upon the maintenance of good water quality. The project meets the goals and objectives of the Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plans, the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, and Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program. The 2008 effort is ongoing, with the most recent completed mapping results from 2006. Between 2004 and 2006, seagrass coverage in Tampa Bay increased by approximately 4.7%. In Sarasota Bay, which has a more highly urbanized watershed than Tampa Bay, seagrass increased 7% in coverage from 2004 to 2006. From 2004 to 2006, Charlotte Harbor seagrass coverage increased by 1%. The only SWIM waterbody to experience a loss in coverage between 2004 and 2006 was Lemon Bay with a 1% decrease.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 63 W331 Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 41,620 11,334 20,004 0 72,958 013 Hillsborough River Basin 41,620 11,334 20,004 0 72,958 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 41,620 11,334 0 0 52,954 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 41,620 11,334 20,004 0 72,958 020 Peace River Basin 108,412 29,365 20,004 0 157,781 021 Manasota Basin 105,499 28,334 20,004 0 153,837

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 268,877 103,035 12,520 0 384,432 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 165,904 0 0 0 165,904

Total: $1,133,782

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Request for Proposals 6/15/03 7/11/03 Begin Review of Proposals 8/15/03 9/22/03 Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/31/03 12/17/03 Contract Executed 11/15/03 1/16/04 Photography Shot for 2003/2004 1/31/04 1/17/04 Final Report for 2003/2004 12/31/04 12/31/04 First Amendment to the 2003/2004 Agreement 12/1/05 12/13/05 Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/1/05 12/13/05 Acquisition of Aerial Photography 1/31/06 2/15/06 2/10/06 Final Deliverables for 2005/2006 12/31/06 12/31/06 Agreement Expiration Date 12/31/06 12/31/06 2. Critical Project Milestones Processing of Technical Specifications and Purchase Order 10/30/07 11/30/07 Purchase Order with scope of work Opened 11/30/07 11/30/07 Work Order #1 Opened 12/13/07 12/13/07 Consultant imagery acquisition 1/30/08 2/15/08 2/15/08 Consultant ortho-imagery production 3/31/08 3/31/08 Consultant photointerpretation 10/31/08 10/31/08 Consultant GIS validation 11/30/08 Consultant final deliverables 12/31/08

Status As Of: May 18, 2009 The purchase order and first work order were opened December 2007. The first work order is complete, and all final deliverables accepted by the District. District staff and cooperating agencies completed the Post Map Production Classification Accuracy Assessment in April. The 2008 District seagrass acreage estimates were presented to all three Estuary Programs at the May Seagrass Working Group Meeting. Results show increases in bay-wide acreage for St. Joe/Clearwater Harbor, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Lemon Bay, while Charlotte Harbor experienced minor decreases in acreage. The second work order for completion of the post map production classification accuracy assessment analysis is processed and staff are compiling data to provide to the consultant.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 64 W332 Tampa Riverwalk Habitat Project

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) THORNTON, SHELLEY Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Tampa. The Tampa Riverwalk is a $40 million project intended to bring community focus to the Hillsborough River waterfront. The habitat component of this project will be adjacent to the longest over water segment of the Riverwalk that spans about 1300 feet. Several potential options are being evaluated for this component, but the overall habitat design intends to utilize the open water area between the Riverwalk structure and the seawall north of Kennedy Blvd. Bridge. Benefits The project focuses on providing habitat by establishing wetlands and/or benthic habitat along the banks of the Hillsborough River. Costs The total FY2009 project cost is $100,000, with the City and the District each contributing half ($50,000). The District's share is split 50/50 between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($25,000) and State SWIM ($25,000). Funds budgeted for FY2009 are for design and permitting only. Construction funds will be requested in future fiscal years. Funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 25,852 781 0 26,633

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 25,852 781 0 26,633

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 0 50,000 300,000 0 350,000

Total: $403,266

Status As Of: April 28, 2009 Multiple attempts to obtain a scope of work from this cooperator have been made. A meeting with the cooperator was held on March 3, 2009, to discuss specific agreement and scope of work components that needed to be submitted to the District. To date, a scope of work has not been received from the cooperator. Once this information has been received, an agreement will be drafted.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 65 W333 Tampa Dredge Hole Restoration

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY Task Manager(s) KAUFMAN, KRIS Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Tampa for the placement of dredged material and planting/benthic habitat restoration of approximately six acres within Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay has experienced the loss of habitat in near shore environments. In many areas, the clean fill in Tampa Bay represented low cost fill material for developments along the coast and for causeways to cross the Bay. This mining activity left large depressions some of which may no longer sustain near shore, shallow marine ecosystems. Some of these deep depressions become anoxic and can no longer support seagrass and associated benthic communities because of their depth. The City is in the process of performing a feasibility study to characterize the physical and chemical aspects of the sediments proposed for placement to determine their suitability as fill material for the dredge holes. In addition, the study will evaluate the existing function of nearby dredge holes, including a delineation of benthic habitats and essential fish habitats. The feasibility study will include recommendations for restoring one or more dredge holes. The Tampa Bay Estuary Program recently completed a study of dredge holes in Tampa Bay and will provide peer review of the City's feasibility study. If it is determined that restoring one or more of the dredge holes is feasible, the City will design, obtain permits, and construct the restoration project. Benefits The project focuses on providing habitat by establishing benthic and fish habitat through the deposition of sediment in existing dredge holes in Tampa Bay. Costs The total estimated project cost is $2,300,000. The City requested $1,000,000 from the District to be matched through the City's stormwater funds for the construction of the fill material, planting/benthic habitat restoration and educational signage. The District share is split between the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board ($500,000) and the State SWIM ($500,000).The City applied for a grant from the EPA in the amount of $1,300,000 with the City matching their contribution through a special assessment. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 4,408 0 4,408 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 501,722 0 0 501,722

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 501,722 4,407 0 506,129

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 0 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 EPA 0 1,300,000 0 0 1,300,000

Total: $3,312,259

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Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution Draft Agreement sent to Management Services 10/1/08 12/24/08 Agreement Returned from Management Services 11/1/08 1/30/09 Agreement sent to Cooperator 11/15/08 1/30/09 Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 4/1/09 6/15/09 Agreement Fully Executed 4/15/09 6/30/09 Notice to Proceed 4/15/09 6/30/09 2. Project Tasks Feasibility Study Completed 6/9/09 7/1/09 Design Completion 12/31/09 Construction Commencement 1/2/10 Construction Completion 12/31/11 3. Cooperative Agreement Expiration Agreement Expiration 12/31/11

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 A kick-off meeting was held between District Staff, the City of Tampa, the consultants and subconsultants on December 2, 2008. The cooperative funding agreement was sent to the City for signatures on January 30, 2009 and is scheduled to go before City Council for approval May 21, 2009. The City commenced the feasibility phase of the project, which includes sediment analyses and an evaluation of the submerged aquatic resources. The City and District Staff have met with the TBEP and the FDEP to discuss how to approach the analysis of the sediment and submerged aquatic resources in the proposed dredge holes. The feasibility study is anticipated to be completed by the end of June 2009. The District and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program will review and approve the feasibility study prior to the City commencing the design of the restoration project. ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: The cooperator is actively working with the TBEP and the permitting agencies for the requirements necessary to complete the feasibility study.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 67 W367 Palm River Restoration

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager PRESTON, MATT Task Manager(s) POWERS, STEPHANIE Status Proposed Description The purpose of the Palm River Restoration Project is to identify and construct projects to restore habitat, improve water quality and to mitigate the erosional effects of the increased flow of water resulting from the channelization of the Palm River. During the construction of the Tampa Bypass Canal (canal) in the 1960's, the Palm River downstream from S160 required significant dredging to provide the necessary conveyance to McKay Bay. In the 1970's, areas of erosion caused by the construction of the canal were identified along portions of the river. In 1976, Hillsborough County and the District installed rock riprap and marine vegetation to control erosion. In 2002, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) completed a feasibility study of restoration opportunities along portions of the Palm River. The feasibility study identified approximately 20 acres of wetland restoration and 20 acres of upland restoration areas along the Palm River on three sites owned by the District. Proposed restoration activities included using spoil material along the banks to create intertidal marsh platforms to elevate portions of the river bottom back into the photic zone, regrading sections of the shoreline, and removing the berm beneath the U.S. Highway 41 bridge to increase circulation and flushing. The USACE notified the District in May 2005, that funding was no longer available for this project. In April 2006, Hillsborough County contacted the District in regards to an erosion complaint by a property owner located on the south bank of the Palm River, between State Road 60 and Maydell Drive. District and County staff researched the erosion problem and determined that additional erosion had taken place and it posses an environmental impact to the Palm River and McKay Bay. At their June 2006 meetings, the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the Governing Board approved to proceed with the erosion control project. In January 2007, District staff met with other municipal agencies within the jurisdictional boundary of the Palm River/McKay Bay watershed to discuss the future of the Palm River Restoration Project. FDOT, District 7, informed staff that funds were available within their current fiscal year to evaluate the feasibility of altering the fill beneath the bridge pilings of the US Highway 41 Bridge at the Palm River. District and FDOT staff prepared a preliminary scope of work, with the District as the lead entity, to include three major tasks: 1) review of recommendations of the USACE report on the Palm River and preparation of updated cost estimates for implementation; 2) evaluation of other publicly-owned lands in the watershed for water quality and habitat improvement opportunities; and 3) feasibility study of the removal of the underwater berm beneath the US Highway 41 bridge. FDOT funds will be used to fund the evaluation phase and implementation of the US Highway 41 Bridge portion of the project as well as water quality improvements. It is anticipated that additional funding will be needed to fully fund the project and these funds would be requested in future years. In addition to FDOT, other potential outside funding sources for implementation of future phases of this project include the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Pollution Recovery Trust Fund, Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, Port Authority, and the Expressway Authority. Benefits The benefits of the project include water quality improvements as a result of reduced erosion and increased flushing of the river and mixing of the water column upstream of the US Highway 41 Bridge. Additionally, restoration of publicly-owned lands along the Palm River will create habitat in this highly altered system. Costs The cooperative agreement with FDOT totals $750,000 with funding equally divided between the two parties. The District's share totals $375,000 with $187,500 from a FY2005 State Appropriation and $187,500 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board. The cooperative agreement recognizes that as the initial feasibility phase is completed additional projects and/or funding may be needed to complete the recommended projects. The FY2010 budget includes an additional $222,500 in the Hillsborough River Basin budget for construction. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the Basin's contribution. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information The Palm River/Tampa Bypass Canal is a tributary to Hillsborough Bay and is within a portion of the Tampa Bay watershed that continues to exhibit the poorest water quality and habitat in Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority waterbody. Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of Tampa Bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent

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with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 260,302 140,153 234,560 250,000 885,015

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Palm Rvr Hbit 500,000 0 0 0 500,000 Rstr (SWIM) FDOT - Palm River Restoration (W367) 375,000 0 0 0 375,000 State Trust Funds (SWIM) 6,143 15,486 12,059 0 33,688 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 107,489 0 0 0 107,489

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 110,000 0 0 0 110,000

Total: $2,011,192

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. USACE Complete Ecosystem Restoration Report 12/31/02 12/31/02 Ecosystem Restoration Report funds pulled 5/1/05 5/1/05 2. FDOT Draft agreement sent to Management Services 5/4/07 4/10/07 Draft agreement returned from Management Services 5/25/07 6/5/07 Agreement sent to Cooperator 6/1/07 6/5/07 Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 6/15/07 6/6/07 Agreement fully executed 6/29/07 6/7/07 Agreement expiration date 12/31/09 3. Consultant Services Advertise RFP 8/17/07 8/17/07 Draft agreement sent to Management Services 5/2/08 5/13/08 Draft agreement returned from Management Services 5/23/08 7/15/08 Agreement sent to Contractor 5/28/08 7/15/08 Signed Agreement returned from Contractor 6/20/08 7/18/08 Agreement fully executed 7/2/08 7/21/08 Notice to Proceed 7/9/08 8/4/08 Amendment 1 fully executed 11/14/08 12/4/08 Agreement expiration date 12/31/11 4. Project Tasks Data Collection and Evaluation complete 1/31/09 2/13/09 Feasibility Report complete 3/31/09 10/2/09 Design and Permitting complete 4/30/10 Commence Construction 6/30/10 Construction complete 6/30/11 5. Project Close Out dates Project Complete 12/31/12

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Status As Of: May 01, 2009 A cooperative agreement with FDOT was executed on 6/7/07 to encumber FDOT revenue prior to their fiscal year end (June 2007). The District hired a Consultant to perform a feasibility study and design. The feasibility study is currently underway and the data collection (geotech and survey) was completed in mid February 2009. The hydrographic survey shows a much smaller than anticipated berm under US 41 and indicates that a large amount of sediment has accumulated in the Palm River within the last decade. The work order to finalize the feasibility report and prepare conceptual plans and estimates has been issued and is underway. ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: Some of the accelerated project schedule deadlines have been delayed due to a shift in project direction as a result of the data collection results, however, the construction commencement date is still on schedule.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 70 W377 Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Seawall Removal and Shoreline Restoration Project Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) THORNTON, SHELLEY Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Tampa to design, permit, and restore shoreline habitat along the Hillsborough River. Located adjacent to Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, the project site is a 2.47 acre parcel within the 6.35 acre Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. The City of Tampa acquired the parcel in 2003 as part of the overall park development plan. The proposed restoration project will remove the existing sea wall and grade the bank back to a more natural slope with scrubber marshes and littoral shelves. The slope will be planted with native shoreline vegetation. Benefits This project provides improved natural systems through habitat creation and some water quality improvement through the development of littoral shelves along the shoreline. Costs The total project cost is expected to be $1.5 million. It is estimated that the costs for design, permitting, and construction will be $300,000. The District's FY2008 share is $150,000 and is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($75,000) and State SWIM ($75,000). The City of Tampa is matching this amount with $50,000 of City funds and the purchase price of the land ($1,268,890). Additionally, the City has secured a $100,000 grant for this project. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 76,135 1,140 784 0 78,059

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Cotanchobee 75,000 0 0 0 75,000 Ft Brke (SWIM State Trust Funds (SWIM) 1,134 1,139 784 0 3,057

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 150,000 0 0 0 150,000

Total: $306,116

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution

013 Hillsborough River Basin 71 W377 Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Seawall Removal and Shoreline Restoration Project Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/07 10/4/07 Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/22/07 11/5/07 Agreement Sent to Cooperator 10/29/07 11/8/07 Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 11/26/07 9/15/08 9/2/08 Agreement Fully Executed 12/10/07 9/30/08 9/15/08 Notice To Proceed 12/14/07 10/15/08 9/15/08 2. Agreement Expiration Project Close Out 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 28, 2009 The project agreement was executed on September 5, 2008. Construction is anticipated to be completed in May 2009. Once completed, the District will require a conservation easement over the project area before closing out the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 72 W381 River Garden Shoreline Restoration

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Tampa to design, permit, and restore shoreline habitat at River Garden Park. The River Garden site is a 3.5-acre park located just north of Columbus Drive on the Hillsborough River. Sections of the riverbank are in excess of 15 feet high and have suffered from severe erosion. Portions of the park also contain broken, exposed stormwater piping and crumbling seawalls. Under the current agreement, the City is responsible for managing the shoreline project and procuring the services of a engineering consultant and construction contractor. The District is providing consultant proposal and interim design reviews and will participate in weekly construction meetings. Benefits The project focuses on developing and implementing a final design to address the bank erosion problems, as well as providing habitat and improving water quality entering Tampa Bay by establishing wetlands along the west bank of the river. Costs The total project cost is $994,000. The District's FY2009 share is $130,000, which will be split 50/50 between the Hillsborough River Basin Board and State SWIM funding and will be used for construction of Phase II of the project. The District also provided funding in 2003 for design and 2007 for construction of Phase I of the project. The District's overall contribution will be $460,000 and the City will contribute $535,000 to the project. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel, and central garage. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 154,368 67,913 439 0 222,720

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Rvr Garden 125,000 0 0 0 125,000 (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 5,592 67,913 439 0 73,944 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 35,663 0 0 0 35,663

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 433,871 130,000 0 0 563,871

Total: $1,021,198

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Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Critical Project Milestones Draft agreement to Contracts Administration 10/10/02 Basin Board Approval of Cooperative Agreement 10/10/02 10/10/02 Governing Board Approval of Cooperative Agreement 10/29/02 10/29/02 Contract executed 1/30/03 7/31/03 8/16/03 Notice to proceed 2/28/03 8/31/03 8/21/03 Start survey, design and permitting 3/28/03 9/1/04 Completion of final plan and design permitting 12/31/03 6/1/07 Commence Construction - Phase 1 12/1/04 2/15/08 2/25/08 Contract Termination 12/31/04 6/30/10 Complete Construction - Phase 1 5/1/08 8/17/08 Commence Construction - Phase 2 10/31/08 4/1/09 Complete Construction - Phase 2 3/1/09

Status As Of: April 28, 2009 Phase I of the project has now been completed. A final walk through was conducted by District and City staff on August 7, 2008. The second, and final, phase of construction is expected to commence in the summer of 2009. An amendment to extend the expiration date of the agreement and to add FY2009 funding to the original agreement has been submitted to the City for signature.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 74 W383 FDEP - Implementation of BMPs at Hillsborough River State Park

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project will evaluate, develop and implement measures within the Hillsborough River State Park in order to restore surface hydraulic patterns, contribute to water quality improvement upstream of the city of Tampa's water supply reservoir, and restore natural systems. The project will focus on drainage ditches and other facilities constructed during the early 1930's as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) public works activities, and will also address treatment of stormwater run-off, shoreline habitat restoration and erosion control. The project will be conducted in five phases spanning several years. Phase 1 (Evaluation) was completed in March 2006. Phase 1 involved the hydraulic and engineering analyses of the surface drainage and run-off conditions within the park. These analyses included the park's system of ditches (portions of which drain directly to the Hillsborough River) and the run-off treatment needs for several large, impervious parking areas. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) were developed, and one or more will be selected for implementation. During Phase 2 (scheduled to begin in FY2008), the selected BMP's will undergo engineering design, permitting, and construction. Benefits This project is a SWIM initiative to improve water quality and restore wetland hydrology in the upper reaches of the Hillsborough River watershed. The Hillsborough River drains an extensive watershed of more than 432,000 acres and ultimately discharges into Tampa Bay - the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody. Because of its ultimate resource benefits to the Tampa Bay system, the project is being undertaken as part of the State's SWIM Program to cost share the Hillsborough River Basin's contribution. The project integrates well with the Hillsborough River CWM Plan because it would provide restoration and protection benefits to water resources under several of the District's Areas of Responsibility (AOR's). Costs The Hillsborough River Basin Board has budgeted a total of $173,179 (including staff salaries) in FY2003 through FY2007 for the basin initiative project. Total funding for Phase 1 (Evaluation) was $50,000, comprised of $20,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin and $30,000 from the State's SWIM Program. The total FY2008 project cost for Phase 2 (Design, Permitting and Construction) is $500,000 with the FDEP and the District each contributing half ($250,000). The District's FY2008 share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($125,000) and State SWIM ($125,000). For FY2009 FDEP has requested $250,000 in additional funds. The FDEP will provide an equal match of $250,000 for FY2009. The District's FY2009 share is to be split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($125,000) and State SWIM ($125,000). The District's funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage. Additional Information The project was originally developed (and funded) as a cooperative funding project with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in FY2003. However, in early 2004 as a result of budget shortfalls at the State budget level, FDEP was unable to provide its funding match for the project. The Hillsborough River Basin Board decided to undertake the project as a basin initiative along with an extended time schedule in order to spread out the costs. Following delays associated with the 2005 hurricane season, Phase 1 (Evaluation) was completed in March 2006. Phase 2 - Engineering Design, Permitting and Construction is ongoing for FY2008. The FDEP has submitted a FY2009 cooperative funding request to complete implementation of the BMP's developed during Phase 1.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 75 W383 FDEP - Implementation of BMPs at Hillsborough River State Park

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 198,467 127,847 2,900 0 329,214

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 134,741 127,846 2,899 0 265,486 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 95,590 0 0 0 95,590

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Florida Department of Environmental 250,000 250,000 0 0 500,000 Protection

Total: $1,190,290

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Project Evaluation - Phase 1 Staff Evaluates Project Options With Limited Funding 5/3/03 5/3/03 Staff makes Recommendation to Hillsborough River Basin Board regarding 6/12/03 6/12/03 project funding Basin Board approves pursuing project as a Basin Initiative 8/14/03 8/14/03 2. Contract Development & Execution - Phase 1 Finalize Scope of work for engineering consulting services 9/30/03 1/30/04 Execute Agreement for Engineering Consulting Services 10/10/03 5/31/04 6/21/04 3. Critical Project Milestones - Phase 1 Project Kick-off Meeting & Site Visit 10/27/04 10/27/04 Watershed Management Plan Accepted 2/24/05 3/22/06 3/22/06 Watershed Evaluation Report Received 3/27/05 8/30/05 9/6/05 Watershed Evaluation Report (Revised) Accepted 9/30/05 12/15/05 1/4/06 Watershed Management Plan Received 2/10/06 3/10/06 3/15/06 Contract Termination Date 3/30/06 3/30/06 4. Design, Permitting & Construction - Phase 2 Preliminary Meetings with FDEP Staff 5/1/06 5/30/06 FDEP submits FY08 Coop Funding Request 12/1/06 12/1/06 Development of Preliminary Project Scope 7/1/07 7/20/07 12/31/07 5. Contract Development & Execution - Phase 2 Develop Draft Agreement with FDEP 2/15/08 5/5/08 5/15/08 Cooperative Agreement to Contract Administration 3/5/08 5/9/08 6/16/08 Cooperative Agreement Executed by FDEP 5/15/08 9/15/08 8/27/08 Contract Executed by SWFWMD 5/25/08 9/30/08 9/19/08 Notice to Proceed Issued 5/25/08 9/30/08 9/23/08 6. Critical Project Milestones - Phase 2 Preliminary Plans (30%) Completed 10/31/08 9/30/08 60% design Plans Completed 11/14/08 10/24/08 Final Design Plans Completed 12/1/08 2/15/09 Request For Bids / Bid Award 3/16/09 3/16/09 Construction Begins 3/30/09 5/29/09

Status As Of: April 24, 2009 The 100% plans have undergone review and have been approved. Formal application for the ERP permit was completed in early December 2008. In response to several Requests for Additional Information (RAI), the FDEP

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(applicant) has submitted additional information regarding wetlands, surface elevations and stormwater treatment efficiencies of proposed features. Floodplain issues are still being resolved with Hillsborough County and should be finalized by the end of April 2009. FDEP has awarded the contract for the project with mobilization for construction anticipated to begin in late May 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 77 W387 River Tower Shoreline Restoration

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) THORNTON, SHELLEY Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Tampa to design, permit, and restore shoreline habitat at the River Tower Park site. The project site is located in the city of Tampa on the Hillsborough River adjacent to I-275. The area targeted for restoration is situated on property that was purchased by the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County's Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program in 2002. A stormwater conveyance, owned by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is adjacent to the property and will also be included in the restoration effort. The site is comprised of approximately 12.82 acres of natural and disturbed upland and wetland habitat. The project will create and restore 1200 linear feet of shoreline habitat, create and enhance upland habitat, and provide stormwater treatment for a highly urbanized watershed. The District will take the lead on all phases of the project. The City and FDOT are responsible for the long-term operation and maintenance of their respective portions of the project. Benefits The project focuses on developing and implementing a final design to address the bank erosion problems, as well as providing habitat and improving water quality entering Tampa Bay by establishing stormwater treatment ponds within the park. The park improvements will be developed as part of the long-range lower Hillsborough River Greenway Plan, which includes a series of shoreline parks within the City of Tampa. Costs The total project is estimated to cost $1,132,000. The FY2009 project cost is $142,000, of which $42,000 is from the City of Tampa. The remaining $100,000 is split 50/50 between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($50,000) and State SWIM ($50,000). In previous fiscal years, the City contributed $40,000 to the total project cost, in addition to the land purchase price of $800,000. FDOT will reimburse the District up to $100,000 for the stormwater treatment components of the project. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

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Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 428,974 57,349 4,752 0 491,075

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Rvr Twr 300,000 0 0 0 300,000 (SWIM) FDOT - River Tower Shoreline Rstr 100,000 0 0 0 100,000 (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 27,204 57,348 4,752 0 89,304 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 152,654 0 0 0 152,654 Tampa-River Tower Shoreline Rstr 40,000 42,000 0 0 82,000 (SWIM)

Total: $1,215,033

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Critical Project Milestones Execute Agreement with City 6/1/05 9/21/05 Execute Agreement with FDOT 6/1/05 5/16/05 Advertise RFP to Secure Consultant 2/1/06 3/6/06 Begin Design Phase 5/1/07 5/10/07 Complete Final Design and Permitting 12/31/08 5/30/09 Contract Expiration 12/31/08 6/30/10 Advertise RFB to Secure Contractor 8/30/09 Commence Construction 11/30/09 Complete Construction 5/1/10

Status As Of: April 28, 2009 The consultant was given notice to proceed to 90% plans on September 16, 2008. Draft permits and 90% plans were received on December 12, 2008. Issues have surfaced concerning the stormwater component of this project and some modifications to the plan set will be required. Once the revised plans have been received, permits will be submitted to the respective permitting agencies and a notice to proceed to final construction plans will be provided to the consultant. The consultant's agreement was amended on December 31, 2008, to incorporate CEI fees and to extend the contract period of the agreement for construction. ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: The consultant is approximately 2 months behind schedule with design and permitting due to issues surrounding the stormwater component of this project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 79 W388 Sweetwater Creek Restoration

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT Task Manager(s) HENNINGSEN, BRANDT Status Ongoing Description This project is an effort to restore degraded and lost coastal habitats in northwestern Hillsborough County. The project involves restoration and stormwater treatment for Sweetwater Creek. This urbanized creek drains to the northeastern reaches of Old Tampa Bay. The creek has been channelized with the historical and manmade creek banks typically dominated by non-native vegetation (i.e., Brazilian pepper). In addition, the creek receives large volumes of stormwater with significant sediment loads that have filled downstream basins and residential canals. Portions of the watershed flanking the creek are owned by Hillsborough County, with an additional 55 acres of the area being pursued for public acquisition. If acquisition is successful, the County could establish a valuable 75+ acre urban green-space nature preserve that would be important for both the wildlife as well as the public of Tampa Bay. Proposed restoration of the creek would include: restoration/enhancement of historic and manmade creek channels, low salinity habitats, complementary marshes, and uplands; removal of all non-native vegetation; construction of stormwater treatment features which would improve water quality for the bay. A preliminary assessment of restoration/stormwater treatment opportunities will need to be conducted first, followed by project design/permitting, and construction. This project was originally proposed by Hillsborough County as a Cooperative Funding proposal, but due to SWIM's long term interest in the area (dating back to 1993), the project was included in SWIM's FY2005 budget. Project cooperators with SWIM include: Hillsborough County Stormwater Management, Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, and the County's Park, Recreation and Conservation Department. The County will be the lead agency in this collaborative effort, administering consulting and construction contracts.The District will closely work with the County on all restoration and stormwater treatment designs. Benefits This project will help in meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), including providing low salinity habitats and improvements to water quality via stormwater treatment. Improved habitat values and the addition of habitat acreages will provide opportunities for many differing species of coastal wildlife,inclusive of commercial and sportfishing species, bird populations, a host of invertebrate species (crabs, shrimp, oysters, etc.), reptiles/amphibians, and small mammals. Costs The total project cost is $400,000, with the District and Hillsborough County each contributing fifty percent of the total ($200,000 each). Equally split between two fiscal years (FY2005 and FY2007), the District has budgeted $200,000. District funds are distributed as follows: $100,000 from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin and $100,000 State Appropriation. District funds will be used for preliminary assessment, design/permitting, and construction expenses. Proposed FY2010 funds will cover only District staff salaries, travel, and central garage. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 80 W388 Sweetwater Creek Restoration

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 3,708 0 3,708 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 96,826 1,376 0 0 98,202

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sweetwater 50,000 0 0 0 50,000 (SWIM) State Trust Funds (SWIM) 4,828 1,375 3,708 0 9,911 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 62,995 0 0 0 62,995

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 100,000 0 0 0 100,000

Total: $324,816

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Securing Land Availability Discussion with Berkeley Prep on land availability 3/16/07 Field mapping of proposed footprint of project 4/30/07 Presentation of proposed footprint and restoration to Berkeley Prep 5/30/07 Negotiations with Private/Public Entities 6/30/07 Draft coop agmt between District, Hills. Cty. and Berkeley Prep 7/31/07

Status As Of: May 04, 2009 Hillsborough County is the project lead for this restoration and stormwater polishing effort. A portion of the project footprint is on private property (Berkeley Prep); an agreement between the County and the school has been executed concerning permission to work on the private property; a conservation easement is pending. The design consultant (hired by the County) has begun project design, but halted further work when conflicts emerged between the County and Berkeley Prep. Conflicts apparently have been resolved, and project design has resumed. Additional field work will be needed by the consultant to understand the site and design possibilities. SWIM stands ready to accompany consulting firm personnel to the field to discuss design options. In addition, topographic, geotechnical, and archaeological surveys are scheduled to begin soon. What is hoped is that school (Berkley Prep) designs and the restoration project will complement one another. One scenario is that water discharges from the school's mitigation project will flow into the restoration project area, thereby promoting some additional stormwater cleansing, a salinity gradient, and making the area more functional as a nursery area for estuarine fishes. A no-cost time extension to the cooperative agreement with the County will be needed prior to the close of 2009 to allow sufficient time to complete this project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 81 W396 MacDill AFB Phase 3

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) MacDill Air Force Base, NOAA Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT Task Manager(s) HENNINGSEN, BRANDT Status Ongoing Description This project is the third of a series of cooperative restoration efforts between SWIM and the U.S. Air Force for properties within MacDill Air Force Base. The project involves lands associated with the base golf course, a drainage canal, a borrow pit/stormwater pond, and preserve areas. The project will complement and coalesce with the previous two phases. Potential restoration is envisioned to involve stormwater treatment/polishing coupled with creation of a low salinity lagoon, tidal channels, creation of tidal marshes, estuarine wetland enhancement, and upland enhancement. As the District's cooperator, the U.S. Air Force will provide lands for the project and post-construction project site maintenance and management. Benefits This project will be important in meeting management plan goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), especially in restoring low salinity nursery habitats. In addition, strides to meet bay water quality goals of both SWIM and TBEP will be addressed via improved stormwater treatment. Improved habitat values and the addition of habitat acreages will provide opportunities for many differing species of coastal wildlife, inclusive of commercial and sportfishing species, bird populations, a host of invertebrate species (crabs, shrimp, oysters, etc.), and small mammals. Costs The District budgeted $200,000 in FY2008 for design, survey, and permitting fees ($100,000 Hillsborough River Basin Board, $100,000 EMRTF funds [State Appropriation]). The FY2009 project budget is $650,000, with $100,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board, $100,000 from EMRTF [State Appropriation], and $450,000 of incoming revenue from two grants ($$250,000 from NOAA, $200,000 from NFWF). Funds budgeted in FY2009 will be used for construction. The proposed FY2010 budget is $400,000, the funds to be used for construction expenses, of which $75,000 is from a re-budgeted FY2007 State Appropriation. It is anticipated that the remaining District's portion would be funded by the Hillsborough River Basin. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay (National) Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 82 W396 MacDill AFB Phase 3

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 179,350 104,782 215,360 600,000 1,099,492

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue DEP - Mulberry Phosphate Spill (SWIM) 0 250,000 0 0 250,000 Ecosystem Trust Fund - MacDill (SWIM) 175,000 100,000 0 0 275,000 Ecosystem Trust Fund - SWIM 0 0 75,000 0 75,000 Rebudget National Fish & Wildlife Fund (SWIM) 0 200,000 0 0 200,000 State Trust Funds (SWIM) 4,349 4,781 15,360 0 24,490

Total: $1,923,982

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Cooperative Agreement Perform field evaluation for Agmt. 9/15/07 9/19/07 2. Cooperative Agreement Draft cooperative agreement 1/10/08 1/30/08 Cooperative Agreement Review of draft Coop Agmt by USAF 3/3/08 Process Coop Agmt thru District 5/30/08 Execute Coop Agmt 7/31/08

Status As Of: May 04, 2009 As a product of USAF grant applications, SWIM has begun processing the Pinellas County Environmental Fund (PCEF) grant agreement for a $200,000 award. The NOAA grant agreement of $250,000 will be drafted by NOAA at a later date. The District has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting for environmental consultants to assist with the design and permitting of the restoration project; responses are due May 12,2009. The project is envisioned to contain both habitat restoration as well as stormwater treatment elements.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 83 W399 Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County School Board Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) THORNTON, SHELLEY Status Ongoing Description This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the Hillsborough County School Board to design, permit, and restore shoreline habitat at Stewart Middle School. The area targeted for restoration is a 500 linear foot section of shoreline located behind the schools on the Hillsborough River. The proposed project will remove existing exotic vegetation, correct erosion issues, and restore the shoreline with native vegetation. An educational component will be included in the project. Several partners have pledged their support to this effort, which will benefit the students and surrounding neighborhood. Benefits The project focuses on addressing the bank erosion problems. Habitat and water quality improvements will be achieved by establishing planted areas along the shoreline on the Hillsborough River. These improvements will ultimately benefit Tampa Bay. The project will also benefit the students and neighborhood through an educational component of the project. Costs The total project cost is $100,000. The District's portion of the project cost is $50,000, of which 50% ($25,000) will come from the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($25,000) and 50% ($25,000) will come from State SWIM funds. Hillsborough County Public Schools will provide the remaining $50,000 of the total project costs. District funding will be used for the design, permitting, and construction of the project. Additional funding may be necessary to complete the construction phase of the project. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 27,680 897 0 28,577

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 27,679 896 0 28,575

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County Public Schools 0 50,000 0 0 50,000

Total: $107,152

Status As Of: April 28, 2009 Several meetings have been held with Stewart Middle School, Hillsborough County Public School, Ecosphere Restoration Institute, and District staff to discuss project objectives and administrative procedures. Conceptual design for

013 Hillsborough River Basin 84 W399 Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration

the project was completed on March 4, 2009. Some revisions to the plans were required due to a pending property transfer between the School District and the City of Tampa. Additionally, the City of Tampa notified project staff of a pending trail installation on the property once the transfer has been completed. A meeting to review 90% design plans is scheduled for May 1, 2009. Upon approval by all parties, permit applications will be submitted to the respective agencies. Construction of the project is anticipated in summer 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 85 W751 SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Thonotosassa

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project provides for the implementation and periodic review and update of the Lake Thonotosassa Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan. The original SWIM Plan, completed in 1990, primarily focused on improving regulation of permitted point source discharges and establishment of Pollutant Load Reduction Goals (PLRG) for the nutrient-enriched Lake Thonotosassa. Subsequent cooperative efforts between the District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) resulted in the reduction of approximately 60% of the lake's annual phosphorus inputs. Several habitat restoration and stormwater improvement projects were implemented through the first update of the SWIM Plan in 1996; including the 80 acre Lake Thonotosassa Marsh Restoration Project, completed in 1999, and Phases I and II of the Pemberton/Baker Creek Erosion Control Project. To date, supplemental plantings and exotic plant maintenance continue for the Lake Thonotosassa Marsh Restoration Project to meet permitting requirements issued by EPC for project construction. Activities identified in the current 2003 SWIM Plan update include efforts to achieve established PLRGs necessary to improve the lake's trophic state index (to an estimated pre-development level) and enhance natural systems within the drainage basin. Specific project descriptions may be found under W761, W763 and W764. Benefits Projects under this SWIM Plan Implementation focus on water quality improvement and habitat restoration. Costs The FY2007 and FY2008 ongoing costs for the Lake Thontosassa Implementation are funded through the FDOT Mitigation Program. District costs include staff salary, travel, central garage. FDOT funds will be used for supplemental plantings and exotic plant maintenance in the restored areas. Additional Information Lake Thonotosassa is the largest lake in Hillsborough County. Prior to 1970, water quality was degraded over a period of several decades through combination of domestic and industrial wastewater and urban stormwater runoff. The Lake Thonotosassa SWIM Plan outlines strategies to continue improvement in water quality and habitat within the lake and its watershed. The objectives of each project are consistent with this goal.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 112,355 820 851 0 114,026

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Lake 60,000 0 0 0 60,000 Thonotosassa (SWIM) FDOT - Mitigation 100,000 0 0 0 100,000 State Trust Funds (SWIM) 37,860 819 851 0 39,530 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 111,739 0 0 0 111,739

Total: $425,295

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

013 Hillsborough River Basin 86 W751 SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Thonotosassa

Critical Project Milestones Last Update of SWIM Plan 6/30/96 6/30/96 Next Update of SWIM Plan 12/31/02 12/17/02 Supplemental planting of native wetland plants 10/15/04 11/12/04 11/30/04 Shoreline revegetation 12/31/05 12/31/05 Supplemental planting of native wetland plants 4/1/06 4/13/06

Status As Of: June 26, 2008 Lake Thonotosassa Marsh Restoration Project: The annual site inspection with Hillsborough County EPC was performed on June 5, 2008. The EPC has determined that the project has satisfied their mitigation criteria and released the project from further maintenance and monitoring on June 19, 2008. This will be the final update for the restoration project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 87 W763 Lake Thonotosassa Diagnostic Assessment and Water Quality Treatment Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Plant City Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE Task Manager(s) NORTON, NANCY Status Completed Description The project is in response to a City of Plant City proposal to conduct a feasibility study and develop the preliminary design for a project to provide stormwater treatment for the Westside Canal. The Westside Canal discharges into Pemberton/Baker Creek, a tributary to Lake Thonotosassa a SWIM priority waterbody. The feasibility study will also evaluate the potential to improve water quality in the Canal and ultimately, Lake Thonotosassa by discharging highly treated reclaimed wastewater through the treatment system and into the canal.The project is a multi-phased project and includes a feasibility study, design and permitting, and construction of the water quality treatment system. Funding in FY2006 will be to conduct the feasibility study to evaluate: (1) the pollution load reduction potential of the water quality treatment project, (2) the need/value of increased flow volumes to the creek system and lake, and (3) issues related to the mixing of reclaimed water with stormwater for lake restoration. The feasibility study will also provide a conceptual design for the water quality treatment project, including preliminary estimates of construction and operation and maintenance costs. Benefits If feasible, a water quality treatment project will remove nutrients from stormwater prior to entering Baker/Pemberton Creek. The potential benefits of supplementing flows in the canal with reclaimed water may include decreased hydraulic residence time in Lake Thonotosassa which could improve water quality in the lake. Costs The FY2006 project cost is $100,000 with the City of Plant City and the District each contributing half ($50,000). The District's share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($25,000) and the State SWIM Program ($25,000). The City estimates future funding costs for final design, permitting and construction at $600,000 and intends to request Basin funding of $300,000 in future years. The FY2009 District funds shown in the table are for staff salaries, travel and central garage to manage the project. Additional Information Lake Thonotosassa is the largest lake in Hillsborough County. Prior to 1970, water quality was degraded over a period of several decades through combination of domestic and industrial wastewater and urban stormwater runoff. The original SWIM Plan, completed in 1990, primarily focused on improving regulation of permitted point source discharges and establishment of Pollutant Load Reduction Goals (PLRG) for the nutrient-enriched Lake Thonotosassa. Subsequent cooperative efforts between the District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) resulted in the reduction of approximately 60% of the lake's annual phosphorus inputs. The Lake Thonotosassa SWIM Plan, updated in 2003, outlines strategies to continue improvement in water quality and habitat within the lake and its watershed. The objectives of this project are consistent with this goal.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 88 W763 Lake Thonotosassa Diagnostic Assessment and Water Quality Treatment Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 36,626 3,354 0 0 39,980

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 36,626 3,354 0 0 39,980

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Plant City 50,000 0 0 0 50,000

Total: $129,960

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution City of Plant City approval of agreement 12/15/05 5/8/06 District approval of agreement 4/15/06 6/2/06 Notice to proceed sent for Agreement 5/30/06 6/8/06 1a. First Amendment-Contract Development and Execution. Contract Development and Execution First Amendment Fully Executed 3/14/07 3/14/07 2. Critical Project Milestones City Issue Notice to Proceed to Consultant 7/1/06 11/27/06 11/28/06 Complete Phase 1 Final Report 6/30/07 9/1/08 9/1/08 3. Cooperative Funding Agreement Expiration Date Contract Expiration 12/30/08 12/30/08

Status As Of: March 11, 2009 The kick-off meeting between the City, its consultant and the District and its consultant for W764 was held December 13, 2007. A coordination meeting was held April 19, 2007 with the District, the City and their respective consultants. Subsequently, the District asked its consultant to perform a preliminary calculation of the potential decrease in residence time in Lake Thonotosassa if the City discharged reclaimed water to Westside Canal. The District's consultant indicated that the addition of reclaimed water to the Westside Canal would only decrease the residence time in Lake Thonotosassa by about 7 days. Therefore, the District was not comfortable that there would be a substantial benefit to the lake. At a follow-up meeting between the District and the City, the City requested that they be allowed to complete a preliminary alternatives analysis to determine the water quality treatment that could be realized for Westside Canal along with the additional reclaimed water proposed for discharge to the Canal. This information would then be provided to the District's consultant to further evaluate the benefit to the Lake. The City also proposed to hold a permitting pre-application meeting with Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to discuss permitting the project. The District agreed that this would be a logical manner in which to proceed. Completion of flow data collection on the Westside Canal by ERD took longer than anticipated, which prevented the City's consultant from completing evaluation of the treatment alternatives. Additionally, it is imperative that this project be closely coordinated with W764, therefore the project schedule for completion of Phase 1 was revised. City and District staff met August 13, 2008 to review estimated reclaimed water volume discharges to the Westside Canal that would not result in a net increase in nutrient loading to the system. Based on this information, and information on potential load reductions resulting from stormwater treatment, it was decided that this project was not currently feasible and that the City's consultant should complete the Phase I report for the feasibility analysis. The District has received the final report and has processed the final payment request. This is the last status update for this project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 89 W764 Lake Thonotosassa Refinement of Nutrient Budget and Specific Water Quality Targets Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE Task Manager(s) SZAFRANIEC, MARY, NORTON, NANCY Status Ongoing Description This SWIM Initiative project will refine the water and nutrient budgets for Lake Thonotosassa, revise the basin-specific water quality targets for the contributing watershed, and review and refine the pollutant load reduction goals for the lake. Additionally, Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be evaluated, and new BMPs, or modifications to existing BMPs, will be recommended to best achieve the identified pollutant load reduction goals. The project will use Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) and STORET databases, government agency reports, and other available data to establish existing conditions for ambient water quality. Existing water quality targets will be refined based on available EPC data and new pollution load data developed through a separate HCEPC cooperative project (W258). The project will also study the impact of in-lake nutrient cycling, including "unmeasured" nutrient loads (both internal and external), on water quality. Expected unmeasured nutrient load sources include groundwater seepage and rainfall. The project will support the refinement of existing pollutant load reduction goals for Lake Thonotosassa and will provide data for the next round of Florida Department of Environmental Protection/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) revisions. Benefits Since the completion of the District funded Final Report: Lake Thonotosassa Diagnostic Feasibility Study in 1992, the District and local governments have implemented several point and non-point source water quality treatment projects. Subsequently, the 2003 SWIM Plan recommended an update to the Lake Thonotosassa nutrient budget This project will refine the water and nutrient budgets for Lake Thonotosassa, and will evaluate and recommend BMPs to be implemented within the watershed to achieve the pollutant load reduction goals for the lake. Costs The total cost of this multiyear project is $310,617.72, with the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the State SWIM Program each contributing half ($155,308.86). The FY2009 budget was $70,000. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Lake Thonotosassa is the largest lake in Hillsborough County. Prior to 1970, water quality was degraded over a period of several decades through combination of domestic and industrial wastewater and urban stormwater runoff. The original SWIM Plan, completed in 1990, primarily focused on improving regulation of permitted point source discharges and establishment of Pollutant Load Reduction Goals (PLRG) for the nutrient-enriched Lake Thonotosassa. Subsequent cooperative efforts between the District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) resulted in the reduction of approximately 60% of the lake's annual phosphorus inputs. The Lake Thonotosassa SWIM Plan, updated in 2003, recommended an update to the nutrient budget for the lake. The objectives of this project are consistent with this goal.

Prior FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 143,657 38,354 5,748 0 187,759

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 143,658 38,354 5,748 0 187,760

Total: $375,519

013 Hillsborough River Basin 90 W764 Lake Thonotosassa Refinement of Nutrient Budget and Specific Water Quality Targets

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Consultant Agreement Development and Execution Advertise Request for Proposals 12/30/05 10/13/05 Consultant Selected 3/15/06 2/27/06 Consultant Agreement Executed 4/15/06 6/15/06 8/2/06 2. Critical Project Milestones Data Collection Complete 10/30/06 8/31/07 9/30/08 Nutrient Budget Development Complete 6/30/07 10/31/10 Alternatives Analysis Complete 8/30/07 5/1/11 Final Report Submitted 12/30/07 12/31/11 3. Consultant Agreement Expiration Date Contract expiration 12/31/08 3/31/12

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 Data collection and analyses were completed in September 2008. The original agreement required the consultant use the WAMView/WASP model to prepare the nutrient budget and evaluate BMP alternatives. However, there were issues with the software that prevented the use of WAMView with the District¿s version of ArcGIS. The District also learned that FDEP is scheduled to update the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Lake Thonotosassa in 2009. Due to continued delays with WAMView and to ensure coordination with FDEP, an amendment to the agreement with the consultant was executed to extend the project completion date, add some additional statistical modeling to examine relationships between nutrients, algae and other water quality parameters and delete the requirement that the consultant use WAMView/WASP for the pollutant load modeling and water quality modeling. Subsequently, the selection of a pollutant loading and water quality model will be made in consultation with the FDEP, the District's consultant and the District. A workorder is being developed to allow the consultant to conduct the preliminary statistical analysis.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 91 B027 Rocky Creek Lake Enhancement Project

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Water Project Manager MCBRIDE, TAMERA Task Manager(s) RIALS, MARK, WOLDEN, CATHERINE Status Proposed Description In 2001, the Rocky Creek Lake Enhancement Project was approved as a Basin Initiative. Rocky Creek flows through Pretty Lake into Lake Armistead and then toward Tampa Bay. During wet periods when there are excess flows out of Pretty Lake into Lake Armistead, it may be possible to divert a portion of these flows into Horse Lake. When the desired level is reached in Horse Lake, excess water will be routed to nearby Lakes Raleigh and Rogers. This project is being conducted in three phases. The objective of Phase 1 was to perform surface-water modeling; identify the preferred engineering alternative; identify permitting requirements; and determine the level of landowner participation. Phase 2 principally consists of developing the engineering design of the water delivery system and obtaining the necessary permits. Construction and testing will be completed during Phase 3 of the project. Benefits This project was identified when the Basin Board expressed interest in opportunities in the Basin where it may be possible to divert excess surface water into lakes with chronically low levels. In 2001, Tampa Bay Water (TBW) proposed the Rocky Creek Lake Enhancement project as a cooperative effort with the District to divert excess flows from Rocky Creek/Pretty Lake into nearby lakes and wetlands that have been impacted. Previous studies have indicated that it may be possible to divert up to 3.24 million gallons per day (mgd) from Pretty Lake during wet periods. Costs This project is scheduled to be conducted in three phases over a multi-year period. The District's share of project costs has been budgeted as follows: $114,105 in FY2001; $100,000 in FY2007; $250,000 in FY2008; and $1,000,000 in FY2009. This project was converted to a revenue contract and has been managed by District staff since the start of Phase 2. The estimated cost for the District's consultant (MACTEC) to complete Phase 2 was $279,600, which was well above the $112,403 budgeted in the FY2001 funding agreement between TBW and the District. Both TBW and the District agreed additional funds were needed to successfully complete Phase 2. Funding for FY2007 was for increased costs for design services (survey and geotechnical), permit fees, and construction management services from the design consultant such as performing pre-bid activities and starting shop drawing review. The District requested at the February 8, 2007 meeting and the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin Board approved redistribution of $167,197 to Phase 2 that was originally budgeted for Phase 3. Funding for FY2008 ($500,000) was budgeted to cover a design change from diesel to electric pump and to initiate Phase 3 construction services, including finalizing bid documents to contractor selection and contract development. For FY2009, $1,000,000 was requested to begin construction of this project. Half of this amount will be reimbursed to the District by TBW. For FY2010, $1,000,000 is being requested for construction. Half of this amount will be reimbursed to the District by TBW. A firm construction cost estimate is not yet available, but should be known when the 60% design is completed. Additional construction and testing funds will be requested in FY2011, when a more firm cost estimate will be available. Additional Information In the northern Tampa Bay area, water levels in some lakes and wetlands have been impacted due to groundwater withdrawals. Minimum flows and levels were adopted and a recovery plan was put into place to achieve a cutback in groundwater withdrawals from TBW's wellfields with the goal of restoring water levels. A pilot water transfer project was implemented by the District in cooperation with TBW as a temporary flood control measure during the 1997-1998 and 2002-2003 El Nino events (Lake Pretty Water Transfer Project, SWFWMD Operations Department).

013 Hillsborough River Basin 92 B027 Rocky Creek Lake Enhancement Project

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 556,252 1,000,000 1,556,252 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 650,329 6,000 551,810 0 0 1,208,139

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Tampa Bay Water - Rocky Ck (B027) 350,000 0 500,000 500,000 0 1,350,000

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Water 170,307 0 0 0 0 170,307

Total: $4,284,698

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Basin Board Approval of Agreement 8/2/01 8/2/01 Governing Board Approval of Agreement 8/28/01 8/28/01 Contract Executed 11/30/01 1/2/02 Phase 1 Feasibility Assessment Completed 6/30/02 9/30/04 9/30/05 Governing Board Approval of Second Amendment 8/28/04 8/28/04 Contract Termination 9/30/05 6/1/11 MACTEC Agreement Executed 4/9/07 4/9/07 Kickoff Meeting 5/17/07 5/17/07 Status Update Meeting 10/12/07 10/12/07 District Property Pipeline Route Survey Completed by District Staff 10/30/07 10/30/07 Third Amendment sent to TBW for Approval 11/14/07 11/14/07 TBW Approval of Third Amendment 12/17/07 12/17/07 TBW Third Amendment Executed by District 1/2/08 1/2/08 Phase 2 Design and Permitting Completed 12/31/08 12/1/10 Phase 3 Construction Services and Construction Completed 5/1/11 12/1/11

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 MACTEC, the consultant, is currently working on Phase 2 and will also be working on Phase 3 in the future. MACTEC presented the final version of a technical memorandum on January 14, 2008 that reports their review of the Phase 1 Lake Water Budget Model. The easement corridor was finalized and surveyed. The final geotechnical report was submitted to the District on June 6, 2008. The draft hydrologic model analysis was submitted on April 14, 2008, and staff from Engineering, Operations, Ecologic Evaluation, and Hydrologic Evaluation reviewed it. Several meetings were held with the reviewers, and the District provided comments and is expecting a response soon. The third amendment to the TBW Agreement was signed by TBW on December 17, 2007, and executed by the District on January 2, 2008. This amendment extends the completion date from December 31, 2007 to July 31, 2010 and increased the total project budget from $812,834 to $928,210. Funds for the amendment were approved by the Basin Board in its FY2008 budget in the amount of $500,000, $250,000 of which will be reimbursed to the District by TBW. The additional funds will be used in Phase 2 to cover design changes related to the pumping system and to initiate Phase 3 construction services, including developing bid specifications and contractor selection. The first amendment to the MACTEC contract to increase the budget by $16,000 ($8,000 of which will be reimbursed by TBW) was executed. These were funds budgeted under the third amendment to the TBW contract and will be used to install electric rather than diesel-powered pumps. Electric pumps require less maintenance, are quieter, and are less likely to impact the environment through spills and leaks. Funding for construction ($1,000,000) was requested for FY2009, and an additional $1,000,000 ($500,000 of which will be reimbursed by TBW) is being requested for construction in FY2010. Land acquisition activities were delayed in 2008, because Land Resources staff were focused on land acquisitions for the Lake Hancock project. Land Resources staff indicated that they are now able to focus on land acquisition for this project. Hillsborough County School Board was contacted and is receptive to the District's informal request for an

013 Hillsborough River Basin 93 B027 Rocky Creek Lake Enhancement Project

easement. Land Resources staff will follow up with a formal easement request. They will also be working to obtain an easement for a pump house and pipeline on Pretty Lake.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 94 B063 USGS Hillsborough River Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) United States Geological Survey Project Manager KINSMAN, GRANVILLE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This initiative is to establish and maintain the Hillsborough River Basin's surface water monitoring network, and is jointly funded by the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Benefits This project provides basic surface water stage, discharge and/or water quality data collection to support assessing flooding events, developing surface water management plans, facilitating habitat restoration projects, establishment and monitoring of minimum flows and levels (MFLs), establishment of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), land acquisition and management, and other critical water management activities. Costs In FY2009, surface water stage, discharge and/or water quality is measured at 12 sites in the Hillsborough River Basin for a cost of $121,600. These sites are: Hillsborough River above Crystal Springs, Crystal Springs near Zephyrhills, Hillsborough River below Crystal Springs, Itchepackesassa Creek near Knights, Blackwater Creek near Knights, Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills, Pemberton Creek near Dover, Hillsborough River at Morris Bridge, Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs, Cypress Creek near San Antonio, Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens, Cypress Creek near Sulphur Springs. In FY2009, no changes were made to the data collection program in the Hillsborough River Basin. The increase in FY2009 reflects an annual adjustment to pricing by the USGS. In FY2010, funding for this program will be transferred from the Hillsborough River Basin Board to the Governing Board, and will be funded under the project code Z661.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 95 B063 USGS Hillsborough River Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 887,995 0 108,500 0 0 996,495 013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,316,655 0 121,600 0 0 1,438,255 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 227,774 0 44,700 0 0 272,474 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 1,489,207 0 243,900 0 0 1,733,107 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 397,932 0 57,100 0 0 455,032 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,630,847 0 296,880 0 0 1,927,727 020 Peace River Basin 2,295,165 0 434,900 0 0 2,730,065 021 Manasota Basin 1,036,520 0 231,900 0 0 1,268,420

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District USGS Alafia River Basin 585,822 0 0 0 0 585,822 USGS Coastal Rivers Basin 409,438 0 0 0 0 409,438 USGS Hillsborough River Basin 675,390 0 0 0 0 675,390 USGS Manasota Basin 202,806 0 0 0 0 202,806 USGS Northwest Hillsborough Basin 23,690 0 0 0 0 23,690 USGS PA Basin 202,338 0 0 0 0 202,338 USGS Peace River Basin 1,356,566 0 0 0 0 1,356,566 USGS Withlacoochee River 789,429 0 0 0 0 789,429

Total: $15,067,054

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Add middle conductance at Hillsborough River @ Sulphur Springs site 10/1/00 10/1/00 Install stage & conductance site @ Palm River Mouth 1/1/01 6/29/01 Install conductance/DO site on Lower Hillsborough River @ Hanna's Whirl 1/1/01 6/15/01 Install stage & conductance site on Hillsborough River @ Platt Street 1/1/01 2/16/01 Install 4 stage gauging sites on Upper Hillsborough River 1/1/01 10/1/01 7/24/01 Add dissolved oxygen measurements on Hillsborough River @ Rowlett Park site 1/1/01 6/15/01 Reinstate instrumentation at Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens to provide 9/30/02 9/27/02 real-time data Upgrade instr. on Hills. River above/below Crystal Springs to provide real-time 10/1/02 1/31/03 3/1/03 data Discontinue monitoring at Lake Padgett 10/1/03 10/1/03 Begin monitoring water quality at Crystal Springs 10/1/03 5/1/04 5/1/04 Site Installation Cancelled Begin Dissolved Oxygen measurements at Sulphur Springs Run and 5/1/02 Hillsborough River @ Platt Street Status As Of: April 27, 2009 FY2009 data collection is ongoing, with no problems to report. The District's FY2009 commitment to the project is $121,600, of which $0 has been expended (the USGS bills us every six months for these activities). Accerated Action-To-Date: On-time

013 Hillsborough River Basin 96 B099 Quality of Water Improvement Program - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager STOVER, KEVIN Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Pursuant to F.S. Ch. 373.206, any abandoned artesian well having a detrimental impact on the District's water resources must be properly plugged. The District's Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP) provides funding assistance to landowners to come into compliance with the statute. To increase landowner cooperation and the number of abandoned artesian wells plugged annually, without increasing staff levels, the District's Governing Board has allocated matching funds to augment the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, and Manasota Basins QWIP budget to maintain the Funding Assistance Initiative since January 1, 1994. The Funding Assistance Initiative was designed to reimburse landowners up to 100 percent of the cost to have their abandoned artesian wells plugged, with a maximum District reimbursement of $5,000 per well and $15,000 annually per landowner. This incentive has increased landowner cooperation and the number of wells plugged annually. Under the 50/50 cost sharing program, QWIP plugged an average of 50 wells per year. Under the Funding Assistance Initiative, the QWIP has reimbursed an average of approximately 200 wells per year.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,027,270 76,810 389,793 659,341 0 2,153,214 011 Alafia River Basin 489,957 29,850 113,808 0 0 633,615 013 Hillsborough River Basin 185,860 10,000 29,498 0 0 225,358 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 126,551 0 10,067 0 0 136,618 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 100,746 0 11,703 0 0 112,449 020 Peace River Basin 858,005 36,960 157,143 0 0 1,052,108 021 Manasota Basin 1,483,799 0 200,434 10,000 0 1,694,233

Total: $6,007,595

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 Since the inception of the program in the mid-1970s, 155 wells have been plugged in the Hillsborough River Basin. Since the last update, two new wells were plugged and there are two additional wells approved for funding. Plugged wells are as follows: Hillsborough County - (1) FDOT - eight inch diameter well casing to 117 feet with a total well depth of 342 feet. Plugging for a well no longer in use. District reimbursement $2,722; (2) FM Contract Services - four inch well casing to unknown depth with a total well depth of 185 feet. Plugging for a well no longer in use. District reimbursement $1,218;

013 Hillsborough River Basin 97 B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO) Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Citrus 20/20, Inc., Tampa Water Department, Hillsborough County, Progress Energy, Citrus County, City of Tampa, City of North Port - Public Utilities, City of Venice, Manatee County, Sarasota, Sarasota County, Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth., City of Bradenton, Longboat Key Project Manager HARROUN, AMY Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description The Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water CHAMP) provides education to hotel/motel management and guests with the goal of reducing water use. The District provides printed materials to all participating properties to assist owners/managers in determining ways to save water through their properties' operational processes, including, but not limited to, a towel and linen reuse program. There are 920 hotels and motels in the District. Water CHAMP has 444 participants, representing 48 percent of all the hotels and 68 percent of all available rooms in the District, and continues to grow. After experiencing a 37 percent growth rate in 2007, Water CHAMP increased 24 percent in 2008. In the Pinellas-Anclote River, Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins, District staff is working with Progress Energy on a pilot continuing education program. The program includes a housekeeping manual for hotels and motels, staff training workshops, bill inserts and public service announcements. All materials and workshops emphasize conserving water and energy. To build on the success of Water CHAMP, the District created the Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) to promote water conservation in restaurants. The CHAMP coordinator will promote the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies, direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. Other materials include a button for wait staff to wear declaring that the restaurant serves water only upon request and cling stickers promoting water conservation to be placed on bathroom mirrors. Benefits Water CHAMP provides the tools and education needed to help hotel and motel staff and guests learn to conserve water. This program measures the effectiveness of this education effort via actual water savings. The first evaluation of water savings was conducted by the City of Tampa and Pinellas County Utilities in 2002 and showed that participants saved an average of 20 gallons of water per occupied room per day. A five year follow-up water audit was conducted in cooperation with 16 utility companies to determine the current level of water savings. The audit compared water consumption of 115 Water CHAMP participants before the program's implementation in 2002 to the amount used in 2007. The Districtwide audit showed that participants saved an average of 17 gallons of water per occupied room per day. The slight adjustment in water savings from the first audit to the five year follow-up audit is attributed to a larger representative sample of the entire District. Costs The total proposed cost of the program in FY2010 is $83,692. Costs are requested to be shared as follows: District - $7,768, Alafia River - $3,941, Hillsborough River - $13,274, Coastal Rivers - $6,866, Pinellas-Anclote - $16,613, Withlacoochee River - $6,107, Peace River - $15,113, and Manasota - $14,010. District funds will be used for CHAMP/PRO properties in the Green Swamp Basin. Funds will be used for CHAMP/PRO coordinator (District temporary employee) salary, travel, printed materials, costs to educate the audience and promote the programs through advertising, workshops, tradeshows, professional memberships, etc. Each basin's share is based on anticipated work within that basin. Based on the average number of guests exposed to the program, the estimated per person cost for the program is less than $.01. As the program grows, the cost per person decreases. The cost benefit for the project, using the total cost amortized over five years, is $0.47 per thousand gallons of water. Additional Information The total cost of the program in FY2009 is $83,692 with District funds budgeted for the first time to expand the program to support the 10 hotels/motels in the Green Swamp Basin, which is administered by the Governing Board. FY2009 costs represent a 13% increase over the budget in 2008. This increase reflects the expansion into the Green Swamp Basin and a Districtwide increase in hotel participants, which requires additional printing, educational and promotional material costs.Costs will be shared as follows: District - $7,828, Alafia River - $3,550, Hillsborough River - $8,107, Northwest Hillsborough - $4,070, Pinellas-Anclote - $17,372, Coastal Rivers - $6,563, Withlacoochee River - $6,207, Peace River - $16,271, and Manasota - $13,724. Survey results show a 98 percent approval rating from hotel/motel guests.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 98 B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 7,909 8,047 0 15,956 011 Alafia River Basin 16,611 0 3,713 4,096 0 24,420 013 Hillsborough River Basin 32,034 0 8,488 13,999 0 54,521 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 17,984 0 4,261 0 0 22,245 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 16,614 0 6,781 7,193 0 30,588 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 185,709 0 18,027 19,046 0 222,782 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,595 0 6,398 6,712 0 28,705 020 Peace River Basin 72,735 0 16,734 17,305 0 106,774 021 Manasota Basin 72,491 0 14,105 14,855 0 101,451

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Tampa - Water CHAMP (B131) 0 0 0 5,000 0 5,000

Total: $612,442

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Program begins in Pinellas 6/10/02 6/10/02 Program begins in Hillsborough 6/1/03 6/1/03 Program begins in Citrus and Hernando 9/15/04 11/10/04 11/10/04 Program begins in Manasota 10/1/04 10/1/04 Program begins in Peace River 10/1/05 10/1/05 Pilot continuing education program in Pinellas 9/1/06 8/1/08 300th property signs up 6/29/07 6/29/07 Education pilot program evaluation complete 1/31/08 4/1/10 Water PRO developed 5/15/08 5/15/08 400th property signs up 6/26/08 6/26/08 Districtwide water audit 12/31/08 10/31/08 10/31/08 Pilot restaurant conservation kit in Hillsborough 3/16/09 5/4/09 200th restaurant signs up 9/1/09 Restaurant conservation kit evaluation complete 11/1/09 300th restaurant signs up 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 Currently Water CHAMP has 444 participants, representing more than 48 percent of all the hotels and 68 percent of all available rooms in the District. The "Sleep Well at a Water-Saving Hotel/Motel" hotel directories have been updated and distributed to all five of Florida's welcome centers, the Traveler's AID office at the Tampa International Airport, Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce in St. Pete Beach, and the Citrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau. District staff is also working with other local tourist centers to display and distribute the Water CHAMP hotel directories. Basin updates are as follows: Pinellas-Anclote River Basin - Of the approximately 320 properties in this basin, 134 are CHAMP properties. District staff cooperated with Progress Energy to complete a housekeeping manual for hotels which emphasizes conserving water and energy. The manual will be distributed during workshops in the Pinellas-Anclote, Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins. In partnership with Progress Energy, "Do Not Disturb, We are Conserving Our Energy" door hangers were purchased from Project Planet Corporation and will be distributed to hotels/motels within the Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River and Coastal Rivers basins. Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough and Alafia River basins - Of the approximately 184 properties in these basins,

013 Hillsborough River Basin 99 B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO) 121 are CHAMP properties. Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins - There are approximately 87 properties in these basins; 56 are CHAMP properties. Manasota Basin - There are approximately 186 properties in this basin; 76 are CHAMP properties. Peace River Basin - There are approximately 142 properties in this basin; currently 56 of them are Water CHAMP properties. Work is underway with the City of Winter Haven Utilities to include an ad for Water CHAMP in its online Insider Magazine reaching an estimated 14,000 residents in the March issue and to include a bill insert for Water CHAMP reaching an estimated 28,000 residents in the April billing cycle. The following city and county government cable channels are running commercials promoting Water CHAMP and Water PRO: the cities of Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Oldsmar and New Port Richey, and the counties of Polk, Pinellas and Manatee. Water Program for Restaurant Outreach - The Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) began in May, 2008. Water PRO, which is an extension of the Water CHAMP program, promotes water conservation in restaurants. The CHAMP coordinator is promoting the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies, direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. A post card has been distributed to nonparticipating restaurants throughout the District inviting them to participate in the program. In response, 35 restaurants contacted the District to participate in the program. District staff is creating a children's restaurant conservation kit including a children's activity book, crayons and children's tattoos in cooperation with City of Tampa and Hillsborough County. While Hillsborough County is purchasing the kits ($1 each) directly from the vendor, the City of Tampa is reimbursing the District $5,000 for 5,000 kits. Kits will be distributed in Hillsborough County. Work is underway with the City of Winter Haven Utilities to include an ad for Water PRO in its online Insider Magazine reaching an estimated 14,000 residents in the March issue and to include a bill insert for Water PRO reaching an estimated 28,000 residents in the April billing cycle. A letter was distributed to restaurants within the seven counties affected by the Phase III (Extreme) water shortage. The letter informed restaurant management and staff of the requirement to serve water only upon request and also invited them to join Water PRO. In response, more than 20 restaurants contacted the District to participate in the program. Currently, there are 174 restaurants participating in Water PRO.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 100 B136 Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination and Education Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The FAWN project started in 1997 and the District's involvement with the project started in 2003. This project collects and distributes weather and climatic data, and has an educational component to teach the public how to use the data to conserve water. Funding for the project was distributed over several years and is needed to continue data collection and dissemination. In FY2009 FAWN is planning additional weather schools, fact sheets and enhanced irrigation management tools. These elements will help conserve water and reduce fertilizer leaching. Benefits Increase the growers' knowledge and provide climatic data to help them reduce water use. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Estimated savings are in excess of one billion gallons of water and $500,000 per hour. Therefore during a cold winter where growers could use cold protection five (5) to ten (10) nights, annual savings could be as much as ten billion gallons of water and $5 million to producers. Few winters require no cold protection, and it would be reasonable to assume this management tool would average saving five billion gallons of water and $2.5 million annually. The key to realizing these water use savings is educating the public through schools, written material, trade shows, etc. In addition to collecting the data, FAWN information is used for workshops and other public events to help teach the public the significance of weather and climatic data for water conservation and how to use the data. An in-depth weather school is held annually. FAWN has developed a youth training curriculum. In FY2008-2009 FAWN will enhance its urban program, develop more educational components and add new weather tools. Costs The FY2008 budget includes $100,000 for the FAWN project. Half this funding ($50,000) will come from general revenue and the remaining amount will be divided evenly between the eight Basin Boards with each budgeting $6,250. Additional Information The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) has been a successful, on-going, multi Agency (IFAS, FDAC, SFWMD, SJRWMD, and Industry) project with about a $500,000 annual budget. They are asking for continued funding in FY2008. The other cooperators have not yet determined their level of continued support for FAWN. FAWN's weather data has been used by local Emergency Management personal to supplement the District's and other sources' climatic data. The project was first funded by the Peace River Basin Board and later expanded to the Manasota Basin Board. This proposal is to expand the project into the Hillsborough River, Alafia and Withlacoochee Basin Boards. FAWN has recently received new commitments for additional funds from FDACS, SFWMD and SJRWMD. FAWN was created in 1997 with a legislative appropriation to the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). These funds were used to create infrastructure and to establish 11 weather sites that were incorporated with a small UF/IFAS network of five sites in Central Florida. Over the next few years there is a plan to expand FAWN's network to 33 sites. In 2002 additional funding was obtained from the Florida Division of Emergency Management to complete the system and in 2003 the Peace River Basin Board recognized the significance of FAWN and provided a $5,000 grant. A year later the Peace River and the Manasota Basin Boards entered into a three-year agreement to provide FAWN with $15,000 per year. These funds were to help continue FAWN's data collection efforts and to expand the program's educational components. That same year FDACS, SJRWMD and SFWMD approved funds for FAWN. Currently there are 10 FAWN sites within the District located at: Arcadia, Balm, Bradenton, Bronson, Brooksville, Dover, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, Ona and Sebring. In addition there are several sites surrounding the District that provide useful information to the citizens of the District. Current and historical climatic data from these sites, and FAWN irrigation tools, can be accessed on the web at: http://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu/. The FAWN program was developed to provide real time weather information to help Florida citizens make informed weather related decisions. This information is used to help conserve water and protect Florida's natural systems. Irrigators use FAWN data to help determine when and how much to water. Also, FAWN data is used to assist individuals to determine when to turn off irrigation systems used for cold protection. Urban and agricultural chemical applicators use FAWN to help make decisions relative to the application of chemicals and fertilizer. FAWN has been expanded to provide on-line water/irrigation management tools that require weather inputs. Examples of these tools include insect and disease control, cold protection, irrigation, nutrient management and many more. The District's Agricultural Advisory Committee has expressed their support for the FAWN program. In addition

013 Hillsborough River Basin 101 B136 Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination and Education to the current tools, FAWN is working with University of Florida scientists to develop others. Some of the studies already funded by the District will be used to enhance the FAWN program. For example, the Wet Bulb Irrigation Cut Off management tool has been able to allow strawberry, citrus, fern, vegetable, ornamental growers and home owners determine when it is safe to shut off irrigation systems used for cold protection.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 137,500 0 50,000 100,000 0 287,500 011 Alafia River Basin 17,187 0 6,250 0 0 23,437 013 Hillsborough River Basin 17,188 0 6,250 0 0 23,438 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 17,187 0 6,250 0 0 23,437 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 17,188 0 6,250 0 0 23,438 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 17,187 0 6,250 0 0 23,437 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 17,188 0 6,250 0 0 23,438 020 Peace River Basin 32,187 0 6,250 0 0 38,437 021 Manasota Basin 32,188 0 6,250 0 0 38,438

Total: $505,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

FY2007 Governing Board Notification 1/2/07 1/1/07 Basin Board Notification 1/3/07 1/3/07 FY2006 Project Ends 3/1/07 3/1/07 FY2007 Data Collection 12/1/07 12/1/07 FY2007 Completion Report 2/27/08 3/1/08 FY2007 Project Ends 2/28/08 7/31/08 7/31/08 FY2008 Contract to Cooperator 3/1/08 2/26/08 FY2007 No Cost Time Extension 3/31/08 3/31/08 FY2009 Contract to Cooperator 10/1/08 10/1/08 FY2008 Data Collection 12/31/08 12/31/08 FY2008 Project Ends 2/28/09 8/31/09 FY2009 Data Collection Ends 12/31/09 FY2009 Completion Report 2/1/10

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 7/1/2008 - Reviewed task 11. New years data collection has started. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Reviewed irrigation and Timer fact sheets. 12/10/08 - Processed payment. 12/17/2008 - Waiting for new agreement to be executed. 3/16/2009 - Added National Weather Service forecasting tool. 4/20/2009 - Workshop in Apopka and annual meeting.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 102 B182 USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Hillsborough River, Tampa By-Pass Canal, Sulphur Spr Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) United States Geological Survey Project Manager KELLY, MARTY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This initiative is to establish and maintain the District's gaging network needed to establish/re-evaluate minimum flows and levels (MFLs) on priority waterbodies throughout the District. Beginning in FY2004, data collection associated with MFLs was funded under a separate agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Until this time, funding for these sites was included in a single activity with all other services provided by USGS (B063). For efficiency of project administration, budget tracking, and because MFLs sites are funded by the respective basin boards, these sites are now the subject of a separate agreement (B182). MFLs gage sites are viewed as "short term," and it is envisioned that most sites will be maintained for approximately three to five years. While the USGS (with cooperative funding from the District in recent years) has long maintained a stream gaging network in the state, coverage is not adequate for establishing the most defensible MFLs. It is envisioned that short-term gage sites will routinely be established along rivers to estimate flow at various distances along the river's length. Coupled with information from long-term gage sites, a few years' records at these short-term gages can be used to establish more accurate flows in the vicinity of biological monitoring sites used to evaluate and establish MFLs. Based on empirical relationships to be established with long-term gages and using hydraulic modeling results, flow records can be re-created at short-term sites using flow records at long-term sites. In addition, while the flow regimes of many of the District's rivers have been historically monitored along their freshwater reaches, flow data for rivers where they enter their respective estuarine areas is often lacking or has not adequately been monitored. The influence of tide and the braided nature of some of the rivers in their estuarine reaches make discharge measurements difficult and costly. In addition to stage and flow data, monitoring in tidal areas involves increased instrumentation to allow for salinity and sometimes dissolved oxygen measurements to be made. Flows can greatly affect the distribution of salinity and low dissolved oxygen zones in estuarine river reaches. Benefits Funding of this initiative allows for the development and establishment of MFLs according to the Board approved priority list as mandated by state statute. Costs Funding is to maintain and in some cases to establish flow gaging sites which provide the fundamental flow data necessary for establishing MFLs. Total requested funding in FY2009 is for $557,200. The cost split is 50 percent Governing Board ($278,600) with the remaining 50 percent from the Basin Board apportioned according to gage sites within their respective Basin. The increase in FY2009 funding reflects an annual adjustment to pricing by the USGS and the addition of four new gage sites located on: 1) Brooker Creek (PA Basin), 2) North Prong Alafia (Alafia Basin Board), 3) South Prong Alafia River (Alafia River Basin Board), and 4) Hillsborough River at Fowler (Hillsborough River Basin Board). Monitoring in the Hillsborough River Basin is projected to cost $102,300 in FY2009 with the Basin's 50 percent share equal to $51,150. This cost includes monitoring to be conducted at one new site (Hillsborough River at Fowler) in addition to continued monitoring at all pre-existing sites.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 103 B182 USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Hillsborough River, Tampa By-Pass Canal, Sulphur Spr Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,264,664 13,400 292,679 548,408 0 4,119,151 011 Alafia River Basin 76,466 0 19,100 0 0 95,566 013 Hillsborough River Basin 247,450 0 51,150 0 0 298,600 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 274,563 0 88,950 0 0 363,513 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 72,166 0 16,300 0 0 88,466 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 59,795 0 18,200 0 0 77,995 020 Peace River Basin 31,246 0 0 0 0 31,246 021 Manasota Basin 400,503 0 84,900 0 0 485,403

Total: $5,559,940

Status As Of: May 05, 2009 Monitoring is ongoing at all established sites. The FY2010 budget is currently in preparation and will reflect the Governing Board's decision to completely fund MFL related projects without matching Basin Board funds.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 104 B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Citrus County, Pasco County, Polk County, Hernando County Project Manager MCCLUNG, GORDON Task Manager(s) TURNER, DAWN, MAYER, RICHARD, WALKER, LARRY, ALTMAN, GENE, LETASI, SCOTT Status Ongoing Description This was a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for FY2006 to FY2009. For FY2010 the unit code is being changed from B206 to a B300 series, 300 general, and B301 to B316 to better account for the maintenance by county. Benefits A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed assists local governments with their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. In addition, the information provides the District with the best available information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The continuous maintenance of watershed parameters in the GIS database as ERP permits are approved and new information is provided to the District through either aerial topographic mapping and its public review and comment period will provide the most up to date information about the watershed. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance of parameters in the GIS processes the information in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is modeled. Costs In FY2005, the Governing Board contributed $80,000 and each Basin Board contributed an additional $10,000 each to support the development of the District's maintenance process. The maintenance budget for FY2006 is $848,000, of which the District's share is $808,000. Hernando and Polk Counties contributed $20,000 each in FY2006 for maintenance within their jurisdiction. The maintenance budget for FY2007 is $1,094,200, the District's share is $924,200. Hernando County ($25,000), Pasco County ($125,000) and Polk County ($20,000) are contributing the indicated funding in FY2007 for maintenance. An additional $75,000 in FY2007 funds budgeted by the Coastal Rivers Basin Board for Spring Hill Lakes Management Plan (L775) has been transferred to this project after the Basin Board approved Hernando County's request to use these funds to perform maintenance based on percolation information collected from ERPs and Hernando County. The maintenance budget for FY2008 was $2.167 million, of which the District's share is approximately $1.597 million. For FY2009 Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Pasco counties are contributing funds. For FY2009, funding distribution is as follows: Governing Board $1,797,250 (includes Green Swamp $57,284) Alafia River $78,203; Hillsborough River $366,486; Northwest Hillsborough $13,050; Coastal Rivers $431,638; Pinellas-Anclote $86,211; Withlacoochee River $181,495; Peace River $182,333; Manasota $154,450. The following revenue will be received: Citrus County $90,000; Marion County $31,000; Pasco County $500,000; Polk County $20,000. The revenue will be distributed as follows: Green Swamp $3,684; Alafia River $3,553; Hillsborough River $215,980; Coastal Rivers $271,460; Pinellas-Anclote $40,950; Withlacoochee River $92,940; Peace River $12,433.The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin. Local government funds are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board funds. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Additional Information A WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are completed, the watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as the land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the rapid growth being experienced in the District. If continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and model will no longer represent the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs. For FY2005, the District managed this project by issuing work orders for the tasks needed to develop the maintenance process, and then by monitoring the efforts. FY2006 funds will be used to begin implementing the maintenance process throughout the District in watersheds with ongoing or completed Watershed Management Plans. For FY2007 this effort will be continued District wide for all

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watershed where ERPs are approved. Both Hernando County and Polk County contributed funds in FY2006 and FY2007 for maintenance in their jurisdictions. In addition, Pasco County contributed funds in FY2007 for maintenance within their jurisdiction. A cooperative funding revenue agreement will be developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding will be required each fiscal year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those local governments with the technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this effort. The District will provide funding assistance to communities that can and those that cannot provide matching funds. Matching funds will be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for this basin initiative. Failure to provide ongoing maintenance will diminish the return on the investment the District has made in their respective Watershed Management Plans.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,551,505 977,172 1,816,661 9,310 947,900 6,302,548 011 Alafia River Basin 143,962 0 76,020 0 89,050 309,032 013 Hillsborough River Basin 315,362 0 156,640 0 6,450 478,452 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 76,570 0 13,050 0 15,150 104,770 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 400,933 75,000 178,728 0 611,400 1,266,061 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 156,861 0 48,990 0 163,800 369,651 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 303,723 0 105,913 0 1,415,000 1,824,636 020 Peace River Basin 265,199 0 173,350 0 137,250 575,799 021 Manasota Basin 346,020 0 161,892 0 214,400 722,312

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Citrus Co - Maint of WS Para & Models 0 0 90,000 0 0 90,000 (B302) Hernando Co - Maint of W/S Para & 345,000 11,110 0 0 0 356,110 Models (B305) Marion Co - Main of WS Para & Models 0 0 31,000 0 0 31,000 (B311) Pasco Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models 375,000 0 500,000 0 1,222,400 2,097,400 (B312) Polk Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models 60,000 0 20,000 0 160,000 240,000 (B314)

Total: $14,767,771

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Board, & Governing Board on reports 5/31/05 12/18/08 2. FY2005 Consultant Services Agreement (URS) Draft Agreement to Management Services 3/14/05 4/21/05 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 4/4/05 5/23/05 Contract Execution 5/31/05 6/6/05 Notice to Proceed 5/31/05 6/6/05 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models Planning 7/21/06 4/30/07 3/22/06 Contract Termination 7/21/06 5/31/07 5/31/07 3. FY2006 Consultant Services Agreements Draft Agreement to Management Services 6/30/06 8/4/06

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Draft Agreements returned from Management Services 7/17/06 8/24/06 Ten (10) Consultant Agreements Execution 9/30/06 11/15/06 First Amendment to Management Services 4/16/07 4/18/07 First Amendment Execution 6/19/07 7/30/07 Contract Termination 10/31/08 5/31/11 4. FY2007 Consultant Services Agreements Draft Agreements to Management Services 3/12/07 4/17/07 Draft Agreements returned from Management Services 5/22/07 5/15/07 Consultant Agreements Execution 6/19/07 8/1/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultants 7/1/07 8/10/07 Contract Termination 5/31/11 5. Hernando County Maintenance Draft Agreement to Management Services 3/31/05 3/25/05 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 4/15/05 4/20/05 Contract sent to County for signature 8/20/06 11/9/06 County Contract Execution 12/10/06 12/12/07 County Contract Expiration 10/31/10 6. Polk County Maintenance Draft Agreement to Management Services 8/9/05 8/9/05 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 8/23/05 8/23/05 Contract sent to County for signature 8/25/05 8/25/05 Contract Execution 10/31/05 12/2/05 Draft First Amendment to Management Services 7/24/07 Draft First Amendment returned from Management Services 8/24/07 First Amendment sent to County for signature 9/4/07 First Amendment Execution 10/1/07 Contract Termination 6/30/09 7. Pasco County Maintenance Draft Agreement to Management Services 4/3/07 4/3/07 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 4/23/07 4/23/07 Contract sent to County for signature 5/4/07 5/4/07 Contract Execution 7/28/07 7/28/07 Contract Termination 12/31/09

Status As Of: July 15, 2008 FY2005: The consultant services agreement with URS Corporation Southern was executed on June 6, 2005. Notice to proceed was issued on the same date. Work Order #1 has been developed to investigate the current data (type, quality, quantity, etc.) entering the District through ERP and to develop a proposed work flow to maintain the watershed parameters and models as permits are approved. A kick-off meeting with the consultant team and District staff was held on June 14th to introduce and plan the project with all departments that will be involved, including: Technical Services, Legal, and Resource Management. The final report has been accepted. Remaining funds are being used to develop presentation and documentation of an example project to be distributed to cooperators, FEMA, and other District WMP consultants who will be performing maintenance beginning with FY2006 funds. Work Order #2 has been executed to document the maintenance process step-by-step. The consultant has completed the example maintenance project along with accompanying documentation and presentation. This contract has been terminated and the final payment processed. FY2006 : Staff has developed consultant services agreements with ten (10) WMP consultants to begin maintenance of watershed parameters and models. Maintenance efforts will first be directed at completed and ongoing Watershed Management Plans. The District's consultants who originally prepared the Watershed Management Plans will be typically tasked with maintenance of their respective watershed(s). Work orders will be issued as project(s) with approved ERP(s) are identified or new site conditions data become available. Basin Board funding will only be used for maintenance activities within the Basin. Consulting services agreements were executed by November 15, 2006, with all 10 consultants including: Ardaman; Ayres & Associates; BCI; Dyer Riddle Mills & Precourt; Jones Edmunds; Keith Parsons; Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan; TBE Group; and URS. Amendments have been executed for these 10 agreements to increase the total compensation for approved FY2007 and anticipated FY2008-2011 funding, extend the contract termination date, and revise the scope of work to be consistent with current WMP agreement language. FY2007: An additional nine (9) agreements have been executed with the remaining consultants approved to perform elements of the District's WMP. All 19 consultant services agreements will support District-wide maintenance. Each consultant has been assigned specific watersheds for maintenance. Project managers within the Engineering Sections

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will be responsible for developing and executing work orders with each of these consultants. Guidelines and specifications are being developed for specific maintenance activities. FY2008: Recent maintenance efforts have included conducting public information meetings in Pasco and Hernando County and maintenance evaluations for several of the District's watersheds. Hernando Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under Unit Number B705. Fiscal year budgeted funds are as follows; FY2005 = $11,110, FY2006 = $40,000, FY2007 = $50,000, FY2008 = $600,000, proposed FY2009 = $400,000; with 50% revenue from the County for continued maintenance of the County's WMPs. Public review and comment meetings, 3 total, concluded on 08/06/2007. The agreement transmitted to the County on 11/09/2006 for signature was executed on 12/12/2007. Work orders and data sets for countywide ERP evaluation, inclusion of infiltration as an outfall, and inclusion of LiDAR were transmitted to the consultants to develop cost. E-mail authorizations providing an upset amount were provided to the firms based on 02/22/2008 cost estimates. Staff is developing and executing work orders. Most of the hydrologic and hydraulic information has been revised in GIS and the models. Cost estimates provided on 02/22/2008. Thiry one watersheds are being maintained. The floodplain results have been submitted to the District for review for the Hernando County Watersheds. Comments have been provided to the consultants and are being addressed. A schedule is being developed for the peer review meetings. The Pasco watersheds are being turned into the Distrcit for reviewed. The Sarasota watersheds are on hold until the LiDAR data is delivered. Polk Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under Project B723. The Cooperative Funding Agreement with Polk County was executed on December 2, 2005. A total of $80,000 has been encumbered ($40,000 in FY2006, and $40,000 in FY2007) for continued maintenance of Polk County's WMPs. Work Orders have been issued for maintenance of the Gator Creek and Itchepackesassa Creek watershed parameters and models. Pasco Co. Maintenance: The cooperative funding agreement has been executed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 108 B210 NW Hillsborough WMPlan Lakes Raleigh, Rogers, and Starvation MFLs Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) LEEPER, DOUG Status Ongoing Description The project is being conducted under the District's Watershed Management Program, involving three elements of the program: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Plan. The state's water management districts are statutorily charged with the establishment of minimum flows and levels for the protection of Florida's water resources. Numerous lakes, including Lakes Raleigh, Rogers and Starvation in Hillsborough County are identified for minimum levels adoption on the District's Priority List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels. District staff has developed proposed minimum levels for Lakes Raleigh and Rogers in the Double Branch Creek watershed and Starvation within the Rocky/Brushy Creek watershed. The minimum levels proposed for the three lakes incorporate information on the effects of water-use, rainfall and landscape alterations (e.g., modifications to lake outlets) on lake stage, although it has been suggested during meetings of the Northern Tampa Bay Phase 2 Local Technical Peer Review Group that the effect of these factors on lake water levels within the basins could be better understood. The project addresses these concerns through an analysis of the impact of landscape changes, water-use patterns and rainfall on lake water levels. Prior funding is to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and a portion of the Watershed Plan. FY2007 funding completes the Watershed Plan. Benefits The project will (1) provide information and analysis of factors affecting levels of the lakes; (2) provide an enhanced basis for developing minimum levels, and provide support for making any appropriate adjustments to the proposed levels; (3) if necessary, make recommendations for projects to achieve compliance with minimum levels. Costs This project is funded by the Northwest Hillsborough Basin. Initially, the project budget was $250,000 in FY2005, however, the Watershed Evaluation indicated complex modeling requirements, so an additional $100,000 in FY2007 funding was budgeted to complete the Watershed Management Plan. Additional Information Specifics of project tasks are as follows: Topographic Information: (1) Acquisition of aerial contour mapping on an as needed basis; (2) Digitization of available contour information from District aerial maps and as-built plans to document existing and historic conditions of the lake watersheds and adjacent areas that influence surface water or groundwater levels within the lake watersheds; (3) Development of digital terrain models for historic and existing conditions topography. Watershed Evaluation: (1) Compilation of existing reports, survey information, etc., to document historic and existing conditions within the watersheds/adjacent areas; (2) Compilation of regional rainfall, groundwater level, surface water level, and water-use data; (3) Review of the chronological landscape, rainfall, and water-use changes within the watersheds/adjacent areas; (4) Watershed parameterization to develop a GIS database for watershed modeling; (5) Formulation of the approach to watershed modeling. Watershed Plan: (1) Field reconnaissance and survey to document existing conditions of surface water conveyance and storage systems; (2) Development of watershed models capable of simulating the influence of specific water budget components on water level and discharge hydrographs; (3) Application of the watershed models to separate and evaluate the effect of landscape changes, water-use patterns and rainfall patterns on lake level hydrographs for the individual lakes; (4) Application of the watershed models to evaluate these factors in terms of strategies for achievement or compliance with the proposed minimum lake levels. This project is a Basin Initiative managed by District staff.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 109 B210 NW Hillsborough WMPlan Lakes Raleigh, Rogers, and Starvation MFLs Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 2,136 0 2,136 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 370,813 0 3,154 0 0 373,967

Total: $376,103

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 6/1/04 12/29/04 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 8/1/04 1/20/05 Consultant Contract Executed 10/1/04 3/1/05 Watershed Evaluation 11/1/05 7/1/06 Watershed Plan/Final Deliverables 9/1/06 9/1/08 Contract Termination 11/1/06 1/1/09

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 The first task was to have a coordination meeting to review various governments' concerns with the proposed lake MFLs (summary of government involvement is Pinellas County, City of St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Tampa Bay Water). Other tasks completed under the Watershed Evaluation were Digital Topographic Information and the Watershed Evaluation report. On 09/6/06, a presentation was made to the Northern Tampa Bay Phase II Local Technical Peer Review Group summarizing the Watershed Evaluation (task force members are from the above governments). Ayres Associates completed the watershed parameterization and model development tasks and has been working on model calibration. However, due to poor quality of deliverables, they were not been able to submit a calibrated model that is acceptable to District staff. This produced a continuing cycle of re-submittals with the project falling farther behind schedule, culminating in expiration of the consulting services agreement. As a result, staff retained the services of Interflow Engineering, one of the consultants pre-qualified for peer reviews to perform a peer review of the model and model calibration. Notice to proceed was issued on 04/09/09, with two months to submit final deliverables. Based on results of the peer review, staff will assess consulting services, budget, and schedule needs to finish the project. In all likelihood, additional funding will be required to make model correctons/revisions. Board approval is required for a project budget increase or new consulting services agreement.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 110 B219 Land Use and Cover Mapping

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager DAVIS, APRIL Task Manager(s) DICKS, STEVE Status Ongoing Description Beginning in 1989, the District initiated a comprehensive land use/cover mapping program. This program results in a Geographic Information System (GIS) data set that identifies over 50 categories of land use/cover (for example: single family residential, pine forest, wetland forest, row crops, citrus). The mapping categories adhere to the Florida Department of Transportations Florida Land Use and Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) and are compatible with similar efforts at the other water management districts. Until 2005 the program was on a five year update cycle (1989, 1994, 1999, 2004). The rapid development within the District has made the five year update cycle inadequate. Beginning with the 2005 orthophotos, the update is done on an annual basis. Benefits The land use/cover data collected under this project are widely used to support the District's planning, modeling and land acquisition programs. These data are also among the most commonly requested by external customers. Accurate tracking of acreages and locations of key agricultural land use/cover is a key component of the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) Recovery strategy. This information, when coupled with data collected through the District's Water Use Permitting (WUP) process, provide the most accurate means for tracking these significant water uses within the SWUCA. These data also provide an important source of information for monitoring permit compliance. A significant benefit of this program is a consistent, and therefore defensible, estimation of agricultural trends. Costs This project was initially funded in FY1989 with updates in FY1994, FY1999, and FY2004. Since FY2005 this project has been included in the Governing and Basin Board's budgets. The Governing Board contributes fifty percent of the project cost and the remainder is distributed using a formula that accounts for the relative areas of each basin. This is an annual funding request to support the continued update of the database. District does not currently have sufficient in-house staff resources to support this effort and the funding is used for staff augmentation, consulting services and fieldwork associated with the project. The budget for FY2009 Land Use Mapping is $240,000.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 571,101 (123,146) 162,445 254,936 1,604,624 2,469,960 011 Alafia River Basin 37,986 0 9,910 0 107,333 155,229 013 Hillsborough River Basin 52,234 0 10,631 0 116,463 179,328 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 22,993 0 3,374 0 24,701 51,068 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 46,533 0 11,465 0 127,002 185,000 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 56,925 0 6,006 0 57,976 120,907 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 78,772 0 26,246 0 313,875 418,893 020 Peace River Basin 124,307 0 39,032 0 475,627 638,966 021 Manasota Basin 70,311 0 17,778 0 206,823 294,912

Total: $4,514,263

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 2. FY2005 Annual Update

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Complete Update 4/30/07 6/30/07 7/6/07 3. FY2006 Annual Update Begin Update 5/1/07 7/1/07 7/9/07 Complete Update 9/30/07 9/30/07 9/30/07 4. 1995/1999 Northern District Backdating Update Begin Update 10/1/07 10/15/07 10/15/07 Complete Update 9/30/08 3/7/08 3/7/08 4. FY2007 Annual Update Begin Update 10/1/07 3/10/08 3/17/08 Complete Update 5/30/08 10/15/08 10/31/08 4. FY2008 Annual Update Begin Update 10/16/08 3/2/09 3/27/08 Complete Update 7/31/09 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 The 2007 land use/land cover update is complete. The data has been made available to all staff. Staff is continuing to work on a citrus land use layer to accurately capture the citrus acreage for water use permits which require a citrus crop report. Staff has also begun the 2008 land use update beginning in the SWUCA region.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 112 B226 Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Blueberry production is a high valued cash crop. The estimated 2003 value of blueberry production in Florida was about $18.6 million dollars. As the value of other crops decrease more growers have been converting their fields to blueberries. A 1998 report estimated a 400% increase in blueberry acres by the year 2008. This four-budget year research project will quantify how much water a typical blueberry plant needs and will develop irrigation guidelines to help conserve water, reduce potential runoff and water quality impacts. Benefits There are about 735Mgals permitted for annual blueberry irrigation. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. If we assume a 5% savings from this project it would conserve about 37 Mgals per year. Costs This project cost $153,000 and will be budgeted in four fiscal years. The Alafia, Hillsborough River, Peace River and the Withlacoochee River Basin Boards will each budget $9,563 annually for this project. Additional Information Southern highbush blueberry acreage and production has steadily increased in Florida during the last decade (Williamson and Lyrene, 2005). A recent survey of the industry identified Highlands, Polk, Hillsborough and Lake counties as areas of rapid growth (Williamson and Lyrene, 2000). In fact, Highlands, Polk and Hillsborough counties ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively, in blueberry acreage in the state. This is in addition to current blueberry production in Marion, Hernando, Pasco and Levy Counties. The following table of blueberry acres and water use comes from the District's regulatory database. * Most individual blueberry operations are below the District's water use permitting thresholds. The individual acres are not large, but the water use is intensive. Recent observations have seen growers converting their existing citrus and strawberry acres to blueberries. Most of the acreage planted during the last decade is grown under a production system known as "pine bark culture" (Williamson and Lyrene, 2000; Williamson and Lyrene, 2005). Beds of pine bark ranging from 3 (single row beds) to 8 (double row beds) feet wide and 6 to 8 inches deep are laid out in rows and plants are set directly in the bark rather than in the soil. Blueberry plants grow rapidly in pine bark but their root systems are restricted to the pine bark layer with some penetration into the underlying soil. An informal grower survey revealed that Florida blueberry growers irrigated once every 2 to 3 days during the growing season and apply ½ to ¾ inch of water at each irrigation event. Frequent irrigation is needed because pine bark beds dry out rapidly due their low water holding capacities and because roots are confined to the pine bark layer. There is a general thought that the amounts of water applied during each irrigation event are in excess of what is needed to irrigate the effective root zone. The project is investigating this hypothesis. In these experiments, IFAS will compare plant growth and yield under "standard" and "reduced" irrigation rates, and determine the total water budget and crop coefficient of mature, bearing, southern highbush blueberry plants in Florida. Information from this project will be provided to the growers to help them reduce water use and to the District for use in planning, conservation and water use permitting. In addition, results from this project will help reduce fertilizer leaching, thus helping to improve water quality. The project will also allow for more soil storage thus reduce potential off site flooding issues.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 113 B226 Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 28,688 0 9,563 0 0 38,251 013 Hillsborough River Basin 28,688 0 9,563 0 0 38,251 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 28,689 0 9,563 0 0 38,252 020 Peace River Basin 28,689 0 9,563 0 0 38,252

Total: $153,006

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Agreement to Contracts 9/1/05 9/1/05 Agreement to Cooperator 11/1/05 11/1/05 District Executes Agreement 2/1/06 2/1/06 Notice to Proceed 3/1/06 3/1/06 Basin Board Notification 3/1/06 3/1/06 Year Data Collection 4/1/06 4/1/06 Year Data Collection 12/1/06 12/1/06 Year Data Collection 12/1/07 12/1/07 Contract Extension 3/19/08 Year Data Collection 12/1/08 11/30/08 Year Data Collection 12/1/09 Year Data Collection 12/12/10 Year Data Collection 12/1/11 Completion Report 5/3/12 Project Ends 8/31/12

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 9/1/2005 - Developing detailed scope of work. 9/9/2005 - Agreement sent to contracts for review. 11/1/2005 - Agreement in contracts. 12/15/2005 - Sent agreement to cooperator. 1/11/2006 - Cooperator reviewing agreement. 2/16/2006 - Sent Notice to Proceed 4/17/2006 - Transplanting bushings and setting up data collection system. 6/12/2006 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 8/15/2006 - Reviewed first report. 10/12/2006 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 12/4/2006 - Dormant for winter. 2/15/2007 - Basin Board presentation. 2/25/2007 - Growers filed day at Balm. 5/1/2007 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 7/6/2007 - Reviewed task report. 8/31/2007 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 11/1/2007 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 11/16/2007 - Problems with lysemeters may need to install new ones. Could delay results by a year, a no cost contract amendment would be needed. 1/2/2008 - Enhancing lysemeters 2/29/2008 - Plants dormant, researchers are gearing up for data collection. 5/1/2008 - Installed enhanced lysemeters for better data collection. 7/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 10/15/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - Constructing new lysimeters 3/6/2009 - Processing, $10,000 cost reduction time extension. 4/20/2009 - Installing new lysimeters and starting to collect data.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 114 B227 Development of Irrigation Schedules and Crop Coefficients for Trees from Seedlings to Five-inch Cali Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is an expansion and enhancement of the Hillsborough Basin Board project B083 and will investigate additional tree species to help reduce nursery and landscape water use. Results from that project can be seen at: http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/rcb/Tree_Lysimeters/lys_home.htm Benefits Information from this project will help nursery producers; commercial landscapers and homeowners reduce water use. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Costs This project will cost $98,750 and will be funded over 4 budget years. Project funds will be budgeted in FY2006, FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009, with the Alafia and Hillsborough River Basin Boards each budgeting $12,500 annually. Additional Information As Florida becomes more urbanized, the demand for landscape trees increases. Along with increased demand for landscape trees, comes an increase in the number and/or size of nurseries specializing in tree production. This also increases the demand for water for tree production. To date, there is little useful information on tree water requirements within the Hillsborough/Alafia Basins, especially for trees of larger (>2-inch) trunk caliper. Of the information currently available in the literature, only three to five studies were conducted on landscape/forest trees that could be applied to Florida. These indicate tree ETa amounts of near 0 to 10 gal per caliper inch per day, depending on species, caliper and location. In none of these studies were information, such as crop coefficients or ETref supplied that would allow these results to be readily applied elsewhere. Thus while there is some indication of tree ETa range, these cannot be applied accurately to schedule tree irrigations during production nor during landscape establishment. In 2001, the District contracted with the University of Florida to begin remedying the dearth of important information. The data collection phase of the current research will be completed in 2006. Already it has been discovered that tree ETa is much less than previously estimated, especially in the smaller size calipers. Simple guidelines for tree irrigation, based on ETref calculated by the Penman equation have already been mined from the information collected thus far, and posted to a web page(http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/rcb) so it is available to tree growers, landscape maintenance companies and the general public. By basing tree water use to the Penman ETref, users of this information estimate the previous day's water use by locating that day's ETref on the FAWN web site. The District strongly supports FAWN as a tool to more efficiency manage water resources. However, the current research also strongly suggests that each of the three species currently under study will require an individual algorithm. In order to verify that reduced irrigation requirements for current species are valid for other species, similar data must be collected and analyzed. To be better managers of their irrigation water usage, nurseries need a simple, accurate method of determining tree water requirements on a day by day basis. This knowledge is currently only partially available for the three trees species under study. This knowledge is becoming more essential, for at least the major tree species produced, as production shifts from in-ground to containers for trees up to 6-inch in caliper. In container production systems, proper irrigation is the key for economically viable tree growth and water conservation. When properly irrigated, container-grown trees can grow as fast or faster than trees in the ground (Beeson, 2003). However, as trees approach marketable size, they are often under-irrigated, reducing growth rates and vigor. Since most moderate to large container-grown trees are micro-irrigated, it is conceivable that the relatively small amount of additional water per day required to maintain good growth rates may actually conserve water in the long run by shortening the production time compared to under-irrigated trees. As seasons change, or in cloudy weather, tree water requirements also change. As tree canopies become large, the change can be quite dramatic. While many nurserymen, landscapers and some home owners adapt their irrigation practices to the season, how accurate their adaptions are is unknown. In woody shrubs, plant ETA was generally found to decrease by about 40% during the winter, compared to July, for some species; but decrease by >75% for Indian hawthorn. In the current tree study, ETa also drops each winter, but its normalized rate, relative to canopy size won't be determined until analysis at the end of the data collection phase. By maintaining this project over a five year span and using three different major species, we will be able to provide guidance for managing irrigation practices with season and different stages of tree growth that will cover a simple majority of trees produced in the District. Because of the methodology proposed, the results will

013 Hillsborough River Basin 115 B227 Development of Irrigation Schedules and Crop Coefficients for Trees from Seedlings to Five-inch Cali also be readily applicable to in-ground tree production and in landscapes. To improve survival of trees following transplanting, landscape contractors and homeowners require a more extensive knowledge of tree water requirements. Insufficient irrigation is the most frequent cause of transplant death. However as this becomes more common knowledge, tree death by drowning is becoming more frequent. Management of tree and shrub irrigation is one of the cornerstones of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program, developed along the Southwest coastal counties, which promotes water conservation and less environmentally damaging residential and commercial property maintenance. The question is how much is enough water? Previous research has answered the question for woody shrubs. Current research is answering this for Live oak, red maple and 'Nellie R. Stevens' holly. This project would provide the answer for an additional set of landscape trees (such as Southern magnolia, Shumard oak and slash pine). The need for accurate tree water requirements is likely more acute in the Hillsborough county area than most places in Florida. This region has been the site of the state's oldest Water Use Caution Area, caused by high water withdraws from the Floridian Aquifer by municipalities, industry and agriculture. This area has the highest concentration of woody landscape nurseries in the state, many of which grow containerized trees. This is also a rapidly urbanizing area with tree ordinances that require minimum landscaping. Development in the region tends to be more affluent and thus places a greater emphasis on landscape maintenance. With high capacity tree production, continuous tree installation, escalating landscape maintenance water use and acknowledged potable water limitations, development of accurate tree water requirements seems essential to help balance the economic vitality of the region with water conservation.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 37,500 0 12,500 0 0 50,000 013 Hillsborough River Basin 37,500 0 12,500 0 0 50,000

Total: $100,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 8/8/05 8/8/05 Notice to Proceed 12/31/05 12/31/05 Basin Board Notified 1/31/06 1/31/06 Governing Board Notified 1/31/06 1/31/06 Year 1. Data Collection 12/31/06 12/31/06 Year 2. Data Collection 12/31/07 12/31/07 Year 3. Data Collection 12/31/08 Year 4. Data Collection 12/31/09 Year 5. Data Collection 12/31/10 Year 6. Data Collection 12/31/11 Final Report 7/31/12 Agreement Ends 11/30/12

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 9/1/2005 - Draft Agreement is being processed by the District. 11/4/2005 - IFAS executes Agreement. 11/14/2005 - mailed Notice to proceed. 1/11/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 3/1/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 4/17/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 6/17/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 8/15/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 10/12/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 12/4/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 12/20/2007 - Site visit. 2/28/2007 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/26/2007 - Data collection continuing as planned. 8/31/2007 - Data collection continuing as planned. 11/1/2007- Data collection continuing as planned 1/2/2008- Data collection continuing as planned. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - reviewed task completion report. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned 11/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Researcher had surgery is slowing down data collection. Should not impact final project results.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 116 B229 Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf Quality, Mowing Requirement and Persi Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Lawn and landscape is one of the largest permitted and actual uses of water in the District. Most of this water is used for turf grass irrigation. It is estimated that about 50% of per capita use is for exterior irrigation. As growth in the District continues the demand for lawn irrigation will too. In addition, sod production and the associated water use will also increase. This multi agency year research project will investigate a potentially viable drought tolerant alternative to current popular grass varieties. Benefits Results from this project can be used to reduce and conserve urban turf irrigation, agricultural pasture and sod production water use. Reduced irrigation will reduce the runoff potential and water quality impacts. The District will use results from this project in its conservation, planning and regulation programs. Costs This multi-agency, 3-year project will cost $317,500. Part of the project cost ($160,000 - $53,333 annually) will come from a Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR - http://www.cpbr.org) grant. The remaining funds will be divided evenly between the Hillsborough River, Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards. Each Basin Board will budget $13,125 in FY2006, FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. Additional Information Part of the project's funding will come from the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR - http://www.cpbr.org). Overall project costs have been reduced because of the ability to leverage previous CPBR and USDA grants that funded the initial research. Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) is a low input, drought tolerant and disease resistant warm season turfgrass used for residential lawns, pastures and along highways in the Southeastern US. However turf quality of currently available Bahiagrass cultivars is poor, due to prolific seedhead production, open growth habit and light green color. Recent laboratory research has developed a generation of transgenic Bahiagrass (Bahiadwarf) over-expressing a gibberellic acid catabolizing enzyme (GACE) for improved turf characteristics and reduced mowing requirement. Bahiadwarf prototypes have displayed characteristics such as denser growth habit, reduced seed head production and reduced mowing requirement, that make this plant more attractive for public use. A recently funded USDA project has added multiple drought stress protective genes to the Bahiadwarf, enhancing the plant's environmental friendliness. This project with the University of Florida, IFAS will investigate and document the drought tolerance of the Bahiadwarf under field conditions. They will compare the Bahiadwarf to the industry standard St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. To further enhance the Bahiadwarf, additional transgenic Bahiagrass lines with an improved drought stress response will be generated and compared to St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. In the second and third year of the project, they will evaluate water use efficiency, turf quality, mowing requirement and persistence under different irrigation regimes.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 39,375 0 13,125 0 0 52,500 020 Peace River Basin 39,375 0 13,125 0 0 52,500 021 Manasota Basin 39,375 0 13,125 0 0 52,500

Total: $157,500

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

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Agreement to Contracts 8/1/05 8/1/05 Agreement to Cooperator 11/1/05 11/1/05 District Executes Agreement 12/1/05 12/1/05 Notice to Proceed 1/1/06 1/1/06 Basin Board Notification 1/1/06 1/1/06 Governing Board Notification 2/1/06 2/1/06 Year 1. Data Collection 12/1/06 12/1/06 Year 2. Data Collection 12/1/07 12/1/07 Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/08 Completion Report 9/1/09 Project Ends 1/1/10

Status As Of: May 16, 2009 9/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the District. 11/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the District. 12/30/2005 - Agreement mailed to cooperator. 1/11/2006 - Cooperator reviewing agreement. 1/23/2006 - Notice to proceed mailed to IFAS. 3/1/2006 Mobilizing staff and equipment. 4/17/2006 - Data Collection 6/12/2006 - Update Agreement (Scope of Work) to incorporate enhanced data collection equipment. 8/16/2006 - Data Collection. 10/12/2006 - Data Collection. 12/4/2006 - Data Collection. 2/28/2007 - Reviewed report, project continuing as designed. 5/1/2007 - Plant damage because of herbicide, project continuing as designed. 7/6/2007 - Data Collection. 11/1/2007 - Reviewed task report. 1/2/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 2/29/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 5/18/2009 - Processing no cost time extension to develop a grass that will be easier to produce.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 118 B238 Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Peppers are one of the major row crops grown in the District and in some regions, second only to tomatoes. The actual amount of water these crops use is based on soils, growing season and climatic conditions. To improve the crops' water use efficiency and to help conserve water, it is important for the grower and the District to know exactly how much water the crops require. This lysimeter study will determine how much water pepper plants in Southwest Florida need, determine crop coefficients and an irrigation schedule to help growers. Benefits Currently there are over 8,000 acres directly permitted for pepper production and an additional 17,000 acres that might be in a rotation with pepper. These sites are permitted for about 16.5 Mgd (27 Mgd for rotational sites). The number of acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming that results from this project will help reduce 10% of that water, the savings could be about 1.7 Mgd. Added benefits to this project include a potential reduction in pollutant loading and information for AGMOD. Costs This two-year project will cost $135,000. These costs will be divided between the five basin boards that have the most acres permitted for pepper production. Project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (49%), Hillsborough River (19%), Manasota (15%), Peace River (8%) and the Withlacoochee River (9%) Basin Boards. Basin Board funds will be budgeted in FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. Alafia River will budget $21,891, Hillsborough River will budget $8,514, Manasota will budget $4,257, Peace River will budget $3,649 and the Withlacoochee River will budget $6,689 each year. Additional Information Currently, the District and the growers use water use values developed outside of Florida. Although these values seem to be reasonable, local crop coefficients could help enhance irrigation scheduling and reduce water use. In addition, the crop coefficients will help decrease the transport of nutrients into the ground and surface water. Water use within the District is expected to increase by 2020. It is anticipated that a large portion of this increased demand will be met by water conservation. Since agricultural water use accounts for the largest fraction of the total permitted water amount in the District, efforts are needed to develop methods to help this water use sector reduce their water use.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 43,782 0 21,891 0 0 65,673 013 Hillsborough River Basin 17,028 0 8,514 0 0 25,542 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 13,378 0 6,689 0 0 20,067 020 Peace River Basin 7,298 0 3,649 0 0 10,947 021 Manasota Basin 8,514 0 4,257 0 0 12,771

Total: $135,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Agreement to Contracts 8/1/06 5/1/07

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Agreement to Cooperator 11/1/06 6/1/07 District Executes Agreement 12/1/06 8/31/07 Notice to Proceed 1/1/07 8/31/07 Basin Board Notification 2/1/07 10/31/07 Year 1. Data Collection 12/1/08 11/30/08 Year 2. Data Collection 12/1/09 Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/10 Project Ends 12/31/11

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 8/15/2006 - Develop agreement. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed draft scope of work. 2/28/2007 - Processing agreement. 5/1/2007 - Agreement in legal for review. 7/6/2007 - Waiting for IFAS to execute the Agreement. 8/31/2007 - Notice to Proceed has been issued to IFAS. 11/1/2007 - - Data collection continuing as planned. 1/9/2007 - Data collection continuing as planned. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 9/1/2008 - Field preparation for new growing season. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 12/17/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 120 B239 Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana Camara Nursery and Landscape Plants Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description A large amount of water is permitted for nursery and landscape irrigation. With the increase of urban development it is anticipated that the overall permitted amount for these uses will also increase. To reduce water use for landscape irrigation and to conserve water, the District has been promoting Florida Friendly principles. One of the first and most important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants (Koske and Owings). The intent of this project is to develop a drought tolerant variety of Lantana camara; and determining its water needs for nursery production and urban landscapes. Benefits It is estimated that each year Florida nurseries sell as many as 40 million Lantana plants to other states, of those plants about 5 million are grown within the District. The number of acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. To quantify an estimated water savings from this project lets assume one Lantana plant covers 12 square feet (3 ft x 4 ft) and the proposed Lantana plants will save 150 gallons of water a year, thus these plants could save as much as 750 million gallons of water a year for this District. Costs This three-year project will cost $112,790. Currently over 80% of the District's permitted container nursery production occurs within the jurisdictional region of four basin boards. Funding for this project is prorated between them (Alafia River (22%), Manasota (22%), Hillsborough River (28%) and Peace River (28%)) boards. The Nursery industry has provided $12,890 for this project and the Alafia Basin Board will budget $7,350, Hillsborough River will budget $9,350, Manasota will budget $7,350 and the Peace River will budget $9,350 in FY2007; and $33, 250 (Alafia River - $7,315, 22% , Manasota - $7,315, 22%, Hillsborough River $9,310, 28% and Peace River $9,310, 28%) in both FY2008 and FY2009. Additional Information In the past the industry has provided seed money to start this project and they are supportive of this proposal. Drought tolerant plants develop various mechanisms that allow them to survive droughts, and stay green while producing flowers without much water. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata are some of the best drought tolerant plants available and are among the few plants recommended for desert landscaping in Arizona (City of Tucson; Hedding; Master gardeners of the University of Arizona Pima County Extension Services). In addition they have been used widely in many other states such as California (UC Sacramento County Extension) and Nevada (Southern Nevada Water Authority) for landscape water conservation. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrate are not widely used in Florida.Several lantana species exist in Florida. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata provide year-round color, use little irrigation, have excellent salt tolerance (Beaulieu), attracts butterflies (Schaefer et al., 2002) and hummingbirds (Beaulieu), and have limited fertilization and pesticide requirements (Beaulieu; Owings, 2004), which helps to reduce pollutant loading. Because of these attributes, Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata, are recommended for water saving in Florida landscapes (South Florida Water Management District). However, adoption of these species of Lantana has been poor because they do not have appealing growth habits and flower colors. Homeowners, nurseryman and landscapers prefer growing Lantana camara. This species of Lantana offers a spectrum of long-lasting colors and is widely used in the U.S. (Koske and Owings; Russ, 2004). In Florida, Lantana camara varieties produce abundance of viable pollen and hybridize with Florida's native species, Lantana depressa, contaminating the native species' gene pool. Consequently, they have been listed as a Category I invasive species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (http://www.fleppc.org/). Category I invasive species are defined as invasive exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives. IFAS, FDACS and other entities do not recommend producing or growing Category I invasive species plants. Genetic sterilization of Lantana camara could control its invasiveness, thus protecting Florida's native species and ecosystems. Also, it will allow it to be used widely in public and residential landscapes for water conservation and butterfly attraction. Thus conserving water and reducing pollutant loading into the state's water resources. This project will develop a variety of Florida Friendly sterile Lantana camara plants. In addition it will determine the plants water requirements for nursery and landscape irrigation.

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Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 14,700 0 7,315 0 0 22,015 013 Hillsborough River Basin 18,700 0 9,310 0 0 28,010 020 Peace River Basin 18,700 0 9,310 0 0 28,010 021 Manasota Basin 14,700 0 7,315 0 0 22,015

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District FNGLA 12,890 0 0 0 0 12,890

Total: $112,940

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Agreement to Contracts 8/1/06 8/1/06 Agreement to Cooperator 11/1/06 10/1/06 District Executes Agreement 12/1/06 11/1/06 Notice to Proceed 1/1/07 11/1/06 Basin Board Notification 2/1/07 11/1/06 Governing Board Notification 2/1/07 11/1/06 Year 1. Data Collection 12/1/07 12/1/07 Year 2. Data Collection 12/1/08 11/30/08 Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/09 Completion Report 10/1/10 Project Ends 1/31/11

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 8/15/2006 - Agreement to Contracts. 10/12/2006 - Agreement sent to cooperator for review and execution. 11/2/2006 - Cooperator executes agreement. 11/8/2006 - NOP sent to cooperator. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed task report. 2/28/2007 - Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 7/6/2007 - Site visit project continuing as planned. 8/31/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 11/1/2007 - Data collection continuing as planned 1/2/2008 - Reviewed task completion report, project continuing as designed. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Review task report, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 122 B242 Potential to Use ASR in the Avon Park Formation

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager HOOD, JILL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This study will evaluate the potential for ASR operation in the Avon Park Formation, which is not the injection zone typically used for ASR in the southern and central areas of the District. Investigators from the University of South Florida Geology Department will conduct a detailed mineralogical and chemical investigation of the Avon Park Formation that will culminate in an ASR operation model. Compounds that are regulated by primary and secondary drinking water standards will be considered, with an initial focus on arsenic and its identified source, pyrite. Major tasks of the study will include: descriptions of existing cores; sample collection; chemical analysis and interpretation of cores; collection and analysis of Avon Park Formation groundwater; and modeling a range of ASR scenarios using the collected data. Benefits Water supply continues to be a critical issue in the SWUCA, and this study compliments the District's water supply planning efforts. This project will enable the District and local governments to make knowledgeable decisions about future investment in ASR. Costs Six Basin Boards have been asked to participate in funding this project at a level of $12,000 each in FY2007 and $12,000 each in FY2008. Additional Information ASR is an important water supply option that is integral to water resources management in the SWUCA. Because of the significant benefit to future water supply that ASR can provide, the District has funded several ASR projects and investigative studies to further develop this technology. Over the past several years, there have been growing concerns about the quality of water retrieved from the current injection zone, the Suwannee Limestone. Elevated arsenic concentrations have been consistently discovered in injectate that is stored and recovered from the Suwannee Limestone. The results of this study will be an important tool that can be used to evaluate future ASR development in the SWUCA.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 26,079 0 926 0 0 27,005 013 Hillsborough River Basin 26,079 0 926 0 0 27,005 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 26,079 0 926 0 0 27,005 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 26,079 0 926 0 0 27,005 020 Peace River Basin 26,079 0 926 0 0 27,005 021 Manasota Basin 26,079 0 926 0 0 27,005

Total: $162,030

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Contract execution 2/25/07 Contract completion 2/25/09 9/30/09

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Status As Of: May 01, 2009 Met with Dr. Pichler to discuss finalizing the project. We will have one more teleconference in about two weeks before he starts writing the final report.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 124 B246 Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description The Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer specialist promotes implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation to the members of the building industry, managers of community development districts and boards, and members of homeowner associations. The majority of decisions concerning indoor water use and the design and maintenance of landscapes are made by builders, developers, and landscape and irrigation professionals. Their decisions impact water supply, water quality and natural systems. FY2010 will be the third year of funding for this outreach. In FY2010, the specialist will promote the District's Florida Water StarSM Gold Certification (FSWG) program. FWSG, a higher tier of the Florida Water Star program that was created by St. Johns River Water Management District, is a certification program for new homes that provides incentives to builders and developers and encourages indoor and outdoor water efficiency as well as water quality benefits from best management practices in landscapes. In addition, the specialist will assist with training classes on low impact development. Benefits The program addresses the FY2010 priorities of the Basin Boards by educating builders, developers, and landscape and irrigation professionals on the water conservation and water quality protection benefits of environmental landscaping best management practices. As a result of training provided by the specialist, FYN coordinators who previously focused only on homeowners are being equipped to work with builders and developers interested in incorporating Florida-friendly landscaping principles. The program includes indoor water conservation through the Florida Water StarSM Gold Certification program. Costs The total proposed cost of the FY2010 program is $77,500, which reflects no change from FY2009. The Hillsborough River Basin Board's contribution, however has been increased from $10,990to include the $5,495 that Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board contributed in FY2009. If funded, the cost of the program will be shared by all Basin Boards as follows: Alafia River - $5,425, Hillsborough River - $18,600, Coastal Rivers - $6,975, Pinellas-Anclote River - $17,825, Withlacoochee River - $5,425, Peace River - $11,625 and Manasota - $11,625. District funds are being requested for project coordination, program expenses and travel expenses for outreach to all Basins. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is based on population. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. Additional Information Education will be based on the nine Florida-friendly landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront. Outreach efforts will include conferences, workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic media and distribution of printed materials.

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Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 11,629 0 6,271 7,011 0 24,911 013 Hillsborough River Basin 25,947 0 12,612 21,035 0 59,594 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 14,078 0 7,056 0 0 21,134 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 15,101 0 7,865 8,625 0 31,591 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 42,821 0 20,404 18,672 0 81,897 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 14,993 0 7,841 7,011 0 29,845 020 Peace River Basin 31,038 0 14,840 13,278 0 59,156 021 Manasota Basin 26,769 0 13,336 13,266 0 53,371

Total: $361,499

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Purchase Order Created: 3/1/08 3/3/08 First Task Report: 3/31/08 3/31/08 Second Task Report: 4/30/08 4/30/08 Third Task Report: 5/31/08 5/31/08 Fourth Task Report: 6/30/08 6/30/08 Fifth Task Report: 7/31/08 7/31/08 Sixth Task Report: 8/31/08 8/31/08 Seventh Task Report: 9/30/08 9/30/08 Eighth Task Report: 10/31/08 10/31/08 Ninth Task Report: 11/30/08 11/28/08 Tenth Task Report: 12/31/08 12/31/08 Eleventh Task Report: 1/30/09 1/30/09 TwelfthTask Report: 2/27/09 2/27/09 Project Ends 2/28/10 2/28/09 FY2009 Purchase Order Created 3/1/09 3/13/09 3/13/09 First Task Report 3/31/09 3/31/09 Second Task Report 4/30/09 Third Task Report 5/29/09 Fourth Task Report 6/30/09 Fifth Task Report 7/31/09 Sixth Task Report 8/31/09 Seventh Task Report 9/30/09 FY2010 Purchase Order Created: 10/1/09

Status As Of: April 14, 2009 In the past two months, landscape and irrigation specialist Angela Maraj trained the Polk and Citrus counties' FYN coordinators on landscaping and irrigation installation requirements related to FWSG and the fall parade of homes events. Involvement in other projects included making receommendations regarding Florida-friendly landscaping to Steve Suau of Progressive Water Resources in Sarasota County for incorporation in The Bridges project. Maraj collaborated with Dr. Michael Dukes on language related to use and maintenance of microirrigation and smart controllers at the Sarasota County Water Efficient Ordinance meetings. Maraj was interviewed about the FWSG program by the Sarasota ABC affiliate television station and the Sarasota Herald at the Green Home Expo in Sarasota and she made a presentation on FWSG at the Florida Green Builders Coalition's mid-year conference in Orlando. Maraj led landscape tours at the FWSG premier event in Dunedin and conducted the landscape evaluations for certification of two houses in

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Englewood, a Bartow house and a St.Petersburg house. She also evaluated the landscape plan for the Tampa Bay History Center. Maraj is creating FWSG curriculum for trainings tentatively planned for June or July for landscape and irrigation professionals.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 127 B251 National Hydrography Database (NHD)

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager KARLIN, AL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The NHD is a comprehensive set of Geographic Information System (GIS) data that contains information about surface water features such as lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, springs and wells. This dataset was created by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide a consistent nationwide database to link water-related data to specific streams and waterbodies. The five water management districts and the FDEP cooperatively created Florida's original version of the NHD in the late 1990's and early 2000's. The dataset was created using the best available information, hydrographic features found on the USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangles. While the original NHD supports many District uses, it often does not have the level of information required to support detailed modeling efforts. The funding proposed here will be used to upgrade the NHD dataset for our jurisdiction using detailed hydrographic information captured under the District's Watershed Management Program. Similar efforts are underway at the St. Johns River Water Management District and are being evaluated at the South Florida Water Management District. Benefits Participating in the NHD update effort provides an effective mechanism for integrating our detailed hydrographic information into a nationwide database that is distributed by the USGS. Since the NHD is used by the FDEP and other water management districts, the District's modeling and data collection efforts will benefit from improved data consistency with those agencies. This project benefits federal, state, local, and private entities by providing access to the District's detailed hydrographic data in an industry standard format. Costs The requested FY2008 funds will be used to fund a contract position and supporting services at FDEP to update the NHD and transfer the data to the USGS. Funding is split between the Governing Board and Basin Boards. The Governing Board provides fifty percent of the total project cost with the remainder being split between the Basin Board based on area. It is anticipated that this will be an annual budget request that will continue to provide updates to the NHD in coordination with the District's Watershed Management Program. The FY2009 budget will increase by approximately $2000 to accommodate the FDEP changes for indirect costs. Additional Information No federal, state or local government currently updates the NHD for our area. The District does not have sufficient in-house resources to support this effort and the funding will be used to outsource this work to the FDEP. FDEP is the primary NHD coordinating body in Florida.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 128 B251 National Hydrography Database (NHD)

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 30,671 0 15,865 0 0 46,536 011 Alafia River Basin 2,052 0 1,061 0 0 3,113 013 Hillsborough River Basin 2,226 0 1,151 0 0 3,377 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 472 0 244 0 0 716 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 2,428 0 1,256 0 0 3,684 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,108 0 573 0 0 1,681 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 6,000 0 3,103 0 0 9,103 020 Peace River Basin 9,090 0 4,702 0 0 13,792 021 Manasota Basin 3,953 0 2,045 0 0 5,998

Total: $88,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Milestone - Myakka Basin Review linear network for Myakka Sub-basin 11/1/07 6/1/08 5/30/08 Revise NHD network 2/1/08 8/1/08 9/2/08 Review and revise flowpaths/directions 5/1/08 10/1/08 11/4/08 Capture lakes/wetlands and QA/QC 6/1/08 12/1/08 2/28/09 Upload Data to National NHD 7/1/08 2/14/09 2/28/09 2. Milestone - Sarasota Bay Basin Review/revise linear Network 8/1/08 10/1/08 8/1/08 Review/Revise flowpaths 9/1/08 12/1/08 8/2/08 Upload Data to National NHD 9/15/08 2/14/09 8/12/08 3. Milestone - Withlacoochee Basin Project Initiation 3/15/09 4/1/09 4/1/09 Uploading of Primary Area to USGS 12/30/09 Deliver 50% of Basin to SWFWMD 12/30/09

Status As Of: May 04, 2009 WO#2 - worked out the addendum with Joe North. Received signed WO#2.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 129 B254 Determining Specific Irrigation Volumes & Frequencies & Fertilization Rates for Strawberry Cultivars Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This study will develop specific water use and nutrient recommendations for the most predominant (Strawberry Festival, Winter Dawn and Ventana) varieties of strawberries grown in the District. Florida is the second leading state in the U.S. in planted strawberry areas and most of the state's production is within the District. Currently there are about 9,600 acres (22.8 MGD) within the District that are permitted for strawberry production and about 90% of those acres are within the Hillsborough River and Alafia Basin Board's watershed. Historically these growers have been following one set of irrigation and fertilizer recommendations. Recent research supported by the District indicates that strawberry varieties responded differently to varying irrigation and nitrogen (N) fertilization programs. In those studies, irrigation volumes between 4.6 and 9.1 acre-inch/season (25-50% of typical permitted amounts) were tested in conjunction with drip-applied N rates ranging between 0.4 and 0.8 lb/acre/day. The planted cultivars, which have different growth habits and production patterns reacted differently to these rates. These reactions strongly suggested that the current one-size-fits-all recommendations for irrigation and N management in strawberry should be reevaluated and considered depending on the planted variety. This project will develop irrigation information to reduce agricultural water use and fertilizer loading from strawberry production. In addition the project will provide the District with a tool for better planning and allocating strawberry water use. The project will also provide information to assist the agricultural producers to water conservation and reduce fertilizer loading. Benefits The actual water savings will depend on acres planted climatic and growing conditions. Assuming a 5% savings this would amount to about 420 million gallons per year of reduced ground water use that would make that water available for other uses. An added benefit to this project will be a reduction in fertilizer use, which will reduce the amount of nutrients available to runoff and pollute the District's water bodies. Costs To cover different climatic conditions the project will continue for three years. The total cost will be $125,000 and it will be divided over three budget years and two basin Boards (Alafia and Hillsborough River and) Basin Boards. Project costs are divided by permitted water use, and it is proposed that the Alafia Basin Board fund $22,917 for FY2008 and FY2009, and $22,916 in FY2010. Hillsborough River will fund $18,750 for the three budget years.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 41,667 0 41,667 011 Alafia River Basin 22,917 0 22,917 0 0 45,834 013 Hillsborough River Basin 18,750 0 18,750 0 0 37,500

Total: $125,001

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Agreement to Contracts 10/1/07 6/19/07 Agreement to IFAS 10/15/07 7/24/07 Notice To Proceed 11/30/07 10/15/07 Notice To Basin Boards 1/31/08 12/1/07 Data Collection Yr 1 12/31/08 12/18/08

013 Hillsborough River Basin 130 B254 Determining Specific Irrigation Volumes & Frequencies & Fertilization Rates for Strawberry Cultivars Data Collection Yr 2 12/31/09 Completion Report 7/30/10 Agreeement Ends 11/30/10

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 8/31/2007 - Agreement mailed to IFAS. 11/1/2007 - Mail IFAS Notice To Proceed. 1/2/2008 - Picking fruit 3/1/2008 - Season ended, analyzing data 5/1/2008 - Dormant 7/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 9/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 11/1/2008 - Field preparation and transplanting. 12/17/2008 - Planted and collecting data. Project continuing as designed. 3/6/2009 - Project continuing as designed. 4/20/2009 - Dormant for summer

013 Hillsborough River Basin 131 B256 Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water Consumption Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Agriculture is the largest permitted water use in the District and citrus production is the largest of those permitted uses. Over 366MGD are permitted for citrus irrigation and most of that water use is in the SWUCA. This project will help citrus growers reduce their water use by developing tools to automate and improve irrigation scheduling. These tools can be used by the District's FARMS program to further expand their conservation efforts. Although citrus acres have been on the decline it seems to have reached a stabilizing point. With the increase in the recent price of citrus the District might even see an increase in the number of acres. The permitted acres for citrus is still relatively high and even a minor reduction in water use or fertilizer application could have a significant impact on the District's water resources. The proposed project will investigate the use of new low-cost automatic irrigation pump controllers with wireless remote monitoring and control. This low cost system (<$1,000) will enable growers to optimize the irrigation scheduling and remotely manage over 100 acres. In addition the project will develop and compare new and improved irrigation scheduling tools for citrus trees, particularly for automated systems. In the past the District has funded several citrus irrigation projects. With the introduction on new technology some of the old information is no longer applicable and some of the information needs to be incorporated into new technology. Where applicable this project will build on past projects and use new technology to help reduce water and fertilizer use. Benefits The actual water savings will depend on acres planted climatic and growing conditions. Assuming a 1% savings this would amount to about a 3.7 million gallons per day reduction of ground water in an area of water use concern. The reduced water use would make more water available for other uses and reduce the amount of funds that need to be invested in alternative water supplies. An added benefit to this project will be that improved irrigation would improve fertilizer use, which will reduce the amount of nutrients available to runoff and pollute the District's water bodies. Also the project's information will provide the FARMs program with another tool to help reduce ground water use. Costs This will be a four year project and the total cost will be $150,000. Project costs are divided between four Basin Boards based on the percent water permitted for citrus production within their watersheds. The following is the annual cost break down by Basin Board: Alafia $4,500, Hillsborough River $4,000, Peace River $38,500 and Manasota $3,000 for FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010. Additional Information Improved irrigation scheduling can conserve large volumes of water. Since current irrigation scheduling tools are unreliable, growers are prone to over-irrigate to eliminate any risk of drought stress. Manually operated irrigation systems are not adaptable to more efficient frequent, small irrigations or night-time irrigations due to logistics, conflicts in schedules, and the inconvenience factor. Irrigation durations are most often rounded up, rather than down, even after accounting for all these factors. Probability of rainfall is almost never considered and some irrigation systems are even run during rain events. Over-irrigation and nutrient leaching consequently deplete and degrade our limited water resources. The high cost of commercially available automatic control systems has, unfortunately, prevented their widespread acceptance and use. Since often less than 100 acres are supplied per pump, quite commonly a grower will have multiple well pumps to automate in a citrus grove. At a cost to automate of more than $20,000 per pump, the financial burden is prohibitive, even with cost sharing. In addition, commercial automatic controllers have a limited ability to interface with available soil moisture sensors or with more advanced scheduling tools such as simulation models. Without adequate inputs, the full potential of automatic controllers cannot be realized. There is a great need to develop low-cost automatic irrigation pump controllers to reliably schedule irrigation.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 132 B256 Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water Consumption Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 50,000 0 50,000 011 Alafia River Basin 4,500 0 4,500 0 0 9,000 013 Hillsborough River Basin 4,000 0 4,000 0 0 8,000 020 Peace River Basin 38,500 0 38,500 0 0 77,000 021 Manasota Basin 3,000 0 3,000 0 0 6,000

Total: $150,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Agreement To Contracts 10/1/07 8/30/07 Agreement To IFAS 10/15/07 10/15/07 Notice To Proceed 12/31/07 12/31/07 Data Collection Yr. 1 12/31/08 12/18/08 Data Collection Yr 2 12/31/09 Data Collection Yr. 3 12/31/10 Grower's Field Day 12/15/11 Completion Report 3/1/12 Agreement Ends 12/31/12

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 8/31/2007 - Reviewed final scope of work. 11/1/2007 - Agreement mailed to cooperator for review and execution. 1/2/2008 - Notice to proceed sent to IFAS 3/7/2008 - Mobilizing equipment. 5/1/2008 - Reviewed task I report. Project continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned

013 Hillsborough River Basin 133 B257 Reducing Nursery and Landscape Water Use by Genetically Altering Nandina Plants Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description There are over 5,000 acres of nursery production in the central part of our District and typically they are permitted for about 1.7 Million gallons of water per acre. With the increase of urban development it is anticipated that the number of nursery acres will increase and landscape water use will increase. To reduce landscape irrigation and to conserve water, the District has been promoting Florida Friendly principles. One of the first and most important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants (Koske and Owings). Nandina is a very popular drought tolerant plant and recently its use has been demising because of it being listed as an invasive species. This project will develop and determine nursery production and urban landscapes water requirements for a drought tolerant variety of Nandina. The industry is supportive of this project and is providing funds. Benefits It is estimated that each year about 5 million Nandina plants are grown and sold within the central part of the District. The number of acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. To quantify an estimated water savings from this project lets assume a Nandina plant covers 12 square feet (3 ft x 4 ft), 3,700 plants per acre, 1,375 acres and a 1% to 5% savings for Nandina Nursery Production. This savings will reduce water use by 332,000 to 66,000 gallons per day. In addition there will be a savings from urban landscape water use. An added benefit to this project is that it will eliminate an invasive plant species. This will save the District and the public having to invest public funds to eliminate an invasive plant. Costs This five year project will cost the District $125,000. Funding for this project is prorated between four Basin Boards (Alafia River (22%), Manasota (22%), Hillsborough River (28%) and Peace River (28%)) based on the permitted nursery acres in their watershed. The Nursery industry will provided $15,000 for this project and the Alafia Basin Board will budget $5,500, Hillsborough River will budget $7,000, Manasota will budget $5,500 and the Peace River will budget $7,000 for each year in FY2008, FY2009, FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012. Additional Information Each year a large amount of water is permitted for nursery and landscape irrigation. With the rapid urban development in the District, it is anticipated that the amount of water permitted for these uses will increase. To reduce water use for landscape irrigation and to conserve water, the DISTRICT has been promoting Florida Friendly landscaping principles. One of the first and most important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants. Nandina plants are of great potential to reducing water usage in the urban landscape. They are well adapted to Florida soil conditions and well tolerant of droughts. Because of these and their aesthetic values, nandinas are very popular in nursery production and landscape use. They are particularly liked in low-maintenance landscapes and xeriscaping. In addition, these plants are extremely tough and practically pest free, thus requiring little use of pesticides. This characteristic is very beneficial and can help reduce chemical pollution from public or residential landscapes to soil and water and protect water quality. With the production of copious amounts of fruit berries and seeds, nandina plants can escape from cultivation into natural areas. Escaped nandinas can become established in natural areas, wet lands, etc., displacing native plants, disrupting natural plant communities, and changing natural ecosystems. Because of this, nandina is listed as a Class I invasive species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (http://ww.fleppc.org/) and not recommended by University of Florida for propagation, production, and sale in central Florida. The primary cause of the invasiveness of nandinas is their production of copious berries and seeds. Recent studies have shown that it is possible to find nandina varieties (one or two) that do not produce berries and seeds, thus not invasive, but this lack of berry or seed production seems to vary from region to region in Florida. For example, two nandina varieties produced lots of fruit in north Florida, but did not produce fruit and seed in south Florida. It is not known whether or not these varieties will produce fruit and seeds in central Florida. In this project, we propose to test these varieties in this District (southwest Florida) for their berry and seed production to confirm whether or not they are not invasive and safe for production and use in this District, to determine their water needs and water conservation values for nursery production and urban landscape use, and to develop new drought-tolerant nandina plants that do not produce seeds and are not invasive, but friendly to the environment.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 134 B257 Reducing Nursery and Landscape Water Use by Genetically Altering Nandina Plants

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 25,000 0 25,000 011 Alafia River Basin 5,500 0 5,500 0 0 11,000 013 Hillsborough River Basin 7,000 0 7,000 0 0 14,000 020 Peace River Basin 7,000 0 7,000 0 0 14,000 021 Manasota Basin 5,500 0 5,500 0 0 11,000

Total: $75,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Agreement to Contracts 8/31/07 8/1/07 Agreement to Cooperator 9/15/07 9/27/07 District Executes Agr. 11/30/07 11/30/07 District Issues NTP 1/5/08 11/16/07 Basin Board Notification 1/31/08 1/31/08 Data Collection Yr. 1 12/31/08 12/18/08 Data Collection Yr. 2 12/31/09 Data Collection Yr. 3. 12/31/10 Completion Report 10/31/12 Agreement Ends 5/31/13

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 8/31/2007 - Waiting for final scope of work. 11/1/2007 - Agreement mailed to IFAS. 11/16/2007 - NTP mailed to IFAS 1/2/2008 - Mobilizing equipment to start project. 3/7/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 5/1//2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 7/1//2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - Reviewed task completion reports, project continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Reviewed task report.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 135 B261 Factors Influencing Water Levels in Wetlands

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River Cooperator(s) United States Geological Survey Project Manager HANCOCK, MIKE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The objective of this project is to determine the factors influencing water levels in selected impaired wetlands in the Northern Tampa Bay (NTB) area that fail to respond as expected to recovery of water levels in the Floridan aquifer. The study will include 5 to 10 wetlands that have been identified by the District and Tampa Bay Water as sites whose water levels have not responded to ground-water withdrawal reductions as expected. All sites selected for study will have available monitoring data collected by Tampa Bay Water and the District, including daily stage data, rainfall data, water level data in near-by Floridan wells, and water level data in surficial monitor wells. Wetland perimeters will be delineated, and wetland bathymetry will be surveyed. Bathymetric data will be used to describe relationships between wetland stage, area, and volume. Leakance coefficients will be developed for each wetland by using existing data collected between 2003 (when well-field pumping cutbacks were initiated) and 2007 to determine daily leakage rates and daily vertical head differences. A short USGS scientific investigative report (SIR) will be prepared to describe the factors influencing water levels in selected impaired wetlands. Benefits The information derived from this study will be used to better understand the cause and effect relationships between wetland hydrologic/biologic health, and water levels in underlying aquifers. This understanding is needed to describe the results of the ongoing Recovery Plan in the Northern Tampa Bay area, which includes the reduction of ground-water withdrawals, and the development of alternative sources for public water supply. This understanding will be part of the information used by the District's Governing Board to formulate future recovery efforts beyond 2010. Costs The project will be cooperatively funded between the District and the USGS. Proposed funding is $175,000 ($87,500 each) in FY2008, and $150,000 ($75,000 each) in FY2009, with equal contributions in both years from both cooperators. The total project cost is $325,000. Additional Information The District has established minimum levels in lakes and wetlands in areas where ground-water withdrawals have contributed to the lowering of surface-water levels below levels associated with significant harm, and in areas where the potential for significant harm exists. In some areas, water levels in wetlands are currently below their established minimum levels. In 1998, the District has devised a Recovery Plan to help achieve minimum levels in the NTB area, which includes a combination of reductions in ground-water withdrawal and alternative management techniques such as augmentation and surface-water management. The reductions in ground-water withdrawal were initiated in 2002, and continue through the present time. In response, recovery in water levels in wetlands has been observed. However, the District and Tampa Bay Water have identified a number of wetlands that have not responded as expected to the reductions in ground-water withdrawals. Numerous factors influence water levels in impaired wetlands, and it is useful to distinguish between factors related to Floridan aquifer recovery and other factors such as hydrogeologic setting, extent of confinement, leakance, climate change, surface-water flow patterns, and others.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 136 B261 Factors Influencing Water Levels in Wetlands

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 56,034 0 43,831 0 0 99,865 013 Hillsborough River Basin 10,938 0 9,375 0 0 20,313 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 10,937 0 9,375 0 0 20,312 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 10,937 0 9,375 0 0 20,312 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 10,938 0 9,375 0 0 20,313

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District United States Geological Survey 87,500 0 75,000 0 0 162,500

Total: $343,615

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Project Begins 10/1/07 10/1/07 Project Completed 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 The following tasks were accomplished since the last update: 1) Conducted monthly field trips to collect hydrologic data, 2) processed continuous data into the USGS data base, 3) processed sediment samples using grain-size analysis methods, 4) continued to analyze pumpage and ground-water data at the three study well fields, and 5) continued inventory of wells for a May potentiometric surface map of Starkey and Cypress Creek well fields. There are no delays to report for the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 137 B263 Evaluation of Different On-Farm Blueberry Systems To Improve Irrigation Efficiency Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project will compare different irrigation management techniques under real production conditions to determine the most efficient way to irrigate blueberry plants. Due to current market conditions and plant diseases, many Central Florida agricultural producers have converted their production acres to blueberries, which is a high valued cash crop. Some of the newer blueberry growers have relatively little experience with blueberry irrigation and some of the existing producers might not be familiar with better ways to manage different irrigation systems. Researchers will create a demonstration plot in a grower's field. This plot will consist of different soils and irrigation methods to determine which is best for specific growing conditions. The projects results will be presented to the growers during a field day for them to learn and visualize the project's results. Benefits Information from this project could be used to conserve water. There are about 735 Mgals permitted for annual blueberry irrigation. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. If we assume a 5% savings from this project, it would conserve about 37 Mgals per year. Information from this project will provide the District's FARMS additional tools to help promote conservation. Costs This three year project will cost a total of $69,900. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin Boards (Peace River - 37%, Withlacoochee River - 22%, Alafia - 13%, Coastal 12% and Hillsborough River 8%) based on the number of permits for blueberry production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, and FY2011, the Basin Boards will budget each year: Peace River - $9,080, Withlacoochee River - $5,497, Alafia - $3,406, Coastal - $3,105 and Hillsborough River $2,211. Additional Information This project was origionally proposed in FY2008. At that time it was decided to wait until project B226 (Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries) progressed so that information from that project could be incorporated in this project. Blueberries require an acid soil or a soil that is amended to reach a certain acidity level. To reach the proper acidity level, many blueberry growers use pine bark that is 1) incorporated into the upper soil layer, or 2) placed as a layer on top of the soil. There is relatively little knowledge of the water holding capacity or water movement through these two pine bark amended soil systems. Evaluating the soil water characteristics of these two types of blueberry pine bark amended soils is important for efficient and responsible water management. Several new soil moisture-measuring devices have become available in the past five years. These probes are better than tensiometers because they require less maintenance and can show changes in soil water status over time. By telling growers if water has moved below the main root zone, these probes can be beneficial in improving irrigation management. A few of these probes have been evaluated under citrus trees in sandy ridge soils, but have not been tried in pine bark amended ridge soils. Most growers irrigate in a way that they think will meet the water needs of the crop. Blueberries are fairly shallow rooted, and it is not known what irrigation duration is needed with the drip, microsprinkler, or overhead systems to wet the root zone in pine bark amended soil. Soil probes would be beneficial in seeing how far water moves in these soils. Hence, they could potentially help reduce over irrigation and deep percolation loss. Probes would be installed at different depths under the drip, microsprinkler, and overhead systems in the field. Changes in soil water content from the different irrigation systems would be monitored. We would determine how long it takes for irrigation water to reach different depths in the two soil systems. Water holding capacity and bulk density of the two soil systems would be determined in the lab or field. Depth of soil wetting would be determined periodically at different times of the year. The most efficient irrigation system would be determined. Changes in soil water content at different depths (as roots take up water) would be shown to the grower to help him in his irrigation scheduling decisions. Knowledge of when deep percolation loss might occur could help reduce over irrigation.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 138 B263 Evaluation of Different On-Farm Blueberry Systems To Improve Irrigation Efficiency Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 23,300 0 23,300 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 3,406 0 0 3,406 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 2,212 0 0 2,212 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 3,105 0 0 3,105 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 5,497 0 0 5,497 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 9,080 0 0 9,080

Total: $46,600

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Develop Contract 11/3/08 10/3/08 Notice To Proceed 2/2/09 2/18/09 Mailed Contract to University 12/1/09 12/1/08 Year 1 Data Collection 12/31/09 Year 2 Data Collection 12/31/10 Final Report 6/30/11 End of Agreement 1/31/12

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 2/18/2009 - Sent Notice to proceed. 3/6/2009 - Ordering material. 4/20/2009 - Mobilizing equipment

013 Hillsborough River Basin 139 B264 Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth & Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Due to Citrus Greening, Canker and labor issues the industry has had the University develop different techniques for economical production of citrus in Florida. On of the most promising techniques, which includes high density planting of smaller trees, was developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa, Australia and California. This project will develop irrigation and nutrient management recommendations for this new method of production to help conserve water and reduce nutirent loading. Although recent citrus acres have declined District wide, it is still the largest permitted agricultural water use. Also, with the decline in development and recent price increases, more citrus growers are planning to expand their operations; therefore, it is important to help find ways for citrus producers to conserve water. This water conservation project will utilize information developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa, Australia and California. The University will investigate and develop new cultural technology including changes to plant density, nutrient and irrigation management. Plants will be grown with an intensive fertigation management technique that is designed to provide essentially a non-limiting environment to those roots. This new fertilizer program will require changes to existing irrigation management programs. Benefits Citrus production is the largest agricultural land use in the District. This project will help citrus producers conserve water and reduce pollutant loading for fertilizer leaching. In addition, the information could be used by the District's FARMS program to help design better BMP cost share systems. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Costs This five year project will cost a total of $182,500. The annual cost will be divided between four Basin Boards based on the permitted citrus acres in their watershed. Funding for this project is prorated between four Basin Boards (Peace River - 78%, Hillsborough River 6%, Alafia - 7%, and Manatee 4%) based on the number of permits for citrus production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, FY2011, FY2012 and FY2013, the Basin Boards will budget each year: Peace River - $28,106, Alafia - $3,336, Hillsborough River $2,979 and Manasota $2,079. Additional Information Yield fundamentally drives profit for Florida citrus growers and is thus the key element to a grower's financial success. Yield is tied directly to tree density and growth rate and is a simple function of numbers of trees and the related total canopy volume over the unit area. Research over the last several decades has proven that growth of young trees and productivity of both young and mature trees benefit from high frequency low volume irrigation. Improved tree growth from intensive irrigation management could reduce the time required from planting to economic breakeven production, thus provide management options in light of current devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus greening). Florida growers have adopted Best Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce nutrient leaching by limiting the amount of fertilizer that can be applied, and the time of year when fertilizer can be applied. These BMPs are based on research under low-intensity management systems. However, production systems that combine grove design and irrigation management to increase yield and grove operational efficiency have not been studied. High density plantings of sweet oranges on low-vigor rootstocks have known advantages, but their long-term behavior and changes in the functional relationship of tree density, growth rate, and yield over time are not well understood. The central hypothesis of this project is improved and consistent early yields, with increased tree density on low vigor trees and/or improved irrigation/nutrient management systems that would provide proactive management options in light of current devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus greening). Growers normally achieve their expected return on investment within 15 to 20 years of planting. If those goals would occur sooner (e.g., 10 to 12 years) through increased early yields, the grower would benefit even if the grove declines over time due to the diseases mentioned above and must be replanted. By knowing how to irrigate and manage their irrigation with this new method of production, the grower would conserve water and reduce the amount of fertilizer thats being leached from the plant root zone while maintaining an economical viable crop.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 140 B264 Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth & Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 36,500 0 36,500 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 3,336 0 0 3,336 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 2,979 0 0 2,979 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 28,106 0 0 28,106 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 2,079 0 0 2,079

Total: $73,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Develop Contract 10/1/08 10/1/08 Notice To Proceed 1/2/09 10/30/08 Year 1 - Data Collection 12/30/09 Year 2 - Data Collection 12/30/10 Year 3 - Data Collection 12/30/11 Growers Field Day 7/31/12 Journal Publication 7/31/12 Year 4 - Data Collection 12/30/12 Completion Report 10/31/13 Contract Ends 6/30/14

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 11/1/2008 - Contract to IFAS for review. 12/18/2008 - Wait for University to return executed agreement. 4/20/2009 - Data collection continuing as planned

013 Hillsborough River Basin 141 B265 Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description There are over 5,000 acres of nursery production in the central part of the District and typically they are permitted for about 1.7 million gallons of water per acre. With the increase of urban development, it is anticipated that the number of nursery acres will increase and landscape water use will too. This project will investigate ways to reduce nursery and landscape irrigation by studying the relationships between moderate water stress, photosynthesis and shoot growth of trees. The goal of the project is to develop irrigation management strategies that take advantage of gas exchange properties occurring at moderate water stress. These strategies would be linked to the ongoing projects modeling tree water use based on ETo, further increasing the level of irrigation precision of non-production situations beyond that which will come from the ETo projects. Plant growth is a two stage process. First, new cells are produced by meristematic tissues. Second, these cells enlarge. The first phase mainly requires new cellular components which are derived from photosynthesis and absorbed minerals. The principal requirement for the second phase of growth, cell enlargement, is hydrostatic (turgor) pressure. Plant water status, mainly as it affects cell turgor pressure, is the primary driving force in this second phase. In pecans, nearly all leaf expansion occurred at night (Anderson, 1989). This is the time when water stress in plants is the lowest, and water status and turgor pressure are the highest. This is hypothesized as the primary reason cyclic irrigation of containerized plants accelerates growth, in that it results in higher turgor pressures during the night by making more water available in the root ball late in the day. While this information on leaf expansion was reported in the scientific literature over 10 years ago, it was never pursued much further and will be investigated in this project. Benefits Information from this project will help nursery producers, commercial landscapers and homeowners reduce water use. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming an annual 5% water savings from only nursery production, there would be a total of about 1.9 mgd savings on permitted water use. In addition, information form this project can be used by the District's FARMS program to help promote water conservation. Costs This four year project will cost the District a total of $83,875. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin Boards (Peace River - 23%, Hillsborough River 22%, Alafia - 18%, Manasota 18% and Withlacoochee 11%) based on the number of permits for nursery production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, FY2011, and FY2012 the Basin Boards will budget each year: Peace River $5,159, Hillsborough River $5,008, Alafia River $4,103, Manasota $4,103 and Withlacoochee River $2,595. Additional Information Recently, data collection of a project at MREC supported by the Southwest Florida WMD, Horticultural Research Institute and others quantified the daily water use of live oak and red maple to 7-inch calipers, and Nellie R. Stevens holly to 5-inch calipers. Preliminary modeling of red maple reported a high correlation of predicted and actual water loss based on a algorithm incorporating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and trunk cross sectional area just below the first major branch (Beeson, 2007). A project with a similar goal using D.D. Blanchard magnolia, Aliee, Chinese elm and slash pine is currently in the second year. Maximum plant growth occurs when transpiration is maximum because transpiration and photosynthesis are tightly linked. Reductions in stomata aperture reduce the flow of carbon dioxide into leaves and water out of leaves. However, for the limited number of tree species studied, slight to moderate reductions in stomatal aperture cause no to small reductions in photosynthesis, but resulted in relatively large reductions in transpiration. Thus under moderate water stress, trees and woody plants, in general, tend become more water efficient with little reduction in photosynthesis (Noble, 1999).

013 Hillsborough River Basin 142 B265 Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 20,969 0 20,969 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 4,103 0 0 4,103 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 5,010 0 0 5,010 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 2,595 0 0 2,595 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 5,158 0 0 5,158 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 4,103 0 0 4,103

Total: $41,938

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Develop Agreement 10/17/08 10/6/08 Notice To Proceed 1/2/09 1/30/09 Year I Data Collection 12/31/09 Year 2 Data Collection 12/31/10 Year 3 Data Collection 12/31/11 Completion Report 12/31/12 Agreement Ends 5/31/13

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 11/1/2008 - Contract sent to IFAS. 12/17/2008 - Waiting for University to return executed Agreement. 4/20/2009 - Data Collection continuing as planned.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 143 B266 Accounting For Interception of Sprinkler Irrigation Water by Container Grown Plants Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager COHEN, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The plant canopy plays a critical role in the interception of sprinkler irrigation water. Depending on the size and architecture of the canopy, as well as the container spacing, interception of irrigation water can be greater than or less than the amount of irrigation water that would fall into the container. Typically, interception is considered a water loss and not accounted for when supplying irrigation water. This project will quantify the amount of water that is intercepted by the plant and funneled to the plant's container. By accounting for this intercepted water, the overall amount for irrigation management can be reduced. The industry is supportive of this project and will provide funds to reduce the overall project results. Benefits Information from this project will help container nursery producers improve their irrigation efficiency and conserve water. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Using the District's regulatory database and assuming an annual 5% water savings from only nursery production, there would be an annual savings of about 1.9 mgd. Costs This three year project will cost the District a total of $91,125. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin Boards (Peace River - 23%, Hillsborough River 22%, Alafia - 18%, Manasota 18% and Withlacoochee 11%) based on the number of permits for nursery production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, and FY2011 the Basin Boards will budget each year: Peace River $7,471, Hillsborough River $7,255, Alafia River $5,945, Manasota $5,944 and Withlacoochee River $3,760. Additional Information Determining the interception factor (IF) for commonly grown plants with a wide range of plant growth habits (e.g. globose, upright spreading, broad spreading, etc.) and at different spacings between containers, will help growers improve their efficiency and reduce water use. For example, sweet viburnum, which has been found to have an IF of >2 during the last month of production, would only require ¼ inch of irrigation water to supply ½ inch to the container at that latter stage of production. In two experiments where water scheduling was based upon container weight loss, the irrigation rate averaged 0.2 inch/day using IF, but would have averaged 0.3 inch/day ignoring IF. This represented a total water savings of 14 inch (0.1 inch/day over a 140 day crop). As more and more nurseries base irrigation scheduling on evaporative demand (water loss per container) knowing the interception factor at various stages of production would be critical in determining the actual irrigation requirements of a crop. For mixed plantings, this information will add further precision to grouping plants not only by evaporative demand (current BMP), but also by their irrigation interception characteristics. Currently, this information is limited to a few species (Beeson and Yeager, 2003). Data are needed for a wide range of plant growth habits at different stages (sizes) of plant growth with various container spacings in order for this information to be useful for growers and water managers.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 144 B266 Accounting For Interception of Sprinkler Irrigation Water by Container Grown Plants Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 30,375 0 30,375 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 5,944 0 0 5,944 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 7,255 0 0 7,255 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 3,760 0 0 3,760 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 7,471 0 0 7,471 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 5,945 0 0 5,945

Total: $60,750

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Develop Contract 10/1/08 10/1/08 Notice To Proceed 1/2/09 1/6/09 Year 1 - Data Collection 12/30/09 Year 2 - Data Collection 12/30/10 Publish Web Page 6/30/11 Completion Report 9/30/11 Agreement Ends 3/31/12

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 11/1/2008 - Contract sent to IFAS. 12/18/2008 - Waiting for University to return Agreement. 4/20/2009 - Ordering equipment

013 Hillsborough River Basin 145 B272 Pasco County PLSS Maintenance

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) None Project Manager GLENN, CHERYL Task Manager(s) GLENN, CHERYL, JACKSON, PHIL, OWENS, JIM Status Ongoing Description The Public Land Survey System (PLSS) is a method used in the United States to identify and survey land parcels. The basic units of area for the PLSS are townships and sections. In addition to supporting parcel mapping, the PLSS also serves as a primary determiner of political boundaries such as Basin Boards and Counties since they are often defined in terms of specific townships and sections. In Florida, the PLSS was defined and mapped in the 1800s with section boundaries typically identified by monuments established at that time. The original monuments no longer exist and have been replaced many times in many cases. Consequently, there are often multiple physical locations assigned to a single township or section corner and exact coordinates for the true locations are therefore difficult to identify. The current best PLSS database for the entire District was derived from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 1:24,000 topographic maps. Errors in locations of section corners ranging from a few feet of over 100 feet have been identified in this database. This project will create a new PLSS database of the best known locations for section corners based on a review of existing federal, state, local and private survey records. The initial work will be done in Pasco County since recent joint County and District projects have compiled high quality information on section corner locations. The resulting database will be included in the District's GIS and will be used to make adjustments to key critical political boundary data layers. In future years, the project will be expanded on a county-by-county basis to incrementally create a Districtwide database. Benefits This project will provide a higher accuracy for the PLSS data layer, which in turn will increase the accuracy of several other data layers defining political boundaries. The Water Management Information System (WMIS) uses the PLSS and political boundary layers to automatically populate database fields for data collection sites and permit related documents. The positional inaccuracies in the current PLSS data layer can lead to errors in the database and documents created from the database; therefore, staff must manually review key data fields as part of the data collection and permitting process. Increased accuracies in the PLSS layer will improve the automatic population of data in WMIS and decrease staff time required for quality control inspections. The District will publish the higher accuracy PLSS data on its Internet site. These data will be of value to federal, state and local governments as well as to private surveyors. Costs This is a new Basin Initiative and there are no budgeted funds in FY2008. The total cost for this project in FY2009 is $50,000 and is split between the five Basin Boards that that cover Pasco County based on area. All new PLSS data collected by the District through cooperative projects with local governments will deliver the data in a format that is compatible with the new database.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 4,601 0 0 4,601 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 18,700 0 0 18,700 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 15,050 0 0 15,050 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 11,950 0 0 11,950 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 3,900 0 0 3,900

Total: $54,201

013 Hillsborough River Basin 146 B272 Pasco County PLSS Maintenance

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Work order issued and Notice to Proceed given 11/24/08 11/24/08 Project Complete 11/30/09

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 Delivery 3 was submitted to the District on 3/9/2009. All 3 deliveries have been accepted by the District. A corrected invoice for Delivery 1 and 2 was received on 2/17/2009 and processed for payment. The invoice for Delivery 3 was received on 2/24/2009 and processed as well.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 147 B273 MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager MORALES, JON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description To further validate existing stream Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) methodology consistent with peer review recommendation. A frequent focus of criticism of the MFL methodology applied by the District to rivers and estuaries is the use of a 15 percent habitat loss criterion as a threshold for assessing "significant harm." Quoting from the peer review of the Braden River MFL, the panel noted: " The draft report describes the metrics used to define the limit at which further withdrawals would be significantly harmful to the water resources or ecology of the area as stated in Florida statutes. The authors note that significant harm was not defined in statute. The District chose to interpret significant harm as the loss of flows associated with fish passage and maximization of stream bottom habitat with the least amount of flow and quantifiable reductions in habitat. Overall, this is a reasonable approach from an ecological perspective and likely satisfies the intent of the statute. The authors state that, [in] general, instream flow analysts consider a loss of more than 15% habitat, as compared to undisturbed or current conditions, to be a significant impact on that population or assemblage. The authors further note, in our opinion, correctly, that there are few `bright lines which can be relied upon to judge when `significant harm occurs. Rather loss of habitat in many cases occurs incrementally as flow decline, often without a clear inflection point or threshold. Nevertheless, the 15% habitat loss criterion remains one of the least rigorous, most subjective aspects of the District's approach to setting MFLs. Justification for this threshold is based on common professional practice in interpreting the results of PHABSIM analyses (Gore at al. 2002), a review of relevant literature where reported percentage changes ranged from 10 to 33%, and on previous peer reviews that found the 15% threshold to be reasonable and prudent, especially given the absence of clear guidance in the statute or in the scientific literature on levels of change that would constitute significant harm (e.g., Shaw et al. 2005). The draft upper Braden report continues the District's practice of using a 15% change in habitat availability as the threshold for defining significant harm and now applies this threshold broadly to include both spatial and temporal loss of habitat or connectivity. The Panel again acknowledges that the use of this criterion is rational and pragmatic, but also recognizes that the specific value of 15% is subjective and has only modest validation or support from the primary literature. . . . . More importantly, however, is the need for the District to commit the resources necessary to validate the presumption, that a 15% decrease in spatial or temporal habitat availability or a 15% increase in violations of the low-flow threshold, does not cause significant harm. " This project represents the best means for validating the effect that a given flow reduction has on available habitat and the biota of a stream segment. District staff proposes to locate an acceptable stream segment in order to conduct controlled diversions from a defined stream segment in order to evaluate the impact that a range of flow and habitat reductions has on the biota (e.g., fishes, macroinvertebrates) and water resource values. It is envisioned that such a project will require a number of years to complete (possibly a decade), and an annual commitment of significant resources to accomplish. Benefits If implemented, this project will provide as definitive a test of the 15 percent habitat loss criterion as is practical under field conditions, and the results will be widely applicable to stream assessments and the development of environmental flows though out the country. Costs Funding in FY2009 is currently for $150,000. The combined Basin Board's contribution is 50% or $75,000 or $9,375 from each of the eight basin boards, with the remaining 50% ($75,000) to be funded by the Governing Board. A small amount has been budgeted for parts and supplies and travel. Total requested funding for FY2010 is $150,000.00.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 148 B273 MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 84,977 160,407 0 245,384 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375

Total: $320,384

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 This project is now activated coinciding with the new fiscal year. Staff is still developing project milestones. From an operational standpoint, staff have narrowed a field site (Gum Springs) for the execution of this project. Current activity releated to this project is mapping of the entire field site for placement of potential experimental and control sites. Currently, baseline assessment studies are being lined up to avail of the 150K budget for the first year. Inquiries for a hydraulic pump and a sluice gate mechanism (relative to costs and maintenance) are presently being sought. Staff also plan to explore soon how to obtain the necessary permits required to operate this flow manipulation study out in the field.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 149 B276 Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) Program

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This program provides funding assistance to new developments for the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems. This program was recommended by the District's Reclaimed Water Task Force (RWTF) and approved by the Governing Board for implementation at their February 2008 meeting. The program will provide an incentive to encourage developers and local governments to jointly design and construct reclaimed water distribution systems in new residential developments where other alternative water sources are not available to meet outdoor water needs in the development. The program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the construction of new developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed water distribution systems in established residential neighborhoods. The program will be available to new developments where reclaimed water will be available within five years, as indicated in a capital improvement plan. Benefits This program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the construction of new developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed water distribution systems in established residential neighborhoods. The estimated beneficial offset will be based on the number of residential units in the development and the funds available. Historical information shows an average benefit from using reclaimed water would be 300 gpd for each residential unit. Costs The Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards have budgeted $500,000 each for this program. The estimated cost for installing the reclaimed water distribution system in a new development is $1,200 per residential unit. The District will reimburse up to 50 percent of the actual cost and no more than $600 per residential unit.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 501,540 0 0 501,540 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 501,540 0 0 501,540 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 501,540 0 0 501,540 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 501,609 0 0 501,609 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 1,609 0 0 1,609 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 501,540 0 0 501,540

Total: $2,509,378

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Start receiving applications 10/1/08 Close application period 12/5/08 Recommend Projects to Basins 2/27/09

Status As Of: April 24, 2009 The Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards have

013 Hillsborough River Basin 150 B276 Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) Program

budgeted $500,000 each for this program in FY2009. District staff has developed a web page and a program application process. The program was introduced at the Cooperative Funding Initiative Kick-off Meetings and a news release was issued October 1, 2008. The program was open for applications during the 2010 CFI application period between October 1, 2008 and December 5, 2008. Action-to-date: Delayed. No applications were received for the program. This is probably the result of the apparent economic down-turn in the housing industry. Budgeted funds for this program should be available to meet other Basin requirements or projects that are ready to proceed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 151 B277 Florida Water Star Gold Certification

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description Florida Water Star SM Gold Certification (FWSG) is a higher-tier version of the Florida Water StarSM (FWS) program that was originated by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). FWS is a certification program for new homes that provides incentives to builders and developers and encourages indoor and outdoor water efficiency. It is also designed to increase the knowledge level of the building industry about water-efficient building practices and to provide educational resources to make these practices common to the marketplace. FWSG was adapted to reflect the advanced level of best management practices being used by builders in this District including criteria that will reduce impacts to water quality. This higher level of commitment by the builders comes from education on Florida-friendly landscaping provided within the SWFWMD for the past several years. In addition, closer alignment to the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program's Florida-friendly landscaping principles and landscape best management practices was necessary. This alignment also led to the added benefit of follow-up visits by FYN coordinators to new homeowners of FWSG homes to ensure that the water-conserving components of the home are maintained correctly. FYN coordinators will also act as a resource to area builders and landscape professionals for FWSG. If funded, this will be the second year of the program. Benefits By providing an incentive for builders and developers that will encourage them to incorporate best management practices, the District will realize water savings and water quality protection. The demand for water continues to increase with the expansion in land development, building construction and increased population. Recognizing that the majority of decisions concerning new landscapes are made by builders, developers, landscape and irrigation professionals, the Florida Water Star Gold Certification program provides a plan they can follow that will positively impact water resources. Because of the program's high profile and the involvement of the water management districts, it is of high interest to the target audience. Costs The total cost of the FY2010 program is $100,000. The District is being asked to contribute $50,000, and the Basin Boards are being asked to contribute $50,000 to be shared as follows: Alafia River - $3,500, Hillsborough River - $12,000, Coastal Rivers - $4,500, Pinellas-Anclote River - $11,500, Withlacoochee River - $3,500, Peace River - $7,500 and Manasota - $7,500. This reflects no total project cost increase from FY2009. The Hillsborough River Basin Board's contribution, however, has been increased from $7,000 to include the $5,000 that the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board contributed in FY2009. District funds are being requested for salary and travel for a project coordinator to manage the program, advertising costs to promote the program, memberships in trade and professional associations and fees associated with trade shows and other promotional opportunities for outreach to all Basins. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is based on population. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. Additional Information This would be the second year of funding for the Florida Water Star Gold Certification program. FWSG supports the Governor's Climate Change Initiative by promoting public protection, wise use and management of natural resources.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 152 B277 Florida Water Star Gold Certification

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 52,340 51,224 0 103,564 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 4,561 4,992 0 9,553 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 8,561 14,000 0 22,561 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 5,061 0 0 5,061 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 5,561 5,959 0 11,520 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 14,061 12,738 0 26,799 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 5,561 4,989 0 10,550 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 10,061 9,651 0 19,712 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 9,061 8,870 0 17,931

Total: $227,251

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2009 Request for Quotes Issued 10/15/08 10/15/08 Purchase Order & Scope of Work Created 11/15/08 11/12/08 First Task Report 11/30/08 11/30/08 Second Task Report 12/30/08 12/30/08 FWS/FWSG Certifier Training 1/16/09 1/16/09 Third Task Report 1/30/09 1/30/09 Fourth Task Report 2/27/09 2/27/09 First Home Kick-off event 3/25/09 3/25/09 Fifth Task Report 3/31/09 3/31/09 Sixth Task Report 4/30/09 5/4/09 5/4/09 Seventh Task Report 5/29/09 Eighth Task Report 6/30/09 Ninth Task Report 7/31/09 Tenth Task Report 8/31/09 Eleventh Task Report 9/30/09 Twelfth Task Report 10/30/09 Project Complete 10/31/09

Status As Of: May 04, 2009 On March 25, 2009, a two-story model home in the Glencairn Cottages community in Dunedin (Pinellas County) was the setting for a premier event for the FWSG program. The house was the first to be certified as Florida Water Star Gold in the District and the state. Approximately 100 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The house features water conservation fixtures, such as ENERGY STAR® appliances, low-flow showerheads and Water-Sense-labeled, high-efficiency dual-flush toilets. Only micro-irrigation will be used on the property and it will supply reclaimed water to the common area, which will be planted with low-maintenance, Florida-friendly landscaping. Glencairn Cottages will include 14 environmentally friendly homes on 1.75 acres of land when complete. Presentations were made to the Green Industry and Agriculture advisory committees, the Citrus County Builders Association, Polk County Builder Association and at the Peace River/Manasota Water Authority Water Conservation Summit. Program coordinator Susan Douglas also met with a representative of the Arthur Rutenberg homes to discuss future projects. In April, a house in Bartow became the second house certified FWSG. Two homes were evaluated for certification but did not pass and a third has certification pending. Web pages for the FWSG program are now available at WaterMatters.org/fwsg. The site features the benefits of the program, notification of meetings and events and information and photos of the premier event. The first meeting of the District's internal technical advisory staff was held April 30. Staff from planning, development, community affairs and regulation attended. FWSG staff met with SJRWMD and SFWMD staff on May 1, to review a new version of the criteria that incorporates the Silver level with the Gold level and to discuss FWS commercial and retrofit programs. Criteria for a FWS retrofit program are being formulated by the SFWMD. SFWMD will be focusing on a program for condominiums.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 153 B307 Hillsborough - Maintenance of watershed Parameters and Models

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Desoto County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the parameters and model(s) were developed or updated based on the District's Guidelines and Specifications (G&S) and where parameters from Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) submittals can be converted to the District's GIS system until a model is developed. Funding will be required each year to continue maintenance. With proposed funding the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs, and updates to topographic, soils and land use information will continue throughout the District. The funding will also support the peer review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to Governing Board for approval. Benefits A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed assists local governments with their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. In addition, the information provides the District with the best available information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The most up to date information about the watershed will be available through the continuous maintenance of watershed parameters in the GIS database: as ERP permits are approved, new information is provided to the District through aerial topographic mapping and the public review and comment period. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance of parameters in the GIS processes the information in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is modeled. Costs For FY2010 the funding distribution for Hillsborough County is as follows: Governing Board $119,700; Alafia River $58,500, Hillsborough River 61,200. The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin. Local government matching funds are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board funds. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated through 2011. The projected annual funding amount for Hillsborough County ranges from $230,000 to $250,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. Additional Information A WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are completed; the watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as the land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the continued growth experienced in the District. If continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and model will no longer represent the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs. A revenue agreement will be developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding will be required each fiscal year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those local governments with the technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this effort. The District will provide funding assistance to communities that can and those that cannot provide matching funds. Matching funds will be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for this basin initiative. Failure to provide ongoing maintenance will diminish the return on the investment the District has made in their respective Watershed Management Plans.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 154 B307 Hillsborough - Maintenance of watershed Parameters and Models

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 87,264 0 87,264 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 42,272 0 42,272 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 44,223 0 44,223

Total: $173,759

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 155 B312 Pasco - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Pasco County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the parameters and model(s) were developed or updated based on the District's Guidelines and Specifications (G&S) and where parameters from Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) submittals can be converted to the District's GIS system until a model is developed. Funding will be required each year to continue maintenance. With proposed funding the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs, and updates to topographic, soils and land use information will continue throughout the District. The funding will also support the peer review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to Governing Board for approval. Benefits A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed assists local governments with their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. In addition, the information provides the District with the best available information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The most up to date information about the watershed will be available through the continuous maintenance of watershed parameters in the GIS database: as ERP permits are approved, new information is provided to the District through aerial topographic mapping and the public review and comment period. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance of parameters in the GIS processes the information in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is modeled. Costs For FY2010 the funding distribution for Pasco County is as follows: Governing Board $155,552 (Basins); Hillsborough River $61,834; Coastal Rivers $65,199; ,Pinellas-Anclote $11,273; Withlacoochee River $6,141. The following revenue will be received: Pasco County $300,000; The revenue will be distributed as follows: Green Swamp $ 11,104; Hillsborough River $123,668; Coastal Rivers $130,399; Pinellas-Anclote $22,546; Withlacoochee River $12,283. The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin. Local government matching funds are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board funds. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated through 2011. The projected annual funding amount for Pasco County ranges from $150,000 to $300,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. Additional Information A WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are completed; the watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as the land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the continued growth experienced in the District. If continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and model will no longer represent the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs. A revenue agreement will be developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding will be required each fiscal year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those local governments with the technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this effort. The District will provide funding assistance to communities that can and those that cannot provide matching funds. Matching funds will be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for this basin initiative. Failure to provide ongoing maintenance will diminish the return on the investment the District has made in their respective Watershed Management Plans.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 156 B312 Pasco - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 156,321 0 156,321 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 72,727 0 72,727 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 0 76,092 0 76,092 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 0 19,746 0 19,746 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 0 6,141 0 6,141

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models 0 0 0 300,000 0 300,000 (B312)

Total: $631,027

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models is ongoing in six watersheds, 1.) Lake Zephyr and East Zephyrhills (aka East Pasco), 2.) Anclote River (east of the Suncoast Parkway), 3.) Cypress Creek, 4.) Trout Creek, 5.) Hammock Creek, and 6.) Bear Creek and Pithlachascotee River. The project is being managed by issuing work orders to consultants selected by the District in RFP 006-06. Generally, the project consists of the District's consultant completing the parameter and model maintenance, District staff review and consultant revisions, peer review, one or more public meetings, consultant revisions, final District staff review,and presentation to the Governing Board. Once the Governing Board approves the model and preliminary floodplains, the District's DFIRM consultant prepares preliminary floodplains and an Flood Insurance Study report. Status A public meeting was held on December 18, 2008 for the East Pasco Watersheds. Public meetings are scheduled in March and early April for the Anclote, Cypress Creek, and Trout Creek Watersheds. The District's consultant is responding to peer review comments for Hammock Creek Watershed. The public meeting should occur in May for Hammock Creek. Progress on the Bear Creek and Pithlachascotee River Watersheds has been delayed by issues with upstream watersheds. A preliminary submittal for District review should be available the third week of March. The next steps for this watershed is a peer review.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 157 B314 Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Project Manager TURNER, DAWN Task Manager(s) MCCLUNG, GORDON, WEVER, DONNA Status Proposed Description This is a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Polk County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the parameters and model(s) were developed or updated based on the District's Guidelines and Specifications (G&S) and where parameters from Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) submittals can be converted to the District's GIS system until a model is developed. Funding will be required each year to continue maintenance. With proposed funding the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs, and updates to topographic, soils and land use information will continue throughout the District. The funding will also support the peer review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to Governing Board for approval. Benefits A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed assists local governments with their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. The information also provides the District with the best available information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. In addition, as ERP permits are approved, new information is provided to the District through aerial topographic mapping and the public review and comment period. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance of parameters in the GIS processes will allow the ERP information to be captured in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is modeled. As a result, the most up to date information about the watershed will be available in the District¿s GIS database. Costs For FY2010 the funding distribution for Polk county is as follows: Governing Board $147,771; Alafia River Basin $22,364; Hillsborough River Basin $2,023; and Peace River Basin $76,993. $20,000 in revenue was received from Polk County in FY2006, FY2007 and FY2008, (refer to B206 funding description). Due to County budget constraints, revenue funds will not be provided in FY2009 or FY2010. The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin. Revenue funds provided by Polk County in prior fiscal years are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board funds. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated through 2011. The projected annual funding amount for Polk County is $20,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. Additional Information A WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are completed; the watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as the land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the continued growth experienced in the District. If continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and model will no longer represent the system. This limits their value in supporting the District's Resource Regulation and flood protection programs. A revenue agreement will be developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding will be required each fiscal year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those local governments with the technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this effort. The District will provide funding assistance to communities that can manage maintenance; and accept cooperative funding from those that cannot. Matching funds will also be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for this basin initiative. Failure to provide ongoing maintenance will diminish the return on the investment the District has made in their respective Watershed Management Plans.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 158 B314 Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 149,773 0 149,773 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 23,597 0 23,597 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 3,256 0 3,256 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 78,226 0 78,226

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County 0 0 0 0 160,000 160,000

Total: $414,852

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 159 B620 Mapping and GIS

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager DICKS, STEVE Task Manager(s) DICKS, STEVE Status Ongoing Description This is a continuing initiative with the goal of providing Geographic Information System (GIS), aerial photo interpretation and photogrammetric mapping services to support Governing and Basin Board activities. GIS support includes the input, management, analysis and distribution of spatial data, the design and implementation of databases, software training and map production. Aerial photo interpretation includes land use and cover mapping in support of land acquisition, Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM), engineering, planning and environmental studies. Photogrammetric support includes the mapping of topographic information, collection of aerial photographs and satellite imagery and the production of digital orthophotographs. This program also supports the distribution of data to the public and routine maintenance activities. The annual budget includes administrative costs for salaries, travel, training, plotting and photographic supplies, maps and other data purchases, etc. This project was previously listed under (B530) Mapping and GIS. Benefits Mapping and GIS has been a continuing activity since 1987 and is required to support the District's GIS, digital orthophoto, aerial mapping and other data collection, maintenance and management activities. The District's GIS database is an integral component of planning, engineering, regulatory, and land acquisition and management activities. In a rapidly growing area such as the District, continued maintenance and expansion is needed for the GIS database to meet new demands and is required to protect the historical investment in the system. The data are currently accessed by over 300 District staff using the ArcGIS software, and serves as the foundation for the Water Management and Land Resources Information Systems. Additionally, the data collected by the Mapping and GIS Section are viewable and downloadable from the District's Internet web site. Costs In addition to operating costs (plotter and office supplies, equipment maintenance, travel, data purchases, etc.) FY2009 funds include training services in support of GIS software upgrades ($30,020 in Governing Board only), GIS programming services ($228,800 in Governing Board only), and Land Parcel Ownership Database Update ($48,000 shared between the Governing and Basin Boards). Funding for the Land Parcel Ownership Database Update is shared between the Governing Board and the Basin Boards. The Governing Board pays for 50 percent of the total project cost, plus costs for the Green Swamp Basin. The remainder of the costs are split between the Basin Boards using a formula that accounts for the area and population of each Basin.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 160 B620 Mapping and GIS

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 (220,000) 866,780 988,467 0 1,635,247 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 37,509 27,245 0 64,754 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 37,984 27,245 0 65,229 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 36,559 0 0 36,559 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 37,509 27,245 0 64,754 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 39,409 27,245 0 66,654 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 39,409 27,245 0 66,654 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 41,784 27,245 0 69,029 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 40,829 31,785 0 72,614

Total: $2,141,494

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual The following are major activities for FY2008 Transfer WMIS funds to IRD 10/30/07 10/15/07 Issue purchase order for GDT roads. 10/30/07 10/15/07 Issue work order for parcel update. 12/30/07 5/30/08 4/29/08 The following are major activities for FY2009 Transfer WMIS funds to IRD 10/30/08 10/13/08 Issue work order for parcel update. 12/30/08 12/5/08

Status As Of: April 15, 2009 Mapping and GIS is an ongoing support activity and to date there have been no unforeseen expenditures or activities in FY2009. The section will continue supporting ad hoc requests for GIS data as well as conducting routine data maintenance activities. Data will continue to be accessible via the District's Internet site.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 161 B630 Field Operations 013

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY Task Manager(s) HINKLE, RANDY, BAILEY, TIM Status Ongoing Description The largest asset in the Basin is the Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC) which is requires mowing 800 acres eight times per year. Annual field maintenance activities for this Basin also include maintenance of District water control structures and well sites which include mowing, painting, tree trimming, and fence repair. Various types of well sites include groundwater sampling wells, data collection wells, and rainfall wells/gauges. Additional requirements at both water control structures and well sites include erosion control, slope stabilization, fencing, road, culvert and channel maintenance. These maintenance areas are District owned, but were not acquired using Save Our Rivers, P2000, and Forever Florida funds. Currently there are 19 water control structures and 15 well sites to maintain. The TBC was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers as part of the federally authorized Four Rivers Basin, Florida Project for the purpose of providing flood protection to the Cities of Temple Terrace and Tampa. The TBC is approximately 14 miles long, beginning with the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area (a wilderness preserve of approximately 16,000 acres situated east of Interstate 75 north of Fletcher Ave and west of U.S. 301) and continuing south around Temple Terrace to the Palm River and ultimately, Tampa Bay. It consists of a levee (L112), a detention area (canals C135 and C136), and a series of nine structures. The canal also receives discharge from secondary drainage systems, adjacent to the TBC along its length, via culverts that penetrate the berms. Many of the culverts, some now over 30 years old, have deteriorated to the point where they are starting to fail. The TBC has 81 culvert systems with 45 in need of maintenance or in a state of failure, and 6 miles of canal with significant embankment deterioration. This major maintenance effort will require funding spread over the next several budget cycles. The FY2005 budget provided $80,000 for required design and permitting services which is underway. It also provided $200,000 in Contractual Services to begin the secondary drainage system rehabilitation/construction at the more critical sites which is expected to be accomplished through outsourced contracting. A conservative estimate of the total projected cost for this effort may be $1,000,000 or more. During the 1997-98 El Nino event, a single, large TBC culvert behind the Orient Road jail failed resulting in a loss of half of the levee cross-section and the outsourced replacement cost was $49,495. The engineering survey, analysis and design work currently underway will provide more detail as to the scope and total cost of the project. The primary purpose of the TBC system is flood protection, however, it is also used to augment water supply by Tampa Bay Regional Reservoir and the City of Tampa Reservoir. Maintenance and operation of the TBC and its structures are critical to the safety and welfare of Hillsborough County residents. Benefits Keeping TBC and the water control structures clear and maintained are required to maintain the designed flow capacity. Well sites are maintained for Hydrologic Data and Resource Data crews to collect data easily and in a safe manner. In addition, repairs as necessary for erosion control and slope stabilization at canals and water control structures are accomplished with the use of materials such as rip-rap rock and filter fabric. In addition, maintenance requirements at well sites include materials for road stabilization and fencing repairs. Field Operations involves inspection and maintenance of the TBC. A comprehensive structural/operational inspection program of culvert systems both above and below water, is required to discover deficiencies related safety. The program has one full-time inspector, who performs routine inspections and oversees the reporting/work order processes, and additionally, the District utilizes engineering consultants for inspection services. Field Operations section task orders are generated from the inspection reports and the section's Five-Year Plan. Costs The budget includes salaries, central garage charges, rental equipment, parts, supplies, landfill disposal fees, land maintenance materials (limerock, shell, rock, and fill), and fencing repairs. For culvert rehabilitation the total amount of $1,000,000 (FY2005 through FY2009) has been funded. The FY2010 costs include $40,000 for contracted fence repairs and contracted mowing.

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Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,694,451 127,000 628,462 627,842 0 5,077,755 011 Alafia River Basin 327,383 0 64,695 78,713 0 470,791 013 Hillsborough River Basin 2,481,504 600,000 596,677 396,495 0 4,074,676 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 216,973 0 34,070 0 0 251,043 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 310,399 0 62,966 61,824 0 435,189 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 670,273 0 133,958 170,611 0 974,842 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 806,639 107,000 163,428 198,041 0 1,275,108 020 Peace River Basin 1,129,960 347,000 265,197 147,509 0 1,889,666 021 Manasota Basin 216,058 0 36,079 40,016 0 292,153

Total: $14,741,223

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 Field Operations crews have mowed and maintained well sites and water control structures as needed. TBC has been mowed and maintained as needed. Due to low water levels additional culvert inspections have occurred. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time with Field Operations crews along with contractors as part of the Governor's Accelerate Program have begun culvert replacements.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 163 B670 Structure Operations 013

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River Cooperator(s) Project Manager CRANE, DAVID Task Manager(s) BARTLETT, MIKE Status Ongoing Description The B670 budget provides funding for the anual inspection, operations and maintenance of District water control structures. Within the Hillsborough River Basin Board boundaries are 19 operable structures including the Tampa By-Pass Canal (TBC). The TBC was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of the federally authorized Four Rivers Basin Project for the purpose of providing flood protection to the cities of Temple Terrace and Tampa. The TBC is approximately 17 miles long, beginning with the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area (a wilderness preserve of approximately 17,000 acres situated east of Interstate 75, north of Fletcher Ave and west of U.S. 301); it then continues south around Temple Terrace to the Palm River and ultimately to Tampa Bay. It consists of Levee 112, a detention area, canals C-135 and C-136, and a series of nine structures. Between 2001 and 2006, major gate repairs, including gate removal, sand blasting, repair and painting of all gates and related hardware, was completed on structures S-160, S-161 and S-162. In 2003, the five primary structures on the TBC were upgraded with remote control capabilities. Prior to this, Structure Operation crews had to travel to the site, manually operate the structure's gates, and then travel back and forth between structures balancing flows, sometimes under inclement conditions. Gates can now be operated via computer from the Emergency Operations Center or anywhere there is internet access. This enhanced operational capability carries cost savings and other benefits. Another important effort underway is the installation of the Digital Video Monitoring System (security cameras). In 2002, a joint vulnerability assessment of the TBC by the District and the City of Tampa recommended that the TBC structures be equipped with video monitoring systems for security purposes. Though the primary purpose of the TBC is flood protection, it is also used to augment water supply for the Tampa Bay Regional Reservoir as well as the City of Tampa Reservoir. Maintenance and operation of the TBC and its structures are critical to the safety and welfare of Hillsborough County residents. Benefits District Structure Operations involves three areas of responsibility: inspections, maintenance (including construction and repair), and operation. A comprehensive structural/operational inspection program of water control structures, both above and below water, is required to discover deficiencies related to human safety (both public and District personnel), operational viability, and structural integrity of the structures. The objectives and benefits of the District's inspection program, and Structure Operations activities in general, are: (1) early discovery of structural/operational deficiencies and maintenance problems deficiencies, thereby forestalling costly repairs; (2) to find and mitigate safety hazards to District personnel and the public; (3) to prevent/preempt structure failure with thorough, regular inspections, thereby reducing the potential for loss of life and property; and, (4) to comply with applicable state/federal regulations and guidelines for inspection, operation and maintenance of water control structures. The program has one full-time inspector, who performs routine monthly inspections and oversees the reporting/work-order processes. The District also utilizes engineering consultants for inspection services on the more critical structures on a two-year rotational basis. Structure Operations section work orders are generated from inspection reports and the section's Five-Year Plan. Structure Maintenance activities range from routine servicing and replacement of equipment, to repair and construction of water control structures, to perform gate operations under established guidelines in response to developing weather events. The Structure Operations section is additionally responsible for monitoring water levels and rainfall totals across the District, and directing structure gate operations which are accomplished either manually or by remote control. Over the last five years, Structure Operations has automated 23 structures with remote control capabilities. Water level and rainfall data is received via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The automated structure gates can then be operated from a laptop computer using the SCADA program. The move to automated structure controls greatly increases operational efficiency, flexibility and safety factors and decreases response time, which also has reduced the number of complaints received related to water levels and flood management. Current plans are to automate up to approximately half of all District structures with remote control capabilities. Costs The FY2008 non-recurring budget includes: $45,000 for emergency/miscellaneous services, and Emergency Action Plan developed for S-155 and S-163; $32,500 for structure and equipment inspections; and, $72,000 for the electrical re-wiring of four structures on the TBC; $72,000 to replace the emergency generators and hydraulic equipment at

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S-155 and S-159; $20,000 was budgeted for the replacement of the boat safety barriers at S-160, and S-162.The communications figure of $60,000 includes the monthly cost of the T-1 line and the server lease for the DVMS. The remaining funds, approximately $150,000 are for Parts & Supplies, Central Garage, etc., related to ongoing routine maintenance and operations part of the recurring cost. The FY 2009 non-recurring proposed budget includes: $125,000 for consultant/contractual services related to construction inspection including structural, operational and under-water inspections at some of the Tampa Bypass Canal (Structures S-155, S-159U, Trout Creek structure, S-161, S-162, S-163), and Emergency Action Plan Review, Update & Testing for Structures S-155, and structure S-163. The communication ammount of $57,000 includes the monthly cost of the T-1 line and the server lease for the DVMS.The remainning funds, approximately $110,000 are for Parts & Supplies, Central Garage Charges, Rental of Equipment, etc, related to ongoing routine maintenance and operations part of recurring cost.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,461,632 (7,414) 371,176 415,862 0 2,241,256 011 Alafia River Basin 1,151,791 0 178,110 109,869 0 1,439,770 013 Hillsborough River Basin 5,902,090 (600,000) 631,778 677,155 0 6,611,023 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 1,718,950 (6,000) 410,226 0 0 2,123,176 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 77,765 0 0 1,274 0 79,039 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,545,269 (2,166,986) 225,160 155,875 0 1,759,318 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,517,389 (107,000) 351,888 405,641 0 3,167,918 020 Peace River Basin 2,003,614 (347,000) 216,682 209,317 0 2,082,613

Total: $19,504,113

Status As Of: April 28, 2009 Exercise with Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center is scheduled for May 28, 2009. Flint Creek motors were replaced with electric actuators for increased reliability in structure operations. The new emergency generator installed in 12-2008 is now operational with the completion of fuel tanks and lines. S159 uppper received a remanunfactured hydraulic cylinder. New energy-efficient LED lighting at S-159 replaced high-pressure sodium lighting. Installation of concrete posts planned; however, is awaiting construction of water pipeline to avoid conflicts.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 165 G004 Aquatic Plant Management - Hillsborough River Basin

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River Cooperator(s) Project Manager NELSON, BRIAN Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This Project consists of the treatment/control of unwanted aquatic, ditchbank and other vegetation including invasive species on the Tampa By Pass Canal. Areas managed include the canal, ditchbanks, rip rap areas, around the water control structures, the flow way within the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area and spoil areas. Approximately 200 acres of hydrilla, water hyacinth, water lettuce, ditchbank and invasive terrestrial weed species require treatment on an annual basis. This is an ongoing maintenance operation. Benefits Keeping the canal clear of excessive aquatic plant populations is required to maintain the designed flow capacity of this flood control system and prevent vegetation jams from forming at the water control structures or bridge pilings. Preventing excessive amounts of vegetation from growing on rip-rap areas and ditchbanks protects the integrity of the rip-rap and keeps the canal from becoming an eye-sore and preserves recreational uses such as bank fishing and sculling. This project represents required ongoing maintenance of this Four Rivers Flood Control Project. Costs The budget for aquatic plant management operations within the Hillsborough River Basin includes salaries/wages, herbicides and central garage charges. Additional Information An Aquatic Plant Management Plan was developed by the District and approved by Tampa Bay Water and DEP so that aquatic vegetation can be treated on this system with minimal restrictions on potable water use.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 39,100 0 4,197 3,469 0 46,766 013 Hillsborough River Basin 568,181 0 77,218 111,884 0 757,283 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 286,706 0 36,453 0 0 323,159 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 55,631 0 3,900 3,587 0 63,118 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 327,832 0 32,356 25,759 0 385,947 020 Peace River Basin 144,895 0 17,545 15,045 0 177,485

Total: $1,753,758

Status As Of: December 31, 2008 Twelve acres of ditchbank brush and grass were treated on the rip-rap areas of the TBC.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 166 P259 Youth Water Resources Education

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) HOGAN, MARY ALICE, BLISS, NESYA, TORRUSIO, MARY Status Proposed Description This Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of water resources education programs to county school districts, private schools, homeschool groups and non-formal educators. Program components consist of school board agreements, teacher training workshops, mini-grants for classroom projects, field trip program support, Envirothon support and educational resources for students and educators. Agreements with the majority of school districts throughout the District are completed annually, which provide baseline water resources education programs to students and teachers. Teacher training efforts ensure that teachers understand and are able to teach students about relevant Basin issues. Training sessions provide background information, materials, experiences and opportunities to explore topics of importance in the basin. Teacher workshops are conducted by District staff and/or educators who have been trained by District staff. Participants evaluate the effectiveness of teacher workshops, providing another method of improving performance. Workshops include information about the District and the Basins, as well as basic hydrology and water management issues. The mini-grant program provides funds directly to teachers to implement classroom water education projects centered around current Basin issues. Classroom projects are designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the impacts of human activities on the water resources in their Basin and to effect behavior change in regard to water resources conservation and protection. Mini-grant projects must fall into one of six categories: watersheds, water conservation and supply, water quality, flood protection/drought education, alternative water sources or natural systems. Projects must also support the District's Strategic Plan. Measurable outcomes include documentation and evaluation of individual mini-grants including pre- and post-assessment scores, sample student work generated from the project, video or photographic documentation, and final reports by teachers and representative students. Mini-grant recipients are required to participate in Annual Sharing Days, which provide an opportunity for mini-grant participants to showcase their projects and provide model programs for other teachers who would like to implement water projects in their classrooms. The District provides a variety of educational resources to educators and students including student newsletters with accompanying teacher's guides, water-testing equipment, surface and groundwater models and others. The District also provides kits and boxes specific to water conservation (the grades K-3 Water Conservation Kit) and watersheds (the grades K-3 and the grades 4-8 Watershed Education Boxes) that teach students about the importance of water conservation and healthy watersheds, while meeting Sunshine State Standards and preparing students for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Each of these resources includes a big book, several smaller books, a teacher's guide and other tools and materials used for role-playing and demonstrations. Each county has received kits and boxes for circulation, and these materials are available through the mini-grant program. Benefits The Youth Water Resources Education project forwards the District's mission by providing students, teachers and families classroom materials and opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that equip them to make informed decisions about water resources. Costs The proposed FY2010 budget for youth education, which totals $906,000, reflects no increases from FY09 and FY08. Funding is requested to be shared among the Basins as follows: Alafia River $58,900; Hillsborough River $189,650; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250; Withlacoochee River $59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. The District provides $40,000 in additional funding support. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. This program directly reached 537,670 students and teachers in FY2008 through programs, publications and mini-grants. Additional mini-grants are planned in the Hillsborough River Basin as Hillsborough County Water Resource Services is requesting to provide $50,000 from the county's water restrictions violation revenue to extend the reach of mini-grants. Because most, if not all, of those involved in Youth Education programs also receive publications, a conservative estimate puts District outreach at 66 percent of the students in the District, at a cost of $1.69 per person. Additional Information The FY2009 budget for youth education is $906,000. Funding is shared among the Basins as follows: Alafia River $58,900; Hillsborough River $129,600; Northwest Hillsborough $60,050; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250; Withlacoochee River $59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. Staff reached a total of

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537,670 students and teachers in FY2008 through programs, mini-grants and outreach. A total of 137 school board mini-grants were completed, impacting more than 94,000 students. Water resources education program agreements with 12 separate school boards impacted more than 103,000 students and teachers. The 17 teacher workshops involved 318 teachers who will reach more than 45,000 students per year. More than 921,000 pieces of youth education materials were distributed to students and teachers throughout the District. In FY2008, the Youth Education Section continued its three-year program evaluation to determine successful program elements, to identify ways to improve impact and to develop effective ways to impart behavior change. The three-year evaluation will conclude in FY2010.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 205,535 0 58,197 58,895 0 322,627 011 Alafia River Basin 426,778 0 70,467 69,444 0 566,689 013 Hillsborough River Basin 911,257 0 140,833 211,328 50,000 1,313,418 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 420,682 0 68,191 0 0 488,873 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 425,923 0 69,096 71,115 0 566,134 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,115,711 0 269,993 274,432 0 2,660,136 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 420,451 0 68,355 69,571 0 558,377 020 Peace River Basin 1,087,312 0 209,130 215,064 0 1,511,506 021 Manasota Basin 572,406 0 100,493 102,236 0 775,135

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu 0 0 0 50,000 0 50,000 (P259)

Total: $8,812,895

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Program Commence for School Board agreements 8/1/08 8/1/08 Mini-grants selected 10/15/08 10/10/08 Mini-grant projects complete 5/30/09 School Board agreement program complete 7/30/09 Final reports submitted to District 8/30/09

Status As Of: April 27, 2009 Outreach: (1) With April declared as Water Conservation Month, the Youth Education Section kicked off a new online classroom challenge for teachers and students in the District's 16-county area. The challenge encourages teachers and students to pledge to save at least 10 gallons of water per day and implement a class action project of their choosing that promotes water conservation. From April 1 to date, 314 teachers have submitted pledges on behalf of their classes, involving 6,935 students. Select projects will be featured on the District's web site. (2) The Youth Outreach Specialist visited 9 schools during April, teaching approximately 1,125 students and educators through 35 presentations. (3) On April 8, staff attended the Academy of Environmental Science's Springs Project workshop, which was funded through the Splash! mini-grant program. The workshop was a follow up to a series of field trips that involved Citrus County high school students teaching local middle school students about the importance of water quality issues. (4) Youth education staff represented the District at Pinellas County's Gulf Beaches Elementary School "Family Fun Science Night" on April 8. (5) On April 14, staff presented an overview of District resources to teachers and staff at Countryside Montessori Elementary in Pasco County. (6) Staff attended the Grand Opening of the Moore-Mickens Education Center's Florida-friendly Garden on April 16 in Dade City. This project, which involved Pasco students planting a garden for residents of a local nursing and rehabilitation center, was funded through the Splash! mini-grant program. (7) On April

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17, staff worked with the Highlands County School Board to coordinate a two-day study of the Peace River Watershed. Teachers studied natural systems and performed water quality tests in Charlotte Harbor. (8) Staff presented an overview of District resources to the Pinellas County Elementary Science Teachers Association on April 21. (9) Staff participated in the 9th Annual Suncoast Earth Force Youth Summit on April 23 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. (10) Also on April 23, staff helped coordinate a mock press conference sponsored by the Communications Department during the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day activities. Mini-grants: With the school year's end, mini-grant projects are being finalized. This year the District awarded Splash! mini-grants to 209 educators totaling $412,780. Sharing Days are scheduled in the various counties to allow teachers to celebrate and discuss their mini-grant projects as well as to share ideas with one another. Sharing Days have been scheduled as follows: Pinellas (April 30), Highlands (May 1), Sarasota (May 4), Citrus (May 7), Pasco (May 8 and 11), Hillsborough (May 12, 14, 19, 20 and 21), Charlotte (May 13), Sumter (May 15), Hernando (May 18), Manatee (May 21) and Marion (May 22). Splash! mini-grant applications for the 2009-2010 school year are open and online at WaterMatters.org/mini-grants. Applications are due September 11, 2009. School Board Coordination: (1) In order to update existing District secondary curricula to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, a Curriculum Review Committee has been established in cooperation with the Polk County School Board. Youth Education staff continues to work with the Polk County Curriculum Review Committee to complete new correlations and updates by the end of July, 2009. (2) Youth education staff met with representatives from the Pinellas County School Board on April 15 to discuss funding procedures and options for the 2009-2010 school year. Next school year, mini-grants will be managed by Pinellas County School Board rather than the Pinellas Education Foundation. (3) Youth Education staff will meet with representatives from the Citrus County School Board on May 6 to discuss funding procedures and options for the 2009-2010 school year. Teacher Training: Staff coordinates and facilitates Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), Great Water Odyssey and Healthy Water, Healthy People workshops throughout the District's 16 counties. (1) The Ground Water Institute for Teachers was held April 24-25 at the Brooker Creek Preserve in Pinellas County. Attendees included 23 educators from Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota and Sumter counties. (2) A Project WET workshop is scheduled for Hillsborough County elementary teachers on May 9 in Tampa. (3) One District-sponsored facilitator training is planned for June 17 at Nature's Classroom in Hillsborough County. (4) Five Project WET workshops, two Healthy Water, Healthy People workshops and one WET, WILD and Woodsy workshop have trained 161 teachers so far this school year. To date, 1,350 teachers have been trained using these programs. Program Evaluation: The Youth Education Program is undergoing a three-year program evaluation to determine the effectiveness and use of its current offerings and to guide decisions concerning the allocation of future funding. The evaluation component of existing water resources exhibits is underway, which includes site visits to MOSI, Great Explorations Children's Museum, Polk's Nature Discovery Center, Weedon Island Preserve and Lake Howard Park. Publications: Approximately 338,390 youth education publications and materials have been distributed this calendar year. More than 568,300 youth education materials have been distributed in fiscal year 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 169 P268 Public Education

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager PUTNAM, BETH Task Manager(s) STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, MORGAN, DORIAN, DURELL, SYLVIA, ROE, MELISSA Status Proposed Description This Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of projects designed to inform and educate the public about the importance of managing and protecting the water resources. All programs align directly with one or more of the District's areas of responsibilities, with the District's Strategic Plan and with Basin priorities. The District's broad range of public education programs and materials reflect the variety of backgrounds and interests of the District's residents and visitors. Some of the projects are implemented Districtwide with support from all the Basin Boards, while some are basin specific and supported only by the Basin Board(s) who will benefit from the project(s). Districtwide programs include media messaging, educational material development, surveys and other research/evaluation measures, Florida-friendly landscaping education and translation services for Spanish materials. Basin-specific programs reflect differing priorities as well as unique opportunities. Examples are Community Education Grants, watershed education programs, homeowner association outreach, the Pilot Irrigation Program, exhibits and signage, special events and partnerships with local environmental education centers, nonprofits and others. Benefits The programs listed benefit the District through an increase in awareness and understanding of water management and water resource issues, as well as an increase in behaviors that conserve and protect the District's water resources and watersheds. Costs Funding for public education is budgeted within the basins for FY2010 as follows: Alafia River -- $59,493; Hillsborough River -- $228,648; Coastal Rivers -- $67,517; Pinellas-Anclote River -- $257,106; Withlacoochee River -- $87,079; Peace River -- $154,423; Manasota -- $102,715. In addition, the Governing Board is asked to contribute $525,000 to media messaging and $280,275 to support other public education efforts for a total of $1,762,255. The basin contribution budget for FY2010 reflects an overal 3.8 percent decrease from that of FY2009. Hillsborough River's contribution, however, has been increased to include the funds that were budgeted in the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board in FY2009. Funds support a variety of education and outreach efforts Districtwide. Proposed FY2010 funding for media messaging totals $902,010. The cost/benefit of those reached via media messaging is measured in impressions and is projected to cost the District less than six hundredths of a cent per impression. Based on the total number of people reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2008 (2,099,000+), the cost/benefit ratio for the remaining $820,245 budgeted for public education in FY2010 is projected to be approximately $0.40 per person. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. Additional Information Funding for public education is budgeted within the basins for FY2009 as follows: Alafia River - $59,733; Hillsborough River - $162,074; Northwest Hillsborough - $68,164; Coastal Rivers - $67,533; Pinellas-Anclote River - $283,842; Withlacoochee River - $92,502; Peace River - $158,800; Manasota - $102,715. In addition to this total of $995,363. The Governing Board is contributing $525,000 to media messaging and $318,600 to support other public education efforts. Funds support a variety of educational and outreach efforts Districtwide. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. Based on the total number of people reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2008 (2,099,000+), the cost for FY2009 is projected to be approximately $0.63 per person. This cost/benefit ratio does not include those reached via media messaging, which is measured in impressions, and is projected to cost the District less than six hundredths of a cent per impression. In FY2009, only two Basin Boards reflect increases from FY2008 budgets. The $15,000 increase in the Withlacoochee River Basin is in response to Basin Board interest in start-up funding for a Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program in Levy County. Coastal Rivers' $5,019 increase is to provide support for watershed education efforts within the basin.

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Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,603,597 755,000 925,442 942,490 0 5,226,529 011 Alafia River Basin 469,353 6,600 74,330 74,602 0 624,885 013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,171,679 38,365 182,198 260,276 0 1,652,518 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 507,599 8,400 84,037 0 0 600,036 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 477,784 11,989 78,436 81,780 0 649,989 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,414,737 28,200 311,696 294,313 0 3,048,946 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 637,010 0 103,334 100,692 0 841,036 020 Peace River Basin 1,032,416 0 179,511 179,826 0 1,391,753 021 Manasota Basin 777,362 0 118,800 124,215 0 1,020,377

Total: $15,056,069

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Barrier and Benefit Survey Survey Instrument One Written 5/1/08 6/19/08 Survey One Results 5/30/08 7/20/08 7/18/08 Survey Instrument Two Written 6/20/08 9/15/08 10/24/08 Survey Two Results 7/18/08 11/20/08 12/18/08 Survey Instrument Three Written 8/8/08 1/15/09 1/15/09 Survey Three Results 8/29/08 4/30/09 CBSM Education Intervention Plans Complete 9/26/08 4/30/09 FY2009 Community Education Grant Activities Application deadline 8/22/08 8/22/08 Basin Board Education Committee Input 11/21/08 11/21/08 Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/23/09 1/12/09 1/12/09 Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/13/09 1/22/09 2/22/09 Grant recipient required workshops 2/27/09 2/27/09 End of projects' work period 7/31/09 Final reports due 7/31/09 Requests for reimbursements 8/31/09 FY2009 Media Messaging Fall media buy 10/14/08 10/14/08 Spring plan developed 11/30/08 11/30/08 Fall media buy final report 12/30/08 12/30/08 Winter media buy 1/5/09 1/5/09 Spring media buy 3/1/09 3/1/09 Summer media buy plan 4/28/09 Summer media buy 5/17/09 Media buy final report 6/1/09 7/31/09 Pilot Irrigation Project Finish focus group research 9/30/07 9/30/07 Take test meter readings of pilot neighborhoods 9/30/07 10/24/07 Finish survey research 2/28/08 5/1/08 6/9/08 Develop pilot project plans 5/31/08 9/30/08 10/6/08 Begin pilot project in designated neighborhoods 7/1/08 12/1/08 12/1/08 Take meter read #1 7/31/08 12/30/08 12/30/08 Take meter read #2 8/31/08 1/31/09 2/9/09 Take meter read # 3 9/30/08 3/20/09 4/10/09

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Evaluate pilot program based on meter readings 10/15/08 5/31/09 Begin phase two with needed revisions 1/1/09 7/1/09 Take meter read #1 1/31/09 7/31/09 Take meter read #2 2/28/09 8/31/09 Take meter read #3 3/30/09 9/30/09 Pilot end date 3/31/09 10/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 Community Education Grants: Staff has approved funding for 32 CEG projects, totaling $126,952. The grant implementation period is from March through July 2009. Community education grant recipient, the Health Chic, Inc., has been nominated for a Sustainable Small Business Award through the Sustainable Florida Collins Center. The Boy Scout Troop #47 River Clean-up IV grant removed more than 250 pounds of litter along two miles of the Hillsborough River. Florida-Friendly Landscaping: The Pasco/Pinellas HOA FYN coordinator, Doris Heitzmann, reports that 13 site/follow-up visits and nine presentations to a total of 295 association board members were made this quarter. Heitzmann is currently finalizing the Royal Stewart Arms' maintenance contract, which will include application guidelines to reduce fertilizer and pesticide use and is guiding board members at the Beacon Woods Civic Association in Pasco County on changing their deed restrictions to include Florida-friendly landscaping. The Hillsborough/Polk HOA FYN coordinator, Lisa Strange, reports that seven site visits and six presentations to a total of 100 association board members were made this quarter. Among other outreach, Strange is currently guiding members of the Brockton Place COA in Hillsborough County in reducing water use through repair of the irrigation system, more appropriate fertilizing practices and right plant choices. Establishment of new plant materials is being accomplished through hand-watering and utility bills already show lower water use. The Sarasota FYN coordinator reports that 16 educational events were held, attracting 506 participants. FYN coordinators in Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties will be working with District contractor Jack Overdorff, a registered landscape architect and certified irrigation auditor, to evaluate and offer solutions related to irrigation systems at ten communities. Media Messaging: Due to the extended nature of the drought, a media buy consisting of existing drought television ads will run throughout the District mid-May through mid-June. The budget for this buy is approximately $150,000. Water Conservation Projects: The District's new Water Use Calculator and Pledge are now on the District's web site. Visitors can find out how much water they use and pledge to reduce that amount by 10 percent. In addition, they are automatically entered into a drawing for either a rain barrel or a micro-irrigation kit. Behavior Change Pilots: The Pilot Irrigation program, Florida-Friendly Irrigating (FFI), It Just Makes Sense, asks residents in selected neighborhoods in Sumter, Polk and Charlotte counties to skip a week of irrigation during the months of December, January and February; and watch the weather and wait to water during July, August and September, when rainfall can allow residents to turn off their systems for extended periods of time. Project manager met with consultants from the Center for Social Marketing at the University of South Florida on April 6 to coordinate evaluation efforts on the winter portion of the project. Residents in the three pilot neighborhoods were divided into control groups and education groups and their water use has been tracked by the project's cooperative partner utilities. All water use data has been collected from the utilities and evaluation is underway to see if behavior change can be detected by analyzing water use during the program months of December, January and February. In addition, campaign components for the summer portion of the program, Watch the Weather, Wait to Water, are in development. Research: The three surveys to determine barriers and benefits associated with nine specific behaviors related to watershed protection and conservation are complete. The first survey gathered data related to pet waste, fertilizer use and pesticide use behaviors. The second survey collected data related to raising the lawnmower height, re-routing the downspout into the landscape and installing a rain sensor. Topics on the final survey include proper car oil disposal, installing a low-flow showerhead and proper septic system maintenance. The consultant is currently analyzing the data and comparing it to historical data collected by the District to provide a longitudinal study. Data Repository: The District's project manager is working with the webmaster to create a searchable site of the District's social research data for use by staff and cooperators. The site was opened to members of the Social Marketing Resource Group to pretest the usability of the site and report any problems to the project manager. The site is currently in its final stages of editing and will be available for full use once the findings from the Barrier and Benefit studies are included.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 172 P392 Tampa Bypass Canal Landfill Site

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The District is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC). When the original right-of-way was purchased for the TBC, the property included an abandoned landfill, located between the Palm River/TBC and the Crosstown Expressway, just east of Maydell Drive in Tampa. The original alignment of the canal was altered to avoid the landfill, but erosion of the canal bank exposed the refuse buried in the landfill. By a stipulated agreement the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) required an environmental assessment of the District portion of the abandoned landfill and performance of a Remedial Action Plan (RAP). The contamination assessment was completed and accepted by FDEP on May 13, 1999. Based on the results of the contamination assessment, FDEP required the District to prepare an approved Remedial Action Plan. The CAR approval also required quarterly monitoring of groundwater until the Remedial Action Plan is approved by FDEP, and three years of monitoring after the RAP had been implemented. The RAP implementation is complete and the close out documentation was submitted to FDEP for approval in April 2004. The three year monitoring program began in August 2004. For FY2010 and future years, the budget will be used for annual groundwater monitoring and consulting services. Benefits This project is to meet the requirements in the Contamination Assessment Report enforced by the FDEP. The monitoring of groundwater quality evaluates if conditions have changed and if corrective action is required to improve the water quality prior to infiltration into the Tampa Bypass Canal. Costs Annual groundwater monitoring costs are approximately $9,500. Remaining funds from FY2009 may be used to continue the monitoring for the 2010 monitoring; therefore only $5,000 is being requested for FY2010. Funding for FY2011 should be about $9,500 if the scope and cost do not increase from FY2009 estimates.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 534,775 0 10,433 7,538 38,000 590,746

Total: $590,746

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Notice to Proceed to HSA 5/12/04 5/12/04 First Semi-Annual Event 8/31/04 8/31/04 Second Semi-Annual Event 2/28/05 2/28/05 Third Semi-Annual Event 8/31/05 8/31/05 Forth Semi-Annual Event 2/28/06 2/6/06 Fifth Semi-Annual Event 8/31/06 8/15/06 Post RAP Semi- Annual Monitoring 2/28/07 2/13/07 Sixth Semi-Annual Event 2/28/07 2/13/07 2007 Annual Sampling Event 8/30/07 8/30/07 2008 Annual Sampling Event 8/30/08 2. Critical Project Milestones

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2009 Annual Sampling Event 8/30/09

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 Status History: Semi-annual monitoring is being performed in accordance with the terms of the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) approved by FDEP in April of 2004. The District has committed to monitor the site for three years, one event in August and a second in February of each year from August 2004 through August 2007. The August 2004 thru February 2007 sampling events have been completed. HSA submitted the February 2007 monitoring report to the FDEP and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority. The submitted report recommended that the sampling frequency be changed from semiannual to annual since benzene and PCB concentration in groundwater have been consistent with previous sampling events. The Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority has provided the latest monitoring report (March 2007) for the site to the north of the District's land. FDEP did not provided any comments as of August 29, 2007; therefore the sampling was conducted on August 30, 2007. A monitoring report for the August 2007 event was submitted to FDEP in November. The August 2008 sampling event was performed on August 19, 2008 and HSA submitted the annual report on behalf of the District. Status Current: The next sampling event is scheduled for August 2009. A letter from the FDEP was recieved in regards to the property to the north. HSA has investigated the letter and reports. HSA has provided a summary for District staff.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 174 P606 Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River Cooperator(s) Wildlands Conservation, Inc.

Project Manager BURKE, MAYA Task Manager(s) STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, RENNER, MIKI Status Ongoing Description The Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance (HRWA - formerly Hillsborough River Greenways Task Force (HRGTF) is a collaborative public-private partnership whose mission is to protect and enhance the ecological sustainability and quality of life in the Hillsborough River watershed through coalition building, research, education and advocacy. The Alliance is comprised of several project networks: Education and Outreach, the Frog Listening Network, the Board of Directors, and the Coalition. The Board of Directors meets monthly to ensure the group runs effectively and the Coalition meets quarterly to share information and learn about the Hillsborough River watershed. The Education and Outreach Network hosts the annual "A River Runs Through It" event, sponsors community outings, hikes, or plantings, maintains a web site, and participates in a Speaker's Bureau. The Frog Listening Network combines citizen action with scientific research through an interactive initiative in which trained volunteers listen for calls of Hillsborough River frogs and toads. Nearly 3000 citizens have been trained since the inception of this program. Each trained participant receives Frog Listening Network information and data collection materials. Data are mapped and used for trend analysis as an environmental indicator of the health of the Hillsborough River watershed. combines citizen action with scientific research through an interactive initiative in which trained volunteers listen for calls of Hillsborough River frogs and toads. Nearly 3000 citizens have been trained since the inception of this program. Each trained participant receives Frog Listening Network information and data collection materials. Data are mapped and used for trend analysis as an environmental indicator of the health of the Hillsborough River watershed. Additional Information The Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance requested $33,000 for watershed outreach activities in FY2010. Staff recommends reducing funding to $16,500 in FY2010 and targeting efforts on enhancing the Frog Listening Network. Recognition of District and Hillsborough River Basin Board will be on all reports, brochures and printed material.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,737 0 0 0 0 2,737 013 Hillsborough River Basin 302,393 4,510 36,073 19,800 0 362,776

Total: $365,513

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Notice to Proceed 3/31/09 3/13/09 Contract Close-Out for FY2008 Funds 3/31/09 3/11/09 FY09 Contract Executed by District 3/31/09 3/12/09 1st Quarter Report and Invoice 5/1/09 2nd Quarter Report and Invoice 7/31/09 3rd Quarter Report and Invoice 10/30/09 A River Runs Through It Event 11/1/09 4th Quarter Report and Invoice 1/15/10

Status As Of: May 13, 2009 A Coalition meeting was held on May 1st to exchange ideas and information on education, research, and other activities occurring throughout the watershed. The May Coalition meeting featured a tour of Plant City's reclaimed water treatment

013 Hillsborough River Basin 175 P606 Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance

facilities. The Board of Directors also met on May 1st to address issues associated with the compensation of the Frog Listening Network coordinator and to discuss a proposed kayak race on the river.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 176 H012 Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo and H012-B Clearwater) Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) City of Clearwater, City of Largo, Pasco County Project Manager ANDRADE, ANTHONY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This regional reclaimed interconnect concept is being pursued in an updated project which involves moving surplus flows from Pinellas County, Largo and Clearwater systems to Pasco County to be used for irrigation demands and/or to restore natural systems. The potential exists for other reclaimed water systems in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties to supply/receive reclaimed water to/from the project. Please refer to "Additional Info" below for a description of the original project components, costs and benefits. Benefits The project could provide an estimated annual average of 10 mgd of reclaimed water to offset an estimated 6 mgd of traditional water resources. The use of reclaimed water during wet-weather periods would also reduce discharges to surface water bodies, thereby improving water quality. Costs The total regional project cost of the updated project is preliminarily estimated to be approximately $19,000,000 and the District's 50% share of $9,500,000 is anticipated to be funded by the Governing Boards and multiple basin boards. Due to the regional impact of the project on water supplies in Northern Tampa Bay, the updated project is anticipated to be funded by the Governing Board, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin, the Hillsborough River Basin, and Northwest Hillsborough River Basin Boards. Future funding of this project will require a large capital investment and construction will span several years; therefore, District funding may be allocated over multiple fiscal years to ensure funds are available when costs are expected to occur. The cost benefit, using 10 mgd to offset 6 mgd amortized at 8% interest over 30 years, would be $0.76/1000 gallons offset. Refinement of the project is ongoing and the updated feasibility study of the project may change the costs and benefits (please see Additional Information below). Additional Information The project originally was anticipated to supply 3 mgd to offset 1.8 mgd and cost approximately $10,000,000 ($5,000,000 District share) to pursue two main concepts; 1. Storage Component: including a completed ASR feasibility ($150,000, with District share of $50,000 expended), a completed exploratory ASR well in Clearwater ($320,000, with District share of $160,000 expended), a completed $20,000 District share transfer to project H305 to research Pasco reservoir storage, a cancelled $3,900,000 full scale ASR system to store reclaimed water and 2. Transmission Component: a $5,693,200 main to regionally connect the reclaimed water systems of Clearwater, Largo and Pasco County. The project was substantially changed in 2008 to remove the full scale ASR components due to permittability issues and to add Pinellas County to the list of transmission interconnect participants. As a result of the 2008 project changes, and due to the timeline uncertainty, the previously encumbered and available District funding ($3,626,423) was reduced by returning $3,406,441 to the respective Boards, leaving a remaining project balance of approximately $220,000 available for a new evaluation of the updated Transmission Component.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 177 H012 Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo and H012-B Clearwater) Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,895,850 0 2,351 1,596 1,412,889 3,312,686 011 Alafia River Basin 135,335 0 0 0 0 135,335 013 Hillsborough River Basin 520,952 0 1,534 773 565,156 1,088,415 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 212,731 0 1,534 0 141,289 355,554 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 154,352 0 0 773 635,000 790,125 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 895,551 0 2,491 1,678 706,445 1,606,165 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 18,877 0 0 0 0 18,877

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Clearwater 330,000 0 0 0 0 330,000 Largo 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000

Total: $7,687,157

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Investigation of Pasco Capacity (H305) 4/1/07 4/1/07 Updated Coordination of Potential Participants 7/18/08 7/18/08 Feasibility & Permitting Study Commence: 7/30/09 Feasibility & Permitting Study Complete: 6/30/10 Design Commence: 6/30/10 Construction Commence: 12/31/11 Construction Complete: 12/31/14 Final Reimbursement: 1/30/15

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 Updated Interconnection Project: The consultant for a related project (H305) completed a report in April 2007 on investigations into the utilization of project H012 flows in Pasco County. Those investigations (by King Eng.) concluded that 10 mgd reclaimed water supply from H012 delivered to Pasco at Odessa could enable Pasco to increase its estimated customer base by an additional 25% and also decrease (by up to 15 years) the time frame needed to reach Pasco's original reuse goals. Based upon those H305 findings, District staff coordinated meetings between potential interconnect partners in 2007 and 2008, and planning continues on pipeline sizing and routing, as well as for additional opportunities for interconnects to regional reuse reservoirs. As a result of these meetings and due to the unsuccessful ASR pursuit in Clearwater, the H012 project description was updated to be a regional interconnection project between Pinellas County, Largo, Clearwater, and Pasco County. It is anticipated the next step will be to investigate the feasibility of the interconnections and other potential opportunities, including capacity, flows, costs and logistics. Additional future funding will likely be requested pending the outcome of the study. ACTION TO DATE: On Time

013 Hillsborough River Basin 178 H017 Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Fl. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Project Manager ORENDORFF, BILL Task Manager(s) ESTES, CAROLE, SUMMERALL, LINDA Status Ongoing Description The Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program is an agricultural Best Management Practice (BMP) cost-share reimbursement program. The program is a public/private partnership developed by the District and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The purpose of the FARMS initiative is to provide an incentive to the agricultural community, within the District, to implement agricultural BMPs that will provide resource benefits that include water quality improvement; reduced Upper Floridian aquifer withdrawals; and/or conserve, restore, or augment the area's water resources and ecology. FARMS is intended to assist in the implementation of the District's Regional Water Supply Plan. Benefits The goal for the FARMS Program is to offset 40 mgd of ground water within the District by 2025. Ground water use reductions not only benefit the Upper Floridan aquifer but also can improve surface water quality in areas where ground water is highly mineralized. According to the District's Water Management Information System (WMIS), there are 6,395 permitted agricultural permits in the District, with a combined permitted annual average daily ground water quantity of 699,485,000 gpd. Since actual use of permitted quantities is dependent on hydrologic conditions, one of the main goals of the FARMS program is to provide cost-share that helps reduce ground water use, regardless of hydrologic conditions. Therefore, FARMS projects not only offset ground water use with surface water but also try to increase the overall efficiency of irrigation water use. Each project's performance is tracked to determine its effectiveness. To date, total ground water offset accomplished through the FARMS Program by District funding has cost $1.40 per 1000 gallons. Costs From the inception of the FARMS Program through FY2007 a total of $10,837,563 has been spent on FARMS projects with $4,700,599, or 43.4 percent coming from the farming participants and $6,136,964, or 56.6 percent, from public funding through the FARMS budget. Public funding sources for total project reimbursement is as follows: basin boards - 6.9 percent, Governing Board - 10.3 percent, State Appropriations - 27.5 percent, and FDACS - 11.8 percent. Additional Information FARMS also funds a limited amount of non-project related outreach activities and data collection efforts in support of the Program. These include: IFAS Flatwood Citrus BMP Implementation. The District will provide $50,000 to this project for three years for a total of $150,000. This is an outreach effort by IFAS that furthers the goals of FARMS Program in the SPJC watersheds, in addition to growers within Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties IFAS Row Crop BMP Implementation. The District will provide $50,000 to this project for two years, and $55,000 in the final year for a total of $155,000. This is also an outreach effort by IFAS that furthers the goals of FARMS Program in Hillsborough, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties. Finally for the Upper Myakka Surface-Water Quality Monitoring Network - funding for the deployment of data sondes at seven USGS gage sites in the UMRW has been approved. The network will assist in better understanding agricultural impacts on Flatford Swamp and in determining the effectiveness of FARMS projects.

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Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,313,387 (2,087,643) 1,036,850 888,734 0 3,151,328 011 Alafia River Basin 225,416 (61,309) 104,585 81,654 0 350,346 013 Hillsborough River Basin 59,311 (45,000) 82,812 77,803 0 174,926 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 82,147 (10,000) 36,153 47,534 0 155,834 020 Peace River Basin 1,771,986 (932,951) 382,313 484,672 0 1,706,020 021 Manasota Basin 1,130,962 46,982 168,237 64,536 0 1,410,717

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue DACS - FARMS (H017) 1,417,416 33,495 0 0 0 1,450,911 Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 5,000,000 (3,473,719) 0 0 0 1,526,281 State Appropriation - West-Central FL 0 0 1,400,000 0 0 1,400,000 Wtr Rstr

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Applicant Contribution 3,086,014 0 0 0 0 3,086,014

Total: $14,412,377

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 The FARMS Program has 74 Board Approved projects in five of the District's nine Basins. The Program is intended to address issues within the District with the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) and the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area being targeted as areas of primary importance. Projected offset from the board approved projects is 13,375,468 gallons per day (gpd). Peace River Basin The Peace River Basin has 47 board approved FARMS project with a projected offset of 8,346,293 gpd. Of the 47 projects in this Basin, 27 are operational with average groundwater offsets of approximately 3,052,864 gpd. Thirteen projects are under construction in this basin, and six more are in the contracting process. Finally one project was terminated due to sale of the land. The Peace River Basin Board includes the Shell, Prairie, and Joshua Creek (SPJC) watershed, which is one of two priority areas designated for the FARMS Program. Thirty two of the 47 projects, including eighteen of the operational projects, are within the SPJC Priority area. Manasota Basin The Manasota Basin has fifteen board approved projects with a projected offset of 4,396,735 gpd. Of the fifteen projects in the Manasota Basin, seven are now operational, with groundwater offsets of approximately 3,204,435 gpd. Three projects are under construction, and five are in the contracting process. The Manasota Basin includes the other FARMS priority area, the Upper Myakka River Watershed. Nine of the fifteen projects are in the Upper Myakka River Watershed Priority area, including six of the operational projects. Hillsborough River Basin The Hilllsborough River Basin has two board approved FARMS Projects with projected offsets of 170,250 gpd. One project is now operational, Parke Family Hydrofarms, with an average groundwater offset of 11,258 gpd. The other project is under construction. Green Swamp Basin FARMS has one operational project approximately 1 mile outside the SWUCA in the Green Swamp Basin. This project is offsetting approximately 36,551 gpd of groundwater. Alafia River Basin The Alafia Basin had six board approved projects, however one of these projects has been cancelled. The remaining projects are projected to offset 476,790 gpd. Three projects are operational with groundwater offsets of approximately 417,167 gpd. One Project is under construction and one project is in the contracting phase. Withlacoochee River Basin. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board approved its first FARMS project at the February board meeting. This project is in the contracting phase, but it is projected to offset approximately 15,000 gpd of groundwater. FARMS is also providing partial funding for three regional projects. These projects are being coordinated through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Two of them will help implement BMP programs for citrus growers and row crop farmers, and the other is the Mini-FARMS program that is described in greater detail under project number H529.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 180 H041 Pasco County Southeast Regional Reclaimed Water Loop

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is an alternative water supply project consisting of design and construction of approximately 18,500 linear feet 24-inch reclaimed water transmission main with associated fittings and valves to complete the transmission system looped interconnection between Pasco County's Southeast Pasco and Wesley Center Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF's). This new 24-inch main will connect an existing 16-inch reclaimed water transmission main on State Road 54 that will serve the New River Development (now under construction) with three existing 16-inch reclaimed water transmission mains on Handcart Road that deliver reclaimed water from the Southeast Pasco WWTF to areas to the north, south and east of the Southeast WWTF. Benefits This transmission main interconnect project will ensure an adequate means for the delivery of reclaimed water for the southeastern portions of the County, indirectly allowing offsets that will be realized within those portions of the Pasco County Reuse System where development is creating demand, and will allow later transmission/distribution of any wet weather flows diverted to the series of wet-weather storage reservoirs being constructed in Pasco County. Costs The total cost of this project is estimated to be $1,330,000. The Alafia River Basin Board budgeted $27,265 for the project in FY2006, the Coastal Rivers Basin Board budgeted $21,812 for the project in FY2006, the Hillsborough River Basin Board budgeted $68,162 for the project in FY2006, the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board budgeted $35,444 for the project in FY2006, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board budgeted $117,238 for the project in FY2006, the Withlacoochee River Basin Board budgeted $2,726 for the project in FY2006, and the Governing Board budgeted $272,650 for the project in FY2006. In addition to the board's FY2006 budget, $239,405 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds (WPSTF) were budgeted. The cost benefit cannot be calculated because there is no direct offset associated with this project; any benefits realized will be associated with future transmission/distribution projects this interconnect will support. Additional Information When complete, this loop will help to transport water from the Southeast and Wesley Center WWTF's to the New River, Wesley Chapel and Meadow Point developing areas and will also serve to deliver reclaimed water from the Central Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect to the most eastern portions of the Pasco County Reuse System. This project is consistent with the District's goal for the development of regional reuse interconnects; and in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project will help to provide a means for moving water from the City of Tampa to impacted areas within the Northern Tampa Bay WUCA. Of the total estimated project cost of $1,330,000, design represents $133,000 (10%) and construction represents $1,197,000 (90%). Any additional funds budgeted are for District staff time for project management. The County has a water conserving rate structure making it eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 181 H041 Pasco County Southeast Regional Reclaimed Water Loop

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 274,747 0 824 912 0 276,483 011 Alafia River Basin 27,265 0 0 0 0 27,265 013 Hillsborough River Basin 70,259 0 824 887 0 71,970 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 37,541 0 824 0 0 38,365 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 23,909 0 824 887 0 25,620 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 119,335 0 824 887 0 121,046 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 4,823 0 824 837 0 6,484

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. 239,405 0 0 0 0 239,405 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 545,298 0 0 0 0 545,298

Total: $1,351,936

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 11/15/05 12/16/05 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 12/31/05 7/3/06 Contract Execution: 3/15/06 10/26/06 Notice to Proceed: 3/16/06 10/30/06 Commence Design: 8/1/06 7/25/06 Signage Erected 7/31/07 5/1/09 Commence Construction: 8/1/07 5/1/09 Project Complete: 2/1/09 12/1/09 Contract Close-out: 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 The Boards approved inclusion of this Water Supply and Resource Development project in their FY2006 budgets. Pasco County has informed District staff that easement acquisition issues have necessitated a slight change in the proposed routing of the transmission main, but this change in routing does not alter the interconnection points or the intent of the project. The County issued notice to proceed to the design consultant (C&D Engineering) on July 25, 2006. The survey work is complete and the consultant has recommended a final route. Design documents were provided to Pasco County on August 7, 2007. Due to problems with easement acquisition, the county was unable to commence construction on August 1, 2007, in accordance with the project schedule specified in the Scope of Work, is still having difficulty obtaining all the necessary easements, and was unable to bid the project in early September, 2007, as planned. The Utilities Department is aware that it is behind schedule, and its Real Estate Department was asked to help in the easement acquisition process. Even though it failed to meet the commence construction date specified in the agreement, the county did not request an extension in the commence construction date because of uncertainties as to when the easement situation might be resolved. Recently, Pasco County requested an extension of the commence construction date from August 1, 2007, to November 1, 2008, and of the complete construction date from February 1, 2009, to June 1, 2009. The county has decided to pursue the use of an existing easement along a Progress Energy (PE) power line, and PE has granted preliminary approval of the county's request to utilize its power line easement for the reclaimed water main. Although an agreement between Pasco County and PE has not been signed, the consultant has initiated survey activities in order to finalize the design of the pipeline and to negotiate easements with other property owners along the finalized route. Three of four of the affected parcel owners have provided responses to the proposed easement acquisition. The county did not meet the revised commence construction date of November 1, 2008. The

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District requested that the county submit a request to again extend the commence construction date, but the county has not yet done so because of uncertainty as to when the easement issues will be resolved. The County indicated that it would seek another extension if the easement issues are not finalized by the end of March, 2009, and has informed the District that a letter requesting another time extension is forthcoming. To date the District has encumbered $784,693, including $239,405 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District policy, cooperators may not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until construction has commenced.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 183 H055 Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description This alternative water supply and resource development project consists of design and construction of approximately 84,480 linear feet of 36-inch reclaimed water transmission main from an existing 24-inch transmission main at the entrance of the Connerton Development north on U.S. Highway 41, cutting across Connerton at an angle to State Road 52, east along State Road 52, south along Old Pasco Road to a point approximately 200 yards north of Overpass Road, turning east parallel to Overpass Road and passing under I-75, then turning south along I-75, terminating at the Wesley Center Wastewater Treatment Facility. Benefits The interconnect moves reclaimed water from an area where reclaimed water is available, but not needed, to an area where the reclaimed water is in high demand. The projected flow through this transmission main is 6 mgd, ultimately providing an offset of 3 mgd. Costs The total cost of this project is estimated to be $18,600,000 and the District's share is requested to be 50 percent, or $9,300,000. The Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Hillsborough River, and Withlacoochee River Basins and the Governing Board funded $3,100,000 in FY2007, and $3,720,000 in FY2008. The FY2008 contribution includes $1,240,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. The Coastal Rivers and Hillsborough River Basins and the Governing Board budgeted $2,247,500 in FY2009. The remaining $852,500 was requested in the FY2010 Cooperative Funding Initiative cycle (Coastal Rivers $155,000 / P-A River $542,500 / Withlacoochee River $155,000). The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.50 per thousand gallons offset. Due to increased costs for pipeline upsizing, Pasco County may submit an application for additional funding in FY2011. Additional Information Recently, Pasco County determined that it was in its best interest to consolidate waste water treatment plants (WWTP) on the west side of the county. The plan to consolidate WWTPs is consistent with trends within the wastewater industry, in that it greatly reduces O&M costs in the long run. Except for the treatment plant at Shady Hills scheduled for expansion, and the New Port Richey WWTP (the County owns 40% of the NPR WWTP and the City owns 60%), all remaining West Pasco WWTPs will be closed. The WWTPs to be closed include Hudson, Embassy Hills, Deer Park, and Odessa. While these plants will no longer treat wastewater, their storage and pumping facilities will remain an active and integral part of Pasco County's Master Reuse System. With Shady Hills becoming the major treatment facility in West Pasco, a more northern route is needed to transfer reclaimed water flows to north, east, and central portions of the County, and the existing Central/East Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect project (H040) which follows a more southerly route is no longer necessary. A segment of this 36-inch transmission main will replace a 12-inch main (L436) budgeted in FY2006, but if not upsized, would create a bottleneck. It is estimated that the anticipated flow of 6 mgd annual average conveyed by this transmission main will allow the county to hook-up an additional 10,000 residential reclaimed water customers, and will provide reclaimed water flows to customers located in each of the four basins from which funding is requested. The percentage of funding requested from each basin is based upon the estimated percentage of the total benefit to be realized within each basin. The estimated benefit/funding percentages are as follows: Coastal Rivers, 10% (developments along the U.S. Highway 41 corridor); Hillsborough River 17.5% (developments in and around the Wesley Chapel area); Pinellas-Anclote, 17.5% (developments along the U.S. Highway 41 corridor, e.g., the Bexley Ranch); Withlacoochee, 5% (the Lake Jovita and San Antonio area); Governing Board, 50%. Of the total estimated project cost of $18,600,000 design represents $1,860,000 (10%) and construction represents $16,740,000 (90%). This project includes the construction of infrastructure that makes an alternative water supply available to water users, and is potentially eligible for state funding through the Water Protection Sustainability Program. The County has a water conserving rate structure making it eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 184 H055 Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,792,958 0 1,550,873 884 0 4,344,715 013 Hillsborough River Basin 983,377 0 543,522 1,025 0 1,527,924 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 560,958 0 155,873 155,884 0 872,715 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 979,433 0 849 543,361 0 1,523,643 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 280,468 0 844 155,856 0 437,168

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. 1,240,000 0 0 0 0 1,240,000 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 5,580,000 0 3,100,000 0 0 8,680,000

Total: $18,626,165

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 10/1/06 9/26/06 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 11/15/06 12/14/06 Contract Execution: 2/1/07 2/22/07 Notice to Proceed: 2/5/07 2/26/07 Commence Design: 5/1/07 11/27/07 Signage Erected 7/31/08 12/31/09 Commence Construction: 8/1/08 1/1/10 Project Complete: 6/30/11 8/11/11 Contract Close-out: 3/31/12

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 The Pinellas-Anclote River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, and Coastal Rivers Basin Boards approved this project as part of their FY2007 budgets. Staff drafted an agreement and the cooperator provided a Scope of Work (Exhibit B). The agreement was executed February 22, 2007. The agreement was written to be effective as of October 1, 2006. Notice to Proceed with design was provided to Parsons Water and Infrastructure, Inc, on May 24, 2007. The route study is complete and design is complete. In a letter dated July 15, 2008, the county requested that many of the project milestones be extended. The county had anticipated bidding the project by November 1, 2008, with the bid to be awarded by April 1, 2009, but bidding was temporarily suspended because of difficulty in obtaining municipal bonds. The difficulties in the municipal bond still continue. The county now expects the bid to be advertised on September 1, 2009, allowing 45 days for preparation and submission of bids. The total cost of this project was estimated to be $18,600,000 and the District's share was requested to be 50 percent, or $9,300,000. Due to increased costs in materials, the county has revised the total estimated cost of the project up to $29,856,811. The county may submit a Cooperative Funding Initiative application in FY2010 for additional funding to cover project cost increases. To date the District has encumbered $6,820,000, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District policy, cooperators may not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until construction has commenced. This project is also included on Governor Christ's Accelerate Florida Initiative. ACTION-TO-DATE: A letter was sent to the cooperator requesting proceed as quickly as possible. It has been delayed by the county's inability to obtain municipal bond funding.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 185 H056 Pasco County Wet-Weather Reclaimed Water Reservoir - Boyette

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description This alternative water supply project consists of design and construction of a lined wet-weather reclaimed water reservoir on the old Swan Lake Borrow Pit, also known as the Boyette Mine property, which will have an average depth of 12.5 feet and will store a minimum of 400 million gallons of Pasco County's surplus reclaimed water for use to meet dry-season demand. Pending completion of geotechnical investigations and an assesment of on-site materials for berm construction, the ultimate capacity of the reservoir could be increased to as much as 600 million gallons. The actual capacity to be constructed will be determined during the design phase of the project. The Boyette Mine property is located immediately to the east of Boyette Road between Elam Road (north side) and Overpass Road (south side), approximately one-mile northeast of the Wesley Center Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project will enable the county to supply up to 5,500 additional residential customers with reclaimed water who currently have had to rely on ground-water sources when dry-weather flows were not available. Benefits This project provides for the beneficial use of wet-weather reclaimed water flows, typically disposed of via rapid infiltration basins (RIBs). The project is expected to supply an annual average of 3.3 mgd with an annual average offset of 1.65 mgd. Costs The total cost of the project was originally estimated to be $18,550,000 and the District's agreed to fund 50 percent, or $9,275,000. The basin boards and Governing Board funded $3,000,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2007, and $2,684,450 in FY2008. The FY2008 contribution includes $284,450 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. The Coastal Rivers and Hillsborough River Basins and the Governing Board budgeted $2,799,582 in FY2009. The remaining $933,193 is expected to be provided in FY2010 (Coastal Rivers $311,064 / P-A River $622,129). The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.50 per thousand gallons offset. Due to anticipated cost increases, Pasco County may submit an application for additional funding in FY2011. Additional Information The Boyette Mine site is within the geographic boundaries of the Hillsborough River Basin. Pasco County acquired this 140-acre property with the intent of converting it to a reclaimed water storage site. The reservoir itself will occupy 100 acres. It is the second project in Pasco County's overall plan to store and beneficially reuse wet-weather reclaimed water flows (the first project is H305). Of the total estimated project cost of $18,550,000, design represents $1,541,000 (8%) and construction represents $17,009,000 (92%). The Pasco County Wet-Weather Reclaimed Water Reservoir-Boyette Project is both a core project of the Regional Project and the second phase of Pasco County's overall plan to store surplus reclaimed water. The County has a water conserving rate structure making it eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 186 H056 Pasco County Wet-Weather Reclaimed Water Reservoir - Boyette

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,702,933 0 1,868,058 1,697 0 4,572,688 013 Hillsborough River Basin 904,403 0 624,624 3,972 0 1,532,999 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 900,322 0 311,090 311,945 0 1,523,357 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 900,000 0 174 623,131 0 1,523,305

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. 1,200,000 (915,550) 0 0 0 284,450 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 5,857,775 0 3,275,000 0 0 9,132,775

Total: $18,569,574

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 10/1/06 9/21/06 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 11/15/06 12/13/06 Contract Execution: 2/1/07 2/20/07 Notice to Proceed: 2/5/07 2/26/07 Commence Design: 5/1/07 6/20/06 Signage Erected 1/31/08 Commence Construction: 2/1/08 1/1/10 Project Complete: 1/31/09 8/11/11 Contract Close-out: 3/31/12

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 The Pinellas-Anclote River, Hillsborough River, and Coastal Rivers Basin Boards approved inclusion of this project in their FY2007 budgets. The agreement was written to be effective as of October 1, 2006. While design indicates that the total storage capacity of the reservoir could be increased from 400 million gallons to as much as 600 million gallons, the county has not yet decided if a capacity increase is financially worthwhile and will not be able to determine if the final capacity will be increased from the proposed 400 million gallons until the construction bid is issued and the construction bids are opened. In order to avoid the same type of unexpected problems which have plagued the Land O' Lakes Reclaimed Water Reservoir project (H305), the county contracted with a geotechnical firm to further study the Boyette site and submit a geotechnical design. The geotechnical design is now complete, and the county had it reviewed by three (3) additional geotechnical experts. The county has applied for but not yet received an environmental resource permit (ERP) from FDEP needed to construct the project. The county has met with FDEP in responding to two requests for additional information (RAI), is awaiting FDEP's issuance of an ERP, and anticipates bidding the project 30 days after receipt of an ERP. In a letter dated June 20, 2008, the county requested an extension of the commence construction date from February 1, 2008, to January 1, 2010, and the complete construction date from January 31, 2009, to August 11, 2011. These dates are dependent upon obtaining an environmental resources permit from FDEP and an unsure bond market. To date the District has encumbered $5,684,450, including $284,450 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District policy, cooperators may not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until construction has commenced. This project is also included on Governor Christ's Accelerate Florida Initiative. ACTION-TO-DATE: A letter was sent to the cooperator requesting proceed as quickly as possible. It has been delayed by the county's inability to obtain municipal bond funding.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 187 H065 Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Water Project Manager GOODWIN, AUDRIE Task Manager(s) ARMSTRONG, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description The System Configuration II project consists of various project components that build on Tampa Bay Water's existing Enhanced Surface Water System to provide an additional 25 mgd of alternative water supply. The anticipated final completion of the project is December 2011. Benefits Development of the System Configuration II Project will provide the pumpage, transmission, and treatment capacity to produce an additional 25 mgd to the regional system that will enable future demands to be met using non-ground-water sources. This will ensure that recovery of natural systems impacted by ground-water withdrawals in the region can be achieved. Costs The total cost of constructing the System Configuration II Project is estimated at $254,971,221. Of this amount, $232,000,000 has been determined to be eligible for reimbursement through the District's Cooperative Funding Program. Tampa Bay Water has requested the District fund 50 percent or up to $116,000,000 of total eligible project costs. The District's and Tampa Bay Water's share of the project will be reduced to $105,121,573 each, as a result of $21,756,854 in state funding that has been secured ($15,506,854 from Water Protection and Sustainability Program trust funds and $6,250,000 from the Community Budget Issue Request). In their FY2010 request, Tampa Bay Water requested the remaining budgeted amount of $34,298,518. Approximately half of this FY2010 request was requested a year ahead of the original anticipated District Budget. Additional Information Tampa Bay Water determined that the permitted capacity of their regional potable water supply system will be exceeded in 2011. In order to meet demand beyond 2011, Tampa Bay Water has decided to move forward with the System Configuration II project. Tampa Bay Water originally proposed to meet their water supply needs beyond 2011 through the downstream augmentation component of the TBRRAP project (H300-H310). The downstream augmentation component was eliminated from the project as a result of permitting difficulties and results from the District's MFL work for the lower Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal. However, many of the elements necessary for downstream augmentation, such as expansion of the surface water treatment plant and Tampa Bypass Canal intakes, will also be necessary for the System Configuration II project. As a result of these developments, the Tampa Bay Water Board voted to move forward with the System Configuration II project at their October 2006 meeting. The System Configuration II project will develop additional capacity in Tampa Bay Water's Enhanced Surface Water System to withdraw and treat water during periods of higher flow from the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal. A number of regional system components will be expanded as part of this project, including the surface water treatment plant and the Tampa Bypass Canal Pump Station. These improvements will enable the higher surface water flows from the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal to be captured, and will increase the use of Tampa Bay Water's C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir. Four system interconnect components are also included in the System Configuration II project. These will provide delivery of alternative water supplies from the regional system to member governments of Tampa Bay Water. Upon completion, the project will develop a total of 25 mgd of new water supply. Two of the system interconnect projects were previously approved by the District for funding: The South Central Hillsborough Interconnect was partially funded in FY2007 by the Governing Board, Alafia River and Hillsborough River Basin Boards. The Northwest Hillsborough Interconnect was also partially funded in FY2007 by the Governing Board and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board. The amounts previously budgeted by the Board and Basins for those projects were transferred to this project and the amounts credited towards their respective project costs.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 188 H065 Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 11,247,874 7,248,588 17,049,926 14,979,537 2,080,306 52,606,231 011 Alafia River Basin 986,302 1,343,384 1,667,904 1,268,787 0 5,266,377 013 Hillsborough River Basin 2,876,990 1,674,125 4,186,111 6,630,279 0 15,367,505 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 1,472,944 975,517 2,176,642 0 0 4,625,103 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 933,668 501,456 1,345,138 1,434,899 0 4,215,161 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 4,989,737 2,695,328 7,184,959 7,744,046 0 22,614,070 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 122,454 62,682 168,380 92,178 90,212 535,906

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay 250,000 3,000,000 0 0 0 3,250,000 Rstr Ecosystem Trust Fund - TBRRAP 0 3,000,000 0 0 0 3,000,000 Cooperator Water Protection & Sust T.F. 0 15,506,854 0 0 0 15,506,854 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Water 60,036,605 0 33,757,671 34,298,518 0 128,092,794

Total: $255,080,001

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Planning and Initial Design 10/31/05 10/31/06 Contract Approved 2/27/07 2/27/07 Notice to Proceed 3/9/07 5/1/07 Design 9/1/08 9/30/09 Construction 9/30/08 12/31/11 Substantial Completion 12/31/10 6/30/11 Final Completion 12/31/11 Contract close out 12/31/12

Status As Of: May 12, 2009 The Governing Board approved the agreement with Tampa Bay Water (TBW) for the System Configuration II Project at its February 2007 meeting. The project, when completed in 2011, is expected to provide up to 25 million gallons per day (mgd) of alternative water to the regional system. The project cooperative funding agreement was executed on May 1, 2007 with a contract period beginning on October 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2012. Shortly after the contract execution, TBW received approval of its Water Use Permit (June 2007). The project seeks to increase TBW's overall system capacity by drawing more water from the Hillsborough River during high flows via the Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC), in combination with increasing the allowable percentage of withdrawals from the TBC. The project components are primarily associated with the construction of improvements to the regional systems treatment, transmission, and storage infrastructure. On January 31, 2008, Phase 1B of the South-Central Hillsborough Infrastructure Project was completed. The purpose of Phase IB is to provide potable water from the regional surface water treatment plant to TBW's Brandon/South Central Hillsborough service area and add yard piping improvements at the Lithia Water Treatment Plant. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Overall, the System Configuration II project is 35 percent complete and running on schedule for its 2011 completion date. Design is complete for all but one of the ten project components, which is scheduled to complete design in March 2009. Of the remaining nine project components, four project components are currently in the pre-construction phase.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 189 H065 Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project

However, all project components will be in the post-design phase or the pre-construction phase by May 2009. SWTP Expansion: The SWTP currently treats surface water from the Alafia and Hillsborough River and the TBC. Once the expansion is complete, the plant's capacity will be increased from 66 mgd to a minimum of 99 mgd. Ongoing construction activities include concrete work on the Chlorine Contact Chamber, Clearwells 3 and 4, and the Ozone Contact Chamber. Completed activities on the SWTP include installation of filter water piping below the Filter Gallery, concrete slab and containment walls in the Sodium Hypochlorite storage facility, masonry for the main Electrical Building and the installation, testing and disinfection of the Temporary Brandon Transmission Main connection. Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC) Pump Station: The TBC pumps water from the lower and middle pools to the SWTP. The expansion of this pump station will increase the capacity of the station from 138 mgd to 200 mgd. Ongoing construction activities include pump can excavation and dewatering, and installation of a 14-inch pre-stressed pile template at the middle pool. Completed activities include the installation of the 84-inch discharge header, 84-inch suction header, and 60-inch intake at the lower pool. In addition, installation of storm drains and electrical manholes are complete. Regional High Service Pump Station: The purpose of the Regional High Service Pump Station is to pump treated water into the Regional Transmission System. The expansion of the Regional High Service Pump Station Expansion will increase the pump station capacity from 130 mgd to 180 mgd. Current construction activities include the placing of rebar, the placing and compacting of base rock, and the construction of slab forms for the footers. Additionally, the generator slab base is being backfilled and graded. Completed activities include the installation of electrical conduit along the Chemical Building. SWTP Repump Station Expansion: The function of the Repump Station is to pump raw water from the Regional Facilities site to the SCHI Booster Pumping Station/C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir. The expansion of the SWTP Repump Station will increase the capacity from 130 mgd to 180 mgd. Current activities at the Repump Station are the pouring of the base concrete slab for the pump can. Phase II of the South-Central Hillsborough Infrastructure Project: Construction is nearing completion. Phase II of the SCHIP will add disinfection facilities at Well Sites 5 and 7, raw water collection pipelines at the Brandon wells, and convert the Brandon and Brandon South-Central Connection pipelines to potable water supply. Well Site 7, Well Site 5, and the pipeline portion of the project were substantially completed as of January 2009. Punch list items were also recently completed. The remaining tasks relate to final contract close out.

At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request was sent to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District staff followed up with an email and phone call regarding the cooperator's efforts to accelerate the project. The cooperator responded, "Under our Configuration II program, $168,410,837 of construction has moved forward and is currently underway through five contracts. We are working diligently to have five additional construction contracts in place by June of this year, for a total program construction estimate of $226,320,837. In addition, we have engineering and program support contracts in place to assist with project review, inspection and administration. The schedules defined in the program construction contracts are aggressive in order to ensure the projects are properly coordinated and that Tampa Bay Water can meet its water supply obligations. With implementation of this large capital program at this time, Tampa Bay Water and the District are contributing significantly to the economy of the Tampa Bay Region and the State of Florida."

013 Hillsborough River Basin 190 H067 Pasco County Design & Construction of Shady Hills WWTF/SR-52 Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This alternative water supply project consists of the design and construction of a five (5) million gallon reclaimed water storage tank, reclaimed water pump station, and approximately 22,800 linear feet of reclaimed water transmission main, originally proposed as 24-inch but upsized to 36-inch during the design phase, to interconnect the Shady Hills WWTF with the State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect, which is currently under design (King Engineering). This project includes the construction of infrastructure that makes an alternative water supply available to water users, and is potentially eligible for state funding through the Water Protection & Sustainability Trust Fund. Benefits This project would allow transmission of reclaimed water flows produced at the Shady Hills WWTF to central and eastern portions of Pasco County. Some reclaimed water flows are currently being sent to rapid infiltration basins (RIBs) in the Hudson and Embassy Hills area for lack of adequate west to east transmission capacity. Because these flows could be sent to central and eastern portions of the county and beneficially reused, this project provides potential offset. The county estimates that reclaimed water recouped from RIB disposal currently occurring in the Hudson and Embassy Hills area will allow for the potential connection of 1,325 additional residential customers, providing an potential offset of .3975 mgd. Costs The total cost of the project was originally estimated to be $7,400,000 and the District has agreed to fund 50 percent, or $3,700,000. The Coastal Rivers, Hillsborough River and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Boards and Governing Board funded $2,146,000 in FY2008. The FY2008 contribution includes $592,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. The Basin Boards and Governing Board budgeted the remaining $1,850,000 in FY2009. Pasco County staff have notified the District project manager that a revised estimate of the project's total cost could be $15,500,000, due to necessary pipeline upsizing from 24-inch diameter to 36-inch diameter, determined as necessary during the design phase of the project. Pasco County has indicated it will submitted a Cooperative Funding Initiative application requesting that the District increase its contribution to help cover the cost of increasing the pipeline's diameter when the actual cost of upsizing is known. The cost/benefit, based on the original estimated total project cost of $7,400,000 amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $4.49 per thousand gallons offset. The cost/benefit will increase when the total project cost is revised to include upsizing the pipeline's diameter. Additional Information This transmission main segment will facilitate the county's ability to provide reclaimed water flows to such developments as Connerton and Bexley Ranch on U.S. Hwy 41 in the Land O' Lakes area, and to Wiregrass, Watergrass, and Meadowpointe in the Wesley Chapel area. Pasco County recently decided to consolidate wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) operations, and plans to shut down and of its west county WWTFs except for the jointly owned and operated New Port Richey WWTF, and the county-owned Shady Hills WWTF. The capacity of the Shady Hills WWTF is being expanded to 14 mgd, and will become the primary WWTF for West Pasco. Because most of its existing reclaimed water customers as well as most of its new customers are located in Central and East Pasco, transmission capacity to convey reclaimed water produced at the Shady Hills WWTF to the central and eastern portions of the county became a priority. In FY2007, the District provided first year funding for a 24-inch transmission main from US Highway 41 along State Road 52 to the Wesley Center WWTF (State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect). The county has a water conserving rate structure making it eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. Of the total estimated project cost of $7,400,000, design represents $740,000 (10%) and construction represents $6,660,000 (90%). Any additional funds budgeted are for District staff time for project management.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 191 H067 Pasco County Design & Construction of Shady Hills WWTF/SR-52 Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 776,999 0 925,848 1,697 0 1,704,544 013 Hillsborough River Basin 259,806 0 309,183 861 0 569,850 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 259,806 0 309,182 861 0 569,849 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 260,613 0 309,183 861 0 570,657

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. 592,000 0 0 0 0 592,000 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 1,702,000 0 1,702,000 0 0 3,404,000

Total: $7,410,900

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration: 10/1/07 9/21/07 Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts: 11/15/07 10/8/07 Contract Execution: 2/1/08 4/7/08 Notice to Proceed: 2/5/08 4/9/08 Commence Design: 5/1/08 2/12/08 Signage Erected: 4/30/09 1/1/10 Commence Construction: 5/1/09 1/1/10 Project Complete: 4/30/12 8/11/11 Contract Close-out 12/31/12

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 An agreement between the District and Pasco County for the project has been executed. Design has commenced and is currently at 90% completion. Because this project is closely related to the State Road 52 East/West Transmission Main (H055) which is being delayed by difficulty obtaining municipal bonds, upon completion of design the county will evaluate its ability to proceed with this project, and may request extensions of project milestones if necessary. To date the District has encumbered $2,146,000 including $592,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District policy, cooperators may not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until construction has commenced. This project is also included on Governor Christ's Accelerate Florida Initiative. ACTION-TO-DATE: A letter was sent to the cooperator requesting proceed as quickly as possible. It has been delayed by the county's inability to obtain municipal bond funding. Delays in issuance of permits from both FDEP and the Corps of Engineers has also hampered this project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 192 H082 Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Water Project Manager GOODWIN, AUDRIE Task Manager(s) ARMSTRONG, BRIAN Status Proposed Description The Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project involves: detailed planning, hydrologic modeling and preliminary engineering for two surface water supply sources (the Alafia River and Bullfrog Creek); locating a potential reservoir; and further investigation of direct and indirect recharge resulting in a potential 20 mgd of potable water supply. The recharge component of the study will build on the results of the District's Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative - Recharge Study (H076) and perform the next detailed phase of work including site specific planning and preliminary engineering of the potable water infrastructure required. Results from this study will aid Tampa Bay Water's Board to determine if these water supply options are viable and whether further analysis should be performed. The study will be shared with Polk County as per an approved Memorandum of Understanding between Polk County and Tampa Bay Water, and opportunities will be explored to see if an economy of scale is achievable. Benefits Development of the Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project will investigate Tampa Bay Water's options to provide an additional 20 mgd in surface water, and other alternative water supplies in the SWUCA. The study will also evaluate the storage of the water supply in a second regional reservoir. Additional storage and use of alternative water supplies will allow Tampa Bay Water to continue their reduction of groundwater pumping and allow the impacted natural systems of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County to continue their recovery. Potential benefits of injected (direct) recharge are barriers to saltwater intrusion, improved Upper Floridan aquifer water levels, and potential opportunities for additional groundwater withdrawals. The potential benefits associated with indirect recharge, or Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIB), in Pasco County are the availability of significant recharged quantities for future additional groundwater withdrawals. Costs As presented in Tampa Bay Water's FY2010 Cooperative Funding Initiative Application, the total project cost is $5 Million with a proposed FY2010 cost of $2.5 Million and Future Funding of $2.5 Million. The proposed FY2010 budget includes a District contribution of $1.25 Million and Tampa Bay Water's contribution of $1.25 Million. The District's $1.25 Million FY2010 proposed contribution is allocated to the basins in the following manner: Alafia River $62,500; General Fund $625,000; Coastal Rivers $50,0000; Hillsborough River $237,500; Pinellas Anclote $268,750; and Withlacoochee River $6,250. Additional Information The District is currently conducting a study on direct and indirect recharge as part of the District's Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative Project (RRWPIP) (H076). The study to assess "The Feasibility of Using Reclaimed Water For Direct and Indirect Aquifer Recharge in the Tampa Bay Area" will be complete by March 31, 2009 and includes (1) assessing permitting and treatment requirements; (2) quantifying water level improvements resulting from aquifer recharge and the subsequent amounts of groundwater withdrawals that may potentially be available; and (3) performing cost analyses of selected options. Findings from the study indicate that it is possible to develop direct and indirect aquifer recharge projects to improve Upper Floridan aquifer (UFA) water levels and provide opportunities for additional groundwater withdrawals. Direct aquifer recharge was found to be most optimally located in coastal areas where the native aquifer water quality is poor and permitting requirements are less stringent than in more inland areas. Indirect aquifer recharge (RIB) would be most beneficially located in ridge areas such as the Lake Wales Ridge where the surficial sands are thick and a good connection to the underlying UFA exists. Depending on location, potentially up to 90 percent of recharged quantities could be available for future additional groundwater withdrawals. Tampa Bay Water's investigation of aquifer recharge options will build off of the District's efforts to provide a more detailed analysis including detailed planning, hydrologic modeling and preliminary engineering. This information will in turn help TBW's board decide the potential future implementation of the Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 193 H082 Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 629,031 625,000 1,254,031 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 64,466 62,500 126,966 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 239,637 237,500 477,137 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 0 51,966 50,000 101,966 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 0 271,505 268,750 540,255 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 0 8,216 6,250 14,466

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Water 0 0 0 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,500,000

Total: $5,014,821

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual January 2009-December 2011 Planning 12/31/11 Preliminary Engineering 12/31/11

Status As Of: May 04, 2009 Pending project start-up.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 194 H100 Water Supply and Resource Development Reserve - Hillsborough River Basin Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager HERD, KEN Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description In 1997, the Florida Legislature amended the Water Resources Act to clarify the water management districts' responsibilities relating to water supply planning and water resource development. Specifically, the water management districts were directed to complete a district-wide water supply assessment by July 1, 1998. Further, the districts were to develop regional water supply plans for regions where demands are expected to exceed available supplies by 2020. The SWFWMD regional water supply plan encompasses a ten-county area extending from Pasco County in the north to Charlotte County in the south. This region encompasses the northern Tampa Bay region and the Southern Water Use Caution area. The regional water supply plan includes the following elements: (1) projected water demands for all use sectors through 2020, (2) available existing sources, (3) projected deficits in available supplies, (4) minimum flows and levels, (5) recovery and prevention strategies, (6) water supply development options, (7) water resource development options, (8) five-year work plan for water resource development projects, and (9) funding mechanisms and project schedules for selected projects. Projected water needs increase from 1.4 billion gallons per day (bgd) in 2000 to 1.67 bgd in 2020, a 19 percent increase. Staff has identified over 500 mgd of potential supplies, including demand management, to meet these needs. The reserves for water supply and resource development will be used to cooperatively fund future water supply and resource development projects to meet the needs identified in the regional water supply plan.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 164,466,125 (65,326,582) 9,077,336 0 0 108,216,879 011 Alafia River Basin 1,291,582 (268,788) 920,398 0 0 1,943,192 013 Hillsborough River Basin 4,434,490 (574,750) 1,601,574 959,545 0 6,420,859 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 4,725,900 (3,205,898) 1,685,897 0 0 3,205,899 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 641,868 (250,000) 972,283 390,964 0 1,755,115 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 8,591,855 (1,116,914) 626,087 0 0 8,101,028 020 Peace River Basin 3,258,347 (1,950,942) 0 0 0 1,307,405 021 Manasota Basin 6,786,447 (1,552,578) 0 0 0 5,233,869

Total: $136,184,246

Status As Of: January 14, 2009 No activity to date in FY2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 195 H400 Lower Hillsborough River Recovery Strategy Implementation

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Project Manager KELLY, MARTY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Governing Board adopted minimum flows for the Lower Hillsborough River (LHR), Sulphur Springs and the Tampa Bypass Canal at its August 28, 2007 Board meeting, and these have been incorporated as amendments to Rule 40D-8, F.A.C. In addition, and as required by statute, if the actual flow of a water course is below the proposed minimum flow over the next 20 years, a "recovery strategy" is developed as part of the minimum flow development process. In the case of the LHR, a recovery strategy was needed. At its August meeting, the Governing Board also incorporated into rule 40D-80, F.A.C. a recovery strategy for the LHR which outlined several proposed projects and a timeline for their implementation. To implement and provide partial funding for a number of proposed projects, the District approved a joint funding agreement with the City of Tampa (COT) for $44.5 million dollars. As outlined in the funding agreement, project costs are expected to be split on a 50/50 cost share basis with the City. Implementation of specific projects is subject to applicable diagnostic/feasibility studies and contingent on any required permits. Each major project will require an individual funding agreement mutually agreeable to the COT and District. Although the City may propose alternative or additional projects to the District for funding consideration, a number of projects were explicitly mentioned in the recovery strategy. These projects with estimated costs and timeline for implementation are as follows: 1) Sulphur Spring weir modifications and pump station, estimated cost $2.5 million, October 1, 2010; 2) Blue Sink Project, $11 million, October 1, 2011; 3) Transmission Pipeline Project, $26 million, October 1, 2013, 4) Investigation of Storage Options, $5 million, October 1, 2016. In addition, the District has constructed three temporary pump stations to transfer water from the Tampa Bypass Canal to the base of the Hillsborough River Dam and is also exploring the feasibility of developing and implementing the Morris Bridge Sink Project. As noted above the funding agreement with the COT is based on a 50/50 cost share. It is expected that the District share will be split between the Governing Board, the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin Board. It is anticipated that half of the District's costs will be provided by the Governing Board, and that the remaining funds will be provided by the two Basin Boards and split on the basis of population served by the COT Water Department. Using this criterion the Governing Board would provide 50% of the District's cost, the Hillsborough River Basin Board would provide 37.5% of the District's cost, and the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin Board would provide 12.5% of the Districts costs. A funding plan has been developed to accumulate the needed funds consistent with the timeline incorporated into 40D-80, F.A.C. Costs Total requested funding in FY2009 is $3,850,000 for projects to be implemented according to the recovery strategy as outlined above. The District will match these funds on a 50/50 cost share basis with the City of Tampa. The funding split for the District's share is 50% from the Governing Board ($1,925,000), 37.5% ($1,443,750) from the Hillsborough River Basin Board, and 12.5% ($481,250) from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board. Funding from the Basin Boards is proportional to the percentage of the City of Tampa's Service Area that falls within each Basin.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 1,925,000 1,425,000 1,200,000 4,550,000 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 1,443,750 1,425,000 1,200,000 4,068,750 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 481,250 0 0 481,250

Total: $9,100,000

013 Hillsborough River Basin 196 H400 Lower Hillsborough River Recovery Strategy Implementation

Status As Of: May 05, 2009 Although not required to be implemented until FY2012, staff at the Board's direction expedited the pump test on Morris Bridge Sink. The 30-day pump test was begun on April 13 and will end on May 13. Water from this pump test (approximately 4 mgd) is being routed to the Tampa Bypass Canal and into the City of Tampa's reservoir where it is benefically being used for water supply. A second pump test was also completed on Blue Sink during April, and staff is currently preparing a report. The Distict and the City of Tampa are currently providing a minimum flow of 18.25 cfs to the base of the dam on the lower Hillsboroug River using a combination of water from Sulphur Springs (10 cfs) and lower pool of the Tampa Bypass Canal (8.25 cfs).

013 Hillsborough River Basin 197 K655 Tampa - South Tampa Area Reclaimed Project (STAR) - Phase II

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager ANDRADE, ANTHONY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description When this alternative water supply project was proposed, it consisted of the design and construction of Phase II of the South Tampa Area Reclaimed (STAR) project. Phase II was going to include the design and construction of approximately 105,600 linear feet (20 miles) of reclaimed water transmission main, a single 2 mg ground storage tank, a re-pumping facility located in the Palma Ceia area, and 332,640 linear feet (63 miles) of distribution pipelines to provide reclaimed water for irrigation. At build out, STAR I and II were expected to provide 10 mgd annual average daily flow to offset 6.7 mgd of potable-quality demand. The city's experience with STAR I resulted in a reevaluation of how to proceed with the STAR II Expansion. The focus of STAR II is now going to be on providing reclaimed water to large non-residential customers for irrigation and industrial uses, with the last phase of expansion to be residential neighborhoods. The city is still in the planning stages for the expansion project and a detailed description will be provided at such time when it is finalized. The potable water offsets from the reclaimed water will result in a demand reduction to the City of Tampa and Tampa Bay Water's regional system. Benefits The STAR Project will provide highly treated reclaimed water from the City of Tampa Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFCAWTP) to residential and commercial customers in South Tampa and Westshore who are currently using potable water for irrigation. The specific customer base served by Phase II of the project has not been provided at this time. For Phase II, it was anticipated that an initial 2.0 mgd of reclaimed water would be provided to 4,200 customers (originally estimated to be 4,013 residential and 187 commercial) offsetting an estimated 1.3 mgd of irrigation demand. The project's focus is now going to be on providing reclaimed water service to large non-residential customers that are significant users of potable water, thus providing for greater reclaimed water flow and potable offset. Costs A First Amendment to project was executed, which increased the Phase II project cost to $22,000,000, with the District contributing $1,000,000 towards design and $10,000,000 towards construction ($11,000,000 District 50% share). The cooperator requested and received cooperative funding for Phase II from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin in the amounts of $1,000,000 in FY2002, $1,950,000 in FY2003, $2,448,150 in FY2004, $2,348,415 in FY2005, and $2,979,758 in FY2006. An additional $926,800 was allocated in FY2006 and another $199,200 in FY2007 (reallocated from three cancelled Hillsborough County projects) from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF). As a result of allocations, $189,723 was balanced forward from the FY2007 project budget and returned to the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board. The project has a current ending total of $11,662,600 budgeted ($10,536,600 Basin and $1,126,000 WPSTF). The $22,000,000 cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $4.08 per thousand gallons offset. Additional Information The City has requested a Third Amendment to; increase the project scope to include multiple phases, extend the project completion timeline and to increase the project's reclaimed water supply/offsets. The amended project is also anticipated to increase the project's reclaimed water efficiency and improve the cost/benefit.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 198 K655 Tampa - South Tampa Area Reclaimed Project (STAR) - Phase II

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 773 0 773 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 4,094 0 4,094 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 10,744,790 0 6,042 0 0 10,750,832

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. 926,800 199,200 0 0 0 1,126,000 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 10,536,603 0 0 0 0 10,536,603

Total: $22,418,302

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 8/31/01 10/10/01 Basin Board Approval of Interlocal Agreement: 12/13/01 10/11/01 Governing Board Approval of Interlocal Agreement: 12/26/01 10/30/01 Contract Executed: 2/28/02 5/7/02 Notice to Proceed: 3/31/02 5/7/02 Commence Phase 2 Design: 9/30/02 7/15/04 Signage erected at the project site during construction to recognize District 9/30/03 3/1/08 participation Commence Phase 2 Construction: 9/30/03 3/1/08 First Amendment Executed 9/30/04 9/27/04 Project Complete: 1/31/06 6/30/10 Contract Close-out: 6/30/06 12/31/10 Second Amendment Executed: 8/31/06 10/23/06 Third Amendment Executed 5/30/09 Commence Phase 2 Construction 3rd Amd 6/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The City delayed work on Phase II of the project as it focused attention on Phase I of the STAR project. Meanwhile, CDM completed the STAR Expansion Evaluation, and Tampa has indicated that it now wants to focus its resources on expanding service in STAR II to large non-residential customers and then potentially to residential neighborhoods demonstrating the potential for sufficient potable water offset. The City has submitted a request for a 3rd Amendment to significantly modify the scope by expanding service to non-residential customers in the Airport and Downtown commercial customers and also residential areas of Bayshore. The Amendment (anticipated to be presented to the June Board for review) is estimated to remain within existing project costs, yet will likely yield a higher potable offset and greater efficiency. ACTION TO DATE: Delayed The project is requested to be amended to significantly modify scope and timelines.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 199 K867 Pasco WMPlan Trout Creek

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Trout Creek Watershed. The project area covers 35 square miles of the Trout Creek watershed located in Pasco County. Issues in the watershed include rapid growth, flood protection, water quality preservation, and protection of the downstream Tampa water supply reservoir and Tampa Bay estuary. FY2003-2006 funding is budgeted to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan elements. Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element includes: development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and water quality analysis, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain and water quality management. Costs The total budgeted amount for this project is $1,060,000, of which District's share provided by the Hillsborough River Basin is $530,000. The County is contributing $530,000. Multi-year funding over FY2003-2006 was required to accumulate the project bbudget. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. In accordance with Board approval, a cooperative funding revenue agreement with Pasco County was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This required cooperative funding requests each year in FY2003-2006 to accumulate the project budget. The District is managing the project and entering into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for Implementation of BMPs, and the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Pasco County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 200 K867 Pasco WMPlan Trout Creek

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 561,913 0 3,247 2,224 0 567,384

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - Trout Creek W/S Mgmt Plan 530,000 0 0 0 0 530,000 (K867)

Total: $1,097,384

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 12/15/02 12/20/02 Basin Board Approval of Agreement 12/15/02 2/1/03 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 1/31/03 1/15/02 Governing Board Approval of Agreement 2/28/03 2/1/03 Cooperator Contract Executed 4/15/03 9/12/03 Consultant Contract Executed 10/1/03 11/19/03 Notice to Proceed 10/1/03 1/7/04 1/7/04 Watershed Evaluation Commence 10/1/03 2/4/04 2/4/04 Watershed Evaluation Complete 8/1/04 8/1/05 6/21/07 Watershed Plan Commence 8/1/04 8/1/05 6/22/07 Watershed Plan Complete (project complete) 8/1/06 9/1/07 Project Close-out 12/1/06 12/1/07

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 Status history: This project resulted from a FY2002 cooperative funding request from Pasco County. The cooperative funding agreement was reviewed and processed through the District's Management Services Department, and was approved by the Basin and Governing Boards in February 2003. This agreement was submitted to Pasco County for their review and signature. After an extended delay due to work load obligations, emergency commitments to investigate flooding, and turnover within the staff, the County returned the agreement to the District with comments. These comments were addressed and the contract was returned to the County on 06/16/2003. County staff presented the agreement for approval by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2003. The agreement was fully executed on 09/12/2003. The District negotiated a contract for services with Owen Ayres Associates, one of the consultants pre-qualified for performing watershed plans, and issued notice-to-proceed. The late delivery of the Pasco County LiDAR topographic mapping resulted in some project delays. Up to this date Ayres Associates has completed: (1) collection of existing information; (2) field reconnaissance; (3) preliminary sub-basin delineations; (4) GIS deliverables; (5) field survey; (6) watershed parameterization and model development, (7) preliminary floodplain analysis deliverables, (8) preliminary level of service analysis; (9) list of preliminary BMPs. The detailed LOS and BMP plans will commence when the Governing Board approves the submittal of floodplain information to FEMA for adoption into the Pasco County FIS.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 201 K938 Pasco WMPlan Cypress Creek/South Lakes

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded cooperative project with Pasco County to perform 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Cypress Creek Watershed. The project area covers 138 square miles of the Cypress Creek watershed located in Pasco County. Issues in the watershed include rapid growth, flood protection, water quality preservation, and protection of the downstream Tampa water supply reservoir and Tampa Bay estuary. FY2003-2006 funding is budgeted to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan elements. Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element includes: development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and water quality analysis, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies; 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management and water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) process for their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Costs Originally, the total budgeted amount for this project was $1,130,000 over FY2002-2005. However costs for the Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Plan were higher than anticipated, so $300,000 in additional funding was proposed and approved in FY2006, bringing the total project budget to $1,430,000. The District's share through the Hillsborough River Basin is $715,000. The County is contributing $715,000. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. In accordance with Board approval, a cooperative funding revenue agreement with Pasco County was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This required cooperative funding requests each year in FY2003-2006 to accumulate the project budget. The District is managing the project and entering into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for Implementation of BMPs, and the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Pasco County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 202 K938 Pasco WMPlan Cypress Creek/South Lakes

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 744,113 0 3,247 2,224 0 749,584

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - Cypress Ck/So. Lk W/S 715,000 0 0 0 0 715,000 Mgmt (K938)

Total: $1,464,584

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 12/15/01 12/20/02 Basin Board Approval of Agreement 12/15/01 8/1/02 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 1/31/02 1/21/03 Governing Board Approval of Agreement 2/28/02 8/1/02 Cooperator Contract Executed 4/15/02 9/17/03 Consultant Contract Executed 10/1/02 12/19/03 Notice to Proceed 10/1/02 1/7/03 1/7/03 Watershed Evaluation Commence 10/1/02 2/4/04 2/4/04 Watershed Evaluation Completion 10/1/03 2/1/05 1/10/07 Watershed Plan Commence 10/1/03 2/1/05 12/22/05 Watershed Plan Complete 6/1/06 4/1/09 Project Close-out 9/1/06 7/1/09

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 Status History: The Project was approved in August 2001 for inclusion in the Hillsborough River Basin Board's FY2002 budget. In conjunction with this project and others, District staff developed procedures and specifications for completion of watershed management plans in an effort to improve consistency and quality of such plans and the associated deliverables. These procedures and specifications are now being incorporated into District cooperative agreements for watershed plans. Additionally, at the May 2002 Hillsborough River Basin Board meeting, District staff asked for and received Board approval to change the cooperative funding agreement to a revenue basis. This allowed District staff to administer the consultant contract for completing the watershed management plan. For these reasons, the contract development, review and approval process required an extended time period, and the notice to proceed deadline was not met. The cooperative funding agreement was reviewed and processed through the District's Management Services Department, and was approved by the Basin and Governing Boards in February 2003. This agreement was submitted to Pasco County for their review and signature. After an extended delay due to work load obligations, emergency commitments to investigate flooding, and turnover within the staff, the County returned the agreement to the District with comments. These comments were addressed and the contract was returned to the County on 06/16/2003. County staff presented the agreement for approval by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2003. The agreement was fully executed on 09/17/2003. The District negotiated a contract for services with Parsons Water and Infrastructure, one of the consultants pre-qualified for performing watershed plans, and issued notice to proceed. The late delivery of the Pasco County LiDAR topographic mapping resulted in some project delays. Up to this date Parsons has completed: (1) collection of existing information; (2) field reconnaissance; (3) preliminary sub-basin delineations; (4) GIS deliverables; (5) field survey; (6) watershed parameterization and model development, (7) preliminary floodplain analysis deliverables, (8) preliminary level of service analysis; (9) list of preliminary BMPs. The detailed LOS and BMP plans will commence when the Governing Board approves the submittal of floodplain information to FEMA for adoption into the Pasco County FIS.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 203 L099 Hillsborough WMPlan County Watershed Model Update

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a continuing multi-year funded project to update 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for watersheds in Hillsborough County. The County's area is approximately 1000 square miles. The project will update 17 watershed plans developed by Hillsborough County. The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements were completed in 1998-2002 by the cooperator before implementation of the District's Watershed Management Program Guidelines and Specifications (G&S). This project involves the Update of Watershed Parameters and Models to the District's G&S where the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Plan will reflect the changes in the watershed since the previous work was done. FY2004-2007 funding has completed Updates for the Brooker Creek, East Lake, Duck Pond, Curiosity Creek, and begun the Alafia River and Hillsborough River Updates. FY2008 funding completes the Alafia River and Rocky/Brushy Creek Updates, and continues the Hillsborough River Update. FY2009, the final year of authorized funding, is to complete the Hillsborough River, and Sweetwater Creek Updates. Due to higher than expected costs, additional funding is required to complete the Little Manatee River, and Bullfrog Creek/Wolf Branch Updates. As a result, Hillsborough County is proposing funding in FY2010 and FY2011 to increase the project budget, and extension of the time schedule to finish this work. Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element includes: development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and water quality analysis, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain and water quality management. Costs The original project budget is $3,000,000, funded over FY2004-2009. The District's multi-year share is $1,500,000. Contribting Basin Boards are Alafia River Basin ($565,000), Hillsborough River Basin ($510,000), and Northwest Hillsborough Basin ($425,000). Hillsborough County is contributing $1,500,000. Proposed funding in FY2010-2011 would add $800,000 to the project budget, requiring Board Approval and amendment of the cooperative funding agreement to increase the project budget to $3,800,000. The additional budget is to cover higher than expected costs. This funding will be used for the Little Manatee River and Bullfrog Creek/Wolf Branch Updates, thereby completing the project. Proposed FY2010 funding totals $400,000, with the Alafia River Basin contributing $200,000, and the County contributing $200,000. Projected future funding in FY2011 totals $400,000 split 50/50 between the Alafia Basin and County. As watershed plan updates are completed, the project budget may require refinement based on information gathered. Additional Information A WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan (develop and update), Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. Topographic Information is being updated by Hillsborough County. The Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan update process began in FY2002, with project K645 in the NW Hillsborough Basin. In FY2003 the basins funded watershed model reviews at the request of the County for each watershed (see B126). This project merges watershed plan update efforts within the County by including funding from the three Basins within the County, the Alafia River, NW Hillsborough, and Hillsborough Basins. The project funding will be allocated to update watershed plans within each Basin based on update requirements/priorities established

013 Hillsborough River Basin 204 L099 Hillsborough WMPlan County Watershed Model Update

under the B126 project, funding availability, and Basin funding priorities. The updates will address the review comments, and include new topographic information funded cooperatively by the County and District (see K524). A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County has been developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. If approved, this project will continue to be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County is managing the project, with the District project manager approving any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 562,164 0 16,267 201,224 200,000 979,655 013 Hillsborough River Basin 521,745 0 2,496 2,816 0 527,057 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 301,265 0 144,424 0 0 445,689

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 1,344,000 0 156,000 400,000 0 1,900,000

Total: $3,852,401

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 12/15/02 4/1/04 5/14/04 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 1/31/03 6/1/04 5/28/04 Basin Board Approval of Agreement 2/1/03 9/1/03 9/1/03 Governing Board approval of Agreement 2/1/03 9/1/03 9/1/03 Cooperator Contract Executed 4/15/03 8/1/04 9/30/04 Notice to Proceed 5/1/03 2/1/05 2/1/05 Complete Project 9/1/10

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 Results of Hillsborough County Watershed Model Review project (see B126) are being used to determine watershed plan update requirements. The County's consultants have completed updates of the Brooker Creek, Duck Pond, East Lake, Curiosity Creek, Delaney Creek, and Double Branch Creek watershed plans. The Alafia River, Hillsborough River, and Rocky Creek watershed plan updates are underway. The County has issued a request for proposals for the Sweetwater/Lower Sweetwater Creek Plan updates, and is in the consultant selection process. This is an ongoing project that is proceeding as expeditiously as possible within County, Consultant, and District capabilities. District and County staff are engaged in ongoing coordination to move the project forward. No further action is needed to expedite this project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 205 L420 Plant City - WMPlan Update West Side Canal

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Plant City Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Completed Description This is a project to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the West Side Canal Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 2 square miles and is located in Plant City and Hillsborough County. This project involves the Update of Watershed Parameters and Model to the District's G+S. Specifically, the project will convert an existing SWM model of the watershed to ADICPR and the District geodatabase formats. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management. Costs The City estimates the probable cost for this project is $25,000. The FY2006 budget includes $12,500 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board which will be matched by $12,500 from the City. With FY2006 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin, and should be completed. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element will include the task of updating the computer modeling. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with City will be developed to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements were completed by the cooperator or cooperatively funded before implementation of the District's Watershed Management Program Guidelines and Specifications (G+S). Therefore, the project will convert an existing model of the watershed to ADICPR and the District geodatabase formats. The update process is funded through cooperative funding, when complete the maintenance will be funded as a basin initiative with matching funds from the cooperator. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 14,813 0 864 0 0 15,677

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Plant City - Plant City Watershed 12,500 0 0 0 0 12,500 Update (L420)

Total: $28,177

013 Hillsborough River Basin 206 L420 Plant City - WMPlan Update West Side Canal

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 4/30/06 5/10/06 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 6/30/06 6/1/06 Contract Executed 9/30/06 9/14/06 Notice to Proceed 10/31/07 5/8/07 Final Deliverables and Report (Proj. complete) 1/31/08 9/15/08 Project Close-out 6/30/08 12/15/08

Status As Of: December 29, 2008 Status History: Based on approval of the FY2006 budget, a funding agreement was developed between the District and Plant City. A meeting was held March 28, 2006 with the City Engineer to discuss the funding agreement and scope of work. The agreement was executed on September 14, 2006 and an original was sent to the City for their records. The City and District have selected Jones, Edmunds, & Associates (JEA) as the consultant to perform the work. The city and consultant developed the final scope of work and was accepted by the District. The first deliverable, model conversion was received and reviewed by the District in August 2007. The new LiDAR has been completed and JEA has requested this data from the District. Status Current: Project has been completed. Received final billing from Plant City and reimbursement to the City is being processed. This will be the final status update.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 207 L423 Hillsborough/Tampa Imp. BMPs Duck Pond

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County, City of Tampa Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project for implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) within the Duck Pond watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of BMPs, and construction engineering and inspection. The Duck Pond watershed is located in northern Hillsborough County. The total watershed area (draining to Hillsborough River via Lake Poinsettia) is 2,860 acres. Of those, 2,243 acres are in Hillsborough County, and 617 acres are in the City of Tampa. This area experienced heavy flooding during hurricane Frances, which approximately equaled modeled peak stages for a 25 year/24 hour design storm. Flooding was caused by: the heavy rainfall, culvert blockage, and undersized conduits. Inside the City limits alone, six houses, twelve apartments, and one business flooded. In previous years widespread structural flooding also occurred in this watershed during extreme rainfall events. To address these issues, the BMP construction will include stormwater pumping facilities, a stormwater management storage area, erosion/sedimentation controls, and conveyance improvements. FY2006-2007 funding will be used for design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction engineering and inspection services, and the BMP construction. The proposed FY2008 funding is to provide additional construction budget due to projected construction cost increases. Benefits The proposed project addresses level of service deficiencies by providing flood protection for up to a 25-year/24 hour design storm for flooding problems in areas north of Fowler Avenue (including Fowler Avenue), and can significantly reduce the flooding potential and duration in the Donut Pond area within the City of Tampa. The project has the capacity to significantly reduce flooding duration for a 100-year/24 hour storm event as well as effectively protect Fowler Avenue from flooding. Much needed water quality benefits are also provided. Costs The original budget for this multi-year project was $8,450,000. The District's $2,600,000 share was split as follows; $2,300,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin, and an additional $300,000 acquired from State Surface Water Restoration funding. For FY2008, Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa are proposing an additional $1,000,000 in Hillsborough River Basin funding due to projected construction cost increases. Under this proposal, the District's share matches the total County/City combined contribution of $3,600,000. This funding increase requires an amendment to the cooperative funding agreement. Additionally, the County has acquired a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for $2,100,000. Including the County, City, FDEP, and proposed FY2008 District funding, the available budget is increased to $9,300,000. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered and/or actual construction costs. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries and expenses. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. This project involves BMP Implementation. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Hillsborough County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 208 L423 Hillsborough/Tampa Imp. BMPs Duck Pond

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 3,310,572 0 2,259 2,285 0 3,315,116

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Surface 300,000 0 0 0 0 300,000 Wtr Rstr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 1,220,000 0 220,000 0 0 1,440,000 FDEP 2,100,000 0 0 0 0 2,100,000 Hillsborough County 1,681,000 0 479,000 0 0 2,160,000

Total: $9,315,116

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 2/1/06 6/1/06 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 5/1/06 7/1/06 Contract Executed 9/1/06 7/20/07 Notice to Proceed 12/1/06 1/1/06 Land Acquisition Complete 1/1/08 11/1/08 Signage will be provided at the site when construction starts 6/1/09 Design and Permitting Complete 6/1/09 Begin Construction 6/1/09 Facility Construction Complete 10/1/11 Complete Project (Final Reimbursement) 12/1/11 Contract Termination 2/1/12

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 A draft funding agreement was approved by the District and sent to Hillsborough County for review and signature. Due to Hillsborough County concerns, revisions to the draft agreement were drafted to change the cooperative funding agreement to a three party agreement between the District, County, and City. This agreement has been executed by all parties with an effective date of 01/01/2006 to include the notice-to-proceed date for design services. Currently, the City and County are working on design and land acquisition phases of the project. The County and City proposed new funding for FY2008, which was approved by the Hillsborough River Basin Board. Accordingly, draft amendment has been executed to increase the project funding. On February 09, 2009, District staff contacted the City and County to see if the project could be expedited. The City's response indcated that they will proceed with constructing a portion of the project that does not require permits. This would be at the City's exclusive cost/risk, because under the cooperative funding agreement, all permits and rights necessary to complete the project must be obtained prior to commencing construction. Eligibility for District reimbursement would be established when the permits/rights are acquired, and it is verified that the scope-of-work is maintained under the attendant conditions. The City and County also provided updated project schedules projecting a July 2011 completion date, prior to the project completion milestone. In addition, the City is instituting a project coordination program in order to expedite this project and others (this effort was kicked-off via a status meeting held on 04/02/09).

013 Hillsborough River Basin 209 L424 Hills. Co. Lake June Stormwater

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP Task Manager(s) SMITH, RANDY Status Ongoing Description In response to localized flooding in the area of Lake June, Hillsborough County submitted a cooperative funding request to complete an inventory of culverts in and around the lake and to make various modifications to increase storage in Martins Pond. Following the inventory, the County will make improvements to the system by relocating and upgrading the existing upland-cut ditch and culverts. The County is requesting assistance with the design, permitting, development of construction documents, and construction of a project to support the goals of the Watershed Management Plan. Benefits Hillsborough County will make improvements to the system by relocating and upgrading the existing upland-cut ditch and culverts. The modifications to these existing systems will be increased storage and flood protection. Costs The total project cost is $500,000 with Hillsborough County funding 50 percent of the project up to $250,000. The remaining project costs will be divided equally between the District's Hillsborough River Basin Board ($125,000) and the State's Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Fund ($125,000). Additional Information Lake June is located in the upstream area of the Lake Mango sub-basin of the larger Hillsborough River Watershed. Wee Lake and Lake June drain through Lake Mango to the Hillsborough River and the Tampa Bypass Canal. The Hillsborough River Watershed Management Plan Report was completed in 2001 and found the Lake Mango sub-basin was impacted by pollutant loading and extensive degradation of its natural ecosystems.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 130,101 0 2,579 1,074 0 133,754

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Surface 125,000 0 0 0 0 125,000 Wtr Rstr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000

Total: $508,754

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development & Execution Cooperator to Submit Completed Scope of Work 9/1/05 9/1/05 Submit Draft Contract to Cooperator for Review 10/1/05 10/1/05 Contract Fully Executed 11/15/05 8/14/06 2. Land Acquisition Phase 1 and 2 Complete Land Acquisition 12/31/07 12/31/08

013 Hillsborough River Basin 210 L424 Hills. Co. Lake June Stormwater

2. Land Acquisition Phase 1 and 2 Begin Land Acquisition 9/30/06 9/30/06 Condemnation 9/30/10 3. Phase 1 Design Design Start 9/30/07 1/31/09 Design Complete 9/1/08 12/31/09 4. Phase 1 Construction Construction Commence 11/1/08 4/30/10 Construction Completed 9/1/09 10/31/10 Completion Report Submitted 12/1/09 1/31/11 5. Phase 2 Design Design Start 9/1/07 1/31/09 Design Complete 9/1/08 12/31/09 6. Phase 2 Construction Construction Start 1/1/09 9/30/10 Construction Completed 12/1/09 12/1/10 Completion Report Submitted 5/1/10 1/31/11 7. Project Close-Out Project Close-Out 7/1/10 3/31/11

Status As Of: April 24, 2009 Hillsborough County was unable to secure the necessary easement to complete the work as described in the original scope. The County submitted a request to amend the project scope of work that reduces the amount of treatment in and around Lake June. The District prepared an amendment to the contract and submitted it to the County for review. The County decided to keep the original agreement and move forward with condemnation proceedings to acquire the property. Condemnation proceedings are moving forward and this process is expected to take two years to accomplish. Once the County secures the properties, the contract will be amended.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 211 L426 Pasco Imp. BMPs Indian Creek Restoration

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a cooperative project with Pasco County to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Indian Creek Watershed, a tributary of the Hillsborough River. The watershed covers an area of approximately 10 square miles and is located in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. This BMP was evaluated under a study funded by Pasco County, which included review and granting of a permit exemption by SWFWMD. This project involves the Implementation of BMPs which includes design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs, and construction engineering and inspection. BMP construction consists of approximately 900 linear feet of closed conduits and 2800 linear feet of open channel to re-establish severed conveyance pathways along the upper 1.5 miles of Indian Creek. The project is funded in FY2006. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The project will provide stormwater conveyance to reduce flooding of homes, roads, and infrastructure within the upper Indian Creek watershed in the vicinity of Chancey Road and Sandy Lane, and is listed as an element in Pasco County's Local Mitigation Strategy. The open channel will be grassed with 3:1 side slopes for erosion control and pollutant removal purposes. Costs The total amount budgeted for this project is $600,000 in FY2006. The District's share through the Hillsborough River Basin is $300,000. The County is contributing $300,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information A WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 305,446 0 1,207 1,216 0 307,869

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 300,000 0 0 0 0 300,000

Total: $607,869

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 5/1/06 6/1/06 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 7/1/06 7/1/06

013 Hillsborough River Basin 212 L426 Pasco Imp. BMPs Indian Creek Restoration

Contract Executed 10/1/06 10/1/06 Construction Bidding Complete 8/1/07 Signage to be placed at site upon start of construction 9/1/07 Begin Construction 9/1/07 Facility Construction Complete 6/1/09 Complete Project (Final Reimbursement) 10/1/09 Contract Termination 12/1/09

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 A cooperative funding agreement has been executed by the District and County. The County has contacted property owners and is negotiating for easements to construct the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 213 L432 Pasco - WMPlan New River/Upper Hillsborough River Watersheds

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Digital Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the New River and Upper Hillsborough River Watersheds. The watershed covers an area of approximately 69 square miles and is located in Pasco County. Issues in these watersheds are flood damage, rapid growth, water quality issues, discharges to a SWIM estuary. The Watershed Management Plan element includes the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality) establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. Future funding may be needed to complete Watershed Management Plan tasks. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) By providing a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality. Costs The total proposed budget amount for this multi-year project is $1,657,400 of which the District's share is $800,000. The County will contribute $800,000. FEMA contributed $57,400 to this project in prior years. The project funding has been budgeted to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Implementation of BMPs will be managed as a separate expenditure contracts (refer to L875). The amounts in the table include salaries. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The District has been working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and funding available from others for example FEMA or State appropriations. With prior year funding from FEMA Digital Topographic Information in Pasco County was obtained using LiDAR procedures, and ground surveys were completed for part of the watershed. Also the Digital Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements were started with prior year funding. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with County has been developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Pasco County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 214 L432 Pasco - WMPlan New River/Upper Hillsborough River Watersheds

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 565,534 0 254,921 15,782 0 836,237

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - WMPlan New River (L432) 550,000 0 250,000 0 0 800,000

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Other Sources 57,400 0 0 0 0 57,400

Total: $1,693,637

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Board on all reports 6/30/07 6/30/09 2a. Cooperator Contracts Basin Board Approval of Agreement 10/15/05 10/15/05 2a. Cooperator Contracts Governing Board Approval of Agreement 10/25/05 10/25/06 Draft Rev Agreement to Management Services 10/31/05 10/31/05 Draft Rev Agreement returned from Mgmt Svs 12/28/05 12/28/05 Pasco County Contract Executed 4/28/06 4/5/06 2b. Consultant Contracts Consultant Contract Agr. to Mgmt. Svs 5/30/06 7/15/06 11/7/05 Consultant Contract Agr. rtnd from Mgmt. Svs. 6/30/06 8/30/06 12/28/05 Consultant Contract Executed 7/31/06 10/16/06 10/16/06 Notice to Proceed 7/31/06 10/16/06 10/16/06 3. Work Order # 1 WO #1 Issued 3/30/07 3/12/07 Digital Topographic Information 6/30/07 2/29/08 2/29/08 Watershed Evaluation (Partial) 8/15/07 2/29/08 2/29/08 WO # 1 completed 8/15/07 1/15/09 3a. Work Order # 2 Work Order # 2 Issued 3/5/09 3/5/09 4. Contract Period Revenue Contract Expires 3/31/10 4. Contract Period Consultant Contract Expires 12/31/10

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The District is managing this project by issuing work orders to its consultant to perform elements of the Watershed Management Program for this watershed. The first Work Order was issued to perform the Digital Topographic Information element and two tasks in the Watershed Evaluation element on March 12th. The project kickoff meeting was held March 23, 2007. The Digital Topographic Information element and tasks within the Watershed Evaluation element are complete. Further progress has been delayed because of a change in District priorities. The District is providing FEMA with draft DFIRMs in Sarasota, Hernando, and Pasco Hernando Counties as soon as possible. In response to this requirement, the consultant re-directed resources originally designated for this project to perform parameter and model maintenance in Sarasota, Hernando and Pasco County. The Topographic Information Element is complete. The Watershed Evaluation is underway. The District has solicited input from property owners to supplement the other sources of information about the watershed. Progress on this project has been slower than expected because of staff commitments to the Parameter and Model Maintenance activities for Pasco County FEMA map updates. The second work order was issued in early March 09 to complete the Watershed Evaluation.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 215 L442 (Completed) Tampa Plumbing Retrofit and Education Project-2006

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) Status Completed Description This project offers financial incentives to water customers within the Tampa Water Department's (TWD) service area to replace existing high-volume fixtures, i.e., showerheads, faucet aerators, and toilets, with ultra-low flow (ULF) models to save potable water. The FY2006 project proposes to retrofit 2,200 single-family, multi-family, and/or commercial accounts with ULF fixtures on a first come, first served basis. It is part of an on-going city program in which a separate project in the overall program begins each fiscal year. Benefits The project will provide potable water savings of 50,380 gallons per day (gpd) or 18.4 million gallons per year. Costs The total cost for this FY2006 project is $300,000, with the District requested to fund 33 percent, or $100,000, through the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board. The cost per 1,000 gallon (Kgal) saved, amortized at 8 percent over 20 years,is $1.23/1,000 gallons. Additional Information The contractor is responsible for processing applications, inspecting the plumbing retrofits, mailing rebate checks, mailing and compiling customer satisfaction data (survey), and reporting water savings, numbers of retrofits, costs per toilet, and rebate (by Basin Board) locations. District funding is used for the rebate incentive while the City funding covers administrative costs and the retrofit kits. The project also includes an on-going education component to educate current and previous rebate customers in the identification of leaky toilet flappers and selection of appropriate replacement flappers to assure continued water savings from low-flow toilets. Approximately 28,000 toilets have been replaced in the TWD service area since 1993. The City has more than 65,000 pre-1995 single-family residences that still require retrofitting. An estimated 496,000 plus toilets that use 3.5 gpf or more remain. The project will be completed within one year from the notice to proceed. The project is part of the City's five-year plan and is also one of the Best Management Practices listed in the Tampa Bay Water (TBW) Partnership Guidelines established between the Southwest Florida Water Management District, TBW, and its member governments. In addition, water conservation and education is included in the Hillsborough River Watershed Management Plan's (2000) Action Plan.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 103,754 0 557 0 0 104,311

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000

Total: $304,311

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Select Rebate Coordination Contractor 3/1/06 3/1/06 Contract Executed 3/31/06 5/12/06 Notice to Proceed 4/1/06 5/15/06 Start Program & Educational Campaign 4/1/06 4/1/06

013 Hillsborough River Basin 216 L442 (Completed) Tampa Plumbing Retrofit and Education Project-2006

Solicit Rebate Coordination Contractor 4/15/06 4/15/06 Project Evaluation 8/1/07 10/1/07 Final Report 1/1/08 3/10/08 Contract Close-out 2/1/08 3/30/08

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 This project has been completed. All schedule deliverables have been met. In the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin, 380 single-famioly toilets, 594 multi-family toilets and 53 commercial toilets were rebated for an final savings of approximately 22,400 gallons per day, or 8.1 million gallons per year. This represents a drop of 29.35 percent in participant water use within the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin. Total District expenses for this project was $49,834.50.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 217 L455 San Antonio - WMPlan San Antonio

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) San Antonio Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) ARNOLD, DAVE Status Ongoing Description This is a project to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of San Antonio located within Pasco County. This watershed covers an area of approximately 2 square miles. Issues in these watersheds are flood damage, rapid growth, water quality issues, discharges to a SWIM estuary. With FY2006 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan, elements will begin, and should be completed. The Watershed Management Plan element includes the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, and GIS processing. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management. Costs The total budget amount for this project is $50,000 of which the District's share is $25,000. The District's share is split between the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($22,500), and the Withlachoochee River Basin ($2,500) based on area. The City will contribute $25,000. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with City will be developed to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 23,347 0 864 825 0 25,036 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,650 0 864 0 0 3,514

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco County BOCC - San Antonio 0 18,822 0 0 0 18,822 WMP (L455) San Antonio - San Antonio WMP (L455) 25,000 (18,822) 0 0 0 6,178

Total: $53,550

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones

013 Hillsborough River Basin 218 L455 San Antonio - WMPlan San Antonio

Draft Agreement to Management Services 5/31/06 2/14/06 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 7/31/06 5/4/06 Cooperator Contract Executed 9/30/06 5/22/06 Consultant Contract Executed 12/31/06 8/14/06 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 1/31/07 7/15/07 5/10/07 Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/31/07 8/17/06 Watershed Evaluation Completion 7/31/07 6/1/07 Watershed Management Plan Commence 8/1/07 6/15/07 Watershed Management Plan Completion 5/15/08 12/15/08 Project Close-out 7/15/08 9/15/09

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 Status History: The funding agreement with the City of San Antonio was executed on May 22, 2006. The District, cooperator, and consultant coordination meeting was conducted on May 11, 2006 to discuss/define scope of work and develop a schedule. A consultant contract was executed on August 14, 2006. The consultant is also working on the K938 Cypress Creek/South Lakes Watershed Management Plan (WMP). Field data was collected in October 2006 and proceed in November 2006. A meeting with the City was conducted on December 19, 2006 to discuss the project status. The project work was delayed for a few months due to the modifications to the Cypress Creek/South Lakes model, which directly effect the data being used to start the San Antonio WMP. A work order with Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc. (Parsons) has been signed to perform elements of the WMP. Additional field work was performed in May 2007 to complete the watershed evaluation of the WMP. Model development and verification deliverable were received from Parsons in September 2007. Status Current: The model is currently being evaluated for use in the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Pasco County. Once this has been completed, Parsons will work on the Alternative Analysis of Best Management Practices for two areas within the City.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 219 L653 Pasco - Imp. BMPs East Pasco Watersheds

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the East Zephyrhills and Lake Zephyr Watersheds. These watersheds cover an area of approximately 27.7 square miles and is located in Pasco County. These watersheds contain many areas that have extreme flooding problems. Additional development is expected in these watersheds within the next several years. With FY2007 funding Implementation of BMPs will begin. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Specific BMPs have not been selected yet to address these issues because the BMP alternative analysis task in the Watershed Management Plan is not complete. The BMP alternative analysis is being performed within the scope of Project 271, and will be completed by October 2008. The BMPs that will be selected will address level of service deficiencies. Benefits Implementing the BMPs to be included in this project will improve flood protection, and potentially provide additional treatment for stormwater runoff. Costs The total proposed budget amount for this multi-year project is $7,700,000, of which the District's multi-year share is $3,850,000. The County will contribute $3,850,000. With FY2007 funding the County will begin implementation of BMPs. Future funding will be needed for implementing BMPs in various Improvement Areas in this watershed. The total budget amount is based on information contained in the County's Stormwater CIP budget, and is based on experience from BMP alternative analyses developed for other projects in the County, and knowledge of possible BMPs needed for this watershed. The BMP analysis is scheduled to be completed by October 2008. At that time the project budget will be refined, and specific BMPs will be selected based on funding and project sequencing. Funding amounts in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. With prior year funding from Pasco County and FEMA, the Topographic Information, and tasks within the Watershed Evaluation, and the Watershed Management Plan are being completed. Refer to Projects L271 and M112 for a discussion of the performance of these elements. The District has been working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and funding available from others for example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding may be required for continuing to implement BMPs in this watershed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 220 L653 Pasco - Imp. BMPs East Pasco Watersheds

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 155,089 0 1,191 1,210 2,700,000 2,857,490

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 150,000 0 0 0 3,200,000 3,350,000

Total: $6,207,490

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones District Signage 11/30/08 9/30/09 2. Contracts Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 9/1/06 12/31/07 Contract Executed 12/30/07 10/15/08 7/9/08 2b. Contracts Startup Meeting 5/30/09 6/30/09 3a. Project Activities Design, Permitting & Construction Docs. 10/30/08 10/30/09 3b. Project Activities Bidding & Contractor Selection 10/30/09 10/30/09 Commence Construction 11/30/09 3/2/10 Complete Construction 10/31/11 4. Contract Period Contract Termination 12/31/11

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Parameter and model maintenance is currently underway for the East Pasco Watershed, and should be complete in August. Once maintenance has been completed the BMP alternative analysis will begin. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement has been executed between the District and Pasco County for design and permitting the BMPs selected during the alternative analysis.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 221 L693 Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) The Children's Museum of Tampa Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa is relocating to a new museum site in Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa. This project is part of the City of Tampa's efforts to revitalize the City's downtown business district. This is the third and final phase of a project to develop and install water exhibits in the museum. In FY2007, the District funded the planning and development phase for interactive water exhibits. FY2008 funds paid for detailed specifications, structural engineering, fabrication of support structure, construction of entrances, partial platform construction, and other expenses related to fabrication. In the conceptual phase, District staff and BBEC members were included in several planning sessions for the design of the interactive water exhibits to ensure that they incorporate the District's message. These exhibits include Water's Journey, which is a three-story climbing structure where visitors "become" a drop of water and make their way across the watershed, down through the aquifer, up to the city, down a storm drain and into a swamp. Another exhibit is the Water Bank, which is styled to look like an ATM. Here visitors explore some of the issues of water supply and demand. Sample depositors of water into the ATM are rain, reservoir, desalination plants, etc. Withdrawals of water are made by wildlife, wetlands, cities, people, industry, agriculture, etc. Interest is earned by saving water through a variety of water conservation actions, such as turning the water off when brushing teeth, using Florida-friendly landscaping principles, etc. The FY2009 funding is for exhibit construction and installation.The museum is scheduled to open to the public in May/June 2010. Benefits The exhibits are multi-disciplinary, integrating Sunshine State Standards and diverse learning styles. This project has the potential to reach 100,000 people annually. The interactive water exhibits address 3 elements of the District's AORs, water supply, water quality and natural systems, in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Additionally, this project targets children ages 0-10 years and accompanying adults. This segment of the population was identified in an independent evaluation of the District's Youth Education Program as one to which the District needed to expand its reach. This project helps accomplish this goal. Costs The total cost of the project (including building construction and all exhibits throughout the museum) is estimated to be $20 million. The total contribution from the District, including FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009 is $617,442. In FY2007, the basins shared $112,500 for the planning and development phase for interactive water exhibits. FY2008 funds were for detailed specifications, structural engineering, fabrication of support structure, construction of entrances, partial platform construction, and other expenses related to fabrication. FY2009 funds are for completion of the exhibit fabrication, installation and education program development. Phase 3, FY2009 funding request of $252,471 is allocated as follows: Alafia: 12% $29,968 Hills: 27% $68,900 NW: 15% $37,340 CR: 9% $22,249 P-A: 14% $35,396 With: 5% $12,821 Peace: 8% $20,550 Man: 10% $25,247 The funding splits for this project are based on cooperator-supplied projections of museum attendance. This project anticipates reaching 100,000 people per year at a cost (for the total project, all phases) to the District of $6.18 per person. Typical museum exhibits have a 10-year life span. This project, therefore, has the potential to reach 1 million visitors over a 10-year period at a cost to the District of $0.62 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 222 L693 Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 44,818 0 29,968 0 0 74,786 013 Hillsborough River Basin 102,175 0 69,090 0 0 171,265 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 56,915 0 37,340 0 0 94,255 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 25,960 0 23,001 777 0 49,738 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 63,521 0 35,396 0 0 98,917 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,940 0 13,573 777 0 30,290 020 Peace River Basin 27,455 0 21,302 777 0 49,534 021 Manasota Basin 31,339 0 25,999 777 0 58,115

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa 291,457 0 5,231,463 0 0 5,522,920 Other Funding Sources 6,072,500 0 13,018,602 0 0 19,091,102

Total: $25,240,922

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

FY2007 Purchase order opened 4/30/07 4/26/07 Confirmation and layout of exhibits in building 6/30/07 6/30/07 Schematic design and fabrication documents 12/30/07 12/14/07 FY2008 contract executed 5/15/08 9/15/08 9/10/08 FY2008 components completed 12/31/08 7/31/09 Building construction complete, exhibits installed and Museum grand opening 3/1/10 5/31/10

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. The ground breaking for the Glazer Children's Museum occurred March 9 at 3:30 p.m. in downtown Tampa.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 223 L729 Pasco County Overpass Road Reclaimed Water Transmission Main

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This alternative water supply project consists of design and construction of reclaimed water transmission main from an existing 20-inch transmission main at the intersection of Curley Road and Elam Road, south along Curley Road and east along Overpass Road to an existing 24-inch reclaimed water main at the intersection of the Overpass Road Extension and Handcart Road. The project includes approximately 16,700 linear feet of 16-inch reclaimed water transmission main. The Overpass Road segment of this project includes a lateral consisting of 4,100 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water transmission main extending south from Overpass Road through the Watergrass Development to provide a connection for 1,749 residential reclaimed water customers in the DePue Ranch Development. Benefits The anticipated flow for the DePue Ranch Development (Watergrass) is 1,049,400 gpd, with an estimated offset of 524,700 gpd. Costs The total cost of this project is estimated to be $1,592,000 and the District's share is requested to be 50 percent, or $796,000. The Hillsborough River Basin Board funded $95,920 in FY2007, and budgeted $8,160 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds (WPSTF) during the same year. In FY2009, the Hillsborough River Basin Board budgeted the remaining $696,000. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $0.73 per thousand gallons offset. Additional Information Watergrass (formerly DePue Ranch) will include 1,749 single family homes and 17 acres of community parks when completed. This transmission main will increase the hydraulic capacity of the Pasco County Reclaimed Water System in the area around the Southeast Regional WWTF by providing a second pipeline route from Handcart Road to Elam Road. Of the total estimated project cost of $1,592,000, design represents $159,200 (10%) and construction represents $1,431,000 (90%) Any additional funds budgeted are for District staff time for project management. The County has a water conserving rate structure making it eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 103,109 0 698,494 3,370 0 804,973

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. 8,160 0 0 0 0 8,160 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 443,920 0 348,000 0 0 791,920

Total: $1,605,053

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

013 Hillsborough River Basin 224 L729 Pasco County Overpass Road Reclaimed Water Transmission Main

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 10/1/06 9/21/06 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 11/15/06 12/4/06 Contract Execution: 2/1/07 2/22/07 Commence Design: 5/1/07 10/1/06 Notice to Proceed: 6/1/07 2/26/07 Signage Erected 7/31/08 10/29/07 Commence Construction: 8/1/08 11/15/07 Project Complete: 6/30/11 Contract Close-out: 3/31/12

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 The Hillsborough River Basin Board approved inclusion of this project in its FY2007 budget. The agreement was written to be effective as of October 1, 2006. Even though the contract had not been formally executed at the time (it was executed on February 22, 2007), the County commenced and completed design. The County has requested that the project budget be revised to apply all District funding to construction of the project rather than both design and construction. Upon receipt of the first reimbursement package, the project's budget will be refined to reflect the County's request. Because the County wishes to utilize a 3rd Party (the Watergrass CDD) to handle some of the project administration tasks, the agreement between the District and the County was amended to allow 3rd Party involvement. On October 23, 2007, the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with Watergrass and the First Amendment to the Agreement with the District. Construction has commenced, and reclaimed water transmission main has been installed from Handcart Road through Old Bridge Road and Overpass Road to the point of connection at the intersection of Overpass Road and Watergrass Parkway. This segment has been pressure tested and has been placed into service. Installation of the Curley Road transmission main segment was expected to commence in early 2009, but was delayed due to land acquisition (easement) issues. Two necessary easements were described. One has been procured and recorded, procurement of the second is being actively pursued. However, permitting for this segment has been put on hold pending some design modifications (modification involves widening of road), but it is anticipated that all remaining governmental approvals will be procured by the first quarter of 2010. The development approval for Watergrass parcels B-5 through H was issued on January 8, 2009, which had to be accomplished before the this segment could be installed. Construction is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2010, and will be complete by the contractually mandated date of June 30, 2011. The total cost of this project is estimated to be $1,592,000 and the District's share is 50 percent, or $796,000. To date the District has encumbered $796,000, of which $0 has been reimbursed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 225 L732 Pasco - Imp. BMPs Cypress Creek, South Lakes Watershed

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Cypress Creek Watershed. This BMP will be implemented in the South Lakes improvement area. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 138 square miles and is located in Pasco County. Issues in the Watershed include rapid growth, flood protection, water quality preservation, and protection of the downstream Tampa water supply reservoir and Tampa Bay Estuary. Specific BMPs have not been selected yet because the BMP alternative analysis is not complete. The BMP alternative analysis is being performed within the scope of Project K938, and should be completed by October 2008. The BMPs selected will address level of service deficiencies. Benefits Implementation of the BMPs that will be included in this project will be selected to address the issues within the watershed. Costs The total proposed budget amount for this multi-year project is $8,000,000, of which the District's share is $4,000,000. The County will contribute $4,000,000. With FY2007 funding implementation of BMPs will begin. Future funding will be needed for implementing BMPs in various Improvement Areas in this watershed. The total budget amount is based on information contained in the County's Stormwater CIP budget, and is based on experience from BMP alternative analyses developed for other projects in the County, and knowledge of possible BMPs needed for this watershed. The BMP analysis is scheduled to be completed by October 2008. At that time the project budget will be refined, and specific BMPs will be selected based on funding and project sequencing. Funding amounts in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. With prior year funding from Pasco County, Project K938, the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are being completed. The District has been working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation schedule, by watershed, based on their projected funding levels, and any funding available from others, for example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County will be executed for Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 302,604 0 1,191 1,210 2,700,000 3,005,005

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco 300,000 0 0 500,000 3,200,000 4,000,000

Total: $7,005,005

013 Hillsborough River Basin 226 L732 Pasco - Imp. BMPs Cypress Creek, South Lakes Watershed

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones District Signage 9/30/08 9/30/09 2. Cooperator Agreement Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/11/06 9/11/07 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 9/25/06 12/31/07 Contract to Pasco 12/31/07 12/31/07 2b. Cooperator Agreement Contract Executed 5/30/07 10/15/08 7/9/08 3. Project Activities Start up Meeting 6/15/07 6/30/09 3a. Project Activities Design, Permitting & Construction Docs. 9/30/08 10/30/09 3b. Project Activities Commence Construction 9/30/08 3/31/10 Construction Complete 10/31/10 10/31/11 4. Contract Period Contract Termination 12/31/10 12/31/11

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Parameter and model maintenance is currently underway for the Cypress Creek Watershed, and should be complete in August. Once maintenance has been completed the BMP alternative analysis will begin. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement has been executed between the District and Pasco County for design and permitting the BMPs selected during the alternative analysis.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 227 L734 Pasco - Imp. BMPs Trout Creek Watershed

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Trout Creek Watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 35 square miles and is located in Pasco County. Issues in the Watershed include rapid growth, flood protection, water quality preservation, and protection of the downstream Tampa water supply reservoir and Tampa Bay Estuary. Specific BMPs have not been selected yet because the BMP alternative analysis is not complete. The BMP alternative analysis is being performed within the scope of Project K867, and should be completed October 2008. The BMPs selected will address level of service deficiencies. Benefits Implementation of the BMPs that will be included in this project will be selected to address the issues within the watershed. Costs The total proposed budget amount for this multi-year project is $2,800,000, of which the District's share is $1,400,000. The County will contribute $1,400,000. With FY2007 funding BMP implementation will begin. Future funding will be needed for implementing BMPs in various Improvement Areas in this watershed. The total budget amount is based on information contained in the County's Stormwater CIP budget, and is based on experience from BMP alternative analyses developed for other projects in the County, and knowledge of possible BMPs needed for this watershed. The BMP analysis is scheduled to be completed by October 2008. At that time the project budget will be refined, and specific BMPs will be selected based on funding and project sequencing. Funding amounts in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. With prior year funding from Pasco County, Project K867, the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are being completed. The District has been working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and any funding available from others, for example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 152,604 0 1,191 1,210 1,900,000 2,055,005

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 150,000 0 0 250,000 1,000,000 1,400,000

Total: $3,455,005

013 Hillsborough River Basin 228 L734 Pasco - Imp. BMPs Trout Creek Watershed

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones District Signage 9/30/08 9/30/09 2. Cooperator Agreement Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 9/22/06 12/31/07 2a. Cooperator Agreement Contract Executed 11/30/07 10/15/08 7/9/08 3. Project Activities Start up Meeting 12/15/07 6/30/09 3a. Project Activities Design, Permitting & Construction Docs. 9/30/08 11/30/09 3c. Project Activities Commence Construction 9/30/08 4/15/10 Construction Complete 10/31/10 10/31/11 4. Contract Period Contract Termination 12/31/10 12/31/11

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Parameter and model maintenance is currently underway for the Trout Creek Watershed, and should be complete in August. Once maintenance has been completed the BMP alternative analysis will begin. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement has been executed between the District and Pasco County for design and permitting the BMPs selected during the alternative analysis. The County has hired and consultant to begin design work on BMPs in one Improvement Area.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 229 L737 Pasco - WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Watershed Evaluation, and 2) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Duck Lake Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 42 square miles (including the three square mile Tank Lake study area) and is located in Pasco County and includes Dade City and the surrounding area. Issues in the watershed are flood damage, rapid growth, and water quality issues. The Watershed Management Plan element includes the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality) establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. The Duck Lake Watershed Management Plan will incorporate the information from the analysis being conducted in the Tank Lake area of the watershed under project L272. Work on the Digital Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements will be completed with FY2007 and FY2008 funds. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) process for their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Costs The total proposed funding amount for this multi-year project is $700,000 of which the District's share is $350,000. The District's share is split among the Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, and Green Swamp Basin budgets, based on area. Pasco County will contribute $350,000 as revenue. The funds needed to complete the project have been budgeted. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Implementation of BMPs will be managed as a separate expenditure contracts (Refer to L875). The amounts in the table include salaries. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The District has been working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and funding available from others for example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Pasco County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 230 L737 Pasco - WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 33,747 0 1,191 1,210 0 36,148 013 Hillsborough River Basin 20,104 0 1,356 1,367 0 22,827 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 304,760 0 2,547 1,367 0 308,674

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - WMPlan Duck Lake (L737) 350,000 0 0 0 0 350,000

Total: $717,649

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Board on all reports 9/14/08 9/14/08 2. Contracts Draft Rev Agreement to Management Services 9/11/06 9/11/06 Consultant Contract Agr. to Mgmt. Svs 9/11/06 9/11/06 Draft Rev Agr. returned from Management Services 9/25/06 9/25/06 Consultant Contract Agr. rtnd from Mgmt. Svs. 9/27/06 9/27/06 Revenue Agreement Executed 12/31/06 1/19/07 Consultant Contract Executed 1/31/07 3/15/07 3/1/07 3. Work Order # 1 Project Development 4/12/07 4/12/07 Digital Topographic Information 7/12/07 1/15/09 Watershed Eval. (Partial) 8/12/07 1/15/09 3. Work Order # 1 - DTI & W. Eval WO #1 Issued 3/15/07 3/12/07 3b. Work Order # 1 WO # 1 Completed 8/12/07 1/15/09 3c. Work Order # 2 Work Order Complete 9/14/08 9/14/08 3c. Work Order # 2 - Tank Lake BMP Executed 4/14/08 4/14/08 4. Contract Period Revenue Agr. Expires 12/31/09 Consultant Contract Expires 12/31/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 This project is performing three elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Duck Lake Watershed. The District is managing this project. The first work order was issued March 12, 2007 and the kick off meeting was held on March 26, 2007. This work order is to collect and process topographic information, to collect and evaluate existing data, and to develop the approach for completing the rest of the watershed evaluation. The first work order is 90% complete. The second work order has been issued to assess the feasibility of adding an operable structure to the outlet of Tank Lake. Further progress on the WMP elements has been delayed because of a change in District priorities. The District is providing FEMA with draft DFIRMs in Sarasota, Hernando, and Pasco Hernando Counties as soon as possible. In response to this requirement, the consultant has redirected resources originally designated for this project to perform parameter and model maintenance in Sarasota, Hernando and Pasco County. The first Work Order was to complete the Digital Topographic Information and part of the Watershed Evaluation elements. The scope of this work order is complete. Work Order # 2 was for a BMP alternative analysis in the Tank Lake Improvement Area. This work order is complete. Refer to L875 for a description of Implementation of BMPs in the Tank Lake Improvement Area. As soon as resources become available the third work order will be issued to complete the Watershed Evaluation for the Duck Lake Watershed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 231 L741 Tampa - Imp. BMPs Dale Mabry: Neptune to Henderson

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) within the City of Tampa. The watershed covers an area of approximately 3.66 square miles and is located in the City of Tampa. Design and engineering is underway, the next phase of the project includes the construction of a new outfall to connect existing inlets on Dale Mabry Highway to Jetton Channel. The proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies and improve water quality in the watershed. For the 2010 funding, the requested $3,555,209 will be used for construction purposes. Benefits The project will provide treatment removal of pollutants, add conveyance and storage to provide an improved level of service to minimize flooding and damage to homes and streets during a 100 year flood event. The addition of sediment sumps will remove sediments from the stormwater system and improve water quality. This project will provide benefits to a primary evacuation route for South Tampa. Costs The total budget amount for this project is $21,300,000, of which the District has contributed $8,500,000 over several years ($5,100,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin and $3,400,000 from the Northwest Hillsborough Basin). The City funded $1,590,209 prior to FY2007, $4,500,000 in FY2007, $4,000,000 in FY2008 and $1,409,791 in FY 2009 to complete the projected funding for this project. The City is receiving $500,000 from the FDEP and $800,000 from other non-district sources. When each element of the project is complete the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The probable construction costs for this project were based on the BMP alternative analysis developed with the Watershed Management Plan in 2005 by the City of Tampa. An updated construction cost is anticipated with the 90% design drawings schedule for fall of 2009. For 2010, the City's application request for an additional $3,555,209 will be used for construction purposes. Staff recommends that any additional funding be reconsidered at a later date when the project has been permitted and a detailed cost estimate has been completed. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The alternative analysis was completed by the City of Tampa in 2005. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with City of Tampa has been developed for this multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The City of Tampa will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Design and engineering are underway, the next phase of the project includes the completion of the engineering drawings and construction of a new outfall to connect existing inlets on Dale Mabry Highway to Jetton Channel.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 232 L741 Tampa - Imp. BMPs Dale Mabry: Neptune to Henderson

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 4,503,913 0 601,029 1,139 0 5,106,081 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 3,403,913 0 1,029 0 0 3,404,942

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 10,090,209 0 1,409,791 0 0 11,500,000 Congressional Budget Request 0 0 800,000 0 0 800,000 Florida Department of Environmental 0 0 500,000 0 0 500,000 Protection

Total: $21,311,023

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones City Agreement Executed 7/1/07 5/14/07 Final Design Drawings & Bid Documents 9/1/07 11/2/09 Permit Issuance 10/1/07 12/1/09 2. Implementation of BMPs Begin Construction 11/1/07 1/4/10 Completion of Construction 2/1/10 4/2/12 Contract Termination 6/1/10 8/1/12

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 Status history: A project meeting with the City and District was conducted on October 5, 2006 to discuss the agreement, design schedule, and construction schedule. On February 1, 2007 the District received the 60% plans for the Dale Mabry stormwater improvements. A Cooperative Funding Agreement between the District and the City was executed on May 14, 2007. The District reviewed the 60% plans and contacted the City to express concerns regarding the proposed water treatment structures. The design consultant was to modify the water treatment portion of the project and provide a revised project cost estimate in June 2007; however the project was put on hold by City of Tampa Officials due to the route of the large box culvert. The route shown on the 60% design drawings for the large box culvert has been contested by the public and rejected by City of Tampa Officials. The District staff and the City of Tampa Stormwater Department met on July 12, 2007 to discuss the project and determine a plan to move forward with the project. The City's Stormwater Department was directed by City of Tampa Officials to put the project on hold until other alternatives are explored. The City of Tampa has hired Bayside Engineering to evaluate potential alternatives. A group of shareholders meet on June 2, 2008 to discuss the alternatives. Current status: Several alternatives are being evaluated by the City's consultant Bayside Engineering. A meeting was held on January 15, 2009 between District staff and City staff in which alternatives and accelerated schedule were discussed. For 2010, the City's application request for an additional $3,555,209 will be used for construction purposes. Staff recommends that any additional funding be reconsidered at a later date when the project has been permitted and a detailed cost estimate has been completed. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-Time, the project schedule could potentially be accelerated by as much as 6 month with the acquisition of CH2M Hill as the Design Build Contractor. The 6-month savings includes the time that would be required to advertise, review/accept bids, and execute a contract. The city is currently putting together an acceleration plan to describe how this project will be expedited.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 233 L742 (Completed) Tampa Plumbing Retrofit and Education Project-2007

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) Status Completed Description This project offers financial incentives to water customers within the Tampa Water Department's (TWD) service area to replace existing high-volume fixtures, i.e., showerheads, faucet aerators, and toilets, with ultra-low flow (ULF) models to save potable water. The FY2007 project proposes to retrofit 2,200 single-family, multi-family, and/or commercial accounts with ULF fixtures on a first come, first served basis. It is part of an on-going city program in which a separate project in the overall program begins each fiscal year. Benefits The project will provide potable water savings of 50,380 gallons per day (gpd) or 18.4 million gallons per year. Costs The total cost for this FY2007 project is $330,000, with the District funding 33 percent, or $110,000, through the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board and the City of Tampa funding 66 percent, or $220,000. The cost per 1,000 gallon (Kgal) saved, amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.36/Kgal. Additional Information The contractor is responsible for processing applications, inspecting the plumbing retrofits, mailing rebate checks, mailing and compiling customer satisfaction data (survey), and reporting water savings, numbers of retrofits, costs per toilet, and rebate (by Basin Board) locations. District funding is used for the rebate incentive while the City funding covers administrative costs and the retrofit kits. The project also includes an on-going education component to educate current and previous rebate customers in the identification of leaky toilet flappers and selection of appropriate replacement flappers to assure continued water savings from low-flow toilets. Approximately 28,000 toilets have been replaced in the TWD service area since 1993. The City has more than 65,000 pre-1995 single-family residences that still require retrofitting. An estimated 496,000 plus toilets that use 3.5 gpf or more remain.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 585 0 585 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 113,212 0 1,670 0 0 114,882

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 220,000 0 0 0 0 220,000

Total: $335,467

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Contract Executed 1/1/07 1/1/07 Notice to Proceed 3/1/07 9/1/07 9/1/07 Start Program and Educational Campaign 3/1/07 9/1/07 10/1/07 Begin Project Evaluation 3/1/08 4/1/08 Contract Closeout 1/1/09 2/23/09 Final Report 1/1/09 2/23/09

013 Hillsborough River Basin 234 L742 (Completed) Tampa Plumbing Retrofit and Education Project-2007

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 This project has been completed. All scheduled deliverables have been met. In the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin, 181 single-family toilets and 21 multi-family toilets were rebated for an final savings of approximately 828 gallons per day, or .302 million gallons per year. This represents a drop of 6.4 percent in participant water use. Total District expenses for this project was $9,203.14. As this was the 14th year of the program, most of the high-flow toilets within the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin portion of the Tampa Water Department service area have been rebated, effectively saturating the market and ending this program.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 235 L765 Pasco Imp. BMPs Lake Zephyr Conveyance

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Lake Zephyr watershed. This BMP will be implemented to complete capital improvements recommended in the 1989 Lake Zephyr Stormwater Management Master Plan. The BMP will complete improvements recommended for Design Units 1,2,3,4, and 6, which involve re-construction and enhancement of conveyance ways and structures. Design Unit 5, construction of a 70-acre Surface Water Management Storage Area (SMSA), was completed under a previous cooperative funding project with Pasco County (K309). Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of BMPs, and construction engineering and inspection. The Lake Zephyr watershed covers an area of approximately 13 square miles, and is located in eastern Pasco County. The proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies. A portion of the FY2007-2008 funding is for development/production of design and construction documents. The remainder of the funding, including future funding over FY2011-2013, is for construction. Benefits The conveyance improvements, in combination with the SMSA will result in: (1) reduced flooding levels downstream of the pond; (2) reduced size of the Zephyr Creek floodplain; (3) improved water quality of the Zephyr Creek conveyance system (head waters of the Hillsborough River); (4) improvement of Pasco County's Community Rating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, possibly resulting in a 5% to 10% savings in flood insurance; and (5) peak flood stage reductions along Zephyr Creek. The project provides significant stormwater infrastructure improvements to reduce flood damages to property and infrastructure, including problems caused by unregulated development within the Lake Zephyr Watershed in the 1960s and 1970s. This will complete implementation of BMPs within the Zephyr Creek watershed by adding the necessary conveyance and erosion control enhancements to the storage benefits provided by the SMSA. Costs The budget is funded over FY2007-2013 based on a 50/50 funding split between Pasco County and the District at a total budget of $6,000,000. The District's $3,000,000 contribution is funded through the Hillsborough River Basin. FY2007-2008 funding totals $1,200,000, with $600,000 from the County and $600,000 from the Basin Board. The County is withholding additional cooperative funding applications until the project's design/permitting phase is complete. Applications will continue in FY2011 when the construction phase begins. Probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP alternative analysis and preliminary designs developed by the cooperator. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. This project is for Implementation of BMPs. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Pasco County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 236 L765 Pasco Imp. BMPs Lake Zephyr Conveyance

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 602,146 0 2,276 1,232 2,400,000 3,005,654

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 600,000 0 0 0 2,400,000 3,000,000

Total: $6,005,654

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 1/1/07 10/20/06 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 4/1/07 12/6/06 Contract Executed 8/1/07 10/23/07 Signage will be provided upon start of construction 1/1/09 Notice to Proceed 1/1/09 Begin Construction 6/1/09 Construction Complete 6/1/10 Contract Termination 12/1/10

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 Based on inclusion of the project in the FY2007 budget, cooperative funding agreement has been fully executed between Pasco County and the District. The County will begin the design services phase in the summer of 2009. Because adequate funding is available for the design and permitting, the County withdrew its FY2009 funding request, planning to fully fund the project's construction phase in FY2011 and subsequent years.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 237 L824 Zephyrhills Reclaimed Water Extension Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Zephyrhills Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This alternative water supply project consists of the design, permitting and construction of 4,000 linear feet of 6" diameter transmision line and 2,000 linear feet of 2" diameter distribution line from an existing reclaimed water transmission line to irrigate City street landscaping. Benefits The project will provide 0.008 mgd (8,000 gpd) of reclaimed water to offset 0.006 mgd (6,000 gpd) of potable quality water. Costs The total project cost is $120,000. The Hillsborough River Basin Board approved $50,000 in FY2008, and budgeted $20,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds (WPSTF) during the same year. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $4.82 per thousand gallons offset.

Additional Information The City has confirmed it can meet the District's reclaimed water distribution project criteria. Of the $120,000 estimated total project cost, $20,000 is allocated for design and the remaining $100,000 is allocated for construction.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 51,903 0 1,289 2,609 0 55,801

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. 20,000 0 0 0 0 20,000 (Alternative Wtr)

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Zephyrills 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000

Total: $125,801

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 12/1/07 12/19/07 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 1/1/08 1/18/08 Notice to Proceed 2/28/08 2/11/08 Basin Board Notification 4/7/08 4/7/08 Design and Permitting Commence 5/30/08 9/30/08 6/1/08 Construction Commence 12/31/08 Construction Complete 1/31/11 Agreement Termination 12/31/11

013 Hillsborough River Basin 238 L824 Zephyrhills Reclaimed Water Extension Project

Status As Of: April 29, 2009 The agreement was executed in February 2008. The city selected Kimley-Horn and Associates for engineering services, and began design in July 2008. The city selected Harris-McBurney Company of Tampa as its contractor, held a pre-construction meeting with Harris-McBurney, and issued Notice to Proceed to the contractor. Construction is 100% complete. Pressure testing, valve installation, connection to existing mains has been completed, and all punch list items have been addressed. The city has made final payment to the contractor and is working on a reimbursement request for the District.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 239 L828 Tampa - Imp. BMPs Drew Park

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Drew Park Area in Hillsborough County. This project will improve conveyance and storage in the area bound by Dale Mabry Highway, Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa Bay Boulevard, and Tampa International Airport known as the Drew Park. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately 3.5 square miles and is located in the City of Tampa. The funds from FY2008 are being used for the following tasks: design, development of construction documents and construction permitting. For FY2009, FY2010 and future funding years, the budget will be used for construction purposes. Funding prior to 2010 was split between the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin Board and the Hillsborough River Basin Board. Starting with FY2010, the two boards have merged into one board - Hillsborough River Basin Board. Benefits The project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance and water quality within the service area. Costs The total projected cost for this project is $7,250,000 of which the District's share would be $2,750,000. For FY2008 the District budgeted amount was $550,000 and $1,000,000 in FY2009. The city has provided $550,000 in their FY2008 budget and $1,000,000 in their FY2009 budget. The FY2009 and FY2010 funds will be used for construction of the stormwater treatment and conveyance systems north of Hillsborough Avenue. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed by the cooperator. The City will be receiving a grant from FDEP for $1,800,000. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Any refinement may required additional requests for funding in future years. Based on the FY2010 application request for $5,500,000, the City of Tampa will budget $1,175,000 and if the Hillsborough Basin Board's share of $1,175,000 is funded, the projected funding for this phase cost would be met. The remaining $4,325,000 of the FY2010 application should be applied to the second phase of the Drew Park project under project number N020 - Drew Park Phase 2 Implementation of Best Management Practices. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. Funding is included to begin the implementation of the BMP. Additional funding will be needed to complete the Implementation. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City has been executed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 240 L828 Tampa - Imp. BMPs Drew Park

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 165,915 0 301,038 1,155 0 468,108 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 385,915 0 701,038 0 0 1,086,953

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 550,000 0 1,000,000 1,175,000 0 2,725,000 FDEP 0 0 1,800,000 0 0 1,800,000

Total: $6,080,061

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Pre-Construction Activities Alternative Analysis 9/30/07 9/17/08 Land Acquisition 12/1/07 1/14/08 Engineering Consultant Contract 12/31/07 12/5/07 Conceptual Design 3/15/08 3/31/09 60% Design 7/1/08 6/15/09 Cooperative Agreement 7/1/08 11/4/08 90% Design 9/15/08 8/28/09 Final Design 10/31/08 9/30/09 Construction Contract 12/31/08 1/15/10 2. Construction Activities Construction Commences 2/15/09 3/15/10 Construction Completion 9/30/11 9/30/11

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 Status History: The City has completed the land acquisition for this project. The City of Tampa has selected Bayside Engineering as the design engineer. The City's consultant Bayside has completed the survey, terrain model, and existing surface water model. Agreement between the District and the City was executed by the District on November 4, 2008. Current Status: A meeting was held on January 15, 2009 between District and City staff. During the meeting, the cooperative funding application was discussed as well as possible opportunities to expedite the project. Based on the FY2010 application request for $5,500,000, if the project is funded for $1,175,000, this phase of the total project cost would be completed. The remaining $4,325,000 of the FY2010 application should be applied to the second phase of the Drew Park project under project number N020 - Drew Park Phase 2 Implementation of Best Management Practices. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time, the city is currently implementing an accelerated schedule; however the city is revising the schedule to see if there are any measures that could accelerate the implementation of the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 241 L890 Hillsborough Man. W. Para. & Models Percolation Rate Assessment

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a proposed cooperative project with Hillsborough County to conduct elements of the District's Watershed Management Program. The project is to conduct a Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Assessment to investigate the effect of soil percolation as an outfall and develop guidelines and specifications for use in watershed modeling. The results will support development of watershed plans within Hillsborough County, including project L099 to update the Hillsborough County Watershed Management Plans. Information derived from this project will be used to improve accuracy of watershed modeling, including the influence of soil percolation on model projected flood elevations. The project will provide a methodology for determining soil percolation rate based on land use, soil, surface vegetation conditions, groundwater conditions, antecedent conditions, and topographic information. The FY2008 funding is proposed to complete the project. However, if the Watershed Evaluation indicates the need for extensive field measurements to develop and verify percolation rate calculation methods, future funding will be required to complete the project. Benefits Results of the study will support watershed management and regulation by providing information and procedures to improve modeling of percolation as an outfall in closed basin watersheds. Costs The total budget for this project is $120,000, of which the District's share is $60,000 ($20,000 each from the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, and Northwest Hillsborough Basins). Hillsborough County will contribute $60,000. FY2008 funding is budgeted to complete the project. However, it is possible that future cooperative funding requests and budget amendments may be required to fully fund and complete the project. The County will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Additional Information A WMP includes five major elements: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The County will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. If the Watershed Evaluation indicates the need for extensive field measurements to develop and verify percolation rate calculation methods, future funding will be required to complete the project.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 21,212 0 1,224 0 0 22,436 013 Hillsborough River Basin 21,212 0 1,224 1,397 0 23,833 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 21,212 0 1,224 0 0 22,436

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 60,000 0 0 0 0 60,000

Total: $128,705

013 Hillsborough River Basin 242 L890 Hillsborough Man. W. Para. & Models Percolation Rate Assessment

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 Based on inclusion of the project within the FY2008 budget, a cooperative funding agreement with Hillsborough County was executed. Following execution of the funding agreement, Hillsborough County contracted with the University of South Florida for consulting/research services, and work on the project is progressing.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 243 L892 Hillsborough - WMPlan Brooker Creek Watershed Gate Operation Optimization Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the analysis of BMPs task in the Watershed Management Plan element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Brooker Creek Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 30 square miles and is located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. The issues in this watershed are flood protection and maintaining minimum flows and levels. Both Hillsborough and Pinellas County suffered flooding in September 2006. With FY2008 funding an analysis of alternative schedules for operating plans for gates controlling lake levels in the watershed will be performed. It will consider flood protection and minimum flows and levels in the watershed. This project will incorporate information from the Brooker Creek watershed model to analyze the alternative operating schedules. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District¿ s Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management. Costs The total proposed budget for this project is $50,000 of which the District's share is $25,000. The County will contribute $25,000 as revenue. This completes the funding requirement for this project. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. With prior year funding from Hillsborough and Pinellas County and Topographic Information, and tasks within the Watershed Evaluation, and the Watershed Management Plan are being completed. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 1,375 0 1,375 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 26,338 0 1,365 0 0 27,703

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Hillsborough - WMPlan Brooker Ck WS 25,000 0 0 0 0 25,000 Gate (L892)

Total: $54,078

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Board on all reports 7/31/09 2. Contracts

013 Hillsborough River Basin 244 L892 Hillsborough - WMPlan Brooker Creek Watershed Gate Operation Optimization Revenue agreement sent to Hillsborough County 11/30/07 4/22/08 Revenue agreement executed 2/15/08 6/15/08 7/9/08 Consultant agreement executed 3/15/08 8/11/09 2b. Revenue Contract Contract Termination 7/9/10 2b. Consultant Contract Contract Termination 7/9/10 3. Work Order Issue Work Order 4/15/09 3a Work Order Work Order # 1 Completed 7/31/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The revenue agreement has been executed by Hillsborough County. District staff anticipates contracting with a consultant to perform the Watershed Management Program elements in August 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 245 L896 Hillsborough WMPlan Thirteen Mile Run Structure Operation Evaluation Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The purpose of this project is to assess the suitability of storage/conveyance features and associated water control structure operation procedures within the Lake Hannah Outlet/Thirteen Mile Run Watershed, which is a tributary of Cypress Creek. The tributary system covers an area of approximately 15 square miles within Pasco and Hillsborough Counties. District operated water level control structures are located on several lakes within the watershed, including lakes Kell, Swamp, Keene, Hanna, and Stemper. These are drop board structures with limited operational capability. The project includes operation and maintenance recommendations, and guidance for optimizing the water control system configuration, thereby providing flood protection, minimum lake levels, wetlands, and natural systems benefits. This is a feasibility level assessment based on a Watershed Evaluation and update/revision/improvement of existing models. If feasible alternatives are found, future funding will be required for detailed modeling, design, permitting, and implementation of BMPs. Potentially, implementation of BMPs could include structural and/or non-structural measures. Benefits This project will provide information and guidance for optimizing water level control structure operations and storage/conveyance systems within the Cypress Creek Watershed, thereby providing flood protection, minimum lake levels, wetlands, and natural systems benefits. The Watershed Management Program provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain and water quality management. Costs The total proposed budget for this project is $200,000, funded in FY2008. The District's share is $100,000, through the Hillsborough River Basin. Hillsborough County's share is $100,000. If the feasibility assessment indicates the need for BMP implementation, future funding will be required to develop a plan of preferred BMPs, and perform the consequent design, permitting, land acquisition, and construction tasks. The County will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 105,331 0 2,276 3,370 0 110,977

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Hillsborough Co - Cypress Ck Cntrl Strct 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000 (L896)

Total: $210,977

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 Based on inclusion of the project within the FY2008 budget, a draft cooperative funding agreement with Hillsborough County has been developed and executed. As of this date, the County's request for proposals has been issued, and

013 Hillsborough River Basin 246 L896 Hillsborough WMPlan Thirteen Mile Run Structure Operation Evaluation respondents have been ranked by a selection committee. The County will negotiate with the highest ranked respondent(s) to provide consulting services for the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 247 L914 City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) City of Lakeland Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project offers financial incentives to water customers within the City of Lakeland's service area for replacement of existing high-volume indoor plumbing fixtures including showerheads (replacing those using 4.0 gallons per minute, or gpm, or greater with those using 2.5 gpm or less), faucet aerators (3.0 gpm or greater with 2.2 gpm in kitchens and 1.5 gpm in bathrooms) and toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater with 1.6 gpf or lower). Approximately 84 percent of Lakeland's 46,155 residential accounts were built or improved before 1995 (~38,770 homes), making them eligible for plumbing retrofit incentives. In FY2008, The City of Lakeland expects to distribute 2,200 retrofit kits (maximum two per customer) and to retrofit up to 4,390 single family and multi-family toilets through an outside contracted consultant. Single-family residences will be offered up to two toilet rebates per home while multi-family dwellings, with appropriate representation, will be encouraged to replace all devices at one time. These quantities are planned each year for a term of five years. Benefits This project will provide an estimated potable water savings of 113,197 gallons per day, or 41.31 million gallons per year for toilet savings and 41.86 gallons per day, or 15,278 gallons per year for the plumbing retrofits (showerheads and aerators). The total savings is estimated to be 128,475 gallons per day or 46.89 million gallons per year. Costs The total FY2008 cost for this project is $600,000 with the District 50 percent funding level allocated amongst the Peace River basin ($210,000), the Hillsborough River basin ($60,000) and the Alafia River basin ($30,000). The City of Lakeland's 50 percent share is $300,000. The cost benefit for the project using the total cost amortized over 20 years is $1.33 per thousand gallons of water. Additional Information The City of Lakeland will provide actual billing data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, conduct a scientifically significant survey to determine customer satisfaction with low-volume devices and institute an education program designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings. The educational portion will provide participants with materials on leak detection and replacement of devices at the end of the life cycle. Marketing for the project will begin February 2008 and the distribution of the kits will begin no later than Oct. 1. Approximately 2,200 kits will be distributed by Sept. 30, 2008. A draft annual distribution report, describing and relating the number of kits distributed, and the demographics of participating customers will be provided to the District by March 2009 and a final distribution report incorporating District comments will be provided on May 2009.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 31,011 0 1,114 585 0 32,710 013 Hillsborough River Basin 60,581 0 628 652 0 61,861 020 Peace River Basin 211,061 0 1,162 631 0 212,854

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Lakeland 430,000 0 0 0 0 430,000

Total: $737,425

013 Hillsborough River Basin 248 L914 City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Develop RFP for Contractor 10/1/07 10/3/07 Agreement with SWFWMD 1/1/08 11/21/07 Begin Advertising Program 2/1/08 2/1/08 Program Implementation 3/1/08 4/1/08 Draft Distribution Report 3/1/09 10/1/09 Final Distribution Report 5/1/09 12/1/09 Draft Final Report 3/1/10 10/1/10 Final Report 4/1/10 11/1/10 Final Invoice to District 6/1/10 12/31/10 Project Closeout 1/31/11

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 To date the City of Lakeland has rebated 931 single-family units, 519 multi-family units and 21 commercial units. Pending rebates include 239 single-family units, 24 multi-family units and 11 commercial units Marketing efforts include daily public service announcements ran on the City's cable television station, Point of purchase tear off brochures at all area home improvement stores and project brochures distributed at all public events involving the city. The City has received a large amount of positive feedback about the current generation of ULF and HET toilets working as advertised. So far, $15,199.01 has been reimbursed and $285,233.82 remains in the budget.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 249 L915 City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) City of Lakeland Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The City of Lakeland is conducting a pre-rinse spray valve replacement and conservation education program for the City's food service industry. The program will focus on replacing high water use spray valves utilized to clean food from dishes, utensils, and pots and pans. The FY2008 project targets water customers in the food service industry to replace spray valves in 300 locations at no cost to the water customer. Conventional pre-rinse spray valves utilize from 2.65 to 4.0 gallons per minute and can be responsible for up to fifty percent of food service industry total dish washing water use. Water efficient pre-rinse spray nozzles use approximately 1.6 gallons per minute. The "Potable Water Conservation Best Management Practices for the Tampa Bay Region Report" (Tampa Bay Water, 2003) identifies the use of water-efficient pre-rinse spray valves as a best management practice in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional facilities (ICI). Benefits The total estimated water savings is 60,000 gallons of potable water per day or 21.9 million gallons per year. Costs The total project cost is $45,000. The breakdown of District funding is: Peace River Basin Board - $15,750, Hillsborough River Basin Board - $4,500 and the Alafia River Basin Board - $2,250. The City of Lakeland's share is 50 percent, or $22,500. The cost benefit for this project, using the total cost amortized over 5 years at 8% interest, is $0.50 per 1000 gallons of water.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 2,756 0 557 635 0 3,948 013 Hillsborough River Basin 5,006 0 557 660 0 6,223 020 Peace River Basin 16,761 0 1,114 635 0 18,510

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Lakeland 22,500 0 0 0 0 22,500

Total: $51,181

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Develop RFP 10/1/07 10/3/07 Evaluate RFP's and Select Contractor 11/1/07 12/31/07 Choose Consultant 12/1/07 2/5/08 Transfer All Necessary Data to Contractor 12/31/07 2/20/08 Program Implemented 1/1/08 5/1/08 Develop Survey Instrument 4/1/08 5/15/08 Installation Completion of 300 units 9/1/08 12/31/08 12/31/08 Mail All Surveys 11/1/08 12/31/08 Begin Program Evaluation 1/1/09 1/1/09

013 Hillsborough River Basin 250 L915 City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project

Final Report to District 1/1/10 Program closeout 1/31/11

Status As Of: May 01, 2009 Installation of the pre-rinse spray valves ended on 12/31/2008. A total of 252 pre-rinse spray valves have been installed for a total District cost of $16,632.00. $5,868 remains in the budget. The final report is in the process of being completed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 251 N004 Polk is Florida-Friendly

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Builders Association Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Polk County Builders Association public education program, Polk is Florida-Friendly, provides widespread promotion of Florida-friendly landscaping through educational presentations, demonstration sites and development and distribution of materials. A brochure and poster featuring a driving map of Florida-friendly demonstration landscapes throughout Polk County and an illustrated list of plants most suited to the county will be created and distributed. A PowerPoint and a DVD featuring plants that thrive in Florida and Florida-friendly landscaping demonstration gardens will also be produced for use in workshops and community events throughout the year. Questions will be added to builders assocation member surveys regarding potential buyer's inquiries on whether Florida-friendly landscaping practices have been used at a new home. An additional survey will be created and distributed to the public at events to identify barriers to water use changes and determine which incentives might foster sustainable changes. Additional partners in this project include Polk County Natural Resources, Polk County Utility Department, the City of Lakeland, the City of Winter Haven, the City of Haines City, Polk County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program and the Friends of the Parks. Benefits The multi-organization program will promote widespread adoption of Florida-friendly landscaping best management practices including reducing water use and protecting water quality through proper landscape design, installation and maintenance in a county-specific way. The educational materials created will be specific to Polk County and will provide consistent Florida-friendly landscaping messaging to diverse audiences countywide. Cost per person is approximately $.27 based on educating an estimated 15% of Polk County's 581,000 residents--approximately 87,000 people. Costs The total cost of the FY2009 Polk is Florida-Friendly project is $59,480. The District share of $23,718 supports printing, materials, travel and contract services for preparation and implementation of educational programs. Funding is shared by three basin boards: Alafia River ($2,609), Hillsborough River ($3,558) and Peace River ($17,551).

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 3,388 0 0 3,388 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 4,337 0 0 4,337 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 18,330 0 0 18,330

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County Builders Association 0 0 35,763 0 0 35,763

Total: $61,818

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2009 Purchase Order Created 10/1/08 10/31/08 12/8/08 Project Plan Approved 10/31/08 12/1/08

013 Hillsborough River Basin 252 N004 Polk is Florida-Friendly

First Quarter Report 1/30/09 3/31/09 3/31/09 Second Quarter Report 4/30/09 3/31/09 3/31/09 Third Quarter Report 7/31/09 Project Complete 9/30/09 Fourth Quarter/Final Report 10/30/09

Status As Of: April 24, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. The tasks associated with the 2009 Polk is Florida-Friendly FYN project are ongoing throughout the year. The critical project milestones reflect completion of these on-going tasks. Because of the delay in starting the project due to scope of work changes, the cooperator submitted one report that includes first and second task period activities. Those activities include: creation of a program logo, plant list for Polk County, identification of 15 demonstration gardens to be showcased on a future brochure and a draft of a survey to ascertain the knowledge level of Polk County residents regarding Florida-friendly landscaping. With the help of the coordinator, a local builder is is building a Parade of Homes model to the Florida Water Star GoldSM criteria. Booths featuring the program are set up monthly at the Circle B Bar Reserve and the Farmers Market in Bartow. The project was represented at the Spring Obsession event in Lakeland. Two workshops were held at the Nature Center at Circle B Ranch -- The Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping (March 30) and Rain Barrels (April 18). The coordinator continues to identify Florida-friendly landscaping demonstration sites throughout the county. New plants needed on the sites will be funded by the program's other cooperators. Photographs will be taken of the buildings where the gardens are installed so the public can identify the locations easier.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 253 N008 Polk Natural Resources Fixture Retrofit Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Natural Resources Project Manager MUSICARO, MELISSA Task Manager(s) Status Not Funded Description The Polk County Natural Resources is proposing a pilot project aimed to reduce water usage in the home by replacing high-flow plumbing fixtures with low-flow water conserving fixtures in approximately 10,200 homes. This plumbing fixture retrofit project will operate as an exchange program open to all Polk County residents. The residents will bring their existing non-conserving showerheads, aerators, and/or broken garden hose sprayers and in return be provided with the replacement water efficient fixture. All fixtures distributed will have on/off shut off valves/controls - low-flow showerheads, kitchen swivel sprayer, bathroom/kitchen aerator, and garden hose sprayer. Educational material on indoor/outdoor water conservation will be distributed to each recipient and an exchange form will be completed identifying the water provider. Benefits The estimated water savings is 408,000 gallons per day. Costs The total project cost is estimated to be $61,200 and the Alafia River and Hillsborough River Basin Boards are requested to fund a combined $7,956 in FY2009: Alafia River, $3,366 and Hillsborough River, $4,590. The cost benefit of the proposed project, based on the total cost amortized at 8% interest over 5 years, is $.10 per thousand gallons saved. Additional Information As proposed, Polk County would distribute water conserving plumbing devices throughout the county, including in municipalities within the county. At the same time, Lakeland and Winter Haven have proposed their own plumbing retrofit programs for FY2009. The county is coordinating with Lakeland and Winter Haven to ensure there is no duplication of efforts, and to ensure water use data will be shared with Polk County for the project's evaluation of savings. If funded, the Cooperative Funding Agreement will specify that these issues will be resolved prior to the project's commencement.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 3,366 0 0 3,366 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 4,590 0 0 4,590

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County Natural Resources 0 0 30,600 0 0 30,600

Total: $38,556

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Advertise Program Purchase fixtures Implement Project Project completion

013 Hillsborough River Basin 254 N008 Polk Natural Resources Fixture Retrofit Project

Status As Of: September 17, 2008 The county is re-evaluating projects due to internal changes and budget.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 255 N013 Development of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) University of Florida Project Manager SMITH, RANDY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The objective of this project is to verify the accuracy of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) and Florida Green Industries best management practices (BMPs) fertilizer recommendations across a wide range of common landscape plants. Plant growth, biomass allocation, shoot nutrient status, foliar characteristics and aesthetic quality will be evaluated. Plants will be irrigated uniformly as needed according to IFAS recommendations. Irrigation amounts will be recorded and will allow for water-use efficiency to be calculated when combined with plant biomass measurements. The interaction between fertilizer rates and water-use efficiency of plants will offer insight into the effect of fertility recommendations on landscape water consumption. Soil nutrient status will also be monitored over the evaluation period. Benefits This project represents a significant step to develop and implement accurate, science-based fertilizer BMPs for urban (residential and commercial) landscapes. This study aims to improve the quality of stormwater that leaves an urban landscape by influencing the amount of fertilizer that is applied to these landscapes. The results of the project will be applicable to ornamental plants grown in residential and commercial landscapes. This research will provide scientific data on the fertilizer needs of landscape plants and will improve the accuracy, credibility and long-term viability of statewide BMP programs, such as the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) program. Costs The total project cost is anticipated to be $1,132,158 with the District contributing $566,079 and the University contributing $566,079 worth of in-kind services. The FY2009 budget amount for the first part of Phase I of this project is $79,400, with the University of Florida - IFAS contributing $39,700 worth of in kind services and $39,700 to be funded by the District. The District's share of the FY2009 budget was spilt evenly among all Basins. The University of Florida - IFAS submitted a FY2010 Cooperative Funding request for $41,500 to complete part two of Phase I of the project. Additional funds are anticipated to be requested in FY2011 to complete Phase I of the project. Additional funds are anticipated to be requested in FY2012, FY2013 and FY2014 to complete the final phase (Phase II) of the project. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges. Additional Information Non-point nutrient losses in stormwater runoff and leachate from urban landscapes have been implicated in the degradation of water quality in Florida. Information on the nutrient requirements of plant material in a landscape setting is very limited, most of which pertains only to trees and shrubs. Therefore, there is a critical need to develop more accurate fertilizer recommendations and validate existing and proposed landscape fertilizer BMPs to quantify their impact on water consumption and quality. In order to make reasonable fertilizer recommendations, it is necessary to have information about the nutritional requirements of the most demanding components of the landscape. Additionally, knowledge of the nutrient requirements allows plants to be zoned based on their fertilizer requirements, similar to the zoning recommendations for water requirements promoted by FYN (right plant/right place). This zoning will result in a more targeted and efficient approach to fertilizer application and reduce nutrient losses to the environment. The University of Florida - IFAS is committed to the development of science-based water conservation and flood protection ordinances and state-of-the art best management practices. The research activities of the faculty help to provide the important scientific data to make these ordinances and BMPs possible. In addition, Extension activities of faculty at the University of Florida - IFAS help to ensure that these science-based ordinances and BMPs are implemented.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 256 N013 Development of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 51,530 497,944 549,474 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 5,582 0 0 5,582 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 5,582 0 0 5,582 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 5,581 0 0 5,581 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 5,582 0 0 5,582 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 5,582 0 0 5,582 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 4,962 0 0 4,962 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 4,962 0 0 4,962 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 4,962 0 0 4,962

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District University of Florida - IFAS, In-Kind 0 0 39,700 41,500 484,878 566,078 Services

Total: $1,158,347

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development & Execution Negotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement 9/17/08 11/3/08 Cooperative Funding Agreement to Contract Administration 11/20/08 12/23/08 1/22/09 Contract sent to Cooperator for Approval 12/14/08 1/23/09 3/19/09 Signed Contract returned from Cooperator 1/15/09 4/30/09 Contract Executed 1/31/09 5/15/09 Notice to Proceed sent to Cooperator 1/31/09 5/15/09 2. Phase I - Critical Project Milestones Literature Review 2/13/09 Construct Trial Landscape and Trellis Beds 2/27/09 Obtain and Install Plants 3/27/09 Complete Data Collection 10/30/09 Draft Final Report 11/30/09 Final Report 12/15/09 Contract Termination 2/28/10

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 On August 5, 2008 the District project manager met with the cooperator and requested a draft scope of work for the project. Notice of FY2009 funding approval has been sent to the cooperator. A draft contract was sent to the cooperator for review on September 24, 2008. The District project manager received the draft contract with comments back from the cooperator on November 13, 2008. The contract was sent to the cooperator for signature on March 19, 2009. The cooperator has submitted a FY2010 Cooperative Funding application requesting $41,500 to complete part two of Phase I of the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 257 N020 Tampa - Phase 2: Imp. BMPs Drew Park

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Project consists of design and construction of improvements to stormwater delivery systems south of Hillsborough Avenue, primarily on Lois and Grady Avenues. This project will address level of service deficiencies in the Drew Park Area. This phase of the project will implement the delivery system to the regional treatment facility constructed in Phase 1 (L828). For FY2009, FY2010 and future funding years, the budget will be used for construction purposes. Funding prior to 2010 was split between the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin Board and the Hillsborough River Basin Board. Starting with FY2010, the two boards have merged into one board - Hillsborough River Basin Board. Benefits Benefits of the project will include improved stormwater level of service to lessen probabilities of structural flooding, greatly improved level of transportation (roadway) service during rain events, and efficient delivery of stormwater to the regional treatment facility constructed in Phase 1 (L828). Costs Projected cost is $16,650,000, including survey, design, permits and construction of the stormwater conveyance improvements and street restoration. The cost of the total project would be split between the City of Tampa, and the Hillsborough River Basin Board. This is a multi-year funded project. The City's share would be $8,325,000 over three years. In FY2009, the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the Northwest Hillsborough River Basin Board share will be $540,000 and $1,260,000, respectively. The FY2009 funds will be used for design of the conveyance improvements to the south of Hillsborough Avenue. In future years, the Hillsborough River Basin Board would fund $6,525,000, respectively.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 541,047 1,173 2,200,000 2,742,220 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 1,261,047 0 0 1,261,047

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 0 0 1,800,000 4,325,000 2,200,000 8,325,000

Total: $12,328,267

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Pre-Construction Activities Engineering Consultant Contract 3/15/08 1/14/08 Conceptual Design 9/15/08 4/30/09 Final Design & Permitting Acquisition 9/15/09 2. Construction Activities Commence Construction 6/15/09 Construction Completion 6/15/11

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 This is a multi-year funded project that began in FY2009. District staff is currently drafting a cooperative funding

013 Hillsborough River Basin 258 N020 Tampa - Phase 2: Imp. BMPs Drew Park

agreement. A detailed status update will be prepared when the agreement has been executed between the District and City of Tampa.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 259 N023 Tampa Riverwalk Kiosks

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager ROE, MELISSA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Riverwalk project is a $40 million project putting renewed emphasis on developing the waterfront in a way that will enhance the image of Tampa and bring community focus on the Hillsborough River. The Riverwalk provides a venue to educate the public on water-related environmental issues through messages on six (4 feet by 8 feet) three-sided electronic kiosks installed along 2.2 miles of downtown waterfront. The kiosks, or Information Stations, will provide static and LED displays containing educational content about the environment. The digital nature of the displays will allow the City to instantly update the message. The cooperator proposes to create an advisory group consisting of District, Florida Aquarium and USF staff to provide copy and images for the kiosks. The District would contribute the water resources messages and images to be shared with others on one of the three sides of each of the six kiosks. Benefits The benefit to the District is exposing visitors and workers in downtown Tampa along the Riverwalk to water resources messages. Costs The total cost of the project is anticipated to be $1.16 million of which Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board is contributing $93,960. The cooperator anticipates that the 66,000 workers in downtown Tampa will be exposed to the messages. Using this number, the cost per person for the District's share of the project would be $1.42 per person. There is a potential to expose the messages to the up to 2 annual million visitors to the downtown area. These projected numbers come from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Partnership.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 93,960 0 0 93,960

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District All Children's Hospital 0 0 20,000 0 0 20,000 Bailey Family Foundation 0 0 25,000 0 0 25,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield 0 0 15,000 0 0 15,000 City of Tampa 0 0 125,000 25,000 50,000 200,000 Community Foundation of Tampa Bay 0 0 15,000 0 0 15,000 Cultural Florida Grant 0 0 25,000 0 0 25,000 Duckwall Foundation 0 0 30,000 0 0 30,000 Friends of the Riverwalk 0 0 0 155,000 185,000 340,000 MetLife 0 0 50,000 0 0 50,000 National Endowment of Humanities 0 0 250,000 0 0 250,000 Grant TECO 0 0 5,000 5,000 0 10,000 Veolia 0 0 20,000 0 0 20,000

Total: $1,093,960

013 Hillsborough River Basin 260 N023 Tampa Riverwalk Kiosks

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2009 Purchase Order Open 10/31/08 1/9/09 1/9/09 Task 1 - Creative Designed and Prototype Produced 12/31/08 2/18/09 2/18/09 Task 2 - Installation of Prototype and Evaluation Completed 3/31/09 3/31/09 Task 3 - Design Completed and Approved for Production 6/30/09 Task 4 - Fabrication and Installation of Phase 1 Portals 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 22, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 23and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. The purchase order has been opened and the project is underway. City of Tampa has created the prototype but due to unforeseen circumstances had to change the prototype's location and was delayed by a few days. The prototype has now been tested and evaluated. The District's project manager is working with the City of Tampa's project team to finalize the verbiage for the prototype.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 261 N024 Polk County NWRUSA Reclaim Water Storage & Pumping Station

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Utilities Project Manager RAMOY, ALISON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project consists of the design, permitting and construction of an 80-million gallon, lined storage reservoir and associated pumping and piping systems for storage and disposal of approximately 1.5 MGD. The project provides reclaimed water storage for two new planned developments, Neat and Sweet and Fox Branch Ranch. Both property owners of the new developments have donated parcels necessary for the construction of a lined storage reservoir. A copy of the executed agreement for the property transfer between the County and the owners has been forwarded to the District. The size and proximity of the property to the treatment plant site are ideal for reclaimed water storage and provides for minimal construction costs on conveyance systems. The project would be undertaken in 3 phases, the first of which include design and permitting services FY2009. The second phase includes the land acquisition and right of way easements from the plant site to the property is complete. The third phase would consist of the construction of the reservoir. Water would be pumped into the storage reservoir during wet-season storm events and later pumped, filtered and treated to be used for irrigation on residential lawns, commercial landscapes and recreational grounds. PCU has at least 29 active reclaimed water subdivisions with more than 1,655 potential reclaimed water customers. Of those, 800 are connected with registered usage through their reuse meter. There are 1,698 additional units that will be added to the potential customer base over time. Benefits This project is expected to maximize reclaimed water use in the NWRUSA. Costs Total cost of the project is $7,888,137. In FY2009, the District was requested to fund $265,225. Based on the basins containing the population that will receive the reclaimed water benefits, the Hillsborough River Basin Board budgeted $239,000 (90%) and the Peace River Basin Board budgeted $26,225 (10%). The remainder of the funding will be requested in future fiscal years.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 239,000 0 3,549,661 3,788,661 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 26,225 3,812 394,407 424,444

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County Utilities 0 0 265,225 0 3,678,844 3,944,069

Total: $8,157,174

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Contract Execution 12/31/08 7/15/09 Notice to Proceed for Design 3/30/09 9/30/09 Design/Permitting 6/30/09 Construciton Commence 6/30/10 Construction Completion 6/30/11

013 Hillsborough River Basin 262 N024 Polk County NWRUSA Reclaim Water Storage & Pumping Station

Status As Of: May 04, 2009 The County has provided preliminary designs for Fox Branch Ranch subdivision, which was supposed to benefit from this project. However, since the inception of this subdivision plan in 2006, the developer has not sold any lots or homes. The slow housing market conditions has forced the developer for Fox Branch Ranch to put its plans on hold, and the County identified another piece of property to build the reservoir on. Property acquisition negotiations are now underway for an approximately 24-acre site currently owned by Neat and Sweet Farms. A Scope of Work was recently submitted; however, many important details such as number of customers, anticipated reclaimed water flow and potable offset have yet to be determined. District staff is awaiting a reply regarding the missing information, in order to develop the Cooperative Funding Agreement.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 263 N025 Pasco County Plat incorporation into GIS

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager GLENN, CHERYL Task Manager(s) GLENN, CHERYL, OWENS, JIM Status Ongoing Description This is a five-year project that includes the improvement of property ownership data and the creation of a detailed inventory of corresponding drainage, wetland, and conservation easements. This task will be accomplished by reviewing existing digital and paper property ownership maps and converting these into a consistent database format that is compatible with both the County's and District's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This is the third joint County-District mapping project and it builds upon previous cooperative projects L433 - NAVD88 Control Densification and L726 - Horizontal Control Project. The map data will be contracted for and compiled at the PLSS Township level which will result in twenty five (25) standalone deliverable units. Project cost is based upon the cost to integrate subdivisions, easements, and right of way design files which provides a fixed deliverable for accountability. The County will contract the effort with an existing pre-qualified vendor. This project design, deliverable and funding methodology will ensure that should any of these aspects be jeopardized, all deliverables made up to that point are complete in their entirety. Benefits The project will directly support the implementation of the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) currently under development and will also be an integral part of to the GIS stormwater management project that the County is funding. These refinements will augment the accuracy and reliability of Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) and Water Use Permitting (WUP) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) statewide Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) developed Sea, Land and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) modeling efforts. Costs This is a 5-year project with a total cost of $1,310,495, which will be shared equally between the DISTRICT and Pasco County. The number of parcels within each Basin were used to determine the cost ratio, with Coastal at 49%, Pinellas-Anclote at 16%, Hillsborough River at 25%, and Withlacoochee at 10%. The costs of the project will be shared equally between Pasco County and the DISTRICT with a yearly guideline not to exceed $300,000. Any monies expended over the total yearly budget in any given year will be the sole responsibility of Pasco County. Funds for FY2009 have been encumbered at an amount of $299,830. The District's share of $149,915 will be split between Hillsborough River Basin at $122,758 and Pinellas/Anclote Basin at $27,158. Funds for FY2010 are being requested for $296,590. The District's share of $148,295 will be split between Coastal at $77,615, and Pinellas/Anclote at $70,680. Funds for FY2011 are being rquested for $296,880. The District's share of $148,440 will be split between Coastal at $122,583, Pinellas/Anclote at $8,613, and Hillsborough River at $17,245. Funds for FY2012 are being requested for $282,610. The District's share of $141,305 will be split between Coastal at $118,435, Pinellas/Anclote at $1,358, and Hillsborough River at 21,513. Funds for FY2013 are being requested for $134,585. The District's share of $67,293 will be entirely with Withlacoochee River.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 264 N025 Pasco County Plat incorporation into GIS

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 124,177 0 38,758 162,935 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 0 79,099 241,018 320,117 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 28,578 142,844 9,971 181,393 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 0 0 67,293 67,293

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 0 0 150,000 0 0 150,000

Total: $881,738

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Phase 1 - FY 2009 Contract development and execution 12/24/08 3/4/09 Phase 1 - FY2009 MOA between Pasco Co. & Appraisor's Office 2/18/09 Pasco County will hire contractor 3/31/09 Deliverable Submitted 9/30/09 Phase 2 - FY 2010 Initiate Phase 2 of project in FY2010 10/1/10 Phase 3 - FY2011 Initiate Phase 3 of project in FY2011 10/1/11 Phase 4 - FY 2012 Initiate Phase 4 of project in FY2010 10/1/12 Phase 5 - FY2013 Initiate Phase 5 of project in FY2010 10/1/13

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 The Coop Agreement was approved by Pasco County at it's 2/10/2009 meeting, and received by the District on 2/17/2009. Pasco County selected Bruce Harris & Associates as the contractor to perform the work. However, due to objections received by Pasco County from some of the other bidders, each bidder will give a presentation to Pasco County's selection committee on 5/21/2009. Pasco County's funding for FY2010 has been verified as being available in their budget.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 265 N026 Lake Meade Water Quality Improvement

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County BOCC Project Manager KOLASA, KEITH Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project will reduce flooding impacts and provide water quality treatment within the Lake Meade sub-basin in Hillsborough County. A relic sinkhole (not directly connected to the aquifer) north of Larson Avenue is the low point in a 1 square mile basin. It is currently in very poor condition with little desirable vegetation and poor water quality. Since it has no outfall, the flood water stands for a considerable period of time, preventing growth of desireable vegetation, and periodically causing structure flooding during high intensity rainfall events. This project will design, permit, and construct the expansion of Crabtree pond and the expansion of wetlands to increase flood storage and reduce flooding impacts from the closed basin sinkhole. Water quality treatment will be provided by constructing an inline filtration treatment system. The project will be constructed on roughly 8 acres owned by Hillsborough County. Benefits The project will reduce flooding impacts within a 1 square mile basin by enhancing existing wetlands and increasing the storage capacity of existing systems located on land owned by Hillsborough County. Water quality treatment will also be provided in this urban basin through the construction of a inline filtration system. Costs The total project cost is $800,000 of which half will be funded by Hillsborough County ($400,000) and half is requested to be funded by the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($400,000). Additional Information The project will also include the construction of an outfall from the sinkhole to nearby Crabtree Pond to reduce existing flooding impacts and decrease the recovery time in the sinkhole. The proposed outfall will bleed off high intensity rainfall events. Reducing flood elevations in the sinkhole will minimize structure and road flooding, and benefit vegetation communities. The Crabtree Pond stages up to combine with Lake Meade. Since the Lake Meade system has no natural outfall, when it stages up to a certain level, the combined ponds will be pumped north to a gravity system that ultimately discharges into the Tampa Bypass Canal.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 402,846 1,971 0 404,817

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 127,000 0 400,000 0 0 527,000

Total: $931,817

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development & Execution Agreement sent to Contracts Administration 10/5/08 Agreement Approved by City Council 11/15/08 Notice to Proceed 12/15/08 Contract Executed 2/10/09 2. Preliminary Design Preliminary Design 8/30/09

013 Hillsborough River Basin 266 N026 Lake Meade Water Quality Improvement

3. Design and Permitting Design and Permitting 12/28/09 4. Construction Construction 10/25/10

Status As Of: April 24, 2009 The County submitted a draft scope of work for the project needed for the cooperative agreement on October 5, 2008. District and County staff worked together to refine the project scope and agreement. The proejct agreement was drafted, routed for internal review, and mailed to the County for approval (Feb 24,2009). The County plans to submit the agreement for approval to their BOCC during the first week of May, 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 267 N027 Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco County

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) Crystal Springs Foundation, Inc. Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Crystal Springs Foundation, Inc. provides a comprehensive water resources education program that enables the majority of sixth-grade teachers and students in the Pasco County School District to learn about Florida's freshwater wetland ecosystems by offering 60 field experiences and trainings at the Crystal Springs Preserve. Teachers have an opportunity to integrate an adapted version of the District-developed Life in Florida's Freshwater Wetlands curriculum into their classrooms. The program is designed to offer instruction on science experimentation, conservation of native flora and fauna, watersheds, aquifers, water quality analysis, water conservation, benthic studies, exotic plant removal and native plant habitat restoration. Benefits This program provides students with in-depth study and hands-on experiences with freshwater wetland ecosystems. Students leave the program with a better understanding of local watersheds and see the importance of preserving Florida's natural systems. This project enhances Pasco County School District's sixth-grade science curriculum and furthers the District's mission. This project expands District support of field trips for Pasco County students. Costs The total FY2009 project cost is $75,058, with the District's share $36,795. Support is shared among these Basins: Hillsborough River $9,199, Coastal Rivers $18,398, Pinellas-Anclote River $6,255 and Withlacoochee River $2,944. District funding is being used for 60 field trips, transportation, teacher training programs and water quality supplies. This program is reaching 6,000 students and 100 teachers at a cost to the District of $6.03 per person. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information This project was piloted on a small scale in FY2008 through Basin Initiative funding for Youth Education (P259) as part of a baseline water resources education program. Currently, Pasco County School District receives Youth Education Basin Initiative dollars (P259) for field trip transportation for seventh-grade teachers and students who study water and related natural resources as part of the Wetlands Ambassador Program at the Starkey Environmental Education Center and Crossbar Ranch Center.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 9,951 0 0 9,951 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 19,150 0 0 19,150 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 7,007 0 0 7,007 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 3,696 0 0 3,696

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Crystal Springs Foundation, Inc. 0 0 44,704 0 0 44,704

Total: $84,508

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

013 Hillsborough River Basin 268 N027 Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco County

Purchase order opened 10/31/08 1/5/09 Field trips end 6/5/09 Final report received by the District 8/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. Cooperator has scheduled all field trips and anticipates to be complete by June 3, 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 269 N028 Lowry Park Zoo Environmental Stewardship

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Lowry Park Zoo Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Lowry Park Zoo (LPZ) Environmental Stewardship includes a three-pronged environmental education program for elementary school students in Hillsborough County. Components include two teacher workshops, 30 outreach programs and 15 field experiences. The goal of the program is to teach a diverse audience of both teachers and students the importance of water conservation and protection. The target audience is an often overlooked population made up of rural, minority and at-risk students, who rarely get opportunities for environmental education. To better identify with their audience, the cooperator is translating existing education materials into Spanish. This allows students to take information home to share with their families. Specifically, this project provides water conservation and protection education to 5,400 third through fifth-grade students and 60 teachers at 15 Hillsborough County elementary schools through outreach programs, field trips and teacher workshops. This project goes beyond knowledge to action, aiming for a 75 percent rate of participating students who commit to follow-up activities at their schools. Benefits The District benefits from educating an often overlooked segment of the population, providing culturally contextual experiences for a better likelihood of transforming students to stewards. The cooperator estimates that this program is reaching 15 of Hillsborough County School District's most ethnically and economically diverse elementary schools, focusing on an underserved audience made up of minority and at-risk students, a population that often does not have an opportunity for environmental education experiences. To better identify with their audience, the cooperator is incorporating bilingual programming by applying Spanish translation services to already existing materials. This allows students to take information home to share with their families. Costs The total cost of the FY2009 project is $83,550, with the District's portion of $38,050. Support is shared between Hillsborough River $19,025 and Alafia River $19,025 basins. Project components are two teacher training programs, 30 outreach programs bringing LPZ staff to each participating school, 15 field experiences for students to go to LPZ for field studies along the Hillsborough River. District funding pays for bus transportion, teacher stipends, printing, water quality testing kits, materials, workshops and outreach programs. The cooperator estimates that this program is going to reach 5,400 students and 60 teachers in 15 of Hillsborough County School District's elementary schools at a cost to the District of $6.95 per person. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. Additional Information Lowry Park Zoo serves more than 147,000 children annually through its environmental education camps, special events and programming. Previous funding from the District has resulted in LPZ becomming more efficient in their own water use. This includes reusing water from a retention pond to irrigate 31 acres and utilizing some of it in exhibits. The cooperator plans to retrofit restrooms with water-saving devices and replace existing irrigation, as well. For this project, LPZ is partnering with The Florida Institute for Community Studies because of its success in working with the target audience. Institute staff will work with LPZ to identify barriers to behavior change (possibilities include language, mistrust of strangers, unfamiliarity with nature, etc.).

013 Hillsborough River Basin 270 N028 Lowry Park Zoo Environmental Stewardship

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 19,777 0 0 19,777 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 19,777 0 0 19,777

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Lowry Park Zoo 0 0 45,500 0 0 45,500

Total: $85,054

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Purchase order opened 11/3/08 12/15/08 2 teacher workshops and outreach programming ends 6/5/09 Final teacher workshop 9/12/09 Final report received by the District 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. Although the cooperator originally submitted a cooperative funding proposal for FY2010, LPZ withdrew the FY2010 proposal on February 11, 2009 in response to staff's concerns that the project was not aligned closely enough with the District's mission. The FY09 project is ongoing. Two teacher workshops occurred in February. A third teacher workshop is scheduled for September. The Zoo's outreach program has been booked at 11 schools as well as 11 schools have been scheduled for the Wetlands Connection program at the Zoo.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 271 N029 MOSI Wetland Wonders Program

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) conducts Wetland Wonders programs for the general public, teachers and students. The program provides 100 hands-on programs for fourth-grade students, transportation to and from these programs, teacher training sessions, an educational web page, environmental appreciation fun day events and promotional materials for these events. The program emphasizes family participation through the special events, furthering educational outreach to parents and siblings of the fourth-grade students. Benefits Approximately 12,600 residents receive education through hands-on activities, special events, training workshops, the MOSI web page and promotional materials. The program educates the general public, teachers and youth about Florida's natural habitats, watersheds and water conservation and how their actions can affect the environment in which they live. The programming also emphasizes the importance of becoming stewards of Florida's natural resources, making use of MOSI exhibits like the Bioworks Butterfly Garden and the BackWoods areas (wetland) that were previously funded by the District. Costs The total cost of the FY2009 project is $406,500, with the District's share at $106,500. The Alafia River Basin Board is contributing $26,625, the Hillsborough River Basin Board is contributing $58,575 and the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board is contributing $21,300. The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the amount of residents projected to participate in the programming from each basin. The funding is allocated toward staff time, materials and program expenses. The program estimates reaching 12,600 residents, giving a cost-benefit ratio for the District's share of $8. Budget lines below reflect costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information MOSI has a long history of educating the public about water conservation. Educational environmental programming for schoolchildren, families, adults, scouts, and homeschoolers in the BackWoods of MOSI occur year-round to illustrate the natural processes, observe the flora and fauna living in each habitat, and to demonstrate the effects of human behavior on the health of these natural systems. Programming in the BioWorks Butterfly garden, an engineered wetland, illustrates the water purification process that occurs in wetlands. District water conservation and habitat preservation messages are viewed each day by thousands of visitors to the IMAX Dome theatre at MOSI.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 26,625 0 0 26,625 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 58,575 0 0 58,575 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 21,300 0 0 21,300

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County EPA 0 0 125,000 0 0 125,000 Museum of Science and Industry 0 0 175,000 0 0 175,000

Total: $406,500

013 Hillsborough River Basin 272 N029 MOSI Wetland Wonders Program

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2009 Budgeted Funds Open purchase order 11/3/08 11/24/08 Program components complete 9/15/09 Final report and invoice due to the District 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. Teacher training workshops occurred April 18 and April 25. The scheduling of student trips at MOSI are finalized during April and May. The Family Environmental Discovery Days have been scheduled for the summer. The web site is currently in the design phase.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 273 N046 Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Great Explorations Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Cancelled Description Great Explorations is an interactive children's museum in St. Petersburg. Water Planet: Lessons in Stewardship is a two-phase set of water education exhibits. Phase 1 educates the audience on Florida-friendly landscaping, water conservation, protecting wetlands, wildlife and water quality. Interactive exhibits include Explore a Wetland featuring larger-than-life plants and wildlife with interactive signage; a plant repopulation nursery; a play area where visitors learn the importance of responsible water usage in daily life; Nature Trading Post where visitors can research and trade natural items such as shells and gain trading points by removing trash from local waters; and Fish Tales where visitors can learn all about our local fish, fishing and boating rules and monofilament recycling. Phase 2 will include educating the audience about groundwater, how to keep water clean, flooding and erosion, wind and weather. The goal is to complete Phase 1 by November 2009. This exhibit was created with input from community focus groups; museum Board members, staff and Youth Apprentices; and outside design professionals. Members of several environmental groups, including the District, met with museum staff members and contributed ideas to further define exhibit components and determine environmental lessons. The museum serves 150,000 annual visitors. Benefits The District benefits from teaching children and their families about water conservation and protection. Great Explorations reaches 150,000 people annually through museum attendance, special events and programming. The exhibits provide engaging learning experiences consistent with District priorities for this audience. As an added benefit, the museum recently received a multi-year grant to provide after-school programming for 50 at-risk children and summer programming for 85. These children will become an ongoing focus group participating in pre- and posttesting and helping evaluate the effectiveness of the messages on participants and their families. Costs The total cost of the project - $150,000 - was originally planned to be phased over two years. Phase 1 in FY2009 is $75,000, with contributions from the following Basins: Alafia River--$2,150, Coastal Rivers--$2,135, Hillsborough River--$5,594, Pinellas-Anclote River--$60,375, Manasota--$1,700, Northwest Hillsborough--$2,675, and Withlacoochee River -- $371. These percentages are based on cooperator-supplied attendance figures. With 150,000 visitors, the cost of the total project (both phases) is $1 per person. Exhibit life is generally ten years, reducing the cost to the District over this period. Because of the project delays during Phase 1, the cooperator did not submit a proposal for FY2010, but plans to submit a proposal for Phase 2 in FY2011. Additional Information In 2003, the museum opened the Great Splash! water education exhibit, which has been moved and improved over the years. Funding came from the District, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration through the Pinellas County Environmental Fund, the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP), Progress Energy, Tampa Bay Water and others. Museum staff developed and continue to present stage demonstrations and classroom programs to complement these water education exhibits. A recent grant from TBNEP is funding a program that brings at-risk children into the museum to participate in water-related activities, attend water science demonstrations and discover how to learn more on their own.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 274 N046 Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 2,902 0 0 2,902 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 6,346 0 0 6,346 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 3,427 0 0 3,427 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 2,887 0 0 2,887 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 61,127 0 0 61,127 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 1,123 0 0 1,123 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 2,452 0 0 2,452

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Great Explorations 0 0 75,000 0 75,000 150,000

Total: $230,264

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Purchase order opened 11/10/08 4/20/09 First task report due 3/31/09 Second task report due 6/30/09 Third task report due 9/15/09 Final report received by the District 9/30/09 11/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The Project manager contacted the cooperator on January 30, 2009 and provided a copy of the Accelerate Florida letter. The project is not on track for completion as proposed by the cooperator. District was informed on March 13 that the museum's Executive Director has resigned. On March 26, the cooperator requested to withdraw the FY09 project due to changes in leadership and economic constraints.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 275 P729 Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Natural Resources Project Manager TURNER, DAWN Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, and Implementation of BMPs elements of the District's Watershed Management Program. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) with their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies; and 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) process for their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Costs The total funding amount for this project is $1,326,000, of which the District's share is $663,000. The County will contribute $663,000. Additional Information A planned comprehensive effort of water resource management has been established by a Letter of Agreement between the District and Polk County dated November 21, 1996. A Five-Year Drainage Capital Improvement Program for Polk County has been developed with long term planning for cooperative funding by the County and the District. This is one of the program's planned projects where funds are available for development of watershed plans, design, permitting, drainage easement acquisition (excluding assessments and incidental costs of negotiations), and construction. The District and County entered into a contract in 1997 to implement the channel maintenance, and address the water management issues identified in a previous study, (circa 1991), that had also been cooperatively funded by the District and the County. The project originally consisted of the renewal of an expired Dredge and Fill permit, acquisition of ingress and egress agreements or easements, development of construction documents, preparation of bid documents, execution of the maintenance activities, and development of a watershed management plan. The dredge and fill and immediate maintenance activities were completed in March 2000. However, actual costs exceeded estimates. The agreement was subsequently amended to increase the contract amount by encumbering all remaining funds, and to revise the scope of work to reflect changes requested by the County. The revised scope of work includes: (1) dredge and fill and immediate maintenance activities (completed); (2) development of a Watershed Management Plan including watershed parameterization, floodplain analysis, water quality analysis and alternative analysis; (3) land or right-of-way acquisition; and (4) implementation of the Watershed Management Plan including preliminary design, obtaining a conceptual permit, survey, final design, obtaining an ERP construction permit, and construction of the permitted improvements.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 20,445 0 2,603 1,398 0 24,446 020 Peace River Basin 735,766 0 0 0 0 735,766

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Polk County - Itchepackesassa Creek 663,000 0 0 0 0 663,000 (P729)

Total: $1,423,212

013 Hillsborough River Basin 276 P729 Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Cooperative Funding Agreement Cooperative Funding Agreement (CFA) executed 10/30/97 7/11/97 CFA Notice to proceed 12/31/97 12/15/97 CFA amendment 1 executed 9/30/00 9/14/00 Dredge and Fill Permit obtained 12/31/01 9/30/00 CFA amendment 2 executed 7/30/02 11/20/02 Immediate maintenance 12/31/02 12/31/05 Watershed Management Plan Development 6/30/03 12/31/04 6/19/07 Land or Right-of-way Acquisitions 6/30/03 12/31/04 Watershed Management Plan Implementation 12/31/03 12/31/06 CFA expiration date 12/31/05 12/31/09 Southwest Florida Water Management District recognition provided on all 7/22/06 reports CFA Amendment 3 executed 12/12/07 12/12/07 2. Consultant Services Agreement Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) executed 7/21/03 7/21/03 CSA Notice to Proceed 7/22/03 7/22/03 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation commence 7/22/03 7/22/03 CSA 1st Amendment executed 9/19/03 9/28/03 Element 1, Digital Topographic Information commence 9/30/03 9/30/03 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation complete 1/22/04 2/22/04 9/20/04 Element 1, Digital Topographic Information complete 1/30/04 1/30/04 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan commence 11/8/04 11/8/04 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan complete 1/22/06 5/22/06 6/19/07 CSA expiration date 7/22/06 7/22/06

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 Watershed Management Plan portion of this project is complete. The District was previously the lead party for the Watershed Management Plan, Land Acquisition and Implementation tasks, and the County is the lead party for Maintenance Activities. Current District practice is to allow the cooperator to manage Land Acquisition and Implementation tasks. At the County's request, the agreement was amended to make the County the lead party for Easement Determination, Land and Easement Acquisition, and Implementation of BMPs. The County will also continue to be the lead party for Maintenance Activities. The Contract expiration date was also extended to provide sufficient time to complete Implementation of BMPs tasks. The County will contract directly with consultants and contractors, and the District will reimburse the County on a 50/50 basis. The Third Amendment was executed on December 12, 2007 to extend the contract expiration date from from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2009; extend the Completion Date from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2009; and make the County the lead party for Easement Determination, Land and Easement Acquisition, and Implementation of BMPs. Status History: Deliverables for the Digital Topographic Information element were received on February 2, 2004; and approved via telephone on February 5, 2004. The Watershed Evaluation was received on May 25, 2004, and comments were provided by District and County staff on July 9, 2004. The final version of the Watershed Evaluation report was received in October, 2004. The report has been reviewed and approved by District staff. Work Order #3 for the Watershed Management Plan was issued on November 23, 2004. Completion of the Watershed Parameterization task was delayed due to damage to the consultant's office and equipment from the hurricanes of 2004. The draft existing conditions model was received on July 24, 2006 and staff provided comments to the consultant on August 4, 2006 and August 23, 2006. A portion of the draft deliverables, and the revised model were received on October 23, 2006 and November 28, 2006. Staff comments were provided to the consultant for each of the submittals on November 30, 2006 and January 4, 2007 respectively. Revised deliverable were received on March 14, 2007. District staff met with Keith and Schnars staff on April 9, 2007 to discuss the submittal and go over District staff comments. The revised model and GIS deliverables were received on June 19, 2007. The revised deliverables were reviewed and approved, and the Watershed Management Plan portion of this project is complete. The Third Amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement with Polk County was executed on December 12, 2007, and makes the County the lead party for implementation of BMPs tasks. The Peace River Basin Board encumbered $1,193,000 for this project. Prior to the District becoming the lead party for Watershed Management Plan, expenditures totaled $284,850, of which the District reimbursed 50% ($142,425) to the County. The County has been billed for their 1/2 for all payments made since the agreement was changed to a revenue contract ($164,585 County share). The

013 Hillsborough River Basin 277 P729 Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek

invoice for the Watershed Management Plan final deliverables ($35,830) has paid, and the County has been invoiced for their 1/2. For the Implementation of BMPs tasks that occur from this point forward, the County will be the lead party, and the District will reimburse the County on a 50/50 cost share basis. Due to the change in Basin Board boundaries, this project is now located within the Hillsborough River Basin.On January 9, 2009 District staff contacted the County to see if the project could be expedited. County staff indicated the project is limited by available funding, and additional State or Federal funding would be needed to expedite the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 278 L672 Polk - WMPlan Polk County

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Natural Resources Project Manager TURNER, DAWN Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a 1A priority. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District Strategic Priority for managing the water resources and providing information to local governments to address land use changes and stormwater management within a specific watershed. FY2010 funds will be used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks in Polk County Watersheds. If approved, the project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform tasks related to the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for watersheds in Polk County. Polk County encompasses approximately 2009 square miles within central Florida, of which 1,586 square miles are located within the District. Within the District, Polk County has 25 major watersheds. Of these, 11 have already been or currently are the subject of a Watershed Evaluation and/or Watershed Management Plan. This project will involve the development of Topographic Information, including 1-foot topographic contour maps using LiDAR data obtained by the District in 2005; the development of Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans for the remaining 14 watersheds; and updates of previous Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans to reflect changes in the watersheds, and to make the information consistent with the District's Guidelines and Specifications. Polk County watersheds will be prioritized, and work orders will be issued to consultants for individual watersheds. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) with their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies; and 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) process for their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Costs The total funding amount for this project is $2,856,954 of which the District's share will be $1,428,477. Polk County will contribute $1,428,477. For FY2007, $836,574 is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: Governing Board acting for the Green Swamp Basin ($289,978), Peace River Basin ($336,140), Alafia River Basin ($136,326), and the Hillsborough River Basin ($74,130). $418,287 in revenue will be received from Polk County, and distributed as follows: Governing Board ($144,989), Peace River Basin ($168,070), Alafia River Basin ($68,163), and the Hillsborough River Basin ($37,065). Basin funding and revenue distributions are based upon the percent project area within the Basin. With $836,574 in FY2007, the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluations for the Polk City and Christina Watersheds will be completed. Watershed Evaluations will also be initiated for other priority watersheds, including the Reedy Creek and Bowlegs Creek watersheds. Watershed Evaluation updates will be initiated for the Itchepackesassa Creek and Poley Creek watersheds. $550,000 in FY2008 funding is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: Governing Board acting for the Green Swamp Basin ($96,500) Hillsborough Basin ($178,500) Polk County ($275,000). FY2008 funding will be used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for Hillsborough River and Green Swamp watersheds. With FY2008 funds, the Polk City Watershed Management Plan will be initiated, and an update of the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan will be completed. $594,000 in FY2009 funding ($74,250 Governing Board, $74,250 Alafia Basin, $74,250 Hillsborough Basin, $74,250 Peace Basin, and $297,000 Polk County) has been requested. FY2009 funding is being used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for Polk County watersheds. The total funding requested in FY 2010 is $524,880 based on the following funding distribution, $65,610 Governing Board, $65,610 Alafia Basin, $65,610 Hillsborough Basin, $65,610 Peace Basin, and $262,440 Polk County. FY2010 funding is being used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for Polk County watersheds. Future funding will be needed in future years to update or complete Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans for all of the Polk County watersheds.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 279 L672 Polk - WMPlan Polk County

As tasks are completed, the project budget and scope will be refined based on the information developed. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information Polk County desires to create a county-wide Stormwater Master Plan to include data from previous Watershed Evaluations, Watershed Management Plans, Stormwater and Basin Master Plans, stormwater land development regulations, standards and criteria, recommended actions to satisfy new regulatory programs (NPDES and TMDL), operation & maintenance plans, and recommended BMPs. The vehicle to develop this information is the District's Watershed Management Program. The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with the County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans for all of the watersheds. This will require the submission of a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until the project is completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Cost estimates will be developed for Watershed Management Plans upon completion of the associated Watershed Evaluation. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Polk County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 251,929 0 77,892 68,078 65,610 463,509 011 Alafia River Basin 77,071 0 78,223 69,626 65,610 290,530 013 Hillsborough River Basin 219,717 0 75,794 68,393 65,610 429,514 020 Peace River Basin 171,863 0 0 67,026 65,610 304,499

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County (L672) 693,287 0 222,750 262,440 262,440 1,440,917

Total: $2,928,969

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Revenue Contract Contract to Polk County for signautre 11/7/06 11/7/06 Contract presented to County Commission 1/24/07 1/24/07 Contract Executed 2/28/07 2/13/07 First Amendment Executed 3/10/08 3/10/08 Contract Expiration 1/31/10 2. Consultant Services Agreement PO issued to Woolpert to process LiDAR 2/28/07 2/22/07 LiDAR processing complete 7/31/07 7/31/07 One-foot contour shapefile complete 10/31/07 10/31/07 3. Consultant Services Agreement Agreement executed with BCI 2/28/07 2/26/07 Notice to Proceed - Polk City Watershed Evaluation 2/28/07 3/12/07 First Amendment to BCI Agreement Executed 10/1/07 9/24/07 Notice to Proceed - Polk City Watershed Management Plan 10/31/07 10/1/07 Polk City Watershed Evaluation complete 2/28/08 11/24/08 Polk City Watershed Management Plan Complete 12/31/08

013 Hillsborough River Basin 280 L672 Polk - WMPlan Polk County

BCI Contract Expiration 1/31/10 4. Consultant Services Agreement Agreement executed with PBS&J 2/28/07 2/26/07 Notice to Proceed - Christina Watershed Evaluation 2/28/07 3/14/07 First Amendment to PBS&J Agreement Executed 6/19/07 6/19/07 Christina Watershed Evaluation complete 7/31/07 10/31/07 8/8/07 PBS&J Contract Expiration 7/31/07 10/31/08 Notice to Proceed - Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 9/10/20 Second Amendment to PBS&J Agreement Executed 9/28/07 8/13/07 Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 10/31/08 10/31/08 5. Consultant Services Agreement Notice to Proceed - Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 Agreement with Ardaman Executed 9/28/07 10/12/07 Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 12/31/08 Ardaman Contract Expiration 12/31/09 6. Consultant Services Agreement Notice to Proceed - Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 Agreement with Boyle Executed 9/28/07 Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 12/31/08 Boyle Contract Expiration 1/31/10 7. Consultant Services Agreement Notice to Proceed - Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 2/14/08 Agreement with Keith and Schnars Executed 9/28/07 9/3/07 Notice to Proceed - Itchepackesassa DTM 9/28/07 2/14/08 First Amendment Executed 2/4/08 2/4/08 Itchepackesassa DTM Complete 5/14/08 6/12/08 Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 7/31/08 3/5/09 Keith and Schnars Contract Expiration 1/31/09 1/31/10 Itchepackesassa Creek Computer Model Complete 2/27/09 Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan Complete 5/29/09

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 The Cooperative Funding Revenue Agreement with Polk County was executed on February 13, 2007. The First Amendment to the Agreement was executed on March 10, 2008 to encumber FY2008 funds. A Purchase Order was issued to Woolpert on February 22, 2007 to complete the processing of LiDAR information, and produce 1 foot topographic contours. LiDAR: The LiDAR processing and 1 foot contour coverage deliverables have been reviewed and approved, and the final invoice for these services has been paid. Christina: A Consultant Service Agreement for development of Digital Topographic Information and preparation of a Watershed Evaluation for the Christina (PBS&J) watershed was executed, and the associated Work Order and Notices to Proceed was issued on March 14, 2007. A public kickoff meeting was held for the Christina Watershed Evaluation in the District's Bartow Service Office on April 19, 2007. The meeting was intended to notify area residents and other interested parties about the project, and solicit input. About 25 residents attended, and participated in a lively discussion about flooding and water quality problems in the watershed. The First Amendment to the Agreement with PBS&J was executed on June 19, 2007 to extend the contract expiration from July 31, 2007 to October 31, 2007 to provide sufficient time for additional coordination with affected residents. The Final Deliverables for the Christina Watershed Evaluation were received in March 2008. The Watershed Management Plan is being conducted through the L702 project. Please refer to L702 for further information. Poley Creek: The Second Amendment to the Agreement with PBS&J was executed on August 13, 2007 to add funds for the Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation. The draft Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation deliverables were submitted to the District on October 31, 2008. District staff provided comments to PBS&J on March 10, 2009. Awaiting revised deliverables. Polk City: A Consultant Service Agreement for development of Digital Topographic Information and preparation of a Watershed Evaluation for the Polk City (BCI) watershed was executed, and the associated Work Order and Notices to Proceed was issued on March 12, 2007. The Polk City Watershed Evaluation is nearing completion. An amendment to the agreement with BCI was executed effective October 1, 2007 to encumber FY2008 funds and expand the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. The Second Amendment encumbers FY2009 funds that will be used to complete the Watershed Management Plan for Polk City. Itchepackesassa Creek: The Agreement with Keith and Schnars was executed on September 3, 2007. The first watershed assigned to Keith and Schnars is the Itchepackesassa Creek watershed. The Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed was the subject of a previous Watershed Evaluation. However, the Digital Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation were completed prior to the

013 Hillsborough River Basin 281 L672 Polk - WMPlan Polk County

development of the District's 2005 LiDAR data for this area. Project funds will be used to incorporate the District's LiDAR data and changes that have expanded the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. The Notice to Proceed for Work Order #1 for Itchepackesassa Creek DTM generation and the initiation of Watershed Evaluation tasks was issued on February 14, 2008. The First Amendment to the Agreement was executed on February 4, 2008 to encumber FY2008 funds and expand the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. Notice to Proceed for Work Order #2 for completion of the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation and initiation of Watershed Management Plan tasks was issued July 25, 2008. FY2009 will be used to complete the Watershed Management Plan. Bowlegs Creek: The Agreement with Ardaman and Associates was executed on October 12, 2007 for the Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation. The development of Work Order #1 is currently on-hold to provide time for District and Ardaman staff to complete DFIRM mapping projects in Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota Counties. Reedy Creek: An Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation was prepared for the Reedy Creek watershed, but has been on hold as staff resources are being used to complete DFIRM mapping projects in Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota Counties. The Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation is expected to begin in FY2009. Status History: The County requested that FY2007 funds approved for the recently withdrawn Stormwater Assessment Study and GIS parcel digitization (L675) project be transferred to this project. The total project budget will remain the same. The revised FY2007 amounts were presented to the Governing Board, Alafia River Basin Board and Hillsborough River Basin Board at their August 2006 meetings. The funding amount for the Peace River Basin was not changed for FY2007. The FY2007 and future funding amounts shown in the table above have been revised accordingly. The County requested out-of-cycle FY2007 funding for the Christina Watershed Management Plan. At their December 2006 meeting, the Alafia River Basin Board approved funding the Christina Watershed Management Plan as a separate FY2007 project. Please refer to project number L702 for additional information. FY2008 funding will be used to expand the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks for watersheds within the Hillsborough River and Green Swamp Basins, including the Itchepackesassa Creek and Polk City watersheds. The total project budget is $2,100,000. The amount encumbered through FY2009 is $1,832,074. Of this, the following has been invoiced and paid: $497,540 by Woolpert for LiDAR processing and the generation of 1 foot contours; $57,592 by PBS&J for the Christina Watershed Evaluation; $65,989 by BCI for the Polk City Watershed Evaluation; and $227,690 by Keith and Schnars for the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan. As consultant invoices are paid, Polk County is being invoiced for its share. On January 9, 2009 District staff contacted the County to see if the project could be expedited. County staff indicated the is project is limited by available funding, and additional State or Federal funding would be needed to expedite the completion of Watershed Management Plans for all of the County watersheds. No further actions are planned to expedite the project at this time.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 282 L829 Tampa - Imp. BMPs Spanishtown Creek

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a 1A priority. The City is requesting funding for implementation of BMPs. The BMPs will target improvement of flood protection and there may be opportunities to enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems. The City has finalized the BMP alternative analysis. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the City will budget the project for FY2010 funding. The City has budgeted $5,500,000 for this project in FY2010 and is requesting $5,500,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board for FY2010. Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Spanishtown Creek in Hillsborough County. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately 1.5 square miles and is located in the City of Tampa. Starting with FY2009 funding the City has requested project funds for the following tasks: design, development of construction documents and construction permitting. For FY2010 and future funding years, the budget will be used for construction purposes. Benefits The project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. Costs The total projected cost for this project is $14,000,000 of which the District's share would be $6,600,000. The probable construction costs are based on a 2007-2008 BMP alternative analysis developed for the cooperator. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Future funding may be required to complete the project. The city has already funded $800,000 in FY2008 for the alternative analysis and design and $1,100,000 in their FY2009 budget for construction. For FY2009 the budgeted amount was $2,200,000 of which the Hillsborough River Basin Board's share was $1,100,000. The remaining funding for the Hillsborough River Basin Board would be $5,500,000. The City has budgeted $5,500,000 for this project in FY2010 and is requesting $5,500,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board for FY2010. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. Additional funding will be needed to complete the Implementation. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 283 L829 Tampa - Imp. BMPs Spanishtown Creek

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 1,100,864 5,501,832 0 6,602,696

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 800,000 0 1,100,000 5,500,000 0 7,400,000

Total: $14,002,696

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Pre-Construction Activities Cooperative Funding Agreement 7/1/09

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 This is a multi-year funded project begining with FY2009 funding. District staff has drafted a cooperative funding agreement, which is currently with the City of Tampa for signature. A detailed status update will provided once the agreement between the District and the City of Tampa is executed.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 284 K057 Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Project Manager MUNSON, ADAM Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. Staff recommends continuing funding at current levels the for the Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program. Funded continuously since 1997 the program has continued to monitor a group of up to 120 lakes and 20 stream, educate and assist lake and stream property owners, and maintain the Water Atlas as a source of data for citizens. Description This is a continuation of the 1997-2009 Lake Management Program. The program is designed to engage local citizens in the data collection efforts of the County, providing both education for the public and long-term water quality monitoring for the county. Benefits The objectives of this project are to: 1) maintain 120 county lakes and 20 stream sites in the University of Florida LAKEWATCH program that monitors lake water quality throughout the state; 2) provide training to citizen volunteers to collect field data and water quality samples; 3) educate lake and stream property owners on lake/stream management techniques and water resource protection; and 4) insure that all data are entered into the Hillsborough County Watershed Atlas web site http://www.hillsborough.wateratlas.usf.edu/, and the site is properly maintained. Costs The total project cost for FY2009 is projected to be $401,186, and the District's share of $200,593 is anticipated to be funded by three Basin Boards. Prior District funding for this project totals $1,702,192.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 349,286 0 41,741 42,180 137,008 570,215 013 Hillsborough River Basin 567,121 0 69,824 162,537 209,595 1,009,077 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 811,728 0 93,897 0 308,036 1,213,661

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 1,555,701 0 200,593 200,593 0 1,956,887

Total: $4,749,840

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2004 Contractual Funding FY2004 Annual Report 6/30/05 6/30/04 FY2004 Contract Close Out 6/30/05 6/30/05 FY2005 Contractual Funding FY2005 Draft Agreement to management services 1/15/05 11/1/04 FY2005 Draft Agreement returned from management services 2/28/05 11/15/04 FY2005 Draft Agreement Mailed to Hillsborough Co. 3/1/05 12/1/04 FY2005 Draft Agreement returned from Hillsborough Co. 3/21/05 12/15/05 FY2005 Contract Executed 4/1/05 12/29/05

013 Hillsborough River Basin 285 K057 Hillsborough County Lake and Stream Monitoring Program

FY2005 Recognition of SWFWMD in project signage 4/1/05 4/1/05 FY2005 Begin Annual Sampling Program 4/1/05 4/1/05 FY2005 Annual Report 6/30/06 6/30/06 FY2005 Contract Close Out 6/30/06 6/30/06 FY2006 Contractual Funding FY2006 Draft Agreement to management services 1/15/06 1/20/06 FY2006 Draft Agreement returned from management services 2/28/06 2/15/06 FY2006 Draft Agreement Mailed to Hillsborough Co. 3/1/06 3/3/06 FY2006 Draft Agreement returned from Hillsborough Co. 3/21/06 5/3/06 FY2006 Contract Executed 4/1/06 5/31/06 FY2006 Recognition of SWFWMD in project signage 4/1/06 4/1/06 FY2006 Begin Annual Sampling Program 4/1/06 4/1/06 FY2006 Contract Close Out 6/30/07 6/25/07 FY2007 Contractual Funding FY2007 Draft Agreement to management services 1/15/07 10/15/06 FY2007 Draft Agreement returned from Hillsborough Co. 3/21/07 2/20/07 FY2007Contract Executed 4/1/07 2/22/07 FY2007 Recognition of SWFWMD in project signage 4/1/07 4/1/07 FY2007 Begin Annual Sampling Program 4/1/07 4/1/07 FY2007 Annual Report 6/30/08 6/24/08 FY2007 Contract Close Out 6/30/08 6/24/08 FY2008 Contractual Funding FY2007 Draft Agreement to management services 12/31/07 12/17/07 FY2008 Agreement returned from Hillsborough Co. 1/31/08 4/1/08 FY2008 Contract Executed 4/1/08 4/1/08 FY2009 Contractual Funding FY2007 Draft Agreement to management services 2/1/09 2/1/09 FY2008 Agreement returned from Hillsborough Co. 3/15/09 FY2008 Contract Executed 3/31/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Sampling of lakes and streams continues, and the Hillsborough County Water Atlas website is available at http://www.hillsborough.wateratlas.usf.edu/. The FY2009 has been executed and sent back to the County.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 286 K209 Adopt-A-Pond Hillsborough

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County BOCC Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. This program successfully addresses stormwater runoff and water quality issues through restoration of stormwater ponds and education. Over time, Hillsborough County has expanded the program and increased the number of ponds adopted and the number of people educated without increasing costs to the District. A contracted program evaluator found Adopt-A-Pond to be the District's most effective education program in FY2003. Description This is a continuation of the Hillsborough Adopt-A-Pond (AAP) program, which restores pond treatment and flood protection functions while reducing stormwater pollution and increasing habitat. Program goals: enlist citizen volunteers to help restore stormwater ponds, reduce litter, mark storm drains and increase citizen awareness of their impact on stormwater ponds. Participants learn about the program through county staff referral and public outreach. The FY2010 program components include pond management (pond site visits, education meetings, pond adoptions, pond clean-ups and pond walks), youth education, a quarterly newsletter and outreach and education at special events. These components are ongoing throughout the year. Benefits Local and regional benefits include improved water quality, maintained ponds and reduced pollution sources (e.g., trash, fertilizer). Approximately 5,500 Hillsborough County residents will receive watershed education through program components. Costs The total cost of the FY2010 program is $183,339 The District is being asked to contribute $50,000 to be shared between the following Basin Boards: Alafia River - $16,667 and Hillsborough River - $33,333. This reflects no total project cost increase from FY2009. Hillsborough River's FY2010 contribution, however, has been increased from $16,666 to include the $16,667 that Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board contributed in FY2009. District funds are being requested for pond management, youth education, a newsletter and outreach at special events. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is determined by the amount of work projected to occur within the basin. The program is estimated to reach 5,500 residents, giving a cost benefit ratio for the District's share of $9. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information Hillsborough County and the District have funded the program since 1995. The county pays the cost of pond restorations. The following accomplishments resulted from the FY2008 grant: 11 pond education meetings with 127 participants, 3 committee meetings reaching 19 people, distribution of the winter, spring and summer newsletter reaching a mailing list of 5,258 residents, 12 Officer Snook events reaching 999 students, 21 Stormwater Ecologist presentations reaching 972 students, 40 pond evaluations reaching 229 participants, 15 pond plantings utilizing 270 pond group volunteers, attendance at 16 special events reaching 8,029 residents, 24 stormdrain marking events with 142 participants and distribution of 1,110 stormdrain markers, 11 pond cleanups and 4 pond walks with 11 participants. More than 16,000 residents were reached through the FY2008 Hillsborough Adopt-A-Pond program, reducing the cost/benefit ratio from the projected $9 to $3.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 287 K209 Adopt-A-Pond Hillsborough

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 56,348 0 17,377 17,402 52,179 143,306 013 Hillsborough River Basin 56,372 0 17,400 34,110 52,248 160,130 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 129,348 0 17,377 0 52,179 198,904

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 501,461 0 133,339 133,339 0 768,139

Total: $1,270,479

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Budgeted Funds Initiate Purchase Order 10/1/07 10/31/07 10/31/07 First Task Report Due 12/31/07 12/18/07 Second Task Report Due 3/31/08 3/31/08 Third Task Report Due 6/30/08 6/9/08 Fourth Task Report Due 9/15/08 9/30/08 9/30/08 Quarterly Newsletter 9/15/08 9/15/08 Pond Management 9/15/08 9/15/08 Officer Snook/Stormwater Ecologist 9/15/08 9/15/08 Special Events 9/15/08 9/20/08 9/20/08 Additional Outreach, Communication & Education 9/15/08 9/15/08 FY2009 Budgeted Funds Initiate Purchase Order 10/1/08 11/25/08 11/25/08 First Task Report Due 12/31/08 12/31/08 Second Task Report Due 3/31/09 3/31/09 Third Task Report Due 6/30/09 Fourth Task Report Due 9/30/09 Quarterly Newsletter 9/30/09 Pond Management 9/30/09 Officer Snook/Stormwater Ecologist 9/30/09 Special Events 9/30/09 Additional Outreach, Communication & Education 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 21, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the coopertor on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track.The tasks associated with the 2009 Hillsborough AAP are ongoing throughout the year. The critical project milestones reflect completion of these on-going tasks. The following accomplishments have occurred during the FY2009 purchase order: 4 pond education meetings with 33 participants, distribution of the winter and spring newsletters reaching 5,271 residents, 8 Officer Snook events reaching 518 students, 12 pond evaluations reaching 20 participants, 9 pond plantings utilizing 60 pond group volunteers, 2 pond cleanups, 2 pond walks with 7 participants, 3 special events reaching 185 participants, 6 stormdrain marking events distributing 169 markers with 31 participants, 8 Stormwater Ecologists presentations reaching 231 students, participation in the Regional Fertilizer Education Steering Committee.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 288 K652 Hillsborough Water Conservation Education Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough

Cooperator(s) Arts Council of Hillsborough County Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. This education project proposes to reach more than 65 percent of the elementary students throughout Hillsborough County with live performances and classroom materials encouraging water conservation and individual responsibility to protect water resources. The Hillsborough River Basin Board has identified water conservation education as a top priority in FY10. The Alafia River Basin Board has identified youth education and education to reduce per capita water use as priorities. The proposed project reaches greater numbers of students and teachers due to a voluntary 50 percent increase in Hillsborough County's cost-share. Description The Hillsborough Water Conservation Education Project is an in-school environmental education project delivering water protection and conservation messages to more than 50,000 grades K-6 students and teachers through theatrical presentations. Each participating classroom receives District-created student/teacher materials, pre- and post-performance assessments and an evaluation form. Benefits This project enhances the District's water conservation education efforts by fostering individual (student, teacher and parent) responsibility to protect water resources and conserve water. Students, working with their teachers, gain knowledge and skills and then use those skills in the classroom. This project promotes the District's mission through the distribution of District-created student/teacher materials, which in turn, students/teachers take home to share with their families. Costs The total cost of the proposed FY2010 project is $100,000, with the District requested to contribute $40,000 (Alafia River Basin $8,800; Hillsborough River Basin $31,200). This reflects no total project cost increase from FY2009. Hillsborough River's contribution, however, has been increased from $19,600 to include the $11,600 that Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board contributed in FY2009. District funds are being requested for the development and presentation of performances promoting water conservation at Hillsborough County schools as well as an evaluation component. This project is prepared to reach an estimated 50,000 students at a cost to the District of $.80 per student. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information The total cost of the FY2009 project is $80,000, with the District contributing $40,000 (Alafia River Basin $8,800; Hillsborough River Basin $19,600; Northwest Hillsborough Basin $11,600). This project is reaching approximately 40,000 students at a cost to the District of $1.00 per student. Funding provides for the development and presentation of theatrical performances at Hillsborough County schools.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 289 K652 Hillsborough Water Conservation Education Project

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 63,125 0 9,600 9,623 0 82,348 013 Hillsborough River Basin 142,375 0 20,447 32,113 0 194,935 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 79,125 0 12,400 0 0 91,525

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County Board of County 320,000 0 40,000 60,000 0 420,000 Commissioners

Total: $788,808

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Selection of new performers/script development 8/30/08 8/30/08 Purchase order opened 10/27/08 10/28/08 2008-2009 Theatre Performances begin 10/27/08 10/27/08 2008-2009 Theatre Performances end 6/5/09 2008-2009 Evaluation and Final Report Due to District 8/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. Cooperator has scheduled all school performances and anticipates to be complete by June 4, 2009.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 290 K725 FYN Polk County

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as high priority. The Polk County FYN Program continues to offer significant value to the District, especially considering that FYN programs have documented both knowledge gain and behavior change within their targeted audiences. Description The Polk County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program will provide education on Florida-friendly landscaping to homeowners, students and new owners of Florida Water StarSM Gold (FWSG) Certification homes. In addition, the FYN coordinator will be available as a resource for builders and landscape professionals who are working on FWSG projects. Outreach efforts include workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic media, school visits and distribution of printed materials. Benefits In past years, approximately 28,500 people have received education either on a personal basis or through materials distribution and web site visits. In addition, approximately 3.5 million people have been exposed to education through mass media outlets, such as newspaper articles and county government television programming. If funded in FY2010, the FYN coordinator will continue all previous outreach including follow-up visits to new homeowners of FWSG homes to ensure that the water-conserving components of the home are maintained correctly and act as a resource to area builders and landscape professionals for FWSG. Support of the FYN homeowner/community association coordinator in outreach to residents of communities will also continue. Education addresses the FY2010 priorities of the Basin Boards by educating homeowners, students, builders and landscape professionals on the water conservation and water quality protection benefits of environmental best management landscaping practices. Costs The total cost of the FY2010 program is $118,426. The District is being asked to contribute $51,208 to be shared among three Basin Boards: Alafia River - $6,657, Hillsborough River - $8,193 and Peace River - $36,358. District funds are being requested for salary and benefits for the coordinator and program and travel expenses. Although the cooperator initially requested $61,450, at staff's request, the cooperator has agreed to reduce the proposed District share to that of FY2009. The estimated reach of the program is expected to increase to 29,000 Polk County residents as a result of increased outreach to FWSG participants, giving a cost/benefit ratio for the District's share of approximately $1.53 per person. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information The District has supported the Polk County FYN Program since 2002. Education is based on the nine Florida-friendly landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 291 K725 FYN Polk County

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 29,539 0 6,412 7,449 0 43,400 013 Hillsborough River Basin 35,041 0 8,460 9,779 0 53,280 020 Peace River Basin 242,140 0 39,494 37,982 0 319,616

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County 326,932 0 68,390 82,068 0 477,390 UF/IFAS 22,000 0 0 0 0 22,000

Total: $915,686

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Purchase order issued: 10/1/07 10/2/07 First Task Report: 1/31/08 1/31/08 Second Task Report: 4/30/08 4/18/08 Third Task Report: 7/31/08 7/31/08 Project Complete: 9/30/08 9/30/08 Fourth Task Report: 10/31/08 10/2/08 FY2009 Purchase Order Issued 10/1/08 11/15/08 11/18/08 First Task Report 2/2/09 2/2/09 Second Task Report 4/30/09 4/13/09 Third Task Report 7/31/09 Project Complete 9/30/09 Fourth Task Report 10/30/09

Status As Of: April 13, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. The tasks associated with the FY2009 FYN Polk County program are ongoing throughout the year. The critical project milestones reflect completion of these on-going tasks. The following outreach was accomplished by the Polk County FYN coordinator, Anne Yasalonis, in the second period of FY2009: 17 workshops/presentations attracting 342 people; 1,520 telephone/email and mail contacts; 2 newspaper articles reaching 100,000 readers; 2 newsletter articles reaching 102,000 people; 2,760 people at 6 exhibits; 3 yards recognized and 4,657 pieces of educational materials distributed. Programs involved 51 master gardeners volunteering 177 hours. Yasalonis is working with two area builders who are interested in having their new homes certified as Florida Water Star Gold (FWSG). The coordinator educated 37 students in the Medulla Elementary School Garden Club on butterfly gardening and 68 Karen Seigel Academy students on the importance of conserving water and the use of rain barrels. Yasalonis is providing assessments of Florida-friendly landscaping demonstration sites for the Polk is Florida-Friendly project. The City of Lakeland's Farmer's Market is a new venue for the distribution of Florida-friendly landscaping materials. Anne Yasalonis is coordinating the incorporation of Florida-friendly landscaping into all new Publix Super Markets, Inc. properties in the state and is assisting Geico, in adding Florida-friendly landscaping to its new Lakeland office.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 292 K760 FYN Pasco

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as high priority. The change in the FY2009 scope of work for this program, in response to the building slowdown, successfully focused greater attention upon existing communities -- specifically the landscape maintenance practices. The Pasco FYN coordinator has had success with this new audience and will continue working with professional property managers and management companies to guide them to add the best management practices specifications of Florida-friendly landscaping to landscape maintenance contracts and provide education for landscape maintenance professionals. In addition, the FYN coordinator will continue to promote Florida Water Star GoldSM (FWSG) Certification program to builders and developers. Description In past years, outreach by this Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) Program in Pasco County was limited primarily to the education of builders, developers, landscape architects/designers and irrigation contractors. This audience will continue to be targeted through the FWSG program. However, at the District's request, and as a result of the decline in new home building, in FY2009, the cooperator agreed to expand the target audiences to include professional property managers, landscape maintenance professionals and community/homeowner association board members. Outreach efforts will include conferences, workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles and distribution of printed materials. Benefits Approximately 14,400 people have traditionally received education either on a personal basis, at conferences, special events and exhibits or through materials distribution. In addition, approximately 729,000 people have been exposed to education through newspaper articles. Much of the success of this program involves extensive one-on-one situations to nurture and "sell" the program's benefits. Education addresses the FY2010 priorities of the Basin Boards by educating builders and landscape professionals on the water conservation and water quality protection benefits of environmental best management landscaping practices. If funded in FY2010, the FYN coordinator will continue to act as a resource to area builders and landscape professionals for the Florida Water Star Gold Certification program, coordinate Florida-friendly landscaping education for property managers and to support the FYN homeowner/community association coordinator in outreach to residents of communities. Costs The total cost of the FY2010 program is $111,142. The District is being asked to contribute $56,336 to be shared among the following four Basin Boards: Coastal Rivers -$28,168; Hillsborough River - $14,084; Pinellas-Anclote River - $9,577; and Withlacoochee River - $4,507. This reflects no cost increase from that of FY2009. District funds are being requested to share the salary and benefits for the coordinator and program and travel expenses. Although the cooperator initially requested $61,744, at staff's request, the cooperator has agreed to reduce the proposed District share to that of FY2009. Tampa Bay Water contributes $56,330 for FYN homeowner outreach. Based on reaching 14,400 property managers, members of the building industry, community/homeowner association boards and others, the cost of outreach is approximately $3.91 per person. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information The District has funded the FYN program in Pasco County since 2002. Education is based on the nine Florida-friendly landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 293 K760 FYN Pasco

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 81,441 0 15,564 17,256 0 114,261 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 183,641 0 30,325 30,337 0 244,303 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 64,514 0 10,840 10,852 0 86,206 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 32,267 0 5,537 4,663 0 42,467

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 501,231 0 112,084 111,142 0 724,457 Tampa Bay Water 318,137 0 56,330 56,330 0 430,797 University of Florida 13,951 0 13,951 0 0 27,902

Total: $1,670,393

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Purchase Order Created 10/1/07 10/16/07 First Advisory Committee Meeting 1/17/08 1/11/08 First Task Report 1/31/08 1/31/08 Second Advisory Committee Meeting 4/4/08 4/4/08 Second Task Report 4/30/08 4/30/08 Third Advisory Committee Meeting 6/30/08 6/30/08 Third Task Report 7/31/08 7/31/08 Fourth Advisory Committee Meeting 9/18/08 9/29/08 9/29/08 Project Complete 9/30/08 9/30/08 Fourth Task Report 10/31/08 10/31/08 FY2009 Purchase Order Created 10/1/08 10/30/08 10/30/08 First Advisory Committee Meeting 12/22/08 1/22/09 1/22/09 First Task Report 1/30/09 1/30/09 Second Advisory Committee Meeting 4/2/09 3/23/09 3/23/09 Second Task Report 4/30/09 4/23/09 Third Advisory Committee Meeting 6/24/09 Third Task Report 7/31/09 Fourth Advisory Committee Meeting 9/30/09 Project Complete 9/30/09 Fourth Task Report 10/31/09

Status As Of: April 27, 2009 Project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since verified that the project is still on track. The tasks associated with the FY2009 Pasco County FYN program are ongoing throughout the year. The critical project milestones reflect completion of these on-going tasks. The following outreach was accomplished by the Pasco County FYN coordinator, Chris Dewey, in the second task period of FY2009: 2,760 individual contacts; 7 education events reaching 985 attendees; 2 newspaper articles to a potential reach of 134,000 readers. The Pasco County Green Solutions Expo was held January 10 at the East Extension office and included demonstrations on water-wise irrigation systems and how to build and install a rain barrel. Approximately 700 people attended. District staff promoted the FWSG program at the event. An educational program on DEP's Green Industries Landscape Best Management Practices was presented on April 24 to 28 community managers from Greenacre Properties, Inc. Approximately 150 area communities are managed by the group. Demand for presentations and site evaluations by leaders of homeowner associations have increased particularly in response to water restriction enforcement activities. Property management companies seeking education from the FYN coordinator on how to be "green" company are also

013 Hillsborough River Basin 294 K760 FYN Pasco

increasing. Several HOA/CDD board members are supporting adding soil organic matter as an amendment or top dressing to reduce runoff, reduce fertilization, prevent disease and conserve water in their community landscapes. Dewey provided the FWSG coordinator with a list of new home permittees to help identify builders with new construction who might be interested in the FWSG program.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 295 L111 Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River

Cooperator(s) Suncoast Earth Force Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) HOGAN, MARY ALICE Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as high priority. Cooperator continues to provide teachers long-term, comprehensive support, giving them the necessary tools to build exciting, hands-on science programs around watershed assessment and improvement projects. The FY2010 program structure prepares participants to make future informed decisions about water management through the existing successful framework, while increasing reach by 24 percent as well as initiating a new high school career summit component. The proposed program is aligned with Basin Board priorities. Description Suncoast Earth Force's teacher training provides elementary, middle and high school teachers (grades 5-12) with the necessary tools to build exciting, hands-on science programs around watershed assessment and improvement projects. Teachers receive monthly information packets, email updates, informative newsletters, professional growth workshops, field experiences, site visits, conference calls and access to the Suncoast Earth Force web site. Program participants learn how to obtain watershed information, what public policies and community practices impact their watershed and how to take effective action to improve their watersheds. Students, working with their teachers, gain knowledge and skills. They then use those skills to complete student-identified, hands-on projects to benefit Tampa Bay's water resources. Teachers from Title One schools (significant quantities of free and reduced lunches) are targeted, with an average of 52 percent of participants falling into this category. For FY2010, cooperator is proposing a new high school career summit. Benefits This project enhances the District's watershed education efforts by enabling elementary, middle and high school students and educators to learn about local watershed issues in a comprehensive manner. The aim of the program is to move beyond "one-shot deal" action, such as cleanup days, to action that leads to more sustainable solutions. With the expansion of the program in FY2009 to include inner city middle and high schools, more students will have the opportunity to study environmental issues and propose their own solutions. The proposed FY2010 project is prepared to reach 1,200 students, 40 classroom teachers, 40 school principals (approval and participation required) and 200 volunteers throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough and parts of Pasco county as well as initiate the new high school career summit. Due to the proposed increased quantities of students and educators, the per participant cost to the District has decreased by 32 percent. Costs The total cost of the proposed FY2010 project is $354,800. The District is being asked to contribute $73,000 to be shared among the following Basin Boards: Hillsborough River $30,660, Alafia River $8,030 and Pinellas-Anclote River $34,310. This reflects no total project cost increase from FY2009. Hillsborough River's contribution, however, has been increased from $20,440 to include the $10,220 that Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board contributed in FY2009. District funds are being requested to provide mini-grants for watershed-related projects, supplies and transportation for the annual youth summit, two teacher training programs, project administration and a new career summit. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is determined by the breakdown in participating schools within each basin. This indepth program is prepared to reach 1,488 students and teachers at a cost to the District of $49 per student. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. Additional Information The total FY2009 project cost is $155,324, with the District's portion of $73,000, shared among the following basins: Hillsborough River $20,440, Northwest Hillsborough $10,220, Alafia River Basin Board $8,030 and Pinellas-Anclote River $34,310. District funding is used to provide grants for watershed-related projects, supplies and transportation for the annual youth summit, two teacher training programs and project administration. This indepth program is reaching 1,000 students at a cost to the District of $73 per student.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 296 L111 Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 47,920 0 8,782 8,807 0 65,509 013 Hillsborough River Basin 73,860 0 21,192 31,437 0 126,489 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 24,180 0 10,220 0 0 34,400 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 2,000 0 0 0 0 2,000 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 61,280 0 35,062 35,087 0 131,429

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County Schools 0 0 33,669 66,983 0 100,652 Suncoast Earth Force 563,440 0 0 210,000 0 773,440 TECO Foundation 0 0 0 5,000 0 5,000 University of South Florida/Hillsborough 0 0 45,000 0 0 45,000 Cty Schls

Total: $1,283,919

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Open purchase order 11/3/08 1/5/08 Youth Summit occurs 4/22/09 Program components complete 9/15/09 Final report received by the District 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. The annual Youth Summit occurred on April 23 at Al Lopez Park. An estimated 1,000 students and teachers took part in the event.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 297 L731 Adopt-A-Pond Pasco

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) Adopt-A-Pond Pasco Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. The program successfully addresses stormwater runoff and water quality issues through restoration of stormwater ponds and education. Since 2004, Adopt-A-Pond (AAP) Pasco has been providing watershed and water conservation education to Pasco County residents while improving the appearance, water quality and habitat in neighborhood stormwater ponds. AAP Pasco is cost-effective through use of volunteers who take ownership of stormwater ponds in their neighborhoods. The project is requesting funding from the Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River and the Hillsborough River Basin Boards. Each of these Basin Boards named education as a priorty need within their basin. The proposed project meets this priority. Description The Adopt-A-Pond (AAP) program restores pond treatment and flood protection functions, teaches citizens to manage ponds, reduces stormwater pollution and increases habitat. Program goals: work with citizen volunteers, reduce neighborhood pollution, increase pond habitat, reduce litter, mark storm drains, increase citizen awareness of stormwater impacts and improve pond treatment functions. Citizens learn about the program through county staff referral and public outreach. Adopt-A-Pond Pasco is funded through donations, in-kind volunteer services and Pasco County. In FY2010 the program will organize 6 pond adoptions, conduct 12 education presentations and one education outreach activity. Four neighborhoods will receive door hangers and stormdrain markings. Educational messaging will be distributed via a utility bill insert mailed to 80,000 Pasco County water utility customers. In addition, a stormwater pollution prevention program will target third-grade classrooms in Pasco County. The goal is to encourage students and their families to help prevent stormwater pollution by signing a pledge to participate in behaviors that reduce stormwater pollution. AAP will create and distribute 2,000 pledges. Benefits Local and regional benefits include improved water quality, maintained ponds and reduced pollution sources (e.g., trash, fertilizer). Approximately 83,000 Pasco County residents will receive watershed education through program components. The program encourages regional watershed planning, the reduction of nitrogen levels, meeting District water treatment goals and protection of wetlands and receiving water bodies. Costs The total of the FY2010 program is $50,116. The District is being asked to contribute $25,058 to be shared among the following Basin Boards: Coastal Rivers - $12,529; Hillsborough River - $6,640; Pinellas-Anclote River - $4,260; Withlacoochee River - $1,629. This reflects no total project cost increase from FY2009. The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by population within the county. District funds are being requested for program implementation, materials and program expenses. The program is estimated to reach 80,000 Pasco County residents, giving a cost-benefit ratio for the District's share of $.30 per person. Budget lines below reflect costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information Pasco AAP began with a Community Education Grant to Scenic Pasco in FY2004. Efforts were expanded in FY2006 with basin initiative funding (P268). In FY2007, the program received cooperative funding, with Pasco County providing $20,000 to support the program. During FY2008, the Pasco County Adopt-A-Pond program completed the following: 7 pond presentations reaching 205 residents, 4 new pond adoptions, 3 pond plantings, 2 stormdrain marking events with 38 stormdrain markers distributed, 4 door hanger distributions with 691 door hangers distributed, 1 education activity focused on native and exotic plants and 49 pond workdays utilizing 272 volunteers and 885 volunteer hours. The cooperator also obtained a list of homeowners associations in Pasco County to seek interest in the AAP program. The utility bill insert was distributed to 100,000 Pasco County residents. More than 1,200 people were directly impacted through the FY2008 Adopt-A Pond Pasco program at a cost per person of $11.63. The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the amount of work projected to occur within each specific basin. The funding is allocated toward program implementation, materials and program expenses. The program is estimated to reach 5,000 Pasco County residents, giving a cost-benefit ratio for the District's share of $5.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 298 L731 Adopt-A-Pond Pasco

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 15,285 0 6,974 7,348 0 29,607 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 29,890 0 13,239 13,229 0 56,358 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 11,244 0 5,632 5,627 0 22,503 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 5,355 0 2,715 2,321 0 10,391

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Adopt-A-Pond Pasco 0 0 0 5,058 0 5,058 Pasco County 60,000 0 20,000 20,000 0 100,000

Total: $223,917

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Budgeted Funds First Task Report Due 12/31/07 12/17/07 Second Task Report Due 3/31/08 3/31/08 Third Task Report Due 6/30/08 6/16/08 Fourth Task Report Due 9/16/08 9/26/08 9/26/08 FY2009 Budgeted Funds Initiate Purchase Order 10/1/08 12/1/08 11/25/08 First Task Report Due 12/31/08 12/31/08 Second Task Report Due 3/31/09 3/31/09 Third Task Report Due 6/30/09 Fourth Task Report 9/30/09 Project Close 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. Adopt-A-Pond Pasco has accomplished the following in FY2009: 3 pond presentations reaching 87 residents, 2 new pond adoptions, 330 volunteer hours, 2 events and 169 storm drains marked, 14 pond workdays and 2 pond walks.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 299 L900 LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD) Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. This program successfully addresses water quality issues by providing education to an estimated 22,000 Polk County citizens annually. Best management practices are promoted relating to lakes and ponds, stormwater runoff and water conservation. The Peace River, Hillsborough River and Alafia River Basin Boards named education as one of the priority needs within the basin. Description This is a continuation of the Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD) program designed to educate Polk County residents on water resource and water quality issues, as well as lake preservation and protection. LE/AD encourages residents to adopt behaviors that encourage protection of their local watershed. For FY2010 program components include the creation and distribution of quarterly newsletters; organizing and hosting annual lake cleanup events such as the Lakes Appreciation Month Celebration throughout Polk County in July, and the Project EAGLE event in April; organizing and hosting the annual Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakeshore Festival; three lakeside display signs; and hosting a water resources conference. Benefits Local and regional benefits include increased understanding among residents of their impact on local water resources and improved water quality. The LE/AD program educates 22,000 Polk County residents to understand how their actions affect water resources and encourage citizens to adopt behaviors that protect their local watershed. Costs The total cost of the FY2010 program is $26,841. The District is being asked to contribute $11,716 to be shared among the following Basin Boards: Alafia River - $1,523; Hillsborough River - $1,875; Peace River - $8,318. This requests represents a $2,310 (20%) decrease in funding since FY2009. This reduction is due to elimating last year's pet waste station deliverable. The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the population. The program is estimated to reach approximately 22,000 Polk County residents, giving a cost-benefit ratio for the District's share of $.53. Budget lines below reflect costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information LE/AD has provided environmental education to Polk County residents for more than 20 years. With over 500 lakes in Polk County, water resources education helps residents to understand how they impact their watershed. In FY2007, LE/AD received basin initiative funding to conduct education outreach. The LE/AD submitted and received its first cooperative funding grant in FY2008. The total cost of the FY2009 program is $31,516, with the District's share at $14,026. The Alafia River Basin Board is contributing $1,402, the Hillsborough River Basin Board is contributing $2,104 and the Peace River Basin Board is contributing $10,520. The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the population. District funding is allocated toward special events, a water resource conference, lakeside display signs and pet waste stations. The program was estimated to reach approximately 28,000 Polk County residents, giving a cost-benefit ratio for the District's share of $.50. Budget lines below reflect costs for staff to manage the project.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 300 L900 LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 2,901 0 2,136 2,230 0 7,267 013 Hillsborough River Basin 3,538 0 2,838 2,606 0 8,982 020 Peace River Basin 14,909 0 11,312 9,065 0 35,286

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Lakes Education/Action Drive 0 0 0 15,125 0 15,125 Other Funding Sources 19,397 0 0 0 0 19,397

Total: $86,057

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Budgeted Funds Initiate Purchase Order 10/1/07 10/31/08 10/31/08 Water, Wings & Wild Things Event 5/12/08 11/1/08 11/1/08 Lakes Appreciation Month Celebration 8/1/08 8/1/08 Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 8/2/08 9/30/08 8/6/08 Project Close 9/16/08 1/15/09 1/15/09 FY2009 Budgeted Funds Initiate Purchase Order 10/1/08 12/15/08 12/15/08 Water Resouces Conference 5/1/09 10/30/09 Lakes Appreciation Month Celebration 8/3/09 Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 9/25/09 Lakside Display Signs 9/30/09 Pet Waste Stations 9/30/09 Project Close 9/30/09 11/30/09

Status As Of: May 04, 2009 The project manager intitially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30, and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. To date, the following task has been completed on the FY2009 purchase order: LE/AD distributed the fall and winter newsletters reaching a mailing list of approximately 600 residents. Signage for Lake Maude has been submitted to the District for review. The Water Resources Conference has been scheduled for October to accomodate schedules for expected attendees. The purchase order will be extended through November.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 301 L917 Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Project Manager KOLASA, KEITH Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. This project will provide electronic bottom contours of 40 lakes in Polk County for a low cost. The information will be used for a number of District programs including SWUCA related hydrologic studies and Minimum Flows and Levels. The first phase completed bathymetric maps of 48 lakes in Polk County. Description This project will complete electronic bottom contours (elevation models) of 88 lakes located in Polk County for inclusion as a data layer in multi-agency Geographic Information System (GIS) databases. This project will use lake elevation data that has been previously collected by a District survey consultant and convert it into lake bottom contour maps and stage volume data. Information relative to lake level monitoring stations and existing public boat ramps wil be included. The deliverables will be uploaded into the County's and District's GIS databases. The updated bottom contour information will be used for water quality restoration work, water budgets, lake volume calculations, and flood protection models. Obtaining bottom contours in a digital format will provide a much more accurate calculation of the lake volume needed for implementation of these type projects. The first phase of this project funded in FY2008 completed bathymetric maps for 48 lakes. Funds requested in FY2010 will be used to map an additonal 40 lakes. Benefits Digital elevation models of lakes are currently a data gap within various hydrologic studies and analyses. Completed elevation models are needed to calculate accurate lake volumes and to determine lake water budgets. This information will be used for SWUCA related hydrologic studies such as the determination of relationships between lake levels and the Floridan aquifer. The data will also will be used for setting Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) of these lakes. Costs The total project cost is $55,000, with the County contributing $35,000 and the District requested to contribute $20,000 in FY2008 ($10,000) and FY2010 ($10,000). The District's FY2010 share is split between the Peace River Basin ($7,400), Hillsborough River Basin ($1,500) and Alafia River Basin ($1,100). The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage. The FY2010 funds ($10,000) will be used to map an additional 40 lakes. Additional Information The majority of the maps were published over 30 years ago as hard copy files and need to be updated as digital elevation models that can easily be integrated into modern water resource model applications. The completed maps will be made available to other governmental agencies and the public via the internet and as part of the Polk County Lakes Access Directory. Coverage will be countywide and include lakes in the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, and Peace River Basins.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 302 L917 Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 1,100 0 0 1,100 0 2,200 013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,500 0 0 1,500 0 3,000 020 Peace River Basin 10,198 0 1,795 8,403 0 20,396

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County 10,000 0 0 10,000 0 20,000

Total: $45,596

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development and Execution Agreement Sent to Management Services 9/4/07 10/25/07 Agreement returned from Management Services 9/25/07 11/27/07 Agreement sent to Cooperator 10/2/07 12/3/07 Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 10/30/07 2/6/08 Contract fully executed 11/13/07 2/26/08 Notice to Proceed 12/17/07 2/29/08 2. Data Processing and Review Data Processing and Review 12/30/08 6/15/08 3. Bathymetric Map Production Bathymetric Map Production 4/30/09 6/30/08 4. Electronic Deliverables Electronic Deliverables 6/30/09 7/30/08 5. Data upload to Internet Data upload to Internet 8/30/09 10/20/08

Status As Of: April 24, 2009 District and County staff held a meeting on June 14, 2007 to review the existing contour data and data requirements and to exchange bathymetry methodologies. The information was used to develop a cooperative agreement between the District and the County. District staff recently provided all available bathymetric data to Polk County so that County staff can review the data and determine the level of detail that is needed for their reporting needs. The cooperative agreement was prepared and submitted for internal review on Oct. 2, 2007. The agreement was mailed to the County in November and was approved by the County on Feb. 6, 2008. USF is the consultant for this project. USF staff have completed the data processing and first draft of bathymetric maps for 48 lakes in Polk County. A project status meeting was held on June 18, 2008 to review deliverables. The project was completed ahead of schedule and the final deliverables have been submitted. The County has submitted a cooperative funding application (FY2010) to request funding for the second phase of the project. The second phase using funds requested in FY2010, will complete bathymetric maps for another group of 40 lakes that currently lack digital bathymetric maps.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 303 N014 The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) The Florida Aquarium, Inc. Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as high priority. The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative enhances the District's watershed education efforts by providing participants with a better understanding of Florida's ecology through workshops, hands-on field experiences and stewardship activities. District staff supports this project's goal to teach minority and at-risk students the importance of water quality, water conservation and habitat protection. This is an audience the District has identified for additional outreach. The proposed FY2010 project includes a new "What's in Your Watershed" summer camp component, which is replacing the FY09 "Art-O-Fishal Fun" summer camp. The purpose of the new camp is to immerse innercity youth in hands-on environmental exploration to local nature parks and District properties within the Tampa Bay watershed. The proposed program is aligned with Basin Board priorities. Description The Florida Aquarium provides a comprehensive water resources education initiative that focuses on three distinct programs for elementary, middle and high school students and teachers. These programs are outlined below and include: 1) What's in Your Watershed? summer camp, 2) Science Education at Sea (SEAS) teacher training program and 3) Regional Ocean Conference for Students (ROCS) workshop for teachers and students. While the initiative primarily reaches students and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also draws schools from Polk, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee Counties. 1) What's in Your Watershed? is a summer camp program designed to teach low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school students from local YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs in Hillsborough County the importance of the Tampa Bay watershed. The camp provides an opportunity for youth to engage in interactive role playing to learn about watersheds, water quality, water conservation and habitat protection. Throughout the program, each student takes part in three field explorations within the Tampa Bay watershed. 2) SEAS is a teacher education program that provides workshops for elementary, middle and high school teachers, focusing on estuaries and incorporating the learning objectives of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. It allows teachers to explore current and future environmental issues and challenges facing those resources. 3) The ROCS workshop component is an innovative addition to the project. It gives middle and high school students the opportunity to study several major water quality issues associated with local watersheds. Students identify the issues and create action plans that are achievable and beneficial for the environment. SWIM staff participate in this conference. Benefits The cooperator estimates that the FY2010 program will reach 147 students and 80 teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly. The FY2009 addition of ROCS strengthens the project. ROCS is an intensive workshop experience for high school students, providing opportunities for them to learn about local issues and related science, then create action plans that will result in positive environmental changes within their communities. The proposed FY2010 project includes a new "What's in Your Watershed?" summer camp that address the important priority of getting traditionally underserved, innercity youth outside exploring the Tampa Bay watershed. Costs The total FY2010 project cost is $44,741. The District is being asked to contribute $21,402 to be shared between the following Basin Boards: Alafia River $5,174, Hillsborough River $10,686, Coastal Rivers $1,108, Pinellas-Anclote River $1,109, Withlacoochee River $1,109, Peace River $1,108 and Manasota $1,108. This reflects a $208 increase in requested funds, to pay for an additional SEAS workshop. The Hillsborough River Basin Board contribution has been increased to include the amount Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board funded in FY2009. Basin budget breakdowns were established based on a list of program participants provided by the cooperator. District funding supports a summer camp, teacher training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. This program is estimated to reach 147 students and 80 teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly, which provides a cost-benefit ratio for the District's share of $2.77. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. Additional Information The total FY2009 project cost is $42,944, with the District's share $21,194. The Basins are providing funding as follows: Alafia River $5,273, Hillsborough River $5,274, Northwest Hillsborough $5,273, Coastal Rivers $1,054, Pinellas-Anclote River $1,056, Withlacoochee River $1,154, Peace River $1,055 and Manasota $1,055. Basin budget breakdowns were established based on a list of program participants provided by the cooperator. District funding is used to fund a summer camp, teacher training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. This program is

013 Hillsborough River Basin 304 N014 The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative

planned to reach 140 students and 79 teachers directly and 6,000 students indirectly, which provides a cost-benefit ratio of $3.53.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 6,025 5,951 0 11,976 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 6,026 11,463 0 17,489 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 6,025 0 0 6,025 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 1,806 1,885 0 3,691 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 1,808 1,886 0 3,694 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 1,906 1,886 0 3,792 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 1,807 1,885 0 3,692 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 1,807 1,885 0 3,692

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 12,700 0 21,750 22,570 0 57,020

Total: $111,071

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Open purchase order 11/3/08 1/5/09 Program components completed 9/15/09 Final report received by the District 9/30/09

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 The project manager initially provided the Accelerate Florida letter to the cooperator on January 30 and has since confirmed that the project is still on track. Two sessions of the Art-O-Fishal Fun Summer Camp are scheduled for June 15-19 and June 22-26.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 305 N112 City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) City of Lakeland Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) WHITE, BRENT Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. The project addresses water supply and education priorities of the basin by promoting and sustaining water savings. There was sufficient information provided to evaluate the project and the cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary matching funds in its capital budget for FY2010. This project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action. Description This project offers financial incentives to up to 2,000 residential water customers within the City of Lakeland's service area for replacement of existing high-volume indoor plumbing fixtures including showerheads (replacing those using 4.0 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater with those using 2.5 gpm or less), faucet aerators (3.0 gpm or greater with 2.2 gpm in kitchens and 1.5 gpm in bathrooms) and toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater with 1.6 gpf or lower). Approximately 82 percent of Lakeland's 47,145 residential accounts were built or improved prior to 1995 (~38,770 homes), making them eligible for plumbing retrofit incentives. Benefits This project will provide an estimated potable water savings of 82,000 gallons per day (gpd), or approximately 29.93 million gallons per year. The toilet savings is estimated to be 48,500 gpd, the aerators 20,250 gpd and the showerheads 13,250 gpd. Costs The total cost for this project is $293,260 with the District 50 percent funding level allocated amongst the Peace River Basin Board ($50,000), the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($64,420) and the Alafia River Basin Board ($32,210). The City of Lakeland's 50 percent share is $146,630. The cost benefit for the project amortized using a weighted average due to the varying life expectancies of the retrofit devices is $1.07 per 1,000 gallons saved. Additional Information Single family residences will be offered up to two toilet rebates per home while multi-family dwellings, with appropriate representation, will be encouraged to replace all devices at one time. The City of Lakeland will provide actual billing data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, conduct a scientifically significant survey to determine customer satisfaction with low-volume devices and institute an education program designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings. The educational portion will provide participants with materials on leak detection and replacement of devices at the end of the life cycle. The marketing for the project began February 1, 2009 with the Phase 1 of the Project, and the distribution of the kits will begin no later than October 1, 2009. The water savings associated with this project should affect public supply water demand, most notably Water Use Permit #4912. This permit is for 30.2 MGD. This project is located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area and is consistent with basin Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) priorities.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 306 N112 City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 32,210 0 32,210 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 64,420 0 64,420 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 52,441 0 52,441

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Lakeland 0 0 0 146,630 0 146,630

Total: $295,701

Status As Of: February 27, 2009

013 Hillsborough River Basin 307 N150 Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Project Manager OWENS, JIM Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. This project supports the NAVD88 Migration Project (B134) and the topographic mapping and watershed modeling currently underway for Polk County. Description The establishment of an accurate and easily accessible vertical control survey network is an important component in the development of updated Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FEMA FIRM). The District, in cooperation with the National Geodetic Survey and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, has completed the Distict-wide vertical control densification. This project will further enhance the existing vertical control network to support FEMA FIRM mapping, topographic data collection and modeling activities. The newly-established vertical control network will allow the District and local governments to transition from the older and less accurate vertical control survey network known as the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 to the more accurate North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) system. In Polk County this includes running level loops and establishing bench marks based on NAVD88 along state and county roadways. This project will enable the surveying community to make an orderly transition to NAVD88 and will allow Polk County to be on the same vertical datum as the District and to comply with the federal surveying and mapping requirements. This project will densify the NAVD88 vertical control in Polk County within the District's jurisdiction and will compliment the District's NAVD88 migration project. Benefits Densification of benchmarks will support the development of Watershed Management Plans for Polk County thus contributing to flood protection, natural systems, water quality and water supply. Polk County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by FEMA and requires that all finished floor elevations be above the 100 year floodplain. This project is a key component in meeting this requirement. Also, the establishment and implementation of the NAVD 1988 will enable more accurate elevations and mapping throughout the District, and the conversion to the modern vertical datum will allow the ability to establish accurate and reliable elevations using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Polk County is a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System and has a Class 8 rating. Costs The cost of contractual services for this project is $200,000. The District is the lead on this project and will be reimbursed by Polk County for $100,000. The District's cost is split between the Alafia River Basin ($15,000), the General Fund ($15,000), the Hillsborough River Basin ($10,000), and the Peace River Basin ($60,000) based on approximate area. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project. Additional Information This project will be administered by the District. The vertical control network survey work will be completed by FDEP and NGS. All control network data produced by this project will be made available through Internet access via LABINS web site and the NGS web site.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 308 N150 Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 15,000 15,000 30,000 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 16,949 15,000 31,949 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 11,949 10,000 21,949 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 61,949 60,000 121,949

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Polk Co - Vertical Control Densification 0 0 0 100,000 0 100,000 (N150)

Total: $305,847

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 150 Execute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 12/31/09 180 Execute Contract with the Consultant 2/1/10 30 Initial Project Planning and Develop Scope of Work 9/1/09 420 Final Deliverables 9/30/10 60 Submit Cooperative Agreement for Approval 10/1/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The District project manager requested a status of the funding from Polk County on 4/20/2009. The Polk County BCC is currently working through its budget process and remains committed to funding the project as planned.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 309 N161 Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Polk County Utilities Project Manager RAMOY, ALISON Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. The project addresses conservation and education priorities of the basins. The project appears to be effective in that there is an opportunity to significantly reduce outdoor water use and each rain sensor will be inspected for proper installation. There was sufficient information provided to evaluate the project and the cooperator has confirmed it will request the necessary matching funds in its FY2010 budget. This project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action. Description This project provides financial incentives to encourage Polk County Utilities (PCU) customers to install rain sensors on automatic irrigation systems installed prior to 1991. Eligible customers will receive up to a $50 rebate per sensor. It is estimated that in this first phase 1,295 rain sensors will be installed, which is based on approximately five percent of the eligible accounts throughout PCU's service area. The rebates will be offered to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers throughout PCU's service area. Customers will contact PCU's Customer Service Department for the rebate request. The Permitting Section will verify that the property is eligible (built prior to 1991). Eligible customers will then receive a rebate application and instructions for purchasing and installing the rain sensor. One year of pre- and post-rain sensor installation water use data will be collected in order to analyze the water savings. An inspection company contracted by PCU will verify correct installation of the rain sensors and issue the rebate checks. Multi-family and commercial customers may receive up to two rebates per account. Addressing outdoor water use will assist PCU in meeting future demands by using conservation as an alternative water supply measure. Benefits Based on a savings rate of 100 gallons per day (gpd) per sensor, the project is estimated to save 129,500 gpd. Costs The total cost of this project is estimated to be $116,550 and the District is requested to fund $58,275. Funding requested in FY2010 includes $7,470 from the Green Swamp Basin (General Fund), $12,825 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board, $20,565 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $17,415 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $58,275. Additional funding may be requested in future fiscal years for subsequent phases. The cost benefit amortized at 8 percent over 5 years is $0.60 per thousand gallons saved. Additional Information This would be PCU's first rain sensor rebate program with the District. Project participants will also receive a packet of information on water conservation, covering topics such as indoor and outdoor conservation, retrofitting, Florida-friendly landscaping, irrigation system tips and detecting water leaks. Additionally, participants will be asked if they would like an irrigation system evaluation for an additional charge, since this is outside the scope of the rain sensor rebate program. PCU staff understands that if a customer elects to have an evaluation performed, those savings will have to be reported separately.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 310 N161 Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 7,470 0 7,470 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 20,565 0 20,565 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 12,825 0 12,825 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 21,202 0 21,202

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Polk County Utilities 0 0 0 58,275 0 58,275

Total: $120,337

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 311 N204 City of Lakeland Irrigation Evaluation Program

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) City of Lakeland Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) WHITE, BRENT Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. The project addresses water conservation priorities of the basins through education and irrigation efficiency. Information submitted by the cooperator is sufficient to evaluate the project. The project appears to be effective in that it encourages easy changes that impact water use, such as irrigation controller adjustments and the installation of rain sensor devices. The project is within the basin board's statutory authority to fund, and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action. Description This project will offer 174 free irrigation audits to water customers using potable water to irrigate lawns within the City of Lakeland's Water Utilities service area. Irrigation commonly can account for as much as 50 percent of a utility customer's total potable water use. Addressing this area of use will assist the City of Lakeland in meeting future demands by using conservation as an alternative water supply measure as detailed in the draft 2008 Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan. Additionally all irrigation systems installed prior to 1991 that do not have an automatic shut-off device (ASD) will be provided with the device and installation will be included. Participants will receive detailed reports of their system audit with a list of corrections to be made. Those making the corrections will receive a follow-up audit free of charge. Benefits This FY2010 project is anticipated to save an estimated 76,956 gallons of water per day or 28.08 million gallons per year. The audits are estimated to save 59,556 gpd and the rain sensors are estimated to save 17,400 gpd. Costs The total project cost is $101,250. The Alafia River, Hillsborough River and Peace River Basin Board's funding shares are $16,875 respectively in FY2010. The District's 50 percent share is $50,625. The City of Lakeland's 50 percent share is $50,625. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $0.88 per 1,000 gallons saved. Additional Information Based on research from the University of South Florida, participants implementing suggested changes could improve their irrigation system efficiency by as much as 70%. Estimated water savings per measure is 140 gpd for residential evaluations and 978 gpd for commercial evaluations.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 16,875 0 16,875 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 16,875 0 16,875 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 19,316 0 19,316

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Lakeland 0 0 0 50,625 0 50,625

Total: $103,691

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 312 N232 Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 3

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a high priority. The project addresses water supply and education priorities of the basin by promoting water conservation. Pasco County has completed Phase 1 and is currently working on Phase 2 of its toilet rebate program. Phases 1 and 2 were limited to West Pasco County. Phase 3 includes additional rebates for utility customers in West Pasco County as well as including, for the first time, utility customers in East Pasco County. The project is regional in that it reduces the demand on the Tampa Bay Water regional system. The cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary matching funds in its capital budget in FY2010. There was sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project, it is within the basin board's statutory authority to fund, and it is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action. Description This is a third year funding request for a toilet rebate project that offers financial incentives to water customers within Pasco County Utility's service area to replace existing high-volume toilets (3.5 gpf or higher) with ultra-low flow (ULF) models to save potable water. The FY2010 project proposes to retrofit and rebate up to an additional 1,500 residential toilets through an outside contracted consultant. Depending on the program's success, the Utilities Department may continue the program for additional years. The District's 50 percent share will come from the Coastal Rivers, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards and will be $25,000, respectively. Pasco County's share is $100,000. In a 2005 public opinion survey conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of Pasco County residents surveyed indicated they would be willing to participate in a rebate program for low-flow toilets. A toilet flapper educational component will be included with this program. The ULV Toilet Rebate program is also part of Pasco County's overall 5-year Water Conservation Plan. As plumbing rebate projects have been ongoing in counties surrounding Pasco County, high citizen demand for such a program has been developing in recent years. The HET models are relatively new to the plumbing industry, and the Environmental Protection Agency recently completed a list of standards to help consumers select properly performing models. The applicant understands they must ensure the HET models associated with this project will meet the EPA standards in order to be eligible for District funding as part of the project. Benefits Once all 1,500 toilets are rebated, the savings will approximately be 35,708 gallons per day. Costs The total project cost is $200,000. The District has approved funding 50 percent, or $100,000. The District's funding share by basin is: Pinellas-Anclote River - $25,000, Coastal Rivers - $25,000, Hillsborough River - $25,000, Withlacoochee River - $25,000. Pasco County's share is $100,000. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.54 per thousand gallons saved. Additional Information Pasco County Utilities plans to continue the program over a number of years. In a 2005 public opinion survey conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of Pasco County residents surveyed indicated they would be willing to participate in a rebate program for low-flow toilets. One year of account-level metered water-use data prior to and one year of metered water use after the retrofit installation will be collected as the raw data for the final savings analysis. Pasco County Utilities will provide actual billing data and ensure 100 percent fixture inspection. This project will also institute an educational program designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings, such as selecting parts for repairs, leak detection and choosing proper replacement flapper models for their HET or ULV toilets. Ultra-low volume (ULV's) use 1.6 gpf or less and High Efficiency Toilets (HET's) toilets use 1.28 gpf or less. The total project savings is estimated to be 13,033,420 gallons per year. This is calculated using 750 ULV's (9.7 gpd savings/fixture; total savings of 16,733 gpd) and 750 HET's (11 gpd savings/fixture; total savings of 18,975 gpd). This effort will ensure the retrofit fixture will remain a water-conserving fixture of its life-expectancy. Bi-monthly status reports will be provided to the District to update project accomplishments. The first phase of this project (Project # L843) provided rebates for 500 toilets in West Pasco County, with funding split equally between the Coastal Rivers Basin and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin ($25,000 each). The second phase of this project (Project # N114) provided rebates for 1,500 toilets in West Pasco County, with funding split equally between the Coastal Rivers Basin and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin ($50,000 each).

013 Hillsborough River Basin 313 N232 Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 3

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 25,887 0 25,887 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 0 25,887 0 25,887 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 0 25,887 0 25,887 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 0 25,877 0 25,877

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 0 0 0 100,000 0 100,000

Total: $203,538

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 5/31/08 Development/Apprvl of Pgm Administration 5/31/08 6/1/08 Notice to Proceed 6/1/08 Program Advertisement 6/1/08 Commence Rebate Period 6/1/08

Status As Of:

013 Hillsborough River Basin 314 L875 Pasco Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as medium priority. This project is implementation of BMPs. The BMPs will target improvement of flood protection and there may be opportunities to enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems. Implementation of BMPs in one Improvement Area has begun and FY2010 funds will be used to to begin design and preparing construction documents for the next area. It is ranked medium because the BMP alternative analysis for the entire watershed is not complete. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the County will budget the project for FY2010 funding. Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Duck Lake Watershed. This implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 42 square miles and is located in eastern Pasco County, and includes Dade City and the surrounding area. Issues in the Watershed include rapid growth, flood protection, water quality issues. Specific BMPs have not been selected yet because the BMP alternative analysis is not complete. Three elements of the Watershed Management Program: 1) Digital Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, are underway. These three elements are scheduled to be complete by the end of 2009. Refer to Project L737. BMPs are being implemented in the Tank Lake Improvement Area using prior funding. Selected BMPs will address level of service deficiencies. FY2010 funding will be used to fund the design and development of construction documents in other improvement areas. Benefits Implementation of the BMPs that will be included in this project will be selected to address the issues within the watershed. Costs The total budget amount for this multi-year project is $9,000,000, of which the District's share is $4,500,000. County will contribute $4,500,000. The District's share is split among Hillsborough River, the Green Swamp, and the Withlacoochee River Basin Boards based on the project area within each. For FY2010 $100,000 is proposed to be split among the budgets for the three Basin Board's; Hillsborough River - $2,500, Green Swamp - $4,500, and Withlacoochee - $43,000, with the County contributing $50,000. Future funding will be needed for implementing BMPs in various Improvement Areas in this watershed. The total budget amount is based on information contained in the County's Stormwater CIP budget, and is based on experience from BMP alternative analyses developed for other projects in the County, and knowledge of possible BMPs needed for this watershed. The BMP analysis is scheduled to be completed in late 2009. At that time the project budget will be refined, and specific BMPs will be selected based on funding and project sequencing. Funding amounts in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. With prior year funding from Pasco County, Project L737, the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are being completed, and the implementation of BMPs in the Tank Lake Improvement Area is scheduled to begin. The District has been working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation schedule, by watershed, based on their projected funding levels, and any funding available from others, for example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County will be developed for Implementation of BMPs in each Improvement Area. The County will manage the projects, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 315 L875 Pasco Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 31,500 4,500 90,000 126,000 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 17,500 2,500 50,000 70,000 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 302,191 44,210 3,010,000 3,356,401

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 0 0 350,000 50,000 3,650,000 4,050,000

Total: $7,602,401

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones District Signage 12/31/09 2. Contract Draft Agreement to Mgmt. Services 1/15/09 Cooperative Funding Agr. Executed 3/13/09 6/10/09 3. Project Activities - Tank Lake IA Design, Permitting & Const. Docs 6/30/09 Commence Construction 1/31/10 Complete Construction 9/30/10 4. Contract Contract Termination 12/31/10

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 The first BMPs have been selected in the Tank Lake Improvement Area, and the County is proceeding with BMP implementation. Implementation consists of design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, contractor selection, construction engineering and inspection, and construction. The BMPs include adding gated pipes beneath the abandoned railroad grade to allow increasing the drawdown rate from West Tank Lake without impacting wetlands, and upsizing culverts at the railroad and Wilson Road crossings. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement between the District and Pasco County was mailed for execution on April 30, 2009. Once the Duck Lake Watershed Management Plan is complete (L737) it is likely additional BMPs will be implemented in other improvement areas.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 316 N237 Commercial Hydroponic Conversion Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) Central Florida Hydroponics Project Manager ESTES, CAROLE Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a Medium priority. The grower is trying innovative techniques in hydroponic growing, and is working on developing a commercially viable hydroponic farm. This will be a valuable demonstration project. Description The Commercial Hydroponic Conversion Project is aimed at developing a commercially viable alternative to conventional raised bed strawberry farming. It is located on an existing farm along SR39 in northern Hillsboro County, in a portion of the farm that is currently uncultivated. The project will ultimately consist of 2 acres of hydroponically grown strawberries using a vertical stacking system, enclosed in greenhouses to reduce pesticide use and overhead watering for frost/freeze prevention. The applicant is constructing the project in stages, using vertically stacked plastic pots enclosed in tunnel-type hoop structures covered in visqueen. Where conventionally grown strawberries consist of 17,400 plants per acre, this system will have 100,000 plants per acre, or the equivalent of 11.5 traditionally grown acres. The vertical stacking system with irrigation water and fertilizer supplied by drip tubing will receive approximately 1 quart of water per stack four times per day. The use of a covered growing area will also allow the project operator to experiment with extended growing seasons and year-round production. The ultimate goal of the project is to demonstrate the econmomic viability and profitability of the hydroponic growing system by thorough cost/benefit analysis over the life of the project. The demonstration aspect of the project will be approached through raising awareness by making the project open to community groups for educational tours. The applicant is also establishing a growers' cooperative for the disseminaton of information related to hydroponic production to other strawberry farmers in the area. Benefits Compared to conventional field-grown strawberry production methods, the project is conservatively estimated to save 23,000 gpd on the 2-acre site over a nominal 212-day growig season. By covering the hydroponic growing eqipment it is also estimated that the project would save and additional 136,000 gallons for every frost/freeze event. Raising strawberries in the covered, vertically stacked growing system has the additional benefit of eliminating the need to use methyl bromide or other soil fumigants, which are becomcing increasingly regulated and expensive to use. The applicant has established the Central Florida Hydroponics Cooperative, a newly formed organization dedicated to the expansion of the public's knowledge base regarding hydroponic farming, as well as commercial application and integration of currently available hydroponic technologies through research and public education. Through the cooperative, the project operator will communicate with current traditional growers to supply information and support for those who may be interested in conversion to hydroponic growing systems. Costs Total project costs are estimated at $853,500 for a multi-year project. Of the $50,000 in FY2010 District funding, the Alafia Basin Board is requested to fund $10,000 and the Hillsborough Basin Board is requested to fund $40,000.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 10,000 0 10,000 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 40,000 0 40,000

Total: $50,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

013 Hillsborough River Basin 317 N237 Commercial Hydroponic Conversion Project

Complete pilot crop and analyze collected data 6/1/09 Begin planning of 2 acre project 7/1/09 Complete planning and make orders for plants and equipment 8/1/09 Assemble stacks and plant strawberries 10/1/09 Begin construction of covering structure 11/1/09 Begin marketing strawberries to public with public tours and PIY sales 11/23/09 Complete construction of covering structure 12/1/09 Finalize crop, recycle growth media for next crop, analyze data 5/1/10 Symposium on results and discussion on areas for improvement with local 6/1/10 farmers Begin planning for next crop 7/1/10

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013 Hillsborough River Basin 318 L832 Tampa - Imp. BMPs North Tampa Closed Basins

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) Hillsborough River

Cooperator(s) City of Tampa Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a low priority. The City is requesting funding for implementation of BMPs. The BMPs will target improvement of flood protection and there may be opportunities to enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems as well as the potential for water supply. This could be a project a good project to fund if all elements of the project are feasible. However this project has been ranked low because the City hasn't finalized the feasability study and BMP alternative analysis. When the City completes the BMP analysis the ranking may improve. District staff will work with the City over the next year to better understand the elements of this project. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the City will budget the project for FY2010 funding. Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the North Tampa Closed Basins in Hillsborough County. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately 4 square miles and is located in the City of Tampa. For FY2010 the city is requesting funding for design. In the future, funds will be requested for development of construction documents, permitting, and later construction & construction services. Benefits The project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. The City will add water treatment to the proposed BMPs to improve water quality. The City is also exploring water supply potential and natural system restoration as part of the project. Costs The total projected cost for this project is $21,680,000 of which the District's share would be $10,600,000. For FY2010 the budgeted amount is $1,200,000 of which the Basin Board's share is $600,000. The city will provide $600,000 in their FY2009 budget and has $180,000 in funds from FY2008 as well as FDEP funds in the amount of $300,000. The probable construction costs are based on the cooperator's probable costs. Future funding will be required to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. Funding is included to begin the implementation of the BMP. Additional funding will be needed to complete the Implementation. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 319 L832 Tampa - Imp. BMPs North Tampa Closed Basins

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 601,008 11,000,000 11,601,008

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 180,000 0 0 600,000 10,000,000 10,780,000 FDEP 300,000 0 0 0 0 300,000

Total: $22,681,008

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Pre-Construction Activities Alternative Analysis 8/15/08 8/15/09 Conceptual Design 6/15/09 6/15/12 Final Design 12/31/09 12/31/12 Permitting 12/31/09 12/31/12 Post Request for Construction Bids 3/15/10 3/15/13 2. Construction Activities Construction Begins 8/1/10 8/1/13 Construction Activities Construction Completion 12/31/13 12/31/15

Status As Of: April 17, 2009 Project was not funded for FY2008 or FY2009. Engineering Section recommended the City of Tampa to reapply when the project is closer to being implemented. Staff has recommended the same for FY2010. The city has completed the modeling phase of the project and the District has received the report. Staff will evaluate the alternative analysis when it has been completed later in FY2010. This project has been ranked low. Staff will continue to work with the City as more data on the project is collected.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 320 M112 FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod. AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The District is acting as a Cooperating Technical Partner for FEMA in implementing map modernization in Pasco County. Pasco County covers an area of approximately 763.4 square miles. Issues in the County include flood damage, rapid growth, and water quality concerns. Map modernization includes FEMA scoping activities, obtaining topographic information, new watershed modeling for watersheds in the County, preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) map production, and community outreach activities . Scoping activities include meetings with Pasco County stakeholders, inventory of information about flooding problems and studies, and development of a scoping statement. The scoping effort included selecting, and prioritizing areas where detailed watershed models will be needed to complete the map modernization effort. The topographic information and new watershed models are being done by completing three elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP), 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan for watersheds selected by Pasco County for detailed study. These include: Hammock Creek, Pithalchascotee River, Bear Creek, East Pasco, Trout and Cypress Creek Watersheds. These have a combined area of approximately 390 square miles. The preliminary DFIRM maps will be produced using a combination of digital information from the detailed studies and from converting the information on the existing paper Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to a digital format. Community outreach activities include periodic meetings with local government, and business leaders to plan and implement ways to communicate to the public that there will be new maps that will define the risk of flooding more accurately. The District's scope is complete once the preliminary maps and Flood Insurance Study report are completed. Benefits Flood insurance rate maps produced in the early to late 1980's will be replaced by Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMS), and the County will have digital topographic information for the entire County. The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management. Costs The budget for this project is $2,325,000. Funding amounts are: FEMA $2,000,000, Pasco County $275,000, and the Hillsborough River Basin $50,000. Revenue from Pasco County and the Hillsborough River Basin is helping to redistribute FEMA funds so more study areas can be addressed. Funding amounts in the table below include salaries. Cypress Creek and Trout Creek will be included in the map modernization, but are being funded by Pasco County and the District without FEMA funding. Additional Information Staff has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve and formalize the District's relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and the District executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001. As a CTP the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRM). The District entered into FEMA CTP Agreement EMA-2002-CA-5067 to receive the $2,000,000 grant through the FY2003 CTP Grant Number EMA-2003-GR-5379. Half of the grant is for use in implementing the Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2 (MAS). The MAS identifies cost and scheduling for implementation of watershed management programs meeting the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds in Pasco County. The Period of Performance for the CTP Agreement and grant is October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2006. The agreement has been amended to extend the period of performance to September 30, 2007.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 321 M112 FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 58,951 (45,891) 14,148 9,324 0 36,532 013 Hillsborough River Basin 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 2,000,000 0 0 0 0 2,000,000

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 275,000 0 0 0 0 275,000

Total: $2,361,532

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones District recognition on all reports 9/1/04 9/1/04 2. Project Start up CT Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01 CTP Agreement Executed 8/12/02 8/12/02 Mapping Activity Statement Executed 9/30/03 9/30/03 3. Scoping Activities Scoping commence 9/30/03 9/30/03 Scoping complete 4/30/04 9/1/04 4. Topographic Information (BCI) Execute Work Order 1/12/04 1/15/04 LiDAR and Othos Complete 5/30/04 7/29/05 9/2/05 Pasco Revenue Agreement 7/30/04 9/1/04 5. DFIRM Production (PBS&J - 057) Execute DFIRM Map Production Agreement 1/8/04 12/31/03 Work Order #1 -Commence 1/12/04 9/1/04 Execute DFIRM Contract Commence 1/20/04 1/20/04 WO # 1 Completed 5/12/04 12/31/05 Process Methodology Complete 5/20/04 11/30/04 12/31/05 Work Order #2 - Commence 6/15/04 6/15/04 WO # 2 Completed 10/15/04 2/28/05 Work Order #3 - Commence 5/16/05 5/16/05 Work Order #4 - Commence 10/15/05 11/29/05 WO # 3 Completed 12/31/06 3/31/06 WO # 4 Completed 12/31/06 4/30/09 Contract Termination 12/31/06 6/30/09 6. Community Outreach (District Staff) Outreach Commence 6/30/04 6/30/04 DFIRMs and Outreach completed 8/23/05 12/31/08 7. Bear Crk. and Cotee River (Ardaman) Execute Agreement 1/30/04 3/8/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 3/22/04 3/22/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 9/24/04 5/30/06 4/19/07 Element 3, Watershed Mgmt. Plan Commence 11/22/04 5/30/06 4/19/07 Element 3, Floodplain Analysis Complete 5/25/05 11/30/06 4/19/07 Contract Termination 3/8/07 3/8/07

013 Hillsborough River Basin 322 M112 FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2

8. Hammock Creek (PBS&J - 045) Exec. Consulting Agreement 7/30/04 9/1/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 11/2/04 11/2/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 9/2/05 5/30/06 9/15/06 Contract Termination 7/31/06 7/31/06 9. East Pasco County (URS - 030) Execute Agreement with Consultant 1/30/04 4/22/04 WO#1 - Element 2, Watershed Eval. Commence 5/6/04 5/6/04 WO#2 New River & Bassett Branch Survey 5/6/04 5/6/04 Survey Complete 7/5/04 7/30/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 12/21/04 9/1/05 Execute Amendment 5/19/05 5/19/05 WO#3 - Element 3, W. M. Plan Commence 8/9/05 8/9/05 Element 3 Watershed Management Plan Complete 1/31/06 5/30/06 9/30/06 Contract Termination 4/22/07 4/22/07

Status As Of: April 30, 2009 Preliminary floodplain maps will be submitted to FEMA based on detailed studies in eleven watersheds and re-delineation of the existing FEMA flood maps. District has hired consultants to perform model and parameter maintenance within the watersheds undergoing detailed studies. Maintenance of watershed parameters and models includes the incorporation of land alterations and permitted information into the existing watershed database and revising the associated watershed model(s) to reflect current conditions. Changes in the terrain, hydrologic and hydraulic and hydraulic conditions associated with land alterations will be collected from approve Environmental Resource Permits (ERP) issued by the District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) or local government, as applicable. Additionally, new information supplied by the public and deemed best available and/or newer topographic information, land cover, etc. will be considered. Once the maintenance process is complete preliminary floodplain maps and Flood Insurance Study reports will be provided to FEMA. The work orders are being managed under project B206.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 323 M114 Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map Modernization Project Type FEMA/Map Mod. AOR(s) Flood Protection

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s) Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager TURNER, DAWN Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The project involves performing tasks included in the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program for priority watersheds in Polk County; and the development of countywide digital Flood Insurnace Rate Maps (FIRMs). Public education and outreach will also be performed to faciliate successful adoption of the FIRMs. The District obtained LiDAR topographic information and digital orthophotos for most of Polk county as part of the Peace River Topographic Mapping project (P692). Through the District's cooperative funding program, the District and County have prepared or are in the process of preparing Watershed Management Plans for all or portions of 11 of the 25 identified watersheds. With Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, these plans will be updated to include recent alterations within the watersheds, and to meet the standards described in the District's Guidelines and Specifications. The remaining watersheds will be prioritized based on the needs of local governments and the District. Appropriate Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks will be accomplished for priority watersheds. However, some of the lower priority watersheds will not be studied in detail because of funding constraints. In these watersheds the risk information from the current FIRMs will be transferred to the modernized, digital maps. Future cooperative funding request(s) will be required to complete Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for lower priority watersheds, and for those tasks that are not associated with the FIRM map updates (e.g. LOS determination, surface water resource assessment, and BMP alternative analysis). The District will manage the project, coordinate with local government(s), and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. A portion of Polk county is located within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The SFWMD will pursue FEMA funding to update the Polk county FIRMS in their area. The District executed a joint Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA and the SFWMD that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds within Polk county. Benefits Identification of floodprone areas is critical for the effective implementation of local, state and federal programs including the regulation of land use changes and site development, emergency preparedness, and emergency response. The information is also used by public and private entities to assess risk, and make development decisions. Costs The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided $1,200,000 for this project. Additional Information FEMA is a federal agency with flood protection responsibilties that include the preparation of FIRMs to identify flood hazards zones. Staff has been working to improve and formalize the District¿s relationship with FEMA. On September 14, 2001, FEMA and the District executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement. As a CTP, the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the FIRMs. In FY2004, FEMA provided over $6 million in grant funds to the District to modernize the FIRMs in Hernando, Marion, Pasco, and Sarasota counties. In FY2005, FEMA provided an additional $2.7 million in grant funds to the District to modernize the FIRMS in Polk, Hadee and DeSoto counties. $1.2 million of the FY2005 funding was allocated to the area of Polk county located within the District. These funds will be used to update previous studies to meet District Guidelines and Specifications, perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for priority watersheds, and develop countywide digital FIRM maps. A WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The Topographic Information element provides the foundational information used to define the watershed's boundaries, storage and conveyance. The Watershed Evaluation element tasks includes field evaluation of the watershed and its intermediate conveyance system, inventory of water resources and stormwater management infrastructure, data development and GIS processing of watershed parameters, and an immediate maintenance evaluation. The Water Management Plan tasks include survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of services (LOS), and a best management practices (BMP) alternative analysis, which includes prioritized recommendations and probable costs. Implementation includes design, construction permitting, development of construction documents, land acquisition, and construction of the

013 Hillsborough River Basin 324 M114 Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map Modernization BMPs. Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models are required in order to maintain the watershed parameters and model based on land alteration occurring within the watershed. When each element is completed, the project budget is refined based on the information gathered. The District's FY2006 funding shown in the table below will be used for staff time.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 46,026 0 10,067 16,942 0 73,035

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 1,200,000 0 0 0 0 1,200,000

Total: $1,273,035

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Cooperating Technical Partners Agreement Cooperating Tech. Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01 Cooperating Technical Partners Agreement Executed 8/12/02 8/12/02 2. Mapping Activity Statement Mapping Activity Statement Executed 9/30/05 2/6/06 3. Consultant Agreement - Scoping Develop Scoping Consultant Agreement 11/7/05 11/7/05 Draft Consultant Agreement to Management Services 11/7/05 11/7/05 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 12/1/05 11/30/05 Scoping Consultant Contract Execution 12/30/05 1/12/06 Scoping Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/30/05 2/1/06 Scoping Consultant Contract Termination 7/31/06 7/31/06 Polk County Scoping Report complete 1/23/07 1/23/07 4. Consultant Agreement - DFIRM generation Consultant Agreement to Contracts for approval 4/1/07 6/12/07 Consultant Agreement back from Contracts 4/30/07 6/15/07 Agreement mailed to Consultant for signature 5/14/07 6/21/07 Consultant Agreement executed 6/14/07 7/30/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/14/07 8/2/07

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 The Consultant Services Agreement with Watershed Concepts has been executed, and Notice to Proceed was given on August 2, 2007. The Agreement includes DFIRM map generation and related tasks for the area of Polk County that is within the District. The SFWMD will contract with a consultant separately for the generation of DFIRM maps for the portion of Polk County that is located within the SFWMD. Status History: The Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) was executed by both Water Management Districts and FEMA as of February 6, 2006. Project funds have been placed in the District's Smartlink account. The Governing Board approved encumbering the funds without a contract, because the funds were included in District's FY2005 budget. The consultant services agreement with Tampa Bay Engineering (TBE) and the first work order for scoping services have been executed. District and TBE staff conducted a pre-scoping meeting on April 19, 2006. Representatives of the District, Polk County, the City of Winter Haven, and the SFWMD attended the pre-scoping meeting. The project scope and schedule, and data needs were discussed. The scoping meeting was conducted on June 22, 2006 in the Bartow Service Office. Representatives of the District, the SFWMD, Polk County, Mosaic, the cities of Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, and Auburndale attended the scoping meeting. Participants were asked to identify areas of particular concern for their community; and to provide information such as current city limits that will be used in the preparation of the digital FIRM maps. Each local government was also asked to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment to work with the District, the SFWMD and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for their community. The

013 Hillsborough River Basin 325 M114 Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map Modernization Scoping Report was provided to local governments for review and comment on January 23, 2007. One comment was received, and the scoping map was revised accordingly, and the Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA. After the original Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA, District staff were notified that the SFWMD would receive $250,000 from FEMA, and that the SFWMD would obtain LiDAR data for the SFWMD portion of Polk County. In addition, it has been determined that the Post Preliminary Processing task will take at least 11 months to complete. The Scoping Report was revised to reflect the funding provided to the SFWM and the addition of the LiDAR data for the SFWMD portion of Polk County; and to revise the project schedule to reflect a longer period for the completion of the Post Preliminary Processing task, and an associated reduction in the amount of time provided for the completion of model development and mapping related tasks. The revised Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA on June 12, 2008. SFWMD prepared an amendment to the Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) agreement with the District and FEMA to reflect the additional FEMA funding and LiDAR data. The MAS amendment has been fully executed. Staff is continuing to work with each local government to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment to work with the District, and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for their community. To date, MOAs have been received from 6 local governments (Eagle Lake, Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Lake Alfred, Polk City and the City of Auburndale), and from Polk County. The total budget for this project is $1,200,000. Of this, $39,800 was paid to TBE for consulting services related to project scoping and the development of the original Scoping Report. $25,000 has been encumbered to a contract with Bender Consulting for the preparation of a public outreach plan for Polk County, and $697,010 has been encumbered to the agreement with Watershed Concepts for DFIRM generation. One invoice for $9,700 has been received from Bender Consulting, and is being processed for payment. No invoices have been received to date from Watershed Concepts.

013 Hillsborough River Basin 326 M118 FEMA Map Modernization Management Support

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod. AOR(s) Flood Protection

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager TURNER, DAWN Task Manager(s) Status Proposed Description This project is to provide management support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance rate map (FIRM) modernization projects throughout the District (please reference projects M101-M116). Under these Map Modernization projects the FIRMs will reflect updated flood hazard risk areas and be modernized to a digital product. The updated flood hazard risk areas are being developed by the District through the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP). Map Modernization management support (MMMS) funds supplement the ongoing activities already being performed by staff including, but not limited to coordination and effort in building partnerships, information technology systems, program management planning, hydrologic and hydraulic review, and outreach. Benefits The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management and water quality management. The FIRMs are used by local governments for land management and building permitting to satisfy the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Costs The total amount for MMMS is $1,013,240 to be funded by FEMA. The District has received a total of $713,240 in FEMA MMMS to date that has been included in the Governing Board's FY2005, FY2006, and FY2007 budgets as revenue. District Staff anticipate an additional $150,000 to be funded by FEMA for ongoing MMMS activities in both FEMA's FY2008 and FY2009 ($300,000 in total). Each year FEMA notifies the District how much funding is available for MMMS. The District funding amounts shown in the table represents staff salaries. Additional Information The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the FIRMs throughout the District. Staff has worked with the FEMA to improve and formalize the District's relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and the District executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001. As a CTP, the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the FIRMs. Each year the District enters into a cooperative agreement with FEMA for MMMS funding that defines the activities that will be performed. $250,000 in funding (grant EMA-2004-CA-5038) for FY2005 is being used to provide a meeting facilitator for ongoing coordination meetings between the water management districts, FEMA Region 4, and the Florida Department of Community Affairs; develop a District-wide FIRM paneling scheme; determine the feasibility of expanding the District's role in distributing digital FIRMs to the public; maintaining the digital FIRMs; and revising the FIRMs simultaneously with the ERP application review. For FY2005, a total of $300,000 was actually budgeted in the General Fund with associated revenue. The $50,000 difference between expected funding and actual was rolled into the FY2006 budget. For FY2006 FEMA has granted (EMA-2005-CA-5244) the five water management districts $120,000 in MMMS to hire an outreach facilitator and develop design storm rainfall depth criteria for the entire State. The District will manage the project and contract with consultants on behalf of the other water management districts. In addition, the District received additional MMMS ($144,000) in FY2006 to support outreach efforts, allow the District to develop quality control/quality assurance tools, and support staff travel to meetings and conferences related to this effort. For FY2007, the District has received $129,620 from FEMA (grants EMA-2006-CA-5631 and EMA-2006-CA-5624) for continued travel support, outreach efforts, management assistance, and an XML-based export to for the District's Geographic Watershed Information System to populate FEMA's database. The District has recently received an additional $69,620 under EMA-2007-CA-5723 for continued travel and programmatic assistance.

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For FY2008, the District is proposing to budget $150,000 in revenue for continued MMMS. The District will coordinate with the local government(s), will manage the project, and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks.

Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY 2010 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 20,095 (400) 31,349 14,306 0 65,350

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 950,000 0 150,000 70,000 0 1,170,000

Total: $1,235,350

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones FEMA & District Recognition on Reports 3/31/10 2. FY2005 Develop Mutually Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 9/30/04 9/30/04 Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 11/30/04 11/24/04 Develop Consultant Agreement 11/30/04 11/19/04 Draft Agreement to Management Services 1/7/05 1/7/05 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 1/21/05 2/4/05 Contract Execution 3/4/05 3/1/05 Notice to Proceed 3/4/05 3/1/05 Develop First Amendment to Consultant Service Agmt 7/7/06 8/2/06 Draft Amendment to Management Services 7/12/06 8/2/06 Contract Termination 7/21/06 3/1/08 Amendment Execution 9/18/06 9/18/06 3. FY2006 - District Develop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS (District) 6/7/05 6/1/07 Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 10/31/05 12/2/05 District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06 District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06 3. FY2006 - FL WMD Develop Application for competitive MMMS (FL WMD) 6/1/05 5/18/05 Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 10/31/05 12/2/05 Develop State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order 1/30/06 2/21/06 State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06 Develop Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order 6/1/06 6/1/06 Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Execution 6/30/06 7/20/06 State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06 Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Termination 6/30/07 9/30/07 4. FY2007 Develop Application for competitive MMMS 3/27/06 3/27/06 Develop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS 5/26/06 5/26/06 Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 9/22/06 9/28/06 Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 9/22/06 9/29/06 Develop XML-base Export System Purchase Order 11/30/06 XML-base Export System Purchase Order Execution 11/30/06 Develop Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement 7/31/07

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Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement Execution 9/30/07 XML-base Export System Purchase Order Termination 9/30/07 FY2008 Develop Mutally Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 6/25/08 6/25/08 Execute FEMA Agreement Articles 6/25/08 6/25/08 Execute 76-10A Form 7/3/08 8/12/08

Status As Of: April 20, 2009 FY2005: A fully executed FEMA Form 76-10 to MMMS Grant, EMA-2004-CA-5038 has been returned to the District. The form awards funds pursuant to the approved Statement of Work. Forms SF424 and FEMA 20-20 have also been executed by the Executive Director and transmitted to FEMA to support these funds. The consultant agreement with URS Corporation Southern was executed on March 1, 2005. All FY2005 funds have been encumbered via an amendment to URS' agreement, which was executed in September 2006. Work Orders #1, #2, and #3 have been executed. Work Order #1 is to incorporate a Hazard Mitigation Component into the District's Business Plan for Map Modernization. Work Order #2 is to develop a District-wide flood insurance rate map (FIRM) paneling scheme to support the District's efforts in modernizing and updating the FIRMs throughout the District. The draft paneling scheme has been prepared and submitted to surrounding water management districts (South Florida, St. Johns River, and Suwannee River). Work Orders #3 & #4 supply a moderator for ongoing coordination meetings among staff from the five water management districts regarding Map Modernization and a Sharepoint site for staff to access minutes and associated documents. Work Order #5 has been executed as of February 23, 2007, to determine the District's ability and resulting issues of reviewing Letters of Map Change (LOMC) simultaneously with ERPs. Two meetings have been held with District staff (MAN, TPA-REG, RPM), FEMA Region 4, and Hillsborough County staff. Work Order #6 directs the consultant team to present how different types of developments are reviewed and permited by the District, FEMA, and local government (Hillsborough County). This agreement will expire on October 31, 2008. After the grant expires, the remaining project funds will be released, and re-encumbered to other consultant services agreements for Map Modernization Management Support. To date, $136,896 of the FY2005 funds have been expended. FY2006: An additional $120,000 was provided by FEMA for the five water management districts. These funds were approved to facilitate Map Modernization outreach for all five districts to support the development of statewide isopluvial maps for various design storm events. The District will contract with consultants and manage the projects on behalf of the other four water management districts. A purchase order was issued to UCF for $60,000 to begin resolving design rainfall depth differences between WMDs. UCF has completed the literature review, data collection, data quality assurance, statistical analysis of the rainfall data, and an initial spatial analysis of the data. UCF requested a no-cost time extension to complete the project by December 30, 2007. Final deliverables have been received and approved, and the final invoice has been paid. The District also received FEMA funidng for outreach consulting services to support the Map Modernization effort of all the WMDs ($45,000), and for specific needs of the District ($48,000). These funds were used to retain Bender Consulting to provide outreach planning support to review completed and ongoing outreach efforts associated with each project and provide messages and direction to enhance future outreach. Bender Consulting has completed all tasks and the purchase order has been closed out. A total of $93,000 was expended. $63,000 in FY2006 funds were also provided for the development of quality control and assurance tools. The funds were encumbered through an amendment to JEA's service agreements for the Sarasota County Map Modernization (M115) project. The FY2005 consultant agreement with URS has been amended to include $20,000 in FY2006 and $15,000 in FY2007 funds for ongoing meeting facilitators services. Work Order #4 was executed with URS to provide facilitation services for four (4) additional quarterly meetings. Remaining funds are to reimburse the District for travel and video conferencing expenses. Funds that have not been expended have been board encumbered ($13,000). FY2007: The District was granted an additional $60,000 in competitive MMMS for FY2007 to develop tools to export from the District enhanced ArcHydro database to FEMA's data capture standards. In addition, the District has been awarded $69,200 in MMMS from FEMA to continue travel associated with Map Modernization, coordination meeting facilitation, and programmatic assistance. A Purchase Order was executed with ESRI to develop the export tool within the ArcHydro environment, and a total of $59,479 was expended for this work. The remaining $521 of the grant funds will be used for a future purchase order with ESRI. FY2008: The District received $69,620 in FY2008 funding for ongoing programmatic assistance, and to reimburse the District for travel expenses related to Map Modernization projects. An Areement with Dewberry was executed on May 23, 2008 for Map Modernization programmatic assistance. The agreement encumbered the $39,620 in FY2007 funds, and $63,620 in FY2008 funds. Notice to Proceed for Work Order #1 was provided on June 25, 2008. FY2007 and FY2008 travel funds ($10,000 and $6,000 respectively) were board encumbered at the end of the respective fiscal year. To date, a total of $782,339 has been provided by FEMA for Map Modernization Management Support, of which $378,745 has been expended.

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HILLSBOROUGH RIVER BASIN FY 2010 STRATEGIC BUDGET PRIORITIES

These priorities provide guidance to District staff and the Basin Board’s cooperators in identifying and scoping projects for potential Basin Board funding.

 Conservation Research and Education  Reclaimed Water  Monitoring and Recovery of Established MFLs  Flood Protection/Urban Stormwater Retrofits

While the above priorities were developed to help ensure that the most critical needs of the Basin are addressed, the Basin Board funds a wide variety of projects to assist in the achievement of the mission of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. These include projects that fall within each of the District’s four areas of responsibility: water supply, flood protection, water quality and natural systems.

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