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Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:00 a.m.

Withlacoochee River Brooksville Headquarters 2379 Broad Street Brooksville, Florida (352) 796-7211

WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER BASIN BOARD

Ronald E. Oakley, Chair Ex Officio

Seeth Trimpert, Vice Chair

Janey Baldwin, Secretary

Jack Dennis, Member

Paul Mazak, Member

Bo Rooks, Member

Patricia “Patsy” Nathe, Member

Committee Representatives:

Basin Board Education Committee Primary: Patsy Nathe Alternate: Janey Baldwin

Basin Board Land Resources Committee Primary: Bo Rooks Alternate: Seeth Trimpert

Citrus/Hernando County Waterways Restoration Council Primary: Bo Rooks Alternate: Jack Dennis

Withlacoochee River Basin Board Meeting Agenda

Brooksville, Florida February 14, 2008

9:00 a.m.

ITEM PRESENTER

1. Call to Order and Roll Call Ronald E. Oakley/Annette Zielinski

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Ronald E. Oakley

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda Lou Kavouras

4. Consent Item: a. December 13, 2007 Meeting Minutes [Exhibit 4.a.] Lou Kavouras

5. Discussion Items: a. Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project Kathy Scott b. State Board of Administration Local Government Investment Pool Daryl Pokrana (SBA LGIP) Status [Exhibit 5.b.] c. Budget Update in View of the January 29 Special Election Linda Pilcher d. FY2009 Cooperative Funding Requests Doug Sanders [Exhibit behind FY2009 CFI Applications Tab]

6. Report: a. Report on Governing Board Activities Ron Oakley

7. Announcements: Lou Kavouras a. Joint Governing and Basin Boards Workshop: Tuesday, February 26, 2008, Noon, Nature's Classroom, Thonotosassa b. Basin Board Education Committee: Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 9:30 a.m., Tampa Service Office c. Basin Board Land Resources Committee: Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:30 a.m., Starkey Environmental Education Center, New Port Richey d. Next Basin Board Meeting: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m., Brooksville Headquarters e. Other

8. Adjournment Ron Oakley

Information items are included in the Summary Agenda.

SUMMARY AGENDA

Withlacoochee River Basin Board Meeting

Thursday, February 14, 2008

9:00 a.m.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

Presenters: Ronald E. Oakley, Chair Ex Officio Annette Zielinski, Senior Administrative Assistant Boards and Executive Services

2. Pledge of Allegiance to American Flag

Presenter: Ronald E. Oakley, Chair Ex Officio

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda

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

4. Consent Item:

a. December 13, 2007, Meeting Minutes

Basin Board members were provided minutes of the December 13, 2007 meeting for review.

Staff Recommendation: See Exhibit 4.a.

Approve the December 13, 2007, meeting minutes, as presented.

Presenter: Lou Kavouras

5. Discussion Items:

a. Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project

Purpose This is an information item only. Staff will provide the Basin Board an update on the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project and the City of Tampa's plans to postpone moving forward on the project and instead focus on expanding the South Tampa Area Reuse Project (STAR).

Background/History It has been the Governing Board's intent to encourage the use of reclaimed water flows at Tampa's Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFC Plant) since 2000, when the board was presented with an overview of reclaimed water in the Tampa Bay Area showing less than 40 percent utilization of available flows at the plant. Since then, the District, through the Northwest Hillsborough and Hillsborough River Basin Boards has been working with Tampa on its plans for the STAR Project and other uses for the HFC Plant Flows. In 2002, the District joined with the city, Hillsborough County, Summary Agenda February 14, 2008 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 2 of 9

Pasco County, and Tampa Bay Water on what is known today as the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project (Regional Project) to use approximately 60 million gallons per day (mgd) of untapped flows at Tampa's HFC Plant. The collaboration associated with the Regional Project was expected to also allow the other entities to maximize the use of their reclaimed water resources within the Tampa Bay Area. The focus was to help reach the mutual goals of: (1) reducing the use of traditional water supplies for non potable needs (irrigation and other purposes); (2) increasing the beneficial use of wet-weather reclaimed water flows, rather than continue the practice of discharging them to tide or deep wells; and (3) helping to restore the natural systems in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The project plan consists of the planning, design and construction of more than 45 miles of reclaimed water transmission pipelines, pumping and storage, and additional distribution pipelines and infrastructure. As currently configured, the project is estimated to offset 17 mgd by using an annual average of 26 mgd of reclaimed water and to reduce nitrogen loading to Tampa Bay by 175 tons annually, or 3.5 percent.

Initially, Tampa Bay Water (TBW) had been the lead agency due to the downstream augmentation portion of the Regional Project, wherein surplus reclaimed water would be discharged downstream of the City Dam on the Hillsborough River and the District S160 structure on the Tampa Bypass Canal in exchange for fresh water withdrawals upstream. In October 2006, the TBW Board voted to move forward with expansion of its enhanced surface water system without the downstream augmentation component primarily due to permitting uncertainties for augmentation, and then completed minimum flows and levels work on the lower Hillsborough River and the Tampa Bypass Canal, by the District. A significant reconfiguration of the Regional Project was necessary due to the elimination of the downstream augmentation component, as well as the related component to augment the lower Hillsborough River. At this same time, the City of Tampa was evaluating its rates, configuration, and overall direction of the city's reclaimed water system.

In September 2007 the City of Tampa requested, in a letter to the District, that funds budgeted by the District to assist the city with its share of the Regional Project be used, instead, to support its STAR Project expansion. The letter stated Tampa's intent to pursue the expansion of the STAR project first as a means to use the flows available at the HFC Plant. The STAR expansion has a reduced residential element, instead focusing on serving reclaimed water to industrial and commercial water customers and, where opportunity may exist, potential interconnections to Hillsborough County's reclaimed water system. The preliminary STAR Project Evaluation is based on a conceptual plan and completed by consultants for the city in July 2007, estimates the project will cost approximately $40 million and take about eight years to construct. Supplying customers in the north Tampa part of its service area, consistent with original configuration of the Regional Project, is something the city may consider in the future; however, the city has made clear it will devote its financial resources to the STAR project expansion first.

Based on the current position of the city and in light of Hillsborough County focusing its financial resources on a public/private partnership to bring its south county reuse to Tampa Electric Company in Polk County, the Regional Project is being postponed.

Benefits/Costs The Regional Project has been budgeted over several years by the six Basin Boards within the TBW service area based on population served by the project benefits. The rationale was that the project, served centrally by the HFC Plant, was expected to Summary Agenda February 14, 2008 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 3 of 9

significantly contribute to meeting water supply needs of TBW member governments and others in the Tampa Bay area over the next 20 years. The project was estimated to cost $213 million when originally proposed to the Basin Boards and the Governing Board. Since then, while no funds were budgeted in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, the District's Long- Range Financial Plan was adjusted to reflect the latest estimate of $223 million. As shown below, approximately $37 million has been budgeted for the Regional Project to date, of which $7 million has been expended for planning, design and construction of various parts of the project. Most notably has been the construction of Pasco County's reuse reservoir which will provide benefits regardless of whether HFC reuse is provided or not. During the FY2009 budget cycle, staff will present recommendations to the Basin Board for using the funds now available from the Regional Project for other projects.

Funds Available for Other Projects due to Regional Project Conclusion ($M) Budgeted* Available for Funding Board FY2003-07 Expended* Other Projects Governing Board $ 20.22 $ 4.64 $ 15.58 Alafia River Basin $ 1.65 $ 0.25 $ 1.40 Hillsborough River Basin $ 4.03 $ 0.65 $ 3.38 Northwest Hillsborough Basin $ 2.18 $ 0.33 $ 1.85 Coastal Rivers Basin $ 1.42 $ 0.21 $ 1.21 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin $ 7.71 $ 1.12 $ 6.59 Withlacoochee River Basin $ 0.17 $ 0.03 $ 0.14 Total $ 37.39 $ 7.24 $ 30.15 * Includes $4 million in FY2006 State appropriations.

Staff Recommendation:

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

Presenter: Kathy F. Scott, Manager, Conservation Projects Section Resource Projects Department

b. State Board of Administration Local Government Investment Pool (SBA LGIP) Status

Governing Board Treasurer, Jennifer Closshey, has written a letter to the members of each Basin Board regarding the status of the SBA LGIP and the District’s investment in the SBA LGIP through January 22, 2008, provided as an exhibit for this item. Staff will be available to answer questions during the meeting.

Staff Recommendation: See Exhibit 5.b.

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

Presenter: Daryl F. Pokrana, Finance Director

c. Budget Update in View of the January 29 Special Election

Staff will provide an update on the result of the January 29, 2008, Special Election on the proposed constitutional amendment, Amendment No. 1, Property Tax Exemptions; Summary Agenda February 14, 2008 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 4 of 9

Limitations on Property Tax Assessments; and discuss the anticipated impact on ad valorem property tax revenue for FY2009.

Staff Recommendation:

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

Presenter: Linda R. Pilcher, Assistant Finance Director

d. FY2009 Cooperative Funding Requests

Purpose To advise the Board of the Cooperative Funding applications received for the FY2009 budget cycle and the staff review process they undergo.

Background/History Applications for the FY2009 Cooperative funding cycle were received in December and are provided to the Basin Board as they were received. Staff will provide a brief overview of the project submittals received and review 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 Boards budget discussions for Fiscal Year 2009.

Staff Recommendation: This item is presented for the Basin Board's information only, and no action is required.

Presenter: Doug Sanders, Staff Planner, Planning Department

6. Report:

a. Report on Governing Board Activities Ron Oakley

Highlights from the January 29, 2008 Governing Board Meeting will be presented.

7. Announcements Lou Kavouras

a. Joint Governing and Basin Boards Workshop: Tuesday, February 26, 2008, Noon, Nature's Classroom, Thonotosassa b. Basin Board Education Committee: Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 9:30 a.m., Tampa Service Office c. Basin Board Land Resources Committee: Thursday, March 20, 2008, 9:30 a.m., Starkey Environmental Education Center, New Port Richey d. Next Basin Board Meeting: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m., Brooksville Headquarters e. Other

8. Adjournment Ron Oakley

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**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. Formal presentations are not planned, but staff will make presentations and/or answer questions at the next Board meeting, if requested.

1. 2008 Community Education Grants in the Withlacoochee River Basin

As part of its FY2008 Basin Initiative for Public Education (P268), the Withlacoochee River Basin Board approved funds in its FY2008 budget for an eleventh year to assist community education projects through the Community Education Grant Program. The grant program provides funding assistance up to $5,000 to individuals, service groups, community associations and other organizations to implement a water resources education project. This year the Communications Department received 75 applications Districtwide, with a combined total of $302,422 in requests for funds. Projects must be implemented between March 15 and June 30, 2008. Below are projects approved for funding within the Withlacoochee River basin.

Total Projects Funded: 4 Total Funds Allocated: $11,383

When multiple basins benefit from a grant project, funding is shared.

RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING:

Project Name: Bats, Bears, Birds, Bugs and Us: Water Sustains Us All Organization: Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, Parks and Recreation Department Funds Requested: $3,542 Recommendation: Fully fund (Budget breakdown based on population: $1,771 Coastal; $886 Hillsborough; $602 Pinellas-Anclote; $283 Withlacoochee.)

Pasco County will extend the current educational offerings at the Starkey Environmental Education Center to include 21 activities that focus on water’s role in Starkey Park, the area and the watershed. Education will focus on wetlands, biodiversity, wildlife, Florida-friendly landscaping, water conservation and other topics. The activities will show the interdependence between humans and waters near which they reside and that personal choices can benefit both the watershed and the people that live there. This project will reach approximately 5,000 people.

Project Name: Caves, Sinks and the Floridan Aquifer Organization: Amy H. Remley Foundation, Inc. Funds Requested: $5,000 Recommendation: Fully fund (Budget breakdown based on population: $1,950 Coastal; $3,050 Withlacoochee.)

The Amy H. Remley Foundation, Inc., will educate the adult public about the development, function and environmental impact of karst landscape features. Adult students at Withlacoochee Technical Institute will visit the Withlacoochee State Forest's area caves to learn about flora, fauna, geology, hydrology and purpose of the caves. District funds will pay Summary Agenda February 14, 2008 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 6 of 9

for students to create signage placed at Dames Cave to educate visitors, deter vandalism and promote stewardship toward water resources. This project will reach 8,000 people.

Project Name: Celebrating Lake Panasoffkee Organization: UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension Funds Requested: $5,000 Recommendation Fully fund

The Lake Panasoffkee Celebration will be a community event focusing on the preservation and conservation of water resources, including Lake Panasoffkee itself. The event will include educational exhibits, lectures, a Lake PanPal pledge, a fishing derby, a river cleanup and a poster contest, all to increase awareness about restoring Lake Panasoffkee and steps needed to keep the area in good condition. Approximately 1,000 residents will attend the event. In addition, a door-knocker survey will be distributed to gauge participants' knowledge of water conservation.

Project Name: Water Conservation Metrics Organization: Citrus County Department of Water Resources Funds Requested : $5,000 Recommendation: Fully fund (Budget breakdown based on population: $1,950 Coastal; $3,050 Withlacoochee.)

The Department of Water Resources in Citrus County will mail data sheets/surveys to measure water household water use to 23,000 customers. Responses will be used to set base lines and establish goals to reduce water usage in the community. Results will be placed in the local newspaper to convey the areas of greatest water loss. In addition, specific literature, tools and workshops will be provided based on the responses. District funds will be used for mailing the survey, return postage and a newspaper ad. The project will reach 23,000 people.

2. Gum Swamp Watershed Management Plan (L954) – Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2008 project is with Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc., to provide a Watershed Management Program and address Marion County's concern about localized flooding and water quality degradation within the southwestern portion of Marion County. The effective date of the agreement is November 8, 2007 and will remain in effect through September 30, 2011. The total project cost is $529,000 with the County reimbursing the District $264,500. 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.

3. Hernando County Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models (B206) - Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2005 through 2011 Basin Initiative, with revenue provided by Hernando County, is for performing the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the Watershed Management Program for the Hernando County watersheds. The effective date of the contract is December 12, 2007 and will remain in effect through October 31, 2010. The estimated project cost is $1,000,000 with the Basin Boards contributing $500,000 as tabularized below. Future funds in the table are contingent upon inclusion and approval of future year budgets. Please refer to the project write-up in the budget 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. Summary Agenda February 14, 2008 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 7 of 9

Fiscal Year Coastal Withla. Hernando County Total 2005 $5,555 $0 $5,555 $11,110 2006 $14,345 $5,655 $20,000 $40,000 2007 $15,775 $9,225 $25,000 $50,000 2008 $190,200 $109,800 $300,000 $600,000 Future $94,748 $54,697 $149,445 $298,890 Total $320,623 $179,377 $500,000 $1,000,000

4. Hernando County Reuse Feasibility/Reclaimed Water Master Plan (L959) - Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2008 Cooperative Funding project with Hernando County is for a reclaimed water feasibility study and implementation plan. The effective date of the contract is October 1, 2007 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2010. The total project cost is $100,000 with the Withlacoochee River Basin Board contributing $8,330, and the Coastal Rivers Basin Board contributing $41,670. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for detailed information. The Executive Director signed this agreement on January 2, 2008 and copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

5. Hernando County Ridge Manor/Hickory Hills Reclaimed Water Transmission Main (L960) - Execution Notice

This fiscal year (FY) 2008 Cooperative Funding project with Hernando County is for design, permitting, and construction of a one million gallon reclaimed water storage tank and pump station at the Ridge Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant and approximately 22,000 linear feet of reclaimed water transmission main. The effective date of the contract is October 1, 2007 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2015. The total project cost is $6,658,900 with the Withlacoochee River Basin Board contributing $3,329,450 over multiple fiscal years. In FY2008 the Withlacoochee River Basin Board is providing $150,000. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for detailed information. The Executive Director signed this agreement on January 2, 2008 and copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

6. Water Supply Flow Monitoring Project (H057) - Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2008 agreement with United States Geological Survey is for the construction, operation and maintenance of three streamflow sites, two of those (Cowpen Slough, Myakka River near Lower Myakka Lake) are located in the Manasota Basin and one (on Jumper Creek near Withlacoochee River) is located in the Withlacoochee River Basin. This project was established to maintain a surface water flow monitoring network on water bodies designated for proposed water supply projects. The project began on December 27, 2006. The total project cost is $80,600 with the Manasota Basin Board contributing $28,300, Withlacoochee River Basin Board $12,000, and the Governing Board $40,300. Please refer to the project write-up in the budget section of this notebook for detailed information. The Executive Director signed this agreement on December 12, 2007. Copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request.

7. West Ocala Watershed Management Plan (L955) – Execution Notice

This fiscal year 2008 project is with Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, Inc., to provide a Watershed Management Program and address Marion County's concerns about localized Summary Agenda February 14, 2008 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 8 of 9

flooding and water quality degradation within the western portion of Marion County. The effective date of the agreement is November 29, 2007 and will remain in effect through September 30, 2011. The total project cost is $460,000 with the County reimbursing the District $230,000. 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.

8. Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative (H066)

Purpose The purpose of this item is to update the Basin Board on the status of the Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative and is provided for the Board’s information only. Staff is not planning on a formal presentation to the Board at the February meeting but will be available to address any questions the Board may have. A detailed project work plan timeline with the schedule of activities is provided as an exhibit. This timeline will be updated and provided to the Basin Board at each of their meetings.

Background/History As a result of continued delays and funding issues with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the District brought forth to the Basin the option of taking on several elements of the USACE led project. At the Basin Board’s April 13, 2006 meeting, the Board approved taking on elements of the project having District staff perform the Hydrology and Hydraulic studies, Surveys and Mapping, Engineering Analysis and Design tasks that were associated with the USACE Comprehensive Watershed Management Study. These tasks are critical to the Basin to understand how the alterations have impacted the system and what can be done in terms of restoration. This project involves assembling the information and watershed model for the Withlacoochee and Little Withlacoochee Rivers and corridor, the Tsala Apopka Chain-of-Lakes, Lake Rousseau and the Western Terminus of the Cross Florida Greenway, and the Green Swamp. The watershed model will be used to evaluate alternatives to better manage the water resources along the Withlacoochee River. For example, some of the target areas to evaluate include the U.S. 98 Bridge, S.R. 471, Arrow Head, the Tsala Apopka Chain-of-Lakes, and the Lake Rousseau/Lower Withlacoochee River/Cross Florida Greenways system. The information and watershed model will utilize information previously gathered by the USACE, as well as information developed through cooperatively funded projects with local governments. The consulting services agreement with Post, Buckley, Schuh, and Jernigan (PBS&J) was signed on July 24, 2006.

Several tasks for this project are behind schedule as noted in the detailed project work plan timeline in the exhibit. The two reasons for the delays are because the survey work has taken longer than expected and District staff had to address issues associated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map Modernization work. Due to unusual conditions, the Withlacoochee River experienced low flows, which allowed staff to survey portions of the upper River in greater detail than would otherwise been possible. This also allowed staff and the District’s consultant to develop an improved methodology for the survey for the rest of the River and necessary areas. While this has resulted in delays, staff believes the product will be significantly improved and at a cost savings to the District. Additionally, District staff had to be reallocated to address quality control/quality assurance issues in the FEMA Map Modernization work in Hernando, Pasco, and Sarasota counties. Staff completed the review of all watershed models in these counties and work has started to correct and update the watershed models. Staff continues to evaluate how these delays will affect the overall Watershed Initiative schedule and whether any time can be made up; however, at this time staff anticipates a three to six month delay in completing the Watershed Initiative. Below are the highlights of the recent activities associated with the Summary Agenda February 14, 2008 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 9 of 9

project. Please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of this notebook for more detailed information.

• On October 30, 2007, District and PBS&J staff met to finalize the hydrographic survey scope.

• On November 16, 2007, District provided comments to PBS&J on the watershed evaluation/hydrologic modeling approach for five planning units that are considered to be representative of conditions encountered throughout the watershed.

• On January 25, 2008, District and PBS&J staff met to discuss the project timeline.

See Exhibit I-8.

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DRAFT Minutes of the Meeting

Withlacoochee River Basin Board Southwest Florida Water Management District

Brooksville, Florida December 13, 2007

The Withlacoochee River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District convened for a regular meeting December 13, 2007, at 9:03 a.m., at District Headquarters.

Board Members Present Staff Present Ronald Oakley, Chair Ex Officio Lou Kavouras Beth Putnam Seeth Trimpert, Vice Chair Bruce Wirth Miki Renner Janey Baldwin, Secretary Mike Holtkamp Doug Sanders Patsy Nathe, Member Eric Sutton Jimmy Brooks Bo Rooks, Member Recording Secretary Board Members Absent Annette Zielinski Jack Dennis, Member Paul Mazak, Member

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

1. Call to Order and Roll Call Chair Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Ms. Zielinski noted a quorum was present.

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Chair Oakley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. (CD1/Track 1 - 00:00/00:51)

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda Ms. Kavouras said there were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

4. Ceremony to Honor Former Governing Board Member Jerry Rice Vice Chair Trimpert presented Mr. Rice with a plaque commemorating his service to the Withlacoochee River Basin Board. Mr. Rice was appointed to the Governing Board in March 2003 and served until June 2007, during that time he also served as the Chair Ex Officio of the Withlacoochee River Basin Board. Vice Chair Trimpert, on behalf of the Withlacoochee River Basin Board and District staff, thanked Mr. Rice for his service and volunteerism. (CD1/Track 2 - 00:00/05:23)

5. Consent Item:

a. October 11, 2007, Meeting and Workshop Minutes Staff recommended approval of the October Meeting and Workshop minutes, as presented.

Following consideration, Ms. Nathe moved, seconded by Ms. Trimpert, to approve the Consent Item as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (CD1/Track 3 - 00:00/00:39)

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6. Discussion Items: a. Approval of Amendment to the Construction Agreement with Subaqueous Services, Inc. for the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Project Mr. Wirth said the purpose of this item was to recommend the Governing Board authorize the Executive Director to execute an amendment to the agreement with Subaqueous Services, Inc. He explained the background, summary of claims and requests, and the staff's position. He said staff cannot support the request for the requested fuel adjustment at this time. The District is not responsible for increases in material or fuel costs under the terms of the existing agreement. If additional funds are appropriated by the State, a request for fuel adjustment can be re-visited in the future, but the District would have no obligation to pay.

Staff recommended the Governing Board authorize the Executive Director to execute an amendment to the agreement with Subaqueous Services, Inc. to increase the not-to- exceed-amount of the agreement by $642,902 to compensate the contractor for the dredging of 454,594 cubic yards of additional sediment, and to add 131 calendar days to the contractor’s schedule.

Chair Oakley heard public comment at this time.

Mr. Dave Starnes, Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council, said that requests being made by the contractor are very reasonable.

Mr. Don Fletcher, President, Fletcher Marine, who worked as a sub-contractor on the project, said the amendments to contract being requested are very reasonable. The down-time costs just covered the cost of equipment and they did not ask for down-time costs for the entire length of actual time. In general, he said he would like to point out that in the heavy equipment industry the price of fuel went up very quickly and took many businesses by surprise.

Following consideration, Ms. Baldwin moved, Ms. Nathe seconded, to approve the staff recommendation. Mr. Rooks and Ms. Trimpert voted in opposition. Chair Oakley voted in favor of the staff recommendation. Motion carried with a three to two vote in favor. (CD 1/Track 4 - 00:00/47:11)

b. Changes to the Governing Board's Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy 130-4 Mr. Wirth provided an overview and status of changes to the Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy 130-4. In April 2007, it was requested that the Governing Board revisit its "long-standing" position on funding brackish groundwater desalination projects. During discussion of this issue at the May 2007 Governing Board session, it was noted that the District did not have a formal written policy regarding the Board's position. Mr. Wirth highlighted actions taken and input gathered during the past several months that resulted in the Governing Board directing staff to incorporate five recommendations into the proposed policy changes. An exhibit to this item, which showed the recommended final changes in a strikethrough/underline format, was provided in the information notebook for this meeting. This topic will be part of the December 18, 2007, Governing Board agenda; staff recommendation is adoption of the changes to the Governing Board's Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy 130-4.

Other brief discussions during this presentation included the prioritization of projects, multi-jurisdictional aspect of projects, consideration of smaller entities, the prospect that some governments may consider going forward with projects "on their own," and the relationship between Tampa Bay Water and local governments.

This presentation was for the Board's information; no action was required. (CD1/Track 5 - 00:00/24:43)

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Chair Oakley provided an opportunity for the public to address the Basin Board on issues that were not on today's agenda. (CD 1 /Track 6 - 00:00/00:32)

Mr. Dan Hilliard, a resident of Inglis, Florida, said he was representing an organization called the Withlacoochee Area Residents, of which he serves as their president. They realize water is very important and needs a lot of planning. In their area they have a lot of competition for water such as power plants and mines. The Withlacoochee Area Residents are interested in staying involved in these large user interests on their local water supply and plan to attend Board meetings at many levels. (CD 1/Track 7 - 00:00/05:25)

Mr. Al Grubman, representing TOO FAR, said the Withlacoochee River seems to have become everyone's alternative water supply. He said you can barely get your ankles wet throughout the length of the Withlacoochee River. Mr. Grubman encouraged the Withlacoochee River Basin Board to continue its protection for the River and the Citrus County area. (CD 1/Track 8 - 00:00/02:45)

7. Reports:

a. Basin Board Education Committee Meeting Ms. Nathe said the Basin Board Education Committee met on November 13, 2007; and that the written report was provided as an exhibit in the Basin Board information notebook. Ms. Nathe's report included highlights on the following topics: Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program, Florida Yards and Neighbors, FY2008 media messaging and the Skip a Week campaign, Community Education Grants, Teacher Training, and youth education. (CD 1/Track 9 - 00:00/10:41)

b. Basin Board Land Resources Committee Meeting Mr. Rooks said he and Ms. Trimpert attended the Public Land Acquisition and Management Partnership Conference (PLA&M) in Sarasota. Mr. Rooks expressed thanks to Mr. Eric Sutton and other District staff members for their part in making the conference a success. He gave a brief report on the Basin Board Land Resources Committee (BBLRC) meeting, which was held immediately following the PLA&M Conference in Sarasota on December 7. He said that the BBLRC heard presentations on FY2007 Accomplishments and strategies for the upcoming year. Mr. Kevin Love gave a report outlining the challenges the control burn section has faced during this drought period.

Chair Oakley reminded his fellow Basin Board members that the District has a Speaker's Bureau. It is an excellent resource available to them to share information with other organizations and community associations they might be affiliated with. (CD 1/Track 10 - 00:00/07:12)

c. Report on Governing Board Activities At Chair Oakley's request, staff played pre-recorded highlights of the November 26 Governing Board meeting. Ms. Robyn Hanke, Communications Manager, narrated the brief recap, which included the Sarasota/Manatee area water emergency, conservation lands in the Carlton Preserve, the Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification project, Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Expansion projects, Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) projects, the Land Acquisition Volunteer of the Year, and presentation of an Audubon Society award to Land Resources Director Fritz Musselmann. (CD 1/Track 11 - 00:00/07:22)

8. Announcements a. Next Basin Board Meeting: Thursday, February 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m., Brooksville Headquarters Minutes of the Meeting DRAFT December 13, 2007 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Page 4 of 4

b. Joint Governing and Basin Boards Workshop: Friday, February 22, 2008, Nature's Classroom, Thonotosassa c. Other

9. Adjournment The day's business being complete, Chair Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m.

Information Items

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

1. Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative (H066) 2. Gum Swamp Watershed Management Plan (L954) – Execution Notice 3. Hydrologic and Wetland Restoration of District-owned Lands Flying Eagle Shinn Ditch (SA06) - Execution Notice 4. Town of Inglis Watershed Management Program – Implementation (L551) – Second Amendment – Execution Notice 5. West Ocala Watershed Management Plan (L955) – Execution Notice

The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Executive Department at (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (Florida only), extension 4610; TDD only, 1-800-231-6103 (Florida); fax (352) 754-6874/SunCom 633-6874.

January 22, 2008

TO: Basin Board Members

FROM: Jennifer E. Closshey, Treasurer, Governing Board JEC

SUBJECT: Status of District Funds in SBA Local Government Investment Pool

As Treasurer of the District Governing Board, I thought it would be appropriate to comment on the State Board of Administration (SBA) Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) status as it relates to the District and Basin investments. You may have read in the newspapers that the SBA has placed certain restrictions on funds invested by local governments and that certain investments made by the SBA related to the mortgage industry may be at risk of loss.

The District was invested in the LGIP when a Bloomberg press report indicated the existence of mortgage backed securities within the SBA. Staff was monitoring the LGIP and had phone conversations with SBA officials when, on November 29, the SBA Board voted to freeze all funds held in the LGIP. BlackRock, Inc. was hired by the State to evaluate the LGIP and make recommendations to the SBA Governing Board, which consists of the Governor, Attorney General and Chief Financial Officer. The result of BlackRock's recommendations was that the LGIP was divided into two Funds: Fund A with high grade investments and Fund B with at-risk investments. Fund A was 86 percent and Fund B was 14 percent of then current assets in the LGIP, of which the District had $248 million in Fund A and $40 million in Fund B. Since then, the District was able to withdraw $40 million from Fund A while Fund B maintains a no-withdrawal restriction.

The concern of the District and other participating local government investors lies in the Fund B investments. Of the $40 million the District had invested in Fund B, the SBA has indicated that approximately 44 percent of Fund B is at risk of loss, which for the District amounts to $17.7 million, while the remaining funds are considered impaired but collectible. To date, Fund B has not incurred any losses.

As of December 31, 2007, the District’s investment portfolio had $249.7 million or 37.8 percent invested in the SBA LGIP with $208.3 million in Fund A and $41.4 million in Fund B.

In a positive light, the District, along with other LGIP participants, received an email from the SBA dated January 9, 2008, that indicated that as much as 32.5 percent of total Fund B maturities could be transferred to Fund A within the next four months and become available for withdrawal. TO: Basin Board Members SUBJECT: Status of District Funds in SBA Local Government Investment Pool Page 2 January 22, 2008

Subsequently, on January 18, 2008, the SBA transferred slightly more than $1 million of the District’s investments from Fund B to Fund A, reducing our remaining at-risk amount. In addition, the SBA increased the available liquidity of Fund A from 15 percent to 37 percent, which allowed participants in the LGIP to withdraw an additional 22 percent from Fund A. As a result, the District transferred approximately $58 million (which included the $1 million transferred out of Fund B) from the SBA LGIP to the District’s Dreyfus money market account, leaving a balance of $150.7 million in the SBA LGIP Fund A and $40.7 million in Fund B. Following these recent events, approximately 29 percent of the District’s investment portfolio is held in the SBA LGIP.

District staff will be able to evaluate our position much more clearly come July 2008 as 80 percent of the Fund B investments will have matured. In the interim, staff has taken steps to ensure that budgets are not impacted and sufficient funds will be available to continue the important work of the District and Basins.

A more detailed explanation is attached for your reference. If you have any questions, please contact Daryl Pokrana, Finance Director, at extension 4122.

We will update you as information becomes available.

JEC:dfp Attachment cc: Governing Board David L. Moore, Executive Director Senior Staff SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Detailed Explanation of Status of District Funds in State Board of Administration (SBA) Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP)

CHRONOLOGY:

The District had invested $288 million in the SBA LGIP. The District's funds were pooled with approximately $25 billion of operating capital and investments from almost 1,000 other Florida local governments, school districts and special districts in the LGIP. A number of local governments, fearing a default in the LGIP ostensibly, made a run on the LGIP causing some of the assets to be sold prior to maturity at a loss and decreasing investor confidence in the LGIP's ability to meet future withdrawals. On November 29, 2007, the Trustees of the SBA implemented a temporary freeze on the remaining $14 billion assets of the LGIP. Approximately half of the District’s cash and investments were held within the LGIP at that time. On November 30, the SBA hired BlackRock, Inc. to undertake an assessment of the current status of the investments of the LGIP.

On December 4, BlackRock recommended, and the SBA Board consisting of Governor Crist, Chief Financial Officer Sink and Attorney General McCollum approved, a plan that divided the LGIP into two parts: Fund A contained all money-market appropriate funds, which was approximately $12 billion or 86 percent of then current LGIP assets; Fund B consisted of assets in default, impaired or having significant credit risk, which was approximately $2 billion or 14 percent of then current LGIP assets. The plan allowed for participants to meet their liquidity needs by redeeming up to 15 percent of their holdings in Fund A or $2 million, whichever was greater, with no fees. This amount was based upon then current fund balances and the limits to be redeemed from Fund A without fees are expected to increase over time. The recommendation also envisioned the arrangement of public-private partnerships to allow participants to borrow cash against their shares in Fund A as collateral (the District does not anticipate having to borrow funds). If a participant must withdraw from Fund A in amounts greater than the amounts provided above, a redemption fee of 2 percent of the amount withdrawn in excess of the limitations provided above will be imposed and credited to the Fund. Fund B is composed of impaired assets or those currently considered at-risk. The November 2007 income for all LGIP participants (including participants that withdrew funds in November) plus the then current loss reserve account was added to Fund B. Eighty percent of Fund B is expected to mature by June 2008. The redemption date of the remaining assets in Fund B is uncertain.

Of the District’s total cash and investments of $569 million on December 5, 2007, approximately $288 million was invested in the SBA LGIP accounts of which 86 percent or $248 million was placed in Fund A and 14 percent or $40 million was placed in Fund B. Fund A is composed of high quality AAA rated investments. Fund B holds the impaired assets for which current liquidity is not available. BlackRock has categorized the assets in Fund B as 56 percent impaired or under stress and 44 percent at risk.

The District’s liquidity (funds available for payments) was mainly held within the SBA LGIP accounts. On December 6, the District exercised the allowed 15 percent withdrawal of $40.7 million from Fund A, leaving a balance of $247.3 million invested in the entire SBA LGIP. In addition, the District has withheld payments into LGIP Fund A (which includes ad valorem tax revenues) in anticipation of cash needs (liquidity) and there are scheduled maturities of government security investments that will provide required cash, until such time as additional SBA Fund A investments are available.

Finance Department rev. 1/22/2008 Southwest Florida Water Management District Detailed Explanation of Status of District Funds in SBA LGIP Page 2

It should be noted that the assets carried in Fund A of the SBA LGIP were assigned a AAAm rating by Standard & Poor's on December 21, 2007, and do not present a risk of loss. The assets within Fund B do have the potential to present a risk of loss. However, interest earnings projected at a rate of 3 to 5 percent from the earnings on the entire SBA LGIP account coupled with the interest earned on securities could minimize the impact of any potential loss.

As of December 31, 2007, the District’s investment portfolio had $249.7 million or 37.8 percent invested in the SBA LGIP with $208.3 million in Fund A and $41.4 million in Fund B. The District is managing its short-term and daily liquidity needs through the use of two money market funds (Dreyfus Government Cash Management and Federated Government Obligations #5). Consistent with Board Policy 130-3, District Investment Policy, the maximum percent of the portfolio that will be invested in any one money market fund is 25 percent.

On January 18, 2008, the SBA transferred $1.04 million of the District’s investments from Fund B to Fund A, reducing our at-risk amount. In addition, the SBA increased the available liquidity of Fund A from 15 percent to 37 percent, which allowed participants in the LGIP to withdraw an additional 22 percent from Fund A. As a result, the District transferred approximately $58 million (which included the $1.04 million transferred out of Fund B) from the SBA LGIP to the District’s Dreyfus money market account, leaving a balance of $150.7 million in the SBA LGIP Fund A and $40.7 million in Fund B. Following these recent events, approximately 29 percent of the District’s investment portfolio is held in the SBA LGIP.

The concern of the District and other participating local government investors lies in the Fund B investments. To date, Fund B has not incurred any losses.

Finance Department rev. 1/22/2008 Southwest Florida Water Management District Detailed Explanation of Status of District Funds in SBA LGIP Page 3

DISTRICT STATUS:

As shown in the pie chart below, as of January 22, 2008, 2.6 percent ($17.7 million) of the District’s total cash and investments, in a worst-case scenario, is at risk at this time.

Current District Cash & Investments (Total $676.7 Million)

$17.7M $23.0M 2.6% 3.4% $136.4M 20.1% $150.7M Dreyfus Money Market 22.3% Federated Money Market Government Securities SBA Fund A $163.8M SBA Fund B Impaired 24.2% SBA Fund B At-Risk

$185.1M 27.4%

It is the opinion of District staff that the District is capable of meeting payment of all obligations within the current budget year.

Finance Department rev. 1/22/2008

Coop Funding by Basin Basin: Withlacoochee River Basin

Project Project Cost B206 SWMMP Model Maintenance 4,150,000 H055 Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional RW Interconnect 19,237,194 H065 System Configuration II Project 231,999,999 K557 K557 FYN Citrus County 797,244 K760 Pasco County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Project 394,301 L177 K177 FYN Marion County 520,825 L650 Oak Run Reclaimed Water Project 3,116,000 L658 Tsala Apopka 678,000 L659 Cardinal Lane 717,000 L660 Inverness 683,000 L661 Center Ridge 1,030,000 L693 Water Education Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum 5,848,905 L731 Adopt-A-Pond Pasco Program 75,174 L786 On top of the World Reclaimed Water System - Phase I Construction 2,198,000 L789 FYN Sumter County 182,580 L823 Dade City Reclaimed Water Project 3,844,440 L946 Chassahowitzka River 739,000 L954 Gum Swamp Watershed Management Plan 529,000 L955 West Ocala Watershed Management Plan 460,000 L960 Ridge Manor Reclaimed Water Facilties 6,658,900 N014 Watershed Education Initiative 64,694 N049 Maintenance 380,000 N058 Sumter County Horizontal Control Densification Project 300,000 N059 Sugarmill Woods WWTP Reclaimed Watermain 1,775,500 N060 Watershed Management Plan for Gum Slough 581,000 N061 Continental Utilities, Inc. 25,000 N090 Withlacoochee River 970,000 N091 Floral City 360,000 N098 Northwest Hillsborough #7 Connection 3,000,000 N100 Big Jones Creek Watershed Management Plan 186,000 N101 Lake Stafford East Watershed Management Plan 714,000 N102 Priest Prairie Drain Watershed Management Plan 436,000 N103 CR 484 Stormwater Outfall Retrofit at Rainbow River 150,000 N116 Marion County Water Conservation Program 400,000 N118 Inverness Reclaimed Water Transmission Main 2,510,000 W425 Marion County Springs Protection Program 1,697,215 Basin Total 2,429,676,423

1 Project Name MAINTENANCE OF WATERSHED PARAMETERS & MODELS Project Number B206 Cooperator Hernando County

Contact Person John Burnett Email [email protected] Address 1525 E. Jefferson St. Brooksville, FL 346013537 Business (352) 754-4062 Fax (352) 754-4423

Project Type:

Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description The existing models will be updated to reflect development and permitted changes within the watersheds during the last year and maintenance will be conducted to ensure the validity of Digital Data stored within the District Master GIS System. This project will also fund revision of the existing watershed models to correspond to new digital topography collected through LIDAR Mapping and the inclusion of new site specific percolation data. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Hernando County has participated in the Flood Protection Coordination Agreement with the District since September 2000. Hernando County is in the process of conducting a systematic study of each of the County watersheds and is a NPDES Phase II community. A stormwater protection ordinance was enacted June 2006. The County enforces water use restrictions and has a number of educational outreach programs targeting water conservation and water awareness. Hernando County Utility Department has successfully implemented water conservation incentive programs including, rain sensor rebate and low flow toilet programs (2003-2005). Other incentive programs include various rebate opportunities in conjunction with the Florida Yards and Neighorhoods programs.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 300,000 200,000 200,000 700,000 Coastal Rivers 192,510 128,340 128,340 449,190 Withlacoochee River 107,490 71,660 71,660 250,810 TOTAL 600,000 400,000 400,000 1,400,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Update new topographic data As data is available Confirm Continuity of Database As data is available Update of ERP sites As data is available

2 Project Name Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional RW Interconnect Project Number H055 Cooperator Pasco County

Contact Person Annemarie Hammond Email [email protected] Address 7530 Little Rd, Utilities Bldg New Port Richey, FL 34610 Business (727) 847-8145 ext. 7847 Fax (727) 815-7034

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is a third year request for a multi-year funded project consisting of approximately 84,480 linear feet of 36-inch reclaimed water transmission main from a 36-inch transmission main north on U.S. Highway 41 from the entrance of the Connerton Development (L270) to State Road 52, east along State Road 52, and south along McKendree Road to the Boyette Reclaimed Water Reservoir. The projected flow for this transmission main (combined with H067) is 6 mgd, providing an offset of 3 mgd. 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 funded $1,550,000 in FY2007, and $1,550,000 in FY2008. The remaining, $1,550,000 is anticipated to be requested of those basins in FY2009. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.50 per thousand gallons offset. 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. Additionally, a State Road 52 transmission main will pass in close proximity to areas in which the District hopes to acquire land on which it can construct a natural system restoration facility for wetland rehydration during the rainy season when reclaimed water flows are not being used to the maximum extent possible. 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. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

3 Project Name Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional RW Interconnect Project Number H055 Cooperator Pasco County Pasco County adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day/week irrigation restrictions for potable water; curtailed use potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use of reclaimed water irrigation to distribute limited supply to as many customers as possible; washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting aesthetic uses of water unless such use also provides a necessary aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road construction activities when available. Enforcement of this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement officers. During Water Year 2006, 100% of Pasco County Utilities' wastewater was reused. The bulk rate charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.71 per 1,000 gallons, and a flat rate of $14.82 per month (without meter) and $7.14 per month plus $0.32 per 1,000 gallons (with meter) per ERU for residential irrigation. Pasco County's potable water rates are applied in a water conservation inclining block rate. County Ordinance 93-16 requires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the development is within designated areas in the Reclaimed Water Master Plan and when providing the development with reclaimed water supply is determined in the best interest of the County. Pasco County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, administered through the FEMA. All finished floor elevations are required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after construction. Fill Ordinance, adopted 3/05, requires permit applications and review for placement of fill greater than 5 CY on properties.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 3,100,000 3,100,000 3,100,000 9,300,000 Coastal Rivers 311,321 249,637 310,000 870,958 Hillsborough River 545,970 437,407 542,500 1,525,877 Pinellas Anclote 543,821 435,612 542,500 1,521,933 Withlacoochee River 155,662 124,806 155,000 435,468 General Fund (District Wide) 1,551,321 1,241,637 1,550,000 4,342,958 WPSTF 1,240,000 1,240,000 TOTAL 6,208,095 6,829,099 6,200,000 19,237,194 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Commence Design 5/24/07 Commence Construction 8/1/08 Project Complete 6/30/11 Contract Close-out 3/31/12

4 Project Name System Configuration II Project Project Number H065 Cooperator Tampa Bay Water

Contact Person Paula Dye Email [email protected] Address 2575 Enterprise Road Clearwater, FL 33763 Business (727) 796-2355 Fax () -

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

X Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco

X Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description The Tampa Bay region's fast-growing population is expected to total nearly 2.8 million over the next 10 years. While Tampa Bay Water¿s present water supply infrastructure can adequately serve the area's near-term water demands, new environmentally sustainable water supplies and improved interconnection of existing sources must be developed by 2011 to protect our region's economic vitality and treasured natural resources. The System Configuration II Project involves an expansion of Tampa Bay Water's successful Surface Water Supply System by implementing enhancements to the surface water system that will provide a median yield of 25 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional drinking water supply. A core component of the project is an expansion of the Tampa Bay Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant and adding pumping and boosting capacity to existing infrastructure to enable available surface water flows to be captured. This includes the Tampa Bypass Canal Pump Station Expansion, the Regional High Service Pump Station Expansion, the Repump Station Expansion, the South Central Hillsborough Intertie Booster Pumping Station, and the Offstream Reservoir Pump Station. Four System Interconnects of the Project will individually and collectively provide delivery of the alternative water supplies from the regional system to the member governments of Tampa Bay Water. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Conservation is an important element of the region¿s water supply. Tampa Bay Water plans and coordinates conservation programming in the Tampa Bay region. Our member governments are responsible for implementing programs that quantifiably reduce water demand. Tampa Bay Water supports local government conservation programs by funding programs quantifying water conservation potential and cost, providing region-wide educational and marketing programs, and various research and development-based programs. Tampa Bay Water worked with its member governments in creating model irrigation and landscape ordinance language that was adopted by a majority of our members, has evaluated implementation of those ordinances, and is working with members to increase ease and effectiveness of implementation. Tampa Bay Water continues to seek better ways of serving its customers and protecting the environment. In addition to comprehensive hydrologic and environmental monitoring at Tampa Bay Water facilities, new technologies including the OROP, short-term and long-term demand forecasting, and surface water forecasting methods are employed to ensure that we keep pace with our Member Government demands, react quickly to changed conditions, and manage our facilities for the protection of the environment and the benefit of our customers.

5 Project Name System Configuration II Project Project Number H065 Cooperator Tampa Bay Water

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 14,504,987 22,685,397 33,322,762 34,608,427 105,121,573 Alafia River 1,343,384 979,736 1,439,142 1,494,667 5,256,929 Coastal Rivers 501,456 927,102 1,361,828 1,414,370 4,204,756 Hillsborough River 1,674,126 2,870,424 4,216,389 4,379,066 13,140,005 Northwest Hillsborough 975,517 1,466,378 2,153,974 2,237,079 6,832,948 Pinellas Anclote 2,695,328 4,983,171 7,319,820 7,602,235 22,600,554 Withlacoochee River 62,682 115,888 170,229 176,796 525,595 General Fund (District Wide) 7,252,494 11,342,698 16,661,380 17,304,213 52,560,785 Other Funding Sources 21,506,854 250,000 21,756,854 TOTAL 50,516,828 45,620,794 66,645,524 69,216,853 231,999,999 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Planning and Initial Design Oct. '05 - Oct. '06 Design Oct. '06 - Sept. '08 Construction Spt. '08 - Sept. 10 Substantial Completion December 2010 Final Completion December 2011 Project Close-Out Completed December 2012

6 Project Name K557 FYN Citrus County Project Number K557 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Joan Bradshaw Email [email protected] Address 3650 West Sovereign Path, Suit Lecanto, FL 344618070 Business (352) 527-5714 Fax (352) 527-5748

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description The project funding requested herein is to support the seventh year of the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FY&N) educational outreach program. This project is a cooperative effort with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service. The FY&N program proposes an expansion of its current educational outreach targeting home dwellers, builders, and developers. Efforts will be made to initiate educational programs that will enhance water quality as well as water conservation. A goal of the 2008 FY&N program is to continue Florida-Friendly landscaping Best Management Practices (BMP's) for all residents of Citrus County in an effort to conserve water resources, reduce water pollution with the added benefits of saving time, energy and money. Additionally, an important component of the FY&N Program will be made to implement water resource education for Citrus County youth via a week-long summer Wet and Wildlife Camp. Youth program will focus on encouraging water-wise practices and stewardship. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Citrus County, UF/IFAS Extension's FY&N program has been committed to teaching water conservation strategies and serving by example. The FY&N Program will continue to promote water conservation and water quality best management practices through workshops, demonstration landscapes, yard certifications, classes, presentations and exhibits.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 276,774 60,000 61,848 398,622 Coastal Rivers 138,387 30,000 30,924 199,311 Withlacoochee River 138,387 30,000 30,924 199,311 TOTAL 553,548 120,000 123,696 797,244 X Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

7 Project Name K557 FYN Citrus County Project Number K557 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Schedule advisory committee meetings for the October to December 2008 year and host the first quarterly meeting; plan FYN nine principles classes, turf classes and landscape design eight-week course Hold FYN advisory committee meeting for the January to March 2009 second quarter:; Implement and evaluate turf class and landscape design eight-week course Host FYN advisory committee meeting; Plan plant April to June 2009 pest and disease identification workshop and 4H/FYN Wet & Wildlife Day Camp; work with FYN builder and developer outreach coordinator Host FYN advisory committee meetings for fourth July to September 2009 quarter; Implement and evaluate the plant pest and disease identification workshop and implement and evaluate the 4H/FYN Wet & Wildlife Day Camp

8 Project Name Pasco County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Project Project Number K760 Cooperator Pasco County Extension Service

Contact Person Christopher Dewey Email [email protected] Address 7530 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654 Business (727) 847-8177 Fax (727) 847-8179 ext. 000

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description ) This proposal is a continuation of a multi-year education/communication project dedicated to promoting water conservation, water quality protection, Florida-Friendly landscaping, stormwater runoff reduction and habitat management. 2) The project serves all of Pasco County, which contains watersheds of four Basin Boards: Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River, Pinellas-Anclote River and Hillsborough River. 3) Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) is an environmental education and demonstration program based upon encouraging the adoption of nine principles of landscape creation and maintenance practices. Adherance to these nine principles results in efficient irrigation, reduction of stormwater runoff, healthier landscapes with benefits for wildlife and reduced contaminant loads reaching water bodies. 4) This project differs from most FYN programs throughout Florida by concentrating on the building industry (builders, developers, engineers, landscape architects, landscapers and irrigation specialists). This approach seeks to incorporate relevant FYN principles into the landscape of every new home lot and throughout entire residential development including common areas while preserving landscapes, open spaces and buffer areas. 5) Program delivery is accomplished through presentations, workshops, exhibits, demonstration landscapes, landscape design, installation and maintenance recommendations, Pasco County Landscaping and Irrigation Ordinance compliance monitoring, award and recognition programs and newspaper articles. Extensive networking with educators, government officials, developers, builders, landscapers, irrigation contractors, engineers and landscape architects establishes relationships and identifies incentives capable of overcoming existing barriers to adoption of best management practices, water conserving landscapes design and high efficiency irrigation design and scheduling technologies. 6)Pasco County's FYN program is staffed by a Program Coordinator who focuses educational outreach for all segments of the development industry, a Program Assistant who provides education to existing homeowners and a Multi-county Program Assistant who focuses on homeowner associations in Pinelleas and Pasco County. The FYN builder/developer coordinator's position was initiated in February 2002 through a grant from SWFWMD. The FYN homeowner program assistant position has been funded through a grant from Tampa Bay Water since 1998. The Homeowner Association program assistant has been funded by SWFWMD beginning in 2006. Benefits Regionally and Locally: The Program Coordinator works closely with Environmental Lands, Building Inspections, Growth Management, Central Permitting and Development Services within the county. This cooperative relationship affords many opportunities to educate and influence county employees and also provides numerous referrals by county staff when the development community seeks detailed information pertaining to landscaping, irrigation and tree ordinance design, management and compliance issues. The program coordinator serves as point person and local liason in connecting the developer/builder with the greater depth and range of expertise available through UF/IFAS (multi-county and regional agents as well as faculty in related programs such as the Program for Resource Efficient Communities) and private environmental organizations such as Audubon International and the Florida Green Building Coalition. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The FYN progam coordinator is a staff member of Pasco County Extension. Pasco County enacted a Landscaping and Irrigation Ordinance effective February 26, 2002 and ammended the ordinance on September 26, 2006. Pasco Extension advises Development Services, Building Inspections, Permitting and Code Enforcement officials as well as the development community regarding code compliance implementation and interpretation issues.

9 Project Name Pasco County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Project Project Number K760 Cooperator Pasco County Extension Service

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 0 Coastal Rivers 134,183 32,030 29,286 195,499 Hillsborough River 70,978 16,919 15,470 103,367 Pinellas Anclote 46,410 11,043 10,096 67,549 Withlacoochee River 19,109 4,585 4,192 27,886 TOTAL 270,680 64,577 59,044 394,301 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Project Commence 10/01/08 First Quarterly Report January 31, 2009 Second Quarterly Report April 30, 2009 Third Quarterly Report July 31, 2009 Annual Report October 31, 2009

10 Project Name K177 FYN Marion County Project Number L177 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Kathleen Patterson Email [email protected] Address 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470 Business (352) 671-8400 Fax (352) 671-8420

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description The FYN Program continues to expand in Marion County and across the state as water conservation, water quality and water protection issues are of upmost concern. Marion County created a 50 year water study so that planning and implementation can be included in our large scale land use plans. Education for builders, developers, irrigation companies and residents must be provided so that we all are working towards the protection and preservation of natural resources. Ongoing outreach programs are clearly showing signs of success. Outreach programs are given to all age groups from small children to older adults to help develop a better understanding of the diverse nature of the problems we face with increased population growth. Our goals are to encourage and implement positive changes through public awareness of our natural ecosystems, the springs and watershed areas, wetlands and karst areas. This can be accomplished by using approved BMP's, water conservation, controlled water use and complete understanding of the water cycle. We continue to partner with many state and local organizations to share resources and educational materials thereby making programs more cost effective. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Extension Service and Marion County are dedicated to educating the residents of this community in reducing water usage, particularly in the landscape; correct usage of fertilizer and pesticides, protection of our springs including watersheds and karst areas, and the Aquifer that supplies our water needs. Builders and developers are seeing the need to include many aspects of Florida Friendly Landscaping (FYN) both in the design of new developments and in achieving a FYN certification for specific neighborhoods. Outreach in the community includes weekly newspaper articles, new homeowner workshops, working with County and City governments, FNGLA, FNPS, Chamber of Commerce, Marion County School Board, local hospitals, SJRWMD, DEP, Homeowner Associations, Central Florida Community College and well as many other civic and private organizations.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 174,825 45,000 45,000 45,000 309,825 Withlacoochee River 106,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 211,000 TOTAL 280,825 80,000 80,000 80,000 520,825 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

11 Project Name K177 FYN Marion County Project Number L177 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Compile scope of work and budget September 2008 Advisory Meetings December, February, April, July Submit quarterly reports January, April, July, October 2008

12 Project Name Oak Run Reclaimed Water Project Project Number L650 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Todd Petrie Email [email protected] Address 1219 S Pine Avenue Ocala, FL 34974 Business (352) 671-8540 Fax () -

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description Marion County is currently expanding the treatment capacity of the Oak Run Wastewater Treatment Plant, from 0.80 MGD to 1.60 MGD. The current flows to the plant average near 0.41 MGD, and will be adding approximately 0.25 MGD from the Marion Oaks service area in the near future. The WWTP will provide public access reclaimed water quality. The goal of this project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals for golf course irrigation uses. This project is anticipated to provide 500,000 gpd of reclaimed water from the Oak Run WWTP to irrigate two existing golf courses, the Oak Run Executive Golf Course and the Royal Oaks Golf Course, within the Oak Run service area. The golf courses are currently supplied 375,000 gpd of groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer. This project will provide a potable quality groundwater offset of 375,000 gpd, or approximately 137 million gallons per year. The proposed project includes the design, permitting, and construction of 12,500 linear feet (LF) of 12-inch and 1,000 LF of 8-inch diameter reclaimed water mains, one (1) reclaimed water pump station, a 5.0 million gallon reclaimed water storage pond, instrumentation and controls, and related appurtenances. The estimated total project cost is $3,116,000 including design, permitting, and construction. The cost/benefit ratio for the total project cost using an 8 percent annual interest rate amortized over 30 years is $2.00/1000 gallons. The District is requested to reimburse Marion County for up to 50 percent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $1,558,000. District funding of the design and construction phases of the project are requested in FY2009. Additional phases will be planned and developed to continue the reduction in ground water and potable water as irrigation supply sources. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Land Development Code addresses xeroscaping with new development. The recently adopted water billing rate is an inverted multi-tier structure aimed at reducing consumption. There is a program being developed with the SJRWMD WAV program to educate homeowner associations through town meeting type venues. We provide water conservation articles to the local news media. The County provides water audits to customers with higher than average water use and instructions are provided to those customers on conservation methods inside and outside the home. Water conservation information is included periodically in monthly statements to customers, as well as at the County business office. No flood protection ordinance is in place at this time.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 1,558,000 1,558,000 Withlacoochee River 1,558,000 1,558,000 TOTAL 3,116,000 3,116,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

13 Project Name Oak Run Reclaimed Water Project Project Number L650 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Basis of Design Report 1/2009 Funding Contract Executed 10/2008 Design to Begin 10/2008

14 Project Name Tsala Apopka Project Number L658 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is a continuing portion of the overall Watershed Management Plan for water quality and flood protection in Citrus County using a watershed based approach to resource management consistent with the District's Comprehensive Watershed Mangement (CWM) Iniative. The watershed evaluation is being conducted for 9 of the 20 watershed basins to define the hydrologic parameters of the watershed including basin and sub-basin boundaries, flow paths, control points, infrastructure inventory, storage and conveyance features. This information will also be used to provide supporting data for the preparation of digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs). Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Budget. (See attached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Managment Agency's Community Rating System program (CRS) and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 99,000 131,000 109,000 0 339,000 Withlacoochee River 99,000 131,000 109,000 0 339,000 TOTAL 198,000 262,000 218,000 0 678,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Watershed Evaluation Completion 2010

15 Project Name Cardinal Lane Project Number L659 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This as a continuing portion of the overall Watershed Management Plan for water quality and flood protection in Citrus County using a watershed based approach to resource managment consistent with the District's Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) Initiative. The watershed evaluation is being conducted for 9 of the 20 watershed basins to define the hydrologic parameters of the watershed including basin and sub-basin boundaries, flow paths, control points, infrastructure inventory, storage and conveyance features. This information will also be used to provide supporting data for the preparation of digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs). Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Budget. (See attached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System program(CRS) and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 89,000 157,500 20,500 91,500 358,500 Coastal Rivers 87,000 154,300 20,100 89,700 351,100 Withlacoochee River 2,000 3,200 400 1,800 7,400 TOTAL 178,000 315,000 41,000 183,000 717,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Watershed Evaluation Completion 2010

16 Project Name Inverness Project Number L660 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is a continuing portion of the overall Watershed Management Plan for water quality and flood protection in Citrus County using a watershed based approach to resource management consistent with the District's Comprehensive Watershed Management(CWM) Initiative. The watershed evaluation is being conducted for 9 of the 20 watershed basins to define the hydrologic parameters of the watershed including basin and sub-basin boundaries, flow paths, control points, infrastructure inventory, storage and conveyance features. This information will also be used to provide supporting data for the preparation of digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs). Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Budget. (See attached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System program (CRS) and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 71,000 165,500 105,000 0 341,500 Withlacoochee River 71,000 165,500 105,000 0 341,500 TOTAL 142,000 331,000 210,000 0 683,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Watershed Evaluation Completion 2010

17 Project Name Center Ridge Project Number L661 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is a continuing portion of the overall Watershed Management Plan for water quality and flood protection in Citrus County using a watershed based approach to resource management consistent with the District's Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) Initiative. The watershed evaluation is being conducted for 9 of the 20 watershed basins to define the hydrologic parameters of the watershed including basin and sub-basin boundaries, flow paths, control points, infrastructure inventory, storage and conveyance features. This information will also be used to provide supporting data for the preparation of digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs). Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Budget. (See attached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System program (CRS) and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 140,000 219,500 28,500 127,000 515,000 Coastal Rivers 8,000 13,200 1,700 8,000 30,900 Withlacoochee River 132,000 206,300 26,800 119,000 484,100 TOTAL 280,000 439,000 57,000 254,000 1,030,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Watershed Evaluation Completion 2010

18 Project Name Water Education Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum Project Number L693 Cooperator The Children's Museum of Tampa

Contact Person Becky Clayton Email [email protected] Address 7550 North Boulevard Tampa, FL 33604 Business (813) 935-8441 ext. 225 Fax (813) 915-0063

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte X Citrus X DeSoto X Hardee X Hernando X Highlands

X Hillsborough X Lake X Levy Manatee X Marion X Pasco

X Pinellas X Polk X Sarasota X Sumter

Project Description The Children's Museum of Tampa has been successfully meeting the needs of the Tampa Bay area for 20 years and has a proven track record of providing quality programming for children and families in the community. CMT has undergone a rigorous multi-year planning process to determine future growth and direction, with extensive involvement from constituents and community members and leaders. This process has paved the way for a new state-of-the-art children's museum in downtown Tampa, to be named the Glazer Children's Museum. The new facility, located in the heart of Tampa's new Riverwalk and Cultural Arts District, will allow us to significantly expand the services that the current CMT has been providing to the community for over 20 years. The Museum's mission will remain the same and early childhood education, for children birth through elementary school, will continue to be our primary focus. The new Museum will offer families a safe, stimulating and playful environment where children and adults can learn about themselves, each other, and the world they live in through exploration, role-playing and direct experience. The new museum will also serve as an early childhood educational resource for local schools and as a program partner with local and regional family and child service providers. We anticipate that the new museum will serve as a catalyst to bring over 175,000 visitors annually to the downtown area and will be a key component to the success of tourism and economic growth for our community. Our primary audience will be families from Hillsborough and five surrounding counties, coupled with visitors to our area. Tourists will account for an estimated 28% of visitors to the Glazer Children's Museum. This location will also be in the new Curtis Hixon Park, in close proximity to the new Tampa Museum of Art, the New Tampa RiverWalk, John F. Germany Library and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, providing increased opportunities for collaborative partnerships and accessibility to a broad base of underserved populations. The new state-of-the-art children's museum, to open in Fall 2009, will provide a broad range of educational opportunities to positively impact the lives of children and families in Hillsborough County. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 5,231,463 5,231,463 Alafia River 13,500 29,968 29,968 73,436 Coastal Rivers 10,125 22,249 22,249 54,623 Hillsborough River 30,375 68,900 68,900 168,175 Manasota 11,250 25,247 25,247 61,744 Northwest Hillsborough 16,875 37,340 37,340 91,555 Peace River 9,000 20,550 20,550 50,100 Pinellas Anclote 15,750 35,396 35,396 86,542 Withlacoochee River 5,625 12,821 12,821 31,267 TOTAL 112,500 252,471 5,483,934 5,848,905

19 Project Name Water Education Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum Project Number L693 Cooperator The Children's Museum of Tampa

Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Exhibit Fabrication 100% October 2008 - March 2009 Installation of Exhibits March - September 2009 Educational Programs Development October 2008-September 2009 Exhibit Complete, Preparation for Opening October-November 2009 Musuem Opens to the Public November 2009

20 Project Name Adopt-A-Pond Pasco Program Project Number L731 Cooperator Adopt-A-Pond Pasco

Contact Person Jane Brandt Email [email protected] Address 21410 Hopson Road Land O' Lakes, FL 34638 Business (813) 929-0114 Fax (813) 996-3085 ext. 000

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description The Pasco County Adopt-A-Pond (AAPP)program provides an opportunity for communities to restore and maintain their local stormwater ponds. Goals include reduction of stormwater runoff, improvement in water quality and enhancement of wildlife habitat. The program educates the public on the importance of stormwater runoff management and stormwater pollution prevention. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Not applicable.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 5,058 5,058 10,116 Coastal Rivers 12,529 12,529 Hillsborough River 6,264 6,264 Pinellas Anclote 4,260 4,260 Withlacoochee River 2,005 2,005 Pasco County Stormwater 20,000 20,000 40,000 TOTAL 25,058 50,116 75,174 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: see other doc see other doc

21 Project Name On top of the World Reclaimed Water System - Phase I Construction Project Number L786 Cooperator Sidney Colen and Associates, Ltd.

Contact Person Kenneth Colen Email [email protected] Address 8700 SW 99th Street Road Ocala, FL 34481 Business (352) 854-0805 Fax (352) 854-0815

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project will be the first phase of the development of an overall recalimed water system to serve the On Top of the World Development located in Marion County, Florida. The OTOW Development is designing improvements to its exisiting WWTP that will produce public access reclaimed water quality. The goal of this project is to reduce ground water withdrawls for golf course and landscaped median irrigation uses. This project is anticipated to provide 788,000 gpd of reclaimed water from the OTOW SOuth WWTP to irrigate two existing golf courses, Candler Hills Golf Course (123 acres) and OTOW North Golf Course (94 acres). This will provide a potable quality groundwater offset of 590,820 gpd, or approximately 216 million gallons per year. The proposed Phase I project includes the constrcution of approximately 2300 gpm reclaimed water transfer pump staion, a 4,300 gpm reclaimed water high service pump station, and one 2.5 million gallon ground storage tank.The estimated Phase I total project cost is $2,198,000 including, design, permitting, and construction. the cost/ benefit ratio for the Phase I total project cost using an 8 percent annual interest rate amortized over 30 years is $0.90/ 1000 gallons. The District is requested to reimburse OTOW for up to 50 percent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $1,099,000. District funding for the construction phase of the project is requested to be split over FY2008 and FY2009. Addtional phases will be planned and developed to continue the reduction in ground water and potable water as irrigation supply sources. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Water conservatiopn efforts to date consist of periodic articles in the community newspaper as well as direct Association correspondence to members advising residents of the need to repair leaky faucets or commodes, installation of low flow fixtures, use of self-closing spray nozzles when washing vehicles, no washing of walkways, advising against supplemental wayter of shrubbery or lawns, and requests to not tamper with irrigation controls. A program is being developed and instituted to reduce system pressure to irrigation system connections, thereby reducing irrigation use. All new residential developments feature elements to reduce irrigible acreage and use irrigation systems with misters in shrubbery plots. Addtionally a water conservation based irrigation rate schedule has been adopted.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 120,000 413,674 565,326 1,099,000 Withlacoochee River 120,000 413,674 565,326 1,099,000 TOTAL 240,000 827,348 1,130,652 2,198,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

22 Project Name On top of the World Reclaimed Water System - Phase I Construction Project Number L786 Cooperator Sidney Colen and Associates, Ltd.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Funding Contract Executed 10/2007 Basis of Design Report 4/2007 60 % design Documents 7/2007 90% Design Documents 10/2007 Design Complete 12/2007 Construction Start 6/30/2008 Reclaimed Main Certification June 30, 2010 Construction Complete June 30, 2009 Contract Closeout December 31, 2010

23 Project Name FYN Sumter County Project Number L789 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC

Contact Person Susan Kelly Email [email protected] Address 7620 SR 471 Ste 2 Bushnell, FL 335138716 Business (352) 793-2728 Fax (352) 793-6376

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota X Sumter

Project Description Sumter County has grown 68% since the year 2000, mostly in the CDD of The Villages in northern Sumter County. The Sumter County FYN project serves the entire county but the main focus is the residents and the commercial service providers who live and work in The Villages. Through excellent partnerships with The Villages of Lake and Sumter and Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, this project has grown to include office space in The Villages, a full time FYN agent and a full schedule of classes, workshops, presentations, trainings, a demonstration garden and media coverage. The FYN agent is beginning to work directly with new residents, as they attend an orientation and establishing the Florida Friendly Landscaping principles early. Work with established residents continues through speaking engagements, office visits, plant clinics, and a new demonstration garden in Oxford. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Efforts are focused on reducing the per capita water use in the density populated areas, promoting those who have adopted Florida Friendly Landscaping and continuous education in rain barrel workshops, irrigation and timer workshops and the FFL series. In addition, service providers in Sumter County will have opportunity to attend BMP training, which will directly impact stormwater runoff quality, pest control and fertilizer application issues and water conservation.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 33,158 26,030 27,852 87,040 Withlacoochee River 41,658 26,030 27,852 95,540 TOTAL 74,816 52,060 55,704 182,580 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

24 Project Name FYN Sumter County Project Number L789 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Develop FL Friendly Workshop Series Oct. 2008 Equip Plant Clinic Oct. 2008 Establish Advisory Committee Dec. 2008 Establish Weekly CDD School Presentations Oct. 2008 Plan Volunteer Training Nov. 2008 Maintain Demonstration Gardens Jan. 2009 Publicity - Newspaper, TV and Radio Feb. 2009 Lake Panasoffkee Celebration March 2009 Evaluate Program Effectiveness Oct. 2009

25 Project Name Dade City Reclaimed Water Project Project Number L823 Cooperator Dade City

Contact Person Joseph White Email [email protected] Address P.O. Box 1355 Dade City, FL 33526 Business (352) 523-5054 Fax (352) 521-1422

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description The Dade City Reclaimed Water Project (L823) is an alternative water supply project consisting of the design, permitting, and construction of: reclaimed water transmission main; a 1.0 million gallon storage tank; a booster pump station; lining of an existing storage pond; and associated controls and piping to improve operation of the City¿s reclaimed water system and increase the amount of reclaimed water used in the City. The project was funded by SWFMD through a FY 2008 Cooperative Funding Agreement. All aspects of the project remain the same as approved in the FY 2008 Agreement. A detailed description of the project is provided in the attached document entitled Supporting Information for Application. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

See attached document entitled Supporting Information for Application.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 293,220 1,613,131 1,906,351 Withlacoochee River 324,959 1,613,130 1,938,089 TOTAL 618,179 3,226,261 3,844,440 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: L823 Agreement Approved October 30, 2007 L823 Agreement Executed December 1, 2007 SWFWMD Notice to Proceed October 30, 2007 Initial Design Commence October 30, 2007 Full Design and Permitting Commence January 1, 2008 Construction Commence August 1, 2008 Complete Construction September 1, 2009 Agreement Termination December 31, 2009

26 Project Name Chassahowitzka River Project Number L946 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is a continuing portion of the overall Watershed Management Plan for water quality and flood protection in Citrus County using a watershed based approach to resource management consistent with the District's Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM)Initiative. The watershed evaluation is being conducted for 9 of the 20 watershed basins to define the hydrologic parameters of the watershed including basin and sub-basin boundaries, flow paths, control points, infrastructure inventory, storage and conveyance features. This information will also be used to provide supporting data for the preparation of digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs). Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Budget. (See attached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System program (CRS) and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 87,500 155,500 126,500 369,500 Coastal Rivers 84,000 149,300 121,500 354,800 Withlacoochee River 3,500 6,200 5,000 14,700 TOTAL 175,000 311,000 253,000 739,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Watershed Evaluation Completion 2010

27 Project Name Gum Swamp Watershed Management Plan Project Number L954 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Gail Mowry Email [email protected] Address 412 SE 25th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Business (352) 671-8686 Fax () -

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project is proposed to begin a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Gum Swamp watershed, located within Marion County. This basin is a tributary of the Withlacoochee River. This project will complete the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Gum Swamp as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program¿s 2007-2008 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Clean Water Implementation Plan (CWIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the CWIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the CWIP is included to illustrate Marion County¿s commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $14,638 per square mile. The area of the Gum Swamp watershed is approximately 36.14 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $529,000. The project will be phased over three years. This request is for the second of three years and is for $108,000. Specific activities for this proposal include detailed surveys and the hydrologic model development. In FY 2008 a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin will be completed. A stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2010. The project cost estimate is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Marion County Clean Water Program is funded by a yearly stormwater assessment. The program is responsible for NPDES/TMDL compliance, watershed management and flood protection studies. The Marion County Land Development Code requires stormwater design and permitting on all development activities that exceed 9,000 square feet of impervious surface and includes compensating storage requirements for placement of fill in a floodplain. Additional permitting may be required in complying with both the NPDES and TMDL programs. Marion County has completed a 50-year Water Resource Assessment and Management Study on consumptive use of water and is working towards the creation of land development code for springshed protection.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 80,000 108,000 76,500 264,500 Withlacoochee River 80,000 108,000 76,500 264,500 TOTAL 160,000 216,000 153,000 529,000

28 Project Name Gum Swamp Watershed Management Plan Project Number L954 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Work Order initation Oct. 2008 Surveys Complete March 2009 Final hydrologic/hydraulic model Sept. 2009

29 Project Name West Ocala Watershed Management Plan Project Number L955 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Gail Mowry Email [email protected] Address 412 SE 25th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Business (352) 671-8686 Fax () -

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project is proposed to begin a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the West Ocala watershed, located within Marion County. This project will complete the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding and issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the West Ocala watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program¿s 2007-2008 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Clean Water Implementation Plan (CWIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the CWIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the CWIP is included to illustrate Marion County¿s commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $20,947 per square mile. The area of the West Ocala watershed is approximately 21.96 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $460,000. The project will be phased over three years. This request is for the second of three years and is for $93,500. Specific activities for this proposal include detailed surveys and the hydrologic model development. In FY 2008 a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin was completed. A stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2010. The project cost estimate is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 69,500 93,500 67,000 230,000 Withlacoochee River 69,500 93,500 67,000 230,000 TOTAL 139,000 187,000 134,000 460,000

30 Project Name West Ocala Watershed Management Plan Project Number L955 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Final Hydrologic/hydraulic model September 2009 Work Order Initiation October 2008 Surveys Complete March 2009

31 Project Name Ridge Manor Reclaimed Water Facilties Project Number L960 Cooperator Hernando Co. Utilities Water & Sewer District

Contact Person Kenneth Ravencraft Email [email protected] Address 21030 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL 34601 Business (352) 754-4760 Fax (352) 754-4485

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is the second phase of the development of the Ridge Manor Reclaimed Water System which is a continuation of an application submitted in Fiscal 2008 and approved by the Withlacoochee River Basin Board in July of this year. That initial funding was for $150,000. This phase includes the construction of a portion of the storage facilities, transmission lines and pumping transfer station to deliver reclaimed water to the Hickory Hill project just west of the Ridge Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant. The cooperative funds for this phase are $645,875. The initial application was submitted by Hickory Hill LLC, however following approval by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners of the Utility Service Agreement as part of the Hickory Hill Development Order, Hernando County is now the cooperator. Hickory Hill LLC will be provided with a third party agreement and is thus listed on the application. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Hernando County Utility Department has successfully implemented water conservation incentive programs including, rain sensor rebate, low flow toilet programs (2003-2007) and the irrigation evaluation and audit project. Other incentive programs include various rebate opportunities in conjunction with the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods programs. The water conservation program also provides water conservation information their Hernando County Water Awareness Series, through bill inserts and information provided at each HCUD office. Hernando County Code Enforcement in charge of watering restrictions enforcement. In Fiscal Year 2007 they issued: 691 warnings, 611 citations for first offenses and 9 citations for second (or above) offenses. Hernando County has participated in the Flood Protection Coordination Agreement with the District since September 2000. Hernando County is in the process of conducting a systematic study of each of the County watersheds and is a NPDES Phase II community. A stormwater protection ordinance was enacted June 2006.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 150,000 645,875 2,533,575 3,329,450 Withlacoochee River 150,000 645,875 2,533,575 3,329,450 TOTAL 300,000 1,291,750 5,067,150 6,658,900 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

32 Project Name Ridge Manor Reclaimed Water Facilties Project Number L960 Cooperator Hernando Co. Utilities Water & Sewer District

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Design of Plant Facilities FY 2008 Design of Transmission Lines to Hickory Hill FY 2008 Construction of Transmission Lines to Hickory Hill FY 2009 Construction of Plant Facilities FY 2009

33 Project Name Watershed Education Initiative Project Number N014 Cooperator The Florida Aquarium, Inc.

Contact Person Melanie Lachs Email [email protected] Address 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 336025600 Business (813) 367-4032 Fax (813) 273-4162

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

X Hillsborough Lake Levy X Manatee Marion X Pasco

X Pinellas X Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description

34 Project Name Watershed Education Initiative Project Number N014 Cooperator The Florida Aquarium, Inc. The Florida Aquarium requests Cooperative Funding for a Watershed Education Initiative. Through three educational programs, this initiative will build knowledge of local water resources, as well as stewardship and leadership for the future. Targeting teachers and students to reach a diverse audience, SEAS teacher workshops, AOFF summer camps and ROCS environmental conference can educate up to 219 people. Individual Basin Board impacts used for this application are predictions based on the audience for these programs in previous years. We cannot guarantee that participation will be identical. ROCS: The Regional Ocean Conference for Students (ROCS) challenges 60 middle and high school students to consider different perspectives on key issues currently affecting the Tampa Bay estuary and to develop their own environmental education projects. It is a popular program that teachers from local schools apply to participate in each year; there are no costs to either teachers or students. Approximately half of the students come from schools where 50% or more of the population receive free or reduced lunch. ROCS begins in the classroom. Teachers prepare students with curriculum aligned with state standards that The Aquarium provides on Florida ecology and the natural history of Tampa Bay, a vital part of the region's watershed and economy. Once they have been briefed on the science and issues, students are ready to attend the daylong ROCS conference at The Aquarium in the fall and begin their journey as environmental scientists. The Conference opens with a discussion by a panel of scientific experts about problems facing the Tampa Bay estuary. Each year, the panel of experts includes authorities from local environmental organizations and government agencies, such as the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, and NOAA. After the panel discussion, students break into small groups to brainstorm questions such as, what are the most pressing environmental issues facing Tampa Bay? How can the public help improve conditions? How can students educate people on these messages? Panel scientists also act as mentors, helping to facilitate the small student groups and to provide feedback on projects. Students present their solutions to the full group at the end of the day. Art-O-Fishal Fun: The Florida Aquarium is requesting funding to support a special summer camp focusing on water resources and watersheds in Tampa Bay. Art-O-Fishal Fun is a summer camp program for underserved upper elementary and middle school aged youth, in partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. This program will target low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school youth at organizations such as local YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs. This program will provide education on the importance of water quality, water conservation and habitat protection to preserve our watersheds. This program focuses on environmental issues and citizen actions concerning watersheds, water quality and habitat protection, which can form the foundation for a life-long positive environmental ethic. Cooperative funding will allow us to provide programs to underserved youth, who do not readily have access to these types of enrichment experiences. Youth from facilities such as YMCA and Boys and Girls Club, located in inner city and low-income neighborhoods, will be selected for participation in the program. A total of four weeklong, full-day interdisciplinary summer camp sessions will serve up to 80 youth. These sessions will combine environmental science and art to teach participants about the watersheds in which they live. Participants will utilize the resources of The Florida Aquarium and the Tampa Museum of Art, combined with the natural habitat of the Tampa Bay Watershed, as subject matter for the development of art and writing projects. Students will participate in lessons, which will include background information on watersheds, water resource protection, vital water habitats and strategic issues facing the Tampa Bay area, and the connections between people and our important water resources. Students apply lessons to their home and family, devising practical ways that they can help water conservation and quality at home. After participating in interactive lessons at the Aquarium, the Tampa Museum of Art and a field trip on the Aquarium's eco-tour boat into Tampa Bay, each student will be required to develop a work of art and a writing sample related to the week's curriculum. These works will be exhibited at The Florida Aquarium and then travel for display at other interested facilities, such as SWFWMD offices, government buildings, libraries and local banks. The program tries to build impact through family buy-in: families of the participants will be invited to join camp teachers, agency representatives and Aquarium and Museum staff for a Family Appreciation reception held at The Florida Aquarium or the Tampa Museum of Art for the unveiling of the student projects. SEAS: The Florida Aquarium is requesting funding to support its community education SEAS (Science Education at Sea) program, focusing on water resources and watersheds in Tampa Bay through teacher education programs. The Aquarium will provide one-day classroom-based and field-based training formats for elementary and secondary teachers, coupled with scholarships for teachers to participate in one weeklong summer residential program held in Tampa, which builds on the concepts learned in the one-day workshops, providing in-depth field education experiences. This program will provide a comprehensive environmental education program for teachers, focusing on our coastal resources and exploring current and future environmental issues and challenges facing these resources. The overall goal of the program is to have teachers leave the workshops and field experiences with new enthusiasm, skills and confidence in their own level of expertise that will then inspire their students to understand and participate in public discussion of local water resource issues. Funding from SWFWMD¿s Cooperative Funding program will allow us to serve approximately 60 teachers through one-day workshops and four teachers through participation in the summer residential component. These teachers will positively impact over 6,000 students annually. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

35 Project Name Watershed Education Initiative Project Number N014 Cooperator The Florida Aquarium, Inc. The Florida Aquarium has extensive experience in providing informal environmental education, through exhibits and programs, both for the general public, as well as school students and teachers. The Aquarium began providing educational programs in 1993 through outreach to the community, prior to opening its now 200,000 square foot facility in March 1995. Since then, we have continued to provide outreach programs and extensive on-site programs for the general public, as well as specific audiences. In the last two years alone our outreach audience has expanded from 18,233 to 19,067, and attendance for school groups has increased from 74,861 participants to 83,624. Attendance for teacher education workshops reached 560 in FY 2007; workshops are in such high demand that most sessions had waiting lists. Partnerships are key to creating educational curriculum for teachers and students that responds to local needs: the Aquarium collaborates with public school systems and subject matter experts. Teacher education programs aim to educate participants about our aquatic environments and ways to foster a sense of stewardship for these precious resources. Our education management staff collectively bring years of expertise in the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programs, assisted by instructional and interpretive staff. All new curriculum is tested through pilot workshops that gather feedback from teacher evaluations to incorporate into final programs. SEAS workshops were first piloted in 1999 while the invasive species workshop began in 2003. Each time a workshop is delivered, it is evaluated through pre- and post-testing for the educational impact and teacher feedback for guidance. Education staff review the results regularly and adapt programming as needed. Also important to fulfilling our mission has been the development of meaningful collaborations with other environmental and community agencies. Significant examples of these include: (1) partnering with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to host ROCS annual environmental conference for middle and secondary school students and teachers; (2) collaborating with the Hillsborough County and surrounding school districts in the development of a variety of curriculum and field experiences for school students, K-12; (3) partnering with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to provide joint summer camps and fishing clinics for underserved youth; (4) collaborating with environmental agencies and school districts from throughout Florida in the development of our S.E.A.S. program, a statewide teacher education program in the marine sciences, now in its fourth year; (5) collaborative efforts with neighboring Lowry Park Zoo and the Museum of Science & Industry, including joint environmental education programs for students and teachers and marketing partnerships; and (6) with Tampa Port Authority, TECO, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Southwest Florida Water Management District and other partners, The Aquarium restored a spoil island in Tampa Bay to native habitats, creating a living classroom. After teams of volunteers and staff removed invasive species and planted natives, we constructed an educational pavilion, trails, information kiosks and a dock. Hillsborough County School District collaborated with our staff to create a comprehensive marine biology curriculum for high school and middle school students that aligns with Sunshine State Standards and FCAT benchmarks; and (7) partnering with the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County Environmental Fund to provide stormwater education, including teacher education workshops and standards-aligned curriculum coupled with the development of educational programming for the public modeled on Project POWER. The proposed cooperative funding project will allow us to continue these partnership efforts and fulfill our educational mission by reaching out to diverse audiences in our community, including a large percentage of underserved populations. To ensure a lasting and positive impact on students, all Aquarium teacher education programs emphasize a hands-on, minds-on pedagogic approach. Staff not only deliver curriculum on subject matter, they model highly successive teaching strategies and experiments for teachers to utilize in the classroom. Students who are merely given information on a topic (even intensively) are not likely to change their behaviors (Jordan, J.R. et al 1986.) Hands-on, inquiry-based exploration enhances both the learning of science content and processes as compared to curriculum that is delivered exclusively through lectures and reading (Bredderman 1987). Aquarium workshops prepare teachers to connect their students to real issues and problems in their areas and apply critical thinking skills. Students will learn to test water quality, examine the different interests who play a role in environmental issues and role play to find solutions.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 21,750 21,750 43,500 Alafia River 5,273 5,273 Coastal Rivers 1,054 1,054 Hillsborough River 5,274 5,274 Manasota 1,055 1,055 Northwest Hillsborough 5,273 5,273 Peace River 1,055 1,055 Pinellas Anclote 1,056 1,056 Withlacoochee River 1,154 1,154 TOTAL 21,750 42,944 64,694

36 Project Name Watershed Education Initiative Project Number N014 Cooperator The Florida Aquarium, Inc.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Revise curriculum/agendas as needed, advertise February - April 2008 and recruit Conduct first SEAS one-day workshop April 2008 Complete AOFF participant selection May 2008 Conduct weeklong residential SEAS, conduct four June - July 2008 weeklong AOFF camps Hold art exhibit opening for AOFF, advertise and August 2008 recruit for ROCS, advertise two SEAS one-day workshops Conduct two one-day SEAS workshops, select September 2008 ROCS teacher participants and recruit experts for conference Compile AOFF evaluation results and prepare October 2008 report for SWFWMD, conduct pre-ROCS teacher workshop Hold ROCS at The Aquarium November 2008 Compile ROCS and SEAS evaluation results and December 2008 prepare reports for SWFWMD

37 Project Name Maintenance Project Number N049 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project is to provide continued maintenance to the established watershed data to reflect new information regarding topographic changes due to new construction and development activities within the 9 of the 20 basins being studied. Therefore, the maintenance simulates the watershed's characteristics to reflect these changes brought on by rapid growth. Failure to do the ongoing maintenance will result in outdated modeling and watershed parameters, thereby limiting their value for permitting and flood protection. This process will be done in accordance with the District's Guidelines and Specifications. Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Budget. (See attached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System program (CRS) and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 90,000 100,000 190,000 Coastal Rivers 45,000 50,000 95,000 Withlacoochee River 45,000 50,000 95,000 TOTAL 180,000 200,000 380,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Update models to reflect new permitting activities Annually

38 Project Name Sumter County Horizontal Control Densification Project Project Number N058 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC

Contact Person Brent Young Email [email protected] Address 960 N. Main St. Bushnell, FL 33513 Business (352) 569-6010 Fax () -

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota X Sumter

Project Description : This project includes field surveying and adjustment of field measurements required to develop the horizontal control data needed for mapping Public Land Survey System sections in Sumter County. This project will result in the recovery and location of monumentation in the vicinity of section corners, and/or calculated positions of section corners based on the locations of supporting evidence, in accordance with existing land records (General Land Office (GLO) Township Plats, GLO Notes, Official Records, Certified Corner Records, Right of Way Maps, etc). The project deliverables are expected to be: Certified Specific Purpose Survey Report documenting all work performed in determining the location of all sections mapped; the surveyor's report will display the 8 controlling corners (section corners and quarter section corners located within all sections); the surveyor's report will list the Florida State Plane coordinate values, North American Datum of 1983/HARN Adjustment, for all section corner evidence located and/or calculated. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

This project will allow Sumter County to significantly improve the accuracy of its parcel ownership boundaries and transportation infrastructure GIS base map databases. A more accurate GIS base map will allow for more accurate delineation of structures and/or properties in flood prone areas and supports the District and Counties Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map updates.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 75,000 75,000 150,000 Withlacoochee River 75,000 75,000 150,000 TOTAL 150,000 150,000 300,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

39 Project Name Sumter County Horizontal Control Densification Project Project Number N058 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Initial Project Planning September 2008 Develop Scope of Work for Agreement October 2008 Execute Cooperative Agreement November 2008 Project Planning with Consultant November 2008 Execute Consultant Work Order December 2008 Final Deliverables December 2009

40 Project Name Sugarmill Woods WWTP Reclaimed Watermain Project Number N059 Cooperator Citrus County

Contact Person James Polk Email [email protected] Address 1300 S. Lecanto Highway Lecanto, FL 344619014 Business (352) 527-7650 Fax (352) 527-7644

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This alternative water supply project consists of design and construction of a reclaimed water transmission main, high service pump station, reuse system telemetry, flow diversion structure, and the addition of filters at the Sugarmill Woods WWTP. The project will provide reuse water meeting public access quality to a nearby golf course and is comprised of ~ 1,500 linear feet of 12-inch and 4,200 linear feet of 8-inch piping. The project will provide ~0.325 MGD of reclaimed water for irrigation to offset the ground water withdrawal of the nearby Southern Woods Golf Course. The 0.70 MGD (TMADF) WWTP currently produces ~0.350 MGD of effluent which is disposed of via an onsite restricted access sprayfield. The total eligible cost of this project is estimated to be $1,775,500, of which the district's share is expected to be 50% which equates to $887,750. It is requested that the Withlacoochee River Basin Board contribute this amount to facilitate the project. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County partners with several agencies and groups to offer a variety of water conservation programs, including: Landscape Design courses; introductory Florida Yards and Neighbors classes; Irrigation and Conservation Workshops. The Department sets up booths and provides presentations at community events throughout the year. The Department offers rain barrel workshops, sprinkler system evaluations/audits, low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators, toilet leak tablets, rain gauges, shower timers, toilet tank displacement bags, and a WaterWise Resource Action Program offered to 5th graders designed to educate them. Utility customers will be offered a Toilet Rebate program and a Rain/Moisture Sensor rebate program to encourage water conservation. Citrus County amended an Ordinance to restrict the usage of irrigation meters in entryways to developments and road medians and encourage the installation of Florida Friendly Landscaping. Additionally, the Utilities Department partnered with the Sheriff's Department to cite persons who violate the watering restrictions. This program will be further expanded with the hiring of two full time enforcement officers (i.e. water cops). Monthly high consumption reports are generated in order to identify individual customers who may need further education on the tools and techniques of water conservation.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 175,636 712,114 887,750 Withlacoochee River 887,750 887,750 TOTAL 175,636 1,599,864 1,775,500 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

41 Project Name Sugarmill Woods WWTP Reclaimed Watermain Project Number N059 Cooperator Citrus County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Final Design Completion June 2008 Construction Completion May 2009

42 Project Name Watershed Management Plan for Gum Slough Project Number N060 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC

Contact Person Becky Segrest Email [email protected] Address 319 E. Anderson Street Bushnell, FL 33513 Business (352) 793-0240 ext. 2414 Fax (352) 793-0247

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota X Sumter

Project Description Project to continue implementation of elements of the watershed management program. This application continues that effort by adding Gum Slough. The goal is to acquire topographic information and perform watershed evaluation to implement the WMP. These measures protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems and enhance flood protection. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Sumter County desires to continue participating in projects to develop accurate information on the topography of the county, to evaluate watersheds and develop management plans. These plans will protect water quality and the natural systems in addition to flood protection. Specifically, the county is participating in the LIDAR mapping of the county. This project will provide more accurate information on the topography of the county. This is a step towards the update of the FIRMs. The update of those maps for Sumter County is expected to begin in 2007. Currently Sumter County has two cooperative projects L787-Gant Lake/Big Prairie (currently underway) and L957-Jumper Creek Watershed Management Plans (Interlocal Agreement in process of revision). The 2009 submission will facilitate the completion of the south-central portion of the County.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 290,500 290,500 Withlacoochee River 290,500 290,500 TOTAL 581,000 581,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

43 Project Name Watershed Management Plan for Gum Slough Project Number N060 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Cooperator Contract Executed December 2008 Consultant Contract Executed December 2008 Consultant Notice to Proceed April 2009 Watershed Evaluation Commence August 2009 Watershed Evaluation Complete August 2010 Watershed Management Plan Commence September 2010 Watershed Management Plan Complete October 2013 Consultant Contract Expiration December 2013 Cooperator Contract Expiration December 2013

44 Project Name Continental Utilities, Inc. Project Number N061 Cooperator Continental Utilities, Inc.

Contact Person Thomas Felton Email [email protected] Address 7621 Frog Log Leesburg, FL 347489305 Business (352) 787-2493 Fax (352) 326-8756

Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota X Sumter

Project Description This project is for a reuse feasibility/master plan that explores the feasibility of developing a reuse system associated with expanding the Continental Utilities Wastewater Facility to public access reuse standards, and to determine the overall best use of the reclaimed water resource. The proposed plan would determine the components, sizing and costs associated with upgrading Continental Utilities Wastewater Facilitiy to produce public-access reuse quality, identify potential users of the reuse water, potential qualities of the water needed, potential offsets to the groundwater, determine components, sizing and costs associated with the design and constructing the necessary storage/pumping/transmission/distribution systems, provide options to optimze benificial use of the reuse flows, and create a plan for implementing recommendations. The plan would also consider creating a reliable reuse supply, especially addressing issues associated with wet weather storage. Benefits: Upon completion of this project, the cooperator will have a reuse feasibility and master plan. Costs: The total cost of this project is estimated at $25,000.00 and $12,500.00 is requested as part of the Withlacoochee River Basin Board FY2009 budget. Additional Information: Continental Utilities has one wastewater treatment plant which is located within the Withlacoochee River Water Use Authority. The plant is located in the cenral part of the Withlacoochee River Basin Board and currently generates 0.110 MGD of effluent which is disposed of via a spray field. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

All homes on the drinking water system are individually metered. All new homes are required to have rain sensors for the irrigation system and all exixting homes are encouraged to add rain sensor systems. Customers are reminded to report leaks and repair leaky faucets and toilet flappers. The Golf Course Conservation measures are attached as a document in UPLOAD ATTACHMENTS - Other.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 12,500 12,500 Withlacoochee River 12,500 12,500 TOTAL 25,000 25,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

45 Project Name Continental Utilities, Inc. Project Number N061 Cooperator Continental Utilities, Inc.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Go out for bids on feasibility study 1 July 2008

46 Project Name Withlacoochee River Project Number N090 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is a continuing portion of the overall Watershed Management Plan for water quality and flood protection in Citrus County using a watershed based approach to resource management consistent with the District's Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) Initiative. The watershed evaluation is being conducted for 9 of the 20 watershed basins to define the hydrologic parameters of the watershed including basin and sub-basin boundaries, flow paths, control points, infrastructure inventory, storage and conveyance features. This information will also be used to provide supporting data for the preparation of digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs). Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Budget. (See attached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System program (CRS) and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necesssary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 0 0 164,500 320,500 485,000 Withlacoochee River 0 0 164,500 320,500 485,000 TOTAL 0 0 329,000 641,000 970,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Watershed Evaluation Completion 2010

47 Project Name Floral City Project Number N091 Cooperator Citrus County BOCC

Contact Person Nancy Witty Email [email protected] Address 3600 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461 Business (352) 527-5253 Fax (352) 527-5252

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This is a continuing portion of the overall Watershed Management Plan for water quality and flood protection in Citrus County using a watershed based approach to resource management consistent with the Disrict's Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) Iniative. The watershed evaluation is being conducted for 9 of the 20 watershed basins to define the hydrologic parameters of the watershed including basin and sub-basin boundaries, flow paths, control points, infrastructure inventory, storage and conveyance features. This information will also be used to provide supporting data for the preparation of digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs). Matching funds for this project are contained in the adopted FY 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Budget. (See atached) Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Rating System (CRS) program, and has received a Class 7 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 0 0 95,000 85,000 180,000 Withlacoochee River 0 0 95,000 85,000 180,000 TOTAL 0 0 190,000 170,000 360,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Watershed Evaluation 2010

48 Project Name Northwest Hillsborough #7 Connection Project Number N098 Cooperator Tampa Bay Water

Contact Person Nicole Thomas Email [email protected] Address 2575 Enterprise Road Clearwater, FL 33736 Business (727) 796-2355 Fax () -

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

X Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco

X Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description The Tampa Bay region's fast-growing population is expected to reach nearly 2.8 million over the next 10 years. While Tampa Bay Water¿s present water supply infrastructure can adequately serve the area's population near term, new environmentally sustainable water supplies must be developed by 2011 to protect our region's economic vitality and treasured natural resources. Along with the responsibility to provide increasing wholesale water supply to meet the demands of our member governments, Tampa Bay Water must prepare to re-route the Northwest Hillsborough (NWH) Well #7 supply to meet demands and improve water treatment ability. Tampa Bay Water would install a new pipeline from NWH Well #7 connecting to the Section 21 Wellfield pipeline. The purpose of this project is to convert NWH Well #7 to a raw water supply to be delivered to Hillsborough County along with the Section 21 Wellfield water. Connecting this well into the Section 21 pipeline provides additional source water that would allow an equivalent quantity to be rested at Section 21 as needed to further the process of environmental recovery of natural systems that is ocurring through the Partnership Agreement between SWFWMD and Tampa Bay Water. This straightforward engineering design will connect an isolated well for the benefit of the environment. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Conservation is an important element of the region¿s water supply. Tampa Bay Water plans and coordinates conservation programming in the Tampa Bay region. Our member governments are responsible for implementing programs that quantifiably reduce water demand. Tampa Bay Water supports local government conservation programs by funding programs quantifying water conservation potential and cost, providing region-wide educational and marketing programs, and various research and development-based programs. Tampa Bay Water worked with its member governments in creating model irrigation and landscape ordinance language that was adopted by a majority of our members, has evaluated implementation of those ordinances, and is working with members to increase ease and effectiveness of implementation. Tampa Bay Water continues to seek better ways of serving its customers and protecting the environment. In addition to comprehensive hydrologic and environmental monitoring at Tampa Bay Water facilities, new technologies, including the OROP, short-term and long-term demand forecasting, and surface water forecasting methods are employed to ensure that we keep pace with our Member Government demands, react quickly to changed conditions, and manage our facilities for the protection of the environment and the benefit of our customers.

49 Project Name Northwest Hillsborough #7 Connection Project Number N098 Cooperator Tampa Bay Water

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 100,000 895,000 555,000 1,550,000 Alafia River 44,750 27,750 72,500 Coastal Rivers 35,800 22,200 58,000 Hillsborough River 111,875 69,375 181,250 Northwest Hillsborough 58,175 36,075 94,250 Pinellas Anclote 192,425 119,325 311,750 Withlacoochee River 4,475 2,775 7,250 General Fund (District Wide) 447,500 277,500 725,000 TOTAL 100,000 1,790,000 1,110,000 3,000,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Planning and Initial Design June 2007 - Aug. 2007 Design Aug. 2007 - May 2008` Construction Aug. 2008 - Feb. 2010 Substantial Completion Feb. 2010 Final Completion March 2010 Project Close-Out Completed April 2010

50 Project Name Big Jones Creek Watershed Management Plan Project Number N100 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Gail Mowry Email [email protected] Address 412 SE 25th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Business (352) 671-8686 Fax () -

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project is proposed to begin a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Big Jones Creek watershed, located within Marion County. This basin is a tributary of the Withlacoochee River. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Big Jones Creek as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program¿s 2007-2008 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Clean Water Implementation Plan (CWIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the CWIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the CWIP is included to illustrate Marion County¿s commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $21,017 per square mile. The area of the Big Jones Creek watershed is approximately 8.85 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $186,000. The project will be phased over three years. This request is for the first of two years and is for $28,000. Specific activities for this proposal include a Watershed Evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin. A Watershed Management Plan consisting of a hydrologic/hydraulic model, stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2010. The project cost estimate is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 28,000 65,000 93,000 Withlacoochee River 28,000 65,000 93,000 TOTAL 56,000 130,000 186,000

51 Project Name Big Jones Creek Watershed Management Plan Project Number N100 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Contract Initiation December 2008 Final Digital Elevation Model March 2009 Watershed Evaluation July 2009 Final Project Deliverable September 2009

52 Project Name Lake Stafford East Watershed Management Plan Project Number N101 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Gail Mowry Email [email protected] Address 412 SE 25th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Business (352) 671-8686 Fax () -

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project is proposed to begin a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Lake Stafford East watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Lake Stafford East watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program¿s 2007-2008 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Clean Water Implementation Plan (CWIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the CWIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the CWIP is included to illustrate Marion County¿s commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $20,810 per square mile. The area of the Lake Stafford East watershed is approximately 34.31 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $714,000. The project will be phased over three years. This request is for the first of three years and is for $108,000. Specific activities for this proposal include a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin. Detailed surveys and the hydrologic model will be completed in FY 2010. A stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2011. The project cost estimate is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 108,000 249,000 357,000 Withlacoochee River 108,000 249,000 357,000 TOTAL 216,000 498,000 714,000

53 Project Name Lake Stafford East Watershed Management Plan Project Number N101 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Contract Initiation December 2009 Final Digital Elevation Model March 2010 Watershed Evaluation July 2010 Final Project Deliverable September 2010

54 Project Name Priest Prairie Drain Watershed Management Plan Project Number N102 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Gail Mowry Email [email protected] Address 412 SE 25th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Business (352) 671-8686 Fax () -

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project is proposed to begin a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Priest Prairie Drain watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Priest Prairie Drain watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program¿s 2007-2008 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Clean Water Implementation Plan (CWIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the CWIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the CWIP is included to illustrate Marion County¿s commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $14,606 per square mile. The area of the Priest Prairie Drain watershed is approximately 29.85 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $436,000. The project will be phased over three years. This request is for the first of three years and is for $66,000. Specific activities for this proposal include a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin. Detailed surveys and the hydrologic model will be completed in FY 2010. A stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2011. The project cost estimate is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 66,000 152,000 218,000 Withlacoochee River 66,000 152,000 218,000 TOTAL 132,000 304,000 436,000

55 Project Name Priest Prairie Drain Watershed Management Plan Project Number N102 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Contract Initiation December 2009 Final Digital Elevation Model March 2010 Watershed Evaluation July 2010 Final Project Deliverable September 2010

56 Project Name CR 484 Stormwater Outfall Retrofit at Rainbow River Project Number N103 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Gail Mowry Email [email protected] Address 412 SE 25th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Business (352) 671-8686 Fax () -

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project addresses the untreated discharge of stormwater runoff to the Rainbow River from a portion of County Road 484 (a.k.a. Pennsylvania Ave.) and the Dr. Curtis Nelson Bridge in Dunnellon. Treatment will be provided for runoff from the Dr. Curtis Nelson Bridge and from approximately 200 feet of CR 484, from the western edge of the bridge deck to Palmetto Way. This area amount to 0.4 acres of impervious area. The bridge deck currently drains directly into the Rainbow River through scuppers and the 200 foot section of road drains through curb inlets to the 36-inch storm sewer line serving CR 484 and which drains directly into the Rainbow River at the northwest bridge abutment. This outfall was identified as an outfall of concern in the Dunnellon Watershed Management Plan, commissioned by the City of Dunnellon, Marion County and SWFWMD, completed in 2004. The existing inlets on CR 484 near Palmetto Way will be decommissioned and new curb inlets installed. The new inlets will not be connected to the 36-inch storm sewer line. The new inlets will drain through a 15-inch concrete storm sewer to a bioretention area (a.k.a rain garden) to be constructed on a small City park south of CR 484 on the west bank of the Rainbow River. The bridge will be retrofitted so that the scuppers will drain to a 6-inch PVC pipe the will convey runoff to the bioretention area. Bioretention areas are a small-scale stormwater best management practice that replicates the hydrologic function of a natural environment. Bioretention areas consist of shallow ( less than 9 inches) of surface storage which is landscaped with native vegetation creating a root zone. The existing soil underlying the surface storage is typically amended to achieve a mix of planting soil, sand and a carbon source. The runoff accumulated in the shallow surface storage is allowed to filter through the amended soil. Thus a variety physical, chemical and biological pollutant removal processes take place as the retained runoff filters through the root zone and soil. The estimated cost of this project is $150,000. This cost is for construction only. Design and permitting will be completed prior to cooperative funds becoming available (October 1, 2008). Additional projects along CR 484 are planned to address the remainder of the road draining to Rainbow River and will be submitted for consideration for cooperative funding in future years. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 75,000 75,000 Withlacoochee River 75,000 75,000 TOTAL 150,000 150,000

57 Project Name CR 484 Stormwater Outfall Retrofit at Rainbow River Project Number N103 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Notice to Proceed with Construction November 2008 Contract Initiation Oct. 2008 As-Built Survey complete Feb. 2009

58 Project Name Marion County Water Conservation Program Project Number N116 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Rolly Sauls Email [email protected] Address 2710 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 33470 Business (352) 438-2609 Fax () -

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description Marion County recently completed its Water Resources Assessment and Management Study, a multi-year project supported and funded in part by the District. One objective of the study was to identify current and future water needs and sources, over a 50-year planning horizon. The results of this 3-year long effort reveal that 1) Marion County has a relatively high per capita water use rate, with a vast majority being domestic self supplied, and 2) environmental constraints, including minimum flows and levels on local first magnitude springs, will prevent the County from being able to rely solely on groundwater to meet its long term water supply needs. To meet its 50 year projections, Marion County must develop around 92mgd of alternative sources, including surface water, reuse and conservation. Of the 92 mgd, we expect that with an aggressive conservation program, we can realize demand reductions totaling 35 mgd. This would require reducing the current estimated 196 gpcpd down to 140 gcpd. This would be the second year of a multi year initiative providing landscape evaluations and education materials to better educate potable water customers on specific irrigation system modifications to maximize water savings through efficiency. Project participants would receive an irrigation evaluation, site specific recommendations, automatic shut-off device if an operable device is not present, and Florida-friendly landscaping educational materials. Private well consumers have been included to encourage conservative practices and prevent over-utilization of these resources in an effort to protect natural systems and prolong the ability to use groundwater. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Marion County is currently in its first year of a multi year landscape evaluation program. Marion County also enforces Florida building Code standards for water-saving water closet and shower head fixtures; partially funds a WAV Coordinator position; distributes water conservation materials from WMDs; meets with HOAs upon request; has a Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program to assist with Florida friendly landscapes; and for flood control requires 100-yr storm to be retained on site.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 50,000 50,000 100,000 200,000 Withlacoochee River 50,000 50,000 100,000 200,000 TOTAL 100,000 100,000 200,000 400,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

59 Project Name Marion County Water Conservation Program Project Number N116 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Re-new/Rehire Consultant October 2008 ¿ September 2009 Continue Implementation of 3-yr Action Plan October 2008 September 2009 Continue Landscape Evaluations October 2008 September 2009 Continue data collection October 2008 - September 2009 Continue Outdoor Water Conservation Activities October 2008 - September 2009 Prepare Interim and Final Reports October 2008 - September 2009

60 Project Name Inverness Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Project Number N118 Cooperator Inverness

Contact Person russell kreager Email [email protected] Address 212 w main street inverness, FL 34450 Business (352) 726-2321 Fax (352) 726-0949 ext. 000

Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte X Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project includes the design, permitting, construction and certification of approximately 17,000 LF of 16-inch reclaimed water transmission main and upgrades to the City of Inverness WWTP.This project will also have the capacity to provide reclaimed water as needed for turf iggiagtion to County/City rights-of-way, Citrus County Parks, Withlacoochee Trailhead, and Department of Transportation medium Landscape Enhancement Projects. The proposed project will be constructed on City/County owned land, within the public rights-of-way and along easements granted to the County/City. Request is to construct approximately 12,000 LF of 12" water main commencing at the intersection of E. Sandpiper and Old Floral City Rd, exending to the intersection of US44 E and US41S.By providing reclaimed water to the major intersections of D.O.T. it will provide for landscape enhancement project irrigation, reducing the need for potable water to the native plants in the state, county, and city rights-of-way in the City of Inverness. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Citrus County has adopted flood plan management ordinance as required to participate as a County in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The City has adopted the District's irrigation restrictions for potable water customers enforced through the Public Works/Utilities Departments. City of Inverness water rates are based on a consumption rate structure, the more water consumed the higher the cost.

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 1,005,000 250,000 1,255,000 Withlacoochee River 1,005,000 250,000 1,255,000 TOTAL 2,010,000 500,000 2,510,000 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

61 Project Name Inverness Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Project Number N118 Cooperator Inverness

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Avertise for Bids Reclaimed Water Line November 01,2007 Open Bids December 1, 2007 Contract Award January 1, 2008 Begin Constuction February 29, 2008 Complete Construction December 31, 2010 Reclaimed Main Certification January 1, 2011

62 Project Name Marion County Springs Protection Program Project Number W425 Cooperator Marion County

Contact Person Rolly Sauls Email [email protected] Address 2710 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 33470 Business (352) 438-2609 Fax () -

Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus DeSoto Hardee Hernando Highlands

Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco

Pinellas Polk Sarasota Sumter

Project Description This project involves the continued implementation of Marion County¿s comprehensive Springs Protection Plan for 1st magnatude springs in Marion County, including Rainbow Springs. The project is aimed at improving the quality of groundwater discharging from Rainbow Springs and consists of the following tasks: 1) A scientific research project aimed at gaining a better understanding of the fate and transport of nutrients and other pollutants in stormwater management systems in closed basins, high recharge and karst environments. This project will be in year 3 of 3, and involves both lab and field studies, and will compare pollutant removal efficiencies for various stormwater treatment methods. 2) The continued development and implementation of a professional comprehensive, long-term education and outreach campaign aimed at promoting and encouraging springs protection through individual homeowner and business awareness and actions. This task will be moving into its third year, in which we will be adding a video production and possbily a survey to the marketing plan. And, 3) Continuation of the Marion County Clean Farms Initiative, including working cooperatively with the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, FDACS and other agencies to help farms implement BMPs. This task will also be going into its 3rd year, and involve ongoing on-farm conservation marketing, and working directly with farms to voluntarily implement BMPs. This project is a multi-year project that is a continuation of our 2007 & 2008 Springs Protection project, which was funded by the District through the SWIM program in the amount of $ 360,160). The County seeks District support to continue this project in 2009, and hopes for subsequent board support beyond this as a multi-year project . Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

As presented in Cooperative Funding Applications for the Marion County Conservation Program

Funding Source Prior FY 2008 FY 2009 Future Total Funding Budget Budget Funding Funding Applicant Share 270,500 256,100 339,500 866,100 Withlacoochee River 181,460 178,700 158,955 519,115 FDEP 104,000 104,000 104,000 312,000 TOTAL 555,960 538,800 602,455 1,697,215 Check here if requesting a waiver or reduction in matching fund requirements pursuant to s. 288.06561, F.S. See Guidelines for Submittal of Cooperative Funding Projects for Which a Waiver or Reduction in Matching Fund Requirements is Requested Pursuant to the Rural Economic Development Initiative. Please provide documentation of qualification under the Rural Economic Development Initiative.

63 Project Name Marion County Springs Protection Program Project Number W425 Cooperator Marion County

Critical Project Milestones: Timelines: Nitrate Transport Research Project Oct 2008 - September 2009 Continued Research Oct 2008 - September 2009 Final Report Oct 2008 - September 2009 Professional Springs Education and Outreach Oct 2008 - September 2009 Develop Scope Oct 2008 - September 2009 Hire Professional Consultant Oct 2008 - September 2009 Clean Farms Initiative - Springshed Protection Oct 2008 - September 2009 Complete Scope Oct 2008 - September 2009 Interlocal w/ MSWCD Oct 2008 - September 2009 Contract with Farm Outreach Coordinator Oct 2008 - September 2009 Signed BMP Commitments by Major Farms Oct 2008 - September 2009

Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative (H066) Project Work Plan Timeline Scheduled Scheduled Actual Actual Task Name Duration Start Date Finish Date Start Date Finish Date Comments Complete River Model 12/04/06 12/08/09 11/01/06 1 1 Digital Topographic Information 12/04/06 08/19/08 03/26/07 1 1.1 LIDAR Geodatabase Setup - River 179 days 03/26/07 11/29/07 03/26/07 7 1.1.1 Geodatabase of LiDAR Segments 2-9 15 wks 03/26/07 07/06/07 03/26/07 05/25/07 X 1.1.2 LiDAR Data Preparation for Hydrographic Survey 1 wk 08/22/07 08/28/07 03/26/07 07/20/07 X 1.1.3 Add LIDAR for Segment 1 3 wks 08/01/07 08/21/07 03/26/07 7 1.1.4 Additional LiDAR for Segment 10,11 4 wks 11/02/07 11/29/07 03/26/07 7 1.2 Hydrographic Survey 387 days 12/04/06 05/27/08 11/01/06 1 1.2.1 Hydrographic Survey Pilot Projects 53 days 12/04/06 02/14/07 11/01/06 03/20/07 1 X Air Survey (Floral City Pool) 3 wks 12/04/06 12/22/06 11/01/06 12/12/06 1, 2, 6 X Hydrographic Survey Pilot-Ground-based 6 wks 01/04/07 02/14/07 11/07/06 01/09/07 1 X 1.2.2 Field Data Collection 175 days 08/29/07 04/29/08 01/24/07 Detailed Hydrographic Survey Plan Upper River - Segments 1-4 5 wks 09/03/07 10/05/07 03/26/07 08/30/07 X Ground Survey Upper River 4 mons 10/17/07 02/05/08 05/03/07 4, 8 Detailed Hydrographic Survey Plan Middle River - Segments 5-7 3 wks 08/29/07 09/18/07 03/26/07 08/30/07 X Ground Survey Middle River (Includes High Water) 2 mons 09/19/07 11/13/07 05/03/07 8 Detailed Hydrographic Survey Plan Lower River Segments 8-11 6 wks 08/29/07 10/09/07 03/26/07 08/30/07 X Ground Survey Lower River 3 mons 02/06/08 04/29/08 05/03/07 1.2.3 Final Process / Quality Control Hydrographic Surveys 140 days 11/14/07 05/27/08 8 Hydrographic Survey Geodatabase Segments 1-4 1 mon 02/06/08 03/04/08 Hydrographic Survey Geodatabase Segments 5-7 1 mon 11/14/07 12/11/07 8 Hydrographic Survey Geodatabase Segments 8-11 1 mon 04/30/08 05/27/08 1.3 Digital Terrain Model Development 300 days 06/27/07 08/19/08 03/26/07 1.3.1. Develop Regional Planning Digital Elevation Model 2 mons 06/27/07 08/21/07 03/26/07 05/25/07 X 1.3.2 Integrate Hydrographic Transects-Add Breaklines 140 days 12/12/07 06/24/08 8 Integrate Hydrographic Ground Survey Segments 1-4 1 mon 03/05/08 04/01/08 Integrate Hydrographic Ground Survey Segments 5-7 1 mon 12/12/07 01/08/08 8 Integrate Hydrographic Ground Survey Segments 8-11 1 mon 05/28/08 06/24/08 1.3.3 Develop Integrated Digital Terrain Model Database 4 wks 06/25/08 07/22/08 1.3.4 Digital Terrain Model Review 4 wks 07/23/08 08/19/08

2 Watershed Evaluations - River 03/26/07 08/19/08 03/26/07 2.1a Watershed Evaluation - Upper River Segment 1 117 days 07/30/07 01/08/08 03/26/07 1, 8 Data Collection & Integration 60 days 07/30/07 10/19/07 03/26/07 1, 8 Existing plans, reports, other data 2 mons 07/30/07 09/21/07 03/26/07 09/15/07 1 X Build Integrated Geodatabase 2 mons 07/30/07 09/21/07 8 Field Reconnaissance 40 days 08/27/07 10/19/07 03/26/07 09/22/07 1 X Identify Inflow Points 1 mon 08/27/07 09/21/07 03/26/07 09/15/07 1 X Locate Hydrographic Cross Sections 1 mon 08/27/07 09/21/07 03/26/07 09/22/07 1 X Survey Elements Requirements Plan 1 mon 09/24/07 10/19/07 03/26/07 09/22/07 1 X Link-Node Diagram (River) 1 mon 12/12/07 01/08/08 3, 4 2.1b Watershed Evaluation - Upper River Segments 2-4 227 days 03/26/07 02/05/08 03/26/07 8 Data Collection & Integration 100 days 03/26/07 08/10/07 03/26/07 8 Existing plans, reports, other data 2 mons 03/26/07 05/18/07 03/26/07 09/15/07 X Build Integrated Geodatabase 5 mons 03/26/07 08/10/07 03/26/07 8 Field Reconnaissance 45 days 05/29/07 07/30/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Identify Inflow Points 1 mon 05/29/07 06/25/07 05/29/07 09/15/07 X Locate Hydrographic Cross Sections 1 mon 05/29/07 06/25/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Survey Elements Requirements Plan 5 wks 06/26/07 07/30/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Link-Node Diagram (River) 1 mon 01/09/08 02/05/08 3, 4 2.2 Watershed Evaluation - Mid-River Segments 5-7 147 days 03/26/07 10/16/07 03/26/07 8

H066 Withlacoochee Watershed Init 019 MF-Exhibit Page 1 of 3 Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative (H066) Project Work Plan Timeline Scheduled Scheduled Actual Actual Task Name Duration Start Date Finish Date Start Date Finish Date Comments Complete Data Collection & Integration 100 days 03/26/07 08/10/07 03/26/07 8 Existing plans, reports, other data 3 mons 04/23/07 07/13/07 03/26/07 09/15/07 1 X Build Integrated Geodatabase 5 mons 03/26/07 08/10/07 03/26/07 8 Field Reconnaissance 20 days 07/16/07 08/10/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Identify Inflow Points 1 mon 07/16/07 08/10/07 05/29/07 09/15/07 X Locate Hydrographic Cross Sections 1 mon 07/16/07 08/10/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Survey Elements Requirements Plan 1 mon 07/16/07 08/10/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Link-Node Diagram (River) 1 mon 09/19/07 10/16/07 3, 4 2.3 Watershed Evaluation - Lower River Segments 8-11 287 days 03/26/07 04/29/08 03/26/07 Data Collection & Integration 100 days 03/26/07 08/10/07 03/26/07 8 Existing plans, reports, other data 2 mons 05/21/07 07/13/07 03/26/07 09/15/07 X Build Integrated Geodatabase 5 mons 03/26/07 08/10/07 03/26/07 8 Field Reconnaissance 25 days 07/02/07 08/03/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Identify Inflow Points 1 mon 07/02/07 07/27/07 05/29/07 09/15/07 X Locate Hydrographic Cross Sections 1 mon 07/02/07 07/27/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Survey Elements Requirements Plan 1 mon 07/09/07 08/03/07 05/29/07 09/22/07 X Link-Node Diagram (River) 1 mon 04/02/08 04/29/08 3, 4 2.4 Watershed Evaluation for Off-Schedule Planning Units 85 days 08/22/07 12/18/07 10/05/07 3, 8 Identify Modeling Level of Detail Needed: Upper River- Group 1 15 wks 09/05/07 12/18/07 3, 4, 8 Develop Project Recommendations Group 1 1 mon 11/21/07 12/18/07 3, 4, 8 District Re-Schedule Planning Unit Projects Group 1 1 mon 11/21/07 12/18/07 3, 4, 8 Identify Modeling Level of Detail Needed: Middle River - Group 2 3 mons 08/22/07 11/13/07 3, 4, 8 Develop Project Recommendations Group 2 2 mons 09/19/07 11/13/07 3, 4, 8 District Re-Schedule Planning Unit Projects Group 2 2 mons 09/19/07 11/13/07 3, 4, 8 Identify Modeling Level of Detail Needed: Lower River - Group 3 5 wks 10/31/07 12/04/07 3, 4, 8 Develop Project Recommendations Group 3 5 wks 10/31/07 12/04/07 3, 4, 8 District Re-Schedule Planning Unit Projects Group 3 5 wks 10/31/07 12/04/07 3, 4, 8 Identify Modeling Level of Detail: Peripheral Karst - Group 4 5 wks 10/31/07 12/04/07 3, 4, 8 Develop Project Recommendations Group 4 5 wks 10/31/07 12/04/07 3, 4, 8 District Re-Schedule Planning Unit Projects Group 4 5 wks 10/31/07 12/04/07 3, 4, 8 2.5 Gage Data and Verification Time Series 367 days 03/26/07 08/19/08 03/26/07 Identify Sites and Configure in Geodatabase 5 mons 03/26/07 08/10/07 03/26/07 4 Update Timeseries for Periods of Record 1 mon 07/23/08 08/19/08

3 Watershed Management Plan - River 10/17/07 12/08/09 8 3.1. Model Development 240 days 10/17/07 09/16/08 8 3.1.1 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 1 2 mons 01/09/08 03/04/08 8 Integrate Planning Unit Group 1 1 mon 06/04/08 07/01/08 3.1.2 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 2 2 mons 03/05/08 04/29/08 3.1.3 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 3 1 mon 04/30/08 05/27/08 3.1.4 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 4 1 mon 05/28/08 06/24/08 Integrate Remaining Planning Unit Group 1 1 mon 06/25/08 07/22/08 3.1.5 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 5 3 mons 10/17/07 01/08/08 8 3.1.6 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 6 2 mons 12/12/07 02/05/08 8 3.1.7 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 7 1 mon 02/06/08 03/04/08 Integrate Planning Unit Group 2 1 mon 04/30/08 05/27/08 3.1.8 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 8 1 mon 04/30/08 05/27/08 3.1.9 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 9 1 mon 05/28/08 06/24/08 3.1.10 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 10 1 mon 06/25/08 07/22/08 3.1.11 Assemble Model Geodatabase and Inputs - Segment 11 1 mon 07/23/08 08/19/08 Integrate Planning Unit Group 3 1 mon 08/20/08 09/16/08

H066 Withlacoochee Watershed Init 019 MF-Exhibit Page 2 of 3 Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative (H066) Project Work Plan Timeline Scheduled Scheduled Actual Actual Task Name Duration Start Date Finish Date Start Date Finish Date Comments Complete 3.2 Model Verification 140 days 07/23/08 02/03/09 3.2.1 Verification of Model 6 mons 07/23/08 01/06/09 3.2.2 Model Development and Verification Report 1 mon 01/07/09 02/03/09 3.3 Model Simulations 130 days 02/04/09 08/04/09 3.3.1 Scenario Descriptions 2 mons 02/04/09 03/31/09 3.3.2 Model Results with Various Scenarios 3 mons 04/01/09 06/23/09 3.3.3 Integrate Results in Geodatabase 6 wks 06/24/09 08/04/09 3.4 Best Management Plan Alternatives Analysis 6 mons 06/24/09 12/08/09

Contributing Watershed Models 190 days 11/14/07 08/05/08 8 4.0 Planning Units - Watershed Management Plans 190 days 11/14/07 08/05/08 8 Planning Unit Group 1 120 days 12/19/07 06/03/08 8 Upper River Planning Units - WMPs or Inflow Estimates 6 mons 12/19/07 06/03/08 8 Planning Unit Group 2 120 days 11/14/07 04/29/08 8 Middle River Planning Units - WMP's or Inflow Estimates 6 mons 11/14/07 04/29/08 8 Planning Unit Group 3 80 days 04/16/08 08/05/08 Lower River Planning Units - WMPs or Inflow Estimates 4 mons 04/16/08 08/05/08 Planning Unit Group 4 60 days 04/16/08 07/08/08 Peripheral Karst Planning Units - WMPs or Inflow Estimates 3 mons 04/16/08 07/08/08

Comment 1: Task was started earlier than scheduled. Comment 2: Bathymetric LiDAR was flown earlier than scheduled, since the aircraft was stationed nearby. Comment 3: Start date will be adjusted as information is collected and evaluated during ongoing work tasks. Comment 4: Finish date will be adjusted as information is collected and evaluated during ongoing work tasks. Comment 5: Task feasibility is under evaluation. Comment 6: Air Survey (Bathymetric LiDAR) deemed non-feasible. Comment 7: Finish date will be adjusted due to availability of LiDAR data. Comment 8: Start and/or finish date will be adjusted due to District staff focus on FEMA model reviews.

H066 Withlacoochee Watershed Init 019 MF-Exhibit Page 3 of 3

Southwest Florida Water Management District Withlacoochee River Basin Budget Progress Report Three Months Ended December 31, 2007

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2008 Encum- Transfers/ FY2008 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

On-Going Activities Z010 Board and Executive Services $34,452 $0 $0 $34,452 $0 $2,597 $31,855 Z030 Planning 6,882 0 0 6,8820 1,184 5,698 Z050 Information Resources 6,856 0 0 6,8560 534 6,322 Z060 Communications 29,090 0 0 29,0900 6,483 22,607 Z074 Risk Management 33,000 0 0 33,0000 17,727 15,273 Z090 Community Affairs 26,353 0 0 26,3530 4,554 21,799 Z300 Resource Conservation and Data 7,155 0 0 7,1550 0 7,155 Z500 Resource Management 61,731 0 0 61,7310 22,997 38,734 Z550 Resource Conservation and Development 19,200 0 2,040 21,2400 1,968 19,272 Z600 Operations 7,545 0 0 7,5450 123 7,422 Z700 Land Resources 16,748 0 0 16,7480 12,143 4,605 Total On-Going Activities $249,012 $0 $2,040 $251,052 $0 $70,310 $180,742 Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions Z910 Pr. App. & Tax Coll. Commissions $239,353 $0 $0 $239,353 $0 $45,438 $193,915

Total Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions $239,353 $0 $0 $239,353 $0 $45,438 $193,915 Reserves Z930 Contingencies $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000

Total Reserves $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000 Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects S002 Gum Slough $22,376 $0 $0 $22,376 $0 $0 $22,376 S006 Flying Eagle 199,882 12,037 0 211,919 33,395 30,210 148,314 S008 Green Swamp West 503,618 10,040 0 513,658 32,812 33,414 447,432 S012 Potts Preserve 238,724 12,403 0 251,127 47,924 27,372 175,831 S027 Lake Panasoffkee 196,953 2,274 0 199,227 47,121 16,067 136,039 S028 Panasoffkee/Outlet Tract 81,950 0 0 81,950 9,240 2,560 70,150 S033 Halpata Tastanaki Preserve 205,726 2,252 0 207,978 48,799 62,641 96,538 S046 Two-Mile Prairie 2,703 0 0 2,703 0 0 2,703 S099 Save Our Rivers Administration 7,166 0 0 7,166 0 0 7,166 SA06 Flying Eagle Shinn Ditch Restoration 372,449 310,721 0 683,170 310,721 164 372,285 SA08 Green Swamp West 8 Restoration Project 23,720 6,300 0 30,020 6,300 190 23,530

1 Southwest Florida Water Management District Withlacoochee River Basin Budget Progress Report Three Months Ended December 31, 2007

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2008 Encum- Transfers/ FY2008 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

SA33 Halpata Tastanaki Restoration 2,921 1,177 0 4,098 1,177 815 2,106 SB33 Halpata River Rd. Hydro. & Wetlands Rstr 183,038 193,348 0 376,386 193,348 1,111 181,927 SC08 Green Swamp West 6 Upland Restoration 26,731 1,385 0 28,116 1,385 128 26,603

Total Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects $2,067,957 $551,937 $0 $2,619,894 $732,222 $174,672 $1,713,000 Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects W419 Rainbow River Vegetative Mapping and Evaluation 1,422 556 0 1,978 1,978 0 0 W420 SWIM Plan Implementation - Rainbow River 14,141 0 0 14,141 14,141 0 0 W425 Marion Co Springs Protection Program 82,246 61,980 0 144,226 144,226 0 0 W429 Dunnellon - Imp. of BMPs Blue Cove Lake 1,573 0 0 1,573 1,573 0 0 W466 Crystal Rvr/Kings Bay & Rainbow Rvr WS Edu 15,881 15,250 0 31,131 31,131 0 0 W476 SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Panasoffkee 1,364 0 0 1,364 1,364 0 0 W481 Lk Panasoffkee Restoration Council Impl 96,871 1,091,852 0 1,188,723 1,188,723 0 0

Total Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects $213,498 $1,169,638 $0 $1,383,136 $1,383,136 $0 $0 Basin Initiatives B063 USGS Surface Wtr. Flow, Level, & W.Q. Data Coll 281,180 0 0 281,180 281,180 0 0 B122 Withlachoochee Rvr Basin Monitoring Network 20,874 0 0 20,874 0 0 20,874 B124 Western Terminus Cross Florida Greenway 650 0 0 650 0 690(40 ) B129 Wysong-Coogler Structure Enviro Monitoring 8,301 0 0 8,301 0 6,253 2,048 B131 Hotel/Motel Water Conservation Program 6,287 0 0 6,287 2,577 454 3,256 B136 FL Auto Weather Network (FAWN) Data Diss & Edu 6,250 5,188 0 11,438 3,938 1,250 6,250 B152 Withlacoochee River CWM 4,961 0 0 4,961 0 614 4,347 B182 USGS MFL Data Collection 18,500 0 0 18,500 16,400 0 2,100 B185 Floridan Aquifer/Withlacoochee Rvr Interaction 1,187 0 0 1,187 0 0 1,187 B192 Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restr Council - Withla 46,372 0 0 46,372 0 5,163 41,209 B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 299,498 134,128 0 433,626 253,913 5,358 174,355 B208 Rainbow River - MFL Development 0 40,205 0 40,205 40,205 0 0 B211 Lake Oriole Hydrologic Restoration 0 100,000 0 100,000 100,000 0 0 B218 Lk Tsala Apopka Water Qlty Monitoring 25,000 54,670 0 79,670 6,302 13,002 60,366 B219 Land Use/Cover Mapping 31,401 6,268 0 37,669 4,120 2,147 31,402 B223 Upper Withlacoochee River System - MFLs 85,250 79,219 0 164,469 79,219 0 85,250 B226 Wtr Budget & Irrig Req for Mature Blueberries 9,563 5,064 0 14,627 5,064 0 9,563 B232 Interaction-Upper Floridan Aqf/Lk Panasoffkee 74,081 0 0 74,081 70,500 105 3,476

2 Southwest Florida Water Management District Withlacoochee River Basin Budget Progress Report Three Months Ended December 31, 2007

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2008 Encum- Transfers/ FY2008 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

B238 Crop Coefficients & Wtr Use for Peppers 6,689 6,689 0 13,378 6,689 0 6,689 B246 Wtr Conservation/FYN Reg Builder/Dev Specialist 7,816 2,753 0 10,569 2,126 779 7,664 B251 National Hydrography Database (NHD) 6,000 0 0 6,000 0 0 6,000 B258 Withlacoochee River Estuary MFL 38,250 0 0 38,250 0 0 38,250 B480 Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council Impl. 250,849 2,938,107 0 3,188,956 2,700,815 437,292 50,849 B530 Mapping & GIS 39,772 0 0 39,772 0 3,264 36,508 B630 Field Operations 164,100 134,004 0 298,104 113,902 22,500 161,702 B670 Structure Operations 600,448 101,580 0 702,028 185,114 33,237 483,677 B808 Gum Springs Group Freshwater MFL 15,250 0 0 15,250 0 0 15,250 G004 Aquatic Plant Management 41,700 0 0 41,700 0 1,813 39,887 P259 Youth Water Resources Education 68,403 46,090 0 114,493 51,325 2,299 60,869 P268 Public Education 90,549 22,256 0 112,805 41,608 3,595 67,602 Z968 Watershed Management Reserves 1,416,362 300,636 0 1,716,998 300,636 0 1,416,362

Total Basin Initiatives $3,665,543 $3,976,857 $0 $7,642,400 $4,265,633 $539,815 $2,836,952 Water Supply & Resource Development H012 Largo/Clearwater/Pasco - ASR/Interconnect 742 15,651 0 16,393 15,651 0 742 H017 Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 82,147 0 0 82,147 0 0 82,147 H037 With Reg WSA - Water Supply Plan Update 2,040 43,875(2,040 ) 43,875 39,516 5,050(691 ) H041 Pasco Co Southeast Reg Rclm Water Loop 806 3,924 0 4,730 3,924 0 806 H042 Marion Co Wtr Resource Assessment and Mgmt 0 7,928 0 7,928 7,928 0 0 H043 TBW-Cypress Ck Wellfield Surface Wtr Mgmt Prj 1,194 0 0 1,194 0 0 1,194 H055 Pasco Co State Rd 52 East/West Reg Rclm Wtr Inct 186,806 153,536 0 340,342 153,536 0 186,806 H057 Water Supply Flow Monitoring Project 15,344 0 0 15,344 12,000 0 3,344 H065 TBW - System Configuration II 122,454 122,295 0 244,749 122,295 14 122,440 H066 Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative 296,250 714,193 0 1,010,443 714,193 3,656 292,594 H300 TBRRP-Tampa Bay Regional Rclm Water Project 2,994 766 0 3,760 766 13 2,981 H301 TBRRP-Lower Segment N Tampa Rclm Wtr Pipeline 671 50,453 0 51,124 50,332 125 667 H303 TBRRP-N Tampa Rclm Wtr Pipeline Phase II Const 0 36,767 0 36,767 36,767 0 0 H304 TBRRP-Pasco Cntrl Reg Reuse Inct Trans Main Seg 0 2,127 0 2,127 2,127 0 0 H305 TBRRP-Pasco Wet Weather Rclm Wtr Utilization 806 9,956 0 10,762 9,956 4 802 H307 TBRRP-Pasco Ctrl Reg Reuse Intct & Strg/Pmp Fac 0 8,208 0 8,208 8,208 0 0 H308 TBRRP-S Hillsborough Area Reuse Exchg (SHARE) 0 15,714 0 15,714 15,714 0 0 H309 TBRRP-S Hillsborough Area Reservoir Prj (SHARP) 0 13,392 0 13,392 13,392 0 0

3 Southwest Florida Water Management District Withlacoochee River Basin Budget Progress Report Three Months Ended December 31, 2007

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2008 Encum- Transfers/ FY2008 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

H310 TBRRP-Reg Reuse Intct Between Hillsborough&Tampa 0 5,892 0 5,892 5,892 0 0

Total Water Supply & Resource Development $712,254 $1,204,677 $(2,040) $1,914,891 $1,212,197 $8,862 $693,832 Cooperative Funding K356Hernando Co FYN Hernando County 7,191 0 0 7,191 5,605 663 923 K358Hernando Co WMPlan Blue Sink 1,144 179,000 0 180,144 179,000 23 1,121 K557Citrus Co FYN Citrus County 37,923 0 0 37,923 36,362 164 1,397 K751Hernando Co Hernando WMPlan Squirrel Prairie 0 6,180 0 6,180 6,180 0 0 K760Pasco Co FYN Pasco County 5,322 1,146 0 6,468 4,375 873 1,220 K765Hernando Co Hernando WMPlan Bystre Lake 0 7,572 0 7,572 7,572 622(622 ) L175Hernando Co WMPlan Eastern Hernando Withlacoochee River 9,760 205,795 0 215,555 205,795 249 9,511 L177Marion Co FYN Marion County 36,659 0 0 36,659 35,000 163 1,496 L196Yankeetown Yankeetown - Imp. of BMPs Stormwater Mgmt Imprv 0 155,225 0 155,225 155,225 0 0 L272Pasco Co Imp. BMPs Duck Lk WS Hickory Hills & Tank Lk 1,313 32,617 0 33,930 32,617 0 1,313 L338Marion Co Marion - WMPlan Blue Run (Rainbow River) 5,777 178,502 0 184,279 178,502 1,063 4,714 L340Sumter Co Sumter Stormwater Utility Study 1,191 0 0 1,191 0 0 1,191 L341Bushnell Bushnell WMPlan Bushnell (REDI) 0 32,280 0 32,280 32,280 49(49 ) L433Pasco Co NAVD 88 Control Densification 915 0 0 915 0 485 430 L455San Antonio WMPlan San Antonio 0 2,569 0 2,569 2,569 0 0 L459Marion Co WMPlan Withlacoochee River 287,784 131,236 0 419,020 413,236 0 5,784 L461Marion Co WMPlan Withlacoochee Region 4,789 17,589 0 22,378 17,589 229 4,560 L462Marion Co WMPlan Blitchton, Cotton Plant 1, and Martel 5,134 124,620 0 129,754 124,620 275 4,859 L463Marion Co Marion - WMPlan S.R.200 5,134 128,000 0 133,134 128,000 545 4,589 L465Dunnellon Blue Cove Lake Emergency Overflow 2,153 30 0 2,183 30 0 2,153 L466Hernando Co Hernando Co Irrigation Evaluation & Audit Prj 1,340 11,430 0 12,770 11,430 8 1,332 L468Inverness City of Inverness Rclm Wtr Trans Main 2,024 1,041,150 0 1,043,174 1,041,150 776 1,248 L544Hernando Co Hernando WMPlan Little Withlacoochee River 2,232 83,500 0 85,732 83,500 23 2,209 L551Inglis Inglis - Imp. BMPs Alternative 3/4/5 (REDI) 230,134 350,081 0 580,215 575,081 1,337 3,797 L658Citrus Co WMPlan Tsala Apopka Outlet 267,793 139,990 0 407,783 139,990 46 267,747 L659Citrus Co WMPlan Cardinal Lane 10,085 3,544 0 13,629 3,544 0 10,085 L660Citrus Co WMPlan Inverness 336,793 82,086 0 418,879 82,086 46 336,747 L661Citrus Co WMPlan Center Ridge 417,279 225,260 0 642,539 225,260 704 416,575 L693Child's Museum Edu Exhibits in New Children's Museum of Tampa 13,559 1,852 0 15,411 1,852 166 13,393 L726Pasco Co Horizontal Control Network 915 38,038 0 38,953 33,594 4,444 915

4 Southwest Florida Water Management District Withlacoochee River Basin Budget Progress Report Three Months Ended December 31, 2007

Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- FY2008 Encum- Transfers/ FY2008 bered Expended Remaining Projects Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance

L731 Pasco Co Adopt-A-Pond Pasco 2,686 658 0 3,344 2,663 87 594 L737Pasco Co WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed 260,485 276,542 0 537,027 276,542 151 260,334 L769Citrus Co Lake Tsala Apopka Stormwater 2,327 118,500 0 120,827 118,500 166 2,161 L776Hernando Co Hernando Co Topographic Mapping 9,216 42,608 0 51,824 24,420 19,205 8,199 L783Marion Co Marion - WMPlan Cotton Plant 2 and 3 4,148 168,000 0 172,148 168,000 139 4,009 L784Marion Co Marion - WMPlan Flemington/Hog Prairie/NW Ocala 416,148 231,000 0 647,148 231,000 138 416,010 L786Sidney Colen On Top of the World Marion Co Rclm Wtr Prj 569,474 120,000 0 689,474 120,000 485 568,989 L787Sumter Co Sumter WMPlan Big Prairie & Gant Lake (REDI) 150,341 588,333 0 738,674 588,333 23 150,318 L789Sumter Co FYN Sumter County (Villages) 27,638 77 0 27,715 26,107 681 927 L823Dade City Dade City Reclaimed Water Project 324,959 0 0 324,959 0 0 324,959 L946Citrus Co WMPlan Chassahowitzka River 10,694 0 0 10,694 0 0 10,694 L953Marion Co Water Conservation Program 51,903 0 0 51,903 50,000 286 1,617 L954Marion Co WMPlan Gum Swamp 162,171 0 0 162,171 160,000 0 2,171 L955Marion Co WMPlan West Ocala 141,171 0 0 141,171 139,000 322 1,849 L956Dunnellon Imp. BMPs Alternative 2A 77,171 0 0 77,171 75,000 0 2,171 L957Sumter Co WMPlan Jumper Creek 473,350 0 0 473,350 0 71 473,279 L959Hernando Co Hernando Co Reuse Feasibility/Rclm Wtr Mstr Plan 8,330 0 0 8,330 8,330 0 0 L960Hickory Hill LLC Ridge Manor/Hickory Hills Rclm Wtr Trans Main 150,000 0 0 150,000 150,000 0 0

Total Cooperative Funding $4,536,555 $4,725,010 $0 $9,261,565 $5,899,939 $34,707 $3,326,919

Total Withlacoochee River Basin $11,884,172 $11,628,117 $0 $23,512,289 $13,493,127 $873,804 $9,145,358

5 Southwest Florida Water Management District Withlacoochee River Basin Multi-Year Project Commitments and Budget Projections January 15, 2008 Remaining Prior Adopted Adopted Future Project Expenditures Years FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 Funding Totals On-Going Activities $ 220,928 2%$ 249,012 2%$ 256,482 $ 264,176 $ 272,101 $ 280,264 $ 288,672 Tax Appr. & Tax Coll. Commissions 225,624 2% 239,353 2% 239,353 239,353 239,353 239,353 239,353 Contingencies 200,000 2% 200,000 2% 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Save Our Rivers (SOR) 1,730,059 17% 2,067,957 17% 2,129,996 2,193,896 2,259,713 2,327,504 2,397,329 Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) 215,632 2% 213,498 2% 219,903 226,500 233,295 240,294 247,503 Basin Initiatives 1,968,056 19% 3,665,543 31% 3,775,509 3,888,774 4,005,437 4,125,600 4,249,368 Water Supply and Resource Development H012 Largo/Clearwater/Pasco - ASR/Interconnect 17,493 642 742 - - - 14,178 22,500 79,375 134,930 H017 Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) - - 82,147 - - - - - 82,147 H055 Pasco Co State Rd 52 East/West Reg Rclm Wtr Inct - 155,662 186,806 155,000 - - - - 497,468 H065 TBW - System Configuration II 122,295 - 122,454 115,888 115,888 115,888 - - 592,413 H066 Withlacoochee River WS Initiative - - 296,250 603,000 - - - - 899,250 H300s TBRRP-Tampa Bay Regional Rclm Water Project 73,799 69,355 4,471 - - - - - 147,625 Other Wtr Supply and Wtr Resource Dev Projects 135,701 ------Future Wtr Sply/Resource Dev Allocation (6) - 19,384 - 174,215 174,215 174,215 174,215 Total Water Supply and Resource Development 361,360 4% 712,254 6% 873,888 290,103 290,103 188,393 196,715 Coop. Funding Pledged L459 Marion Co - WMPlan Withlacoochee River 598,136 401,867 287,784 - - - - - 1,287,787 L551 Inglis - Imp. BMPs Alternative 3/4/5 (REDI) 309,136 229,867 230,134 - - - - - 769,137 L658 Citrus Co - WMPlan Tsala Apopka Outlet - 200,060 267,793 82,500 - - - - 550,353 L659 Citrus Co - WMPlan Cardinal Lane - 5,121 10,085 400 1,800 - - - 17,406 L660 Citrus Co - WMPlan Inverness - 144,060 336,793 76,500 - - - - 557,353 L661 Citrus Co - WMPlan Center Ridge- 266,060 417,279 26,720 119,080 - - - 829,139 L737 Pasco Co - WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed - 345,275 260,485 215,000 - - - - 820,760 L784 Marion Co - WMPlan Flemington, Hog Prairie and NW Ocala - 233,060 416,148 - - - - - 649,208 L786 Sidney Cohen - On Top of the World Marion Co Rclm Wtr Pr - 122,257 569,474 - - - - - 691,731 L787 Sumter Co - WMPlan Big Prairie and Gant Lake (REDI) - 594,375 150,341 - - - - - 744,716 2,542,002 2,946,316 401,120 120,880 - - - Other Cooperative Funding Projects 2,751,044 1,590,239 - - - - - Total Cooperative Funding 5,293,046 52% 4,536,555 38% 401,120 120,880 - - -

Potential Future Funding for Cooperative Funding or Other Projects - - 486,506 1,222,975 1,212,472 1,178,857 1,031,150

Total Expenditures$ 10,214,705 100%$ 11,884,172 100%$ 8,582,757 $ 8,646,657 $ 8,712,474 $ 8,780,265 $ 8,850,090

Revenues Notes Ad Valorem Tax Revenue (1) $ 5,139,710 $ 5,402,761 $ 5,402,761 $ 5,402,761 $ 5,402,761 $ 5,402,761 $ 5,402,761 Balance From Prior Years (2) & (3) 1,076,937 1,608,383 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 Local Funding - County/City 1,450,199 1,715,150 - - - - - State Funding 629,800 789,921 - - - - - U.S. DA - NRCS Wetlands Rsrv Prg (SOR-SA06) - 357,500 - - - - - SOR Reimbursement 1,730,059 1,710,457 2,129,996 2,193,896 2,259,713 2,327,504 2,397,329 Interest on Investments (4) 188,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Total Revenues$ 10,214,705 $ 11,884,172 $ 8,582,757 $ 8,646,657 $ 8,712,474 $ 8,780,265 $ 8,850,090

Estimated Millage 0.2650 0.2308 0.2308 0.2308 0.2308 0.2308 0.2308 Income Per 100th Mill $ 193,951 $ 234,088 $ 234,088 $ 234,088 $ 234,088 $ 234,088 $ 234,088 Change in Property Valuations (5) 39.4% 20.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

6 Southwest Florida Water Management District Withlacoochee River Basin Multi-Year Project Commitments and Budget Projections January 15, 2008

Notes/Assumptions (1) Ad valorem tax revenues held at the FY2008 level for planning purposes due to uncertainties related to property values and tax reform.

(2) FY2007 Actual Balance from Prior Years was $1,163,152: $178,733 additional balance forward from FY2005; $14,043 refund of excess fees; $216,555 interest earnings over budget; $11,674 reduction in Partnership payment due to Trust Fund earnings; $275,000 K448 City of Bushnell Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements project terminated; $18,171 L470 Citrus County - Watershed Management Plan Topographic Mapping contracted under budget; $22,470 K369 Jumper Creek Canal Immediate Maintenance completed under budget; $18,324 B192 Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council unspent funds; $114,000 B223 Upper/Middle Withlacoochee River System - MFL unspent funds; $7,752 H040 Pasco Co Central/East Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect cancelled; $105,681 B670 Refabricated gate and remote gate controls for Structure S-11 rebudgeted in FY2007; $14,932 B122 Withlacoochee River Basin Monitoring Network collected data under budget; $200,000 unspent contingencies; and ($34,183) in other variances.

(3) FY2008 Balance from Prior Years: $86,215 additional balance forward from FY2006; $137,000 projected interest earnings over budget; $18,032 refund of excess fees; $10,665 L340 Sumter Co. Stormwater Utility Study completed under budget; $154,375 L788 Sumter Co. Implementation of BMPs Immediate Maintenance Project withdrawn; $235,500 L768 Citrus Co Brentwood Reclaimed Water Transmission Project cancelled; $150,000 L272 Implementation of BMPs Duck Lake Watershed - Tank Lake change in scope; $250,000 L650 Marion Co Oak Run Reclaimed Water Project withdrawn; $150,000 L651 Marion Co Summerglen Reclaimed Water Project withdrawn; $384,500 unspent contingency reserves; and $32,096 projected SWIM transfers under budget.

(4) Historical interest amounts: $121,801 in FY2002, and $81,109 in FY2003, $40,196 in FY2004, $111,092 in FY2005, and $305,257 in FY2006.

(5) Historical changes in property valuations: 11.0% in FY2003, 9.8% in FY2004, 11.6% in FY2005, and 29.9% in FY2006, 39.4% in FY2007, and 20.7% in FY2008.

(6) No formal applications received; amounts for FY2009 through FY2013 reflect the planning numbers from the Long-Range Water Supply and Water Resource Development Funding Plan presented to the Basin Board in October 2007.

7 Withlacoochee River Basin Graphical Presentation of Multi-Year Project Commitments and Budget Projections (includes ad valorem based funding only) FY2007 through FY2013

$4 Millions

$0 Adopted FY2007 Adopted FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 Total $6.4M Total $7.3M Total $6.5M Total $6.5M Total $6.5M Total $6.5M Total $6.5M

Water Supply & Resource Development Coop Funding Committed or Pledged (1A)

Avail for Future Coop Funding or Other Projects SWIM

Basin Initiatives Administration & Contingencies

Table of Contents

BasinBookReport-FiscalYear09Rev2.rpt...... 1

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

Z030 - Planning - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 2

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

Z060 - Communications - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 4

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

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

Z300 - Resource Conservation and Data - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 7

Z500 - Resource Management - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 8

Z550 - Resource Conservation & Development - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 9

Z600 - Operations - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 10

Z700 - Land Resources - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 11

Z910 - Commissions - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 12

Z930 - Contingencies - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 13

S002 - Gum Slough...... 14

S006 - Flying Eagle...... 15

S008 - Green Swamp West...... 16

S012 - Potts Preserve...... 17

S027 - Lake Panasoffkee...... 18

S028 - Panasoffkee/Outlet Tract...... 19

S033 - Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve...... 20

S046 - Two-Mile Prairie...... 21

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration...... 22

SA06 - Shinn Ditch Hydr. Rest...... 23

SA08 - Green Swamp West 8 Restoration...... 24

SA33 - Hálpata Tastanaki Restoration...... 25

SB33 - Halpata River Rd. Hydro. & Wetlands Rest...... 26

SC08 - Green Swamp West 6 Upland Restoration...... 28

W419 - Rainbow River Veg Mapping and Evaluation...... 29

W420 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Rainbow River...... 31

W425 - Marion County Springs Protection Program...... 33

W429 - Dunnellon - Imp. of BMPs Blue Cove Lake...... 35

W466 - Crystal River/Kings Bay and Rainbow River Watershed Education...... 37

W476 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Panasoffkee...... 39

W481 - Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council Implementation...... 40 B063 - USGS Withlacoochee River Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection...... 42

B122 - Withlacoochee River Monitoring Network...... 44

B124 - Western Terminus Cross Florida Greenway...... 46

B129 - Wysong-Coogler Environmental Monitoring...... 48

B131 - Hotel/Motel Water Conservation Program (Water C.H.A.M.P.)...... 50

B136 - Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination and Education...... 52

B152 - Withlacoochee River CWM...... 54

B182 - USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Withlacoochee River...... 55

B185 - Floridan Aquifer/Withlacoochee River Interaction...... 56

B192 - Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council...... 58

B206 - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models...... 60

B208 - Rainbow River - MFL Development...... 63

B211 - Lake Oriole Hydrologic Restoration...... 65

B218 - Tsala Apopka Water Quality Monitoring...... 67

B219 - Land Use/Cover Mapping...... 69

B223 - Upper Withlacoochee River System - MFLs...... 71

B226 - Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries...... 73

B232 - Interaction Between the Upper Floridan Aquifer and Lake Panasoffkee, West-Central Florida...... 75

B238 - Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida...... 77

B246 - Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist...... 79

B251 - National Hydrography Database (NHD)...... 81

B258 - Withlacoochee River Estuary MFL...... 83

B480 - Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council Implementation...... 84

B530 - Mapping and GIS...... 86

B630 - Field Operations 019...... 88

B670 - Structure Operations 019...... 89

B808 - Gum Springs Group Freshwater MFL...... 91

G004 - Aquatic Plant Management - Withlacoochee River Basin...... 92

P259 - Youth Water Resources Education...... 93

P268 - Public Education...... 95

Z968 - Watershed Management Reserves...... 98

H012 - Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo and H012-B Clearwater)...... 99

H017 - Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program...... 102

H037 - Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Planning & Implementation Program (Phases II & VII)...... 104

H041 - Pasco County Southeast Regional Reclaimed Water Loop...... 106 H042 - Marion County Water Resource Assessment and Management Project (WRAMP)...... 108

H043 - Tampa Bay Water Imp. BMP Cypress Creek Wellfield Surface Water Management - Complete...... 110

H055 - Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect...... 112

H057 - Water Supply Flow Monitoring Project...... 114

H065 - Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project...... 115

H066 - Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative (Formally B037)...... 117

H300 - TBRRP - Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project...... 120

H301 - TBRRP - Lower Segment of North Tampa Reclaimed Water Pipeline...... 122

H303 - TBRRP - North Tampa Reclaimed Water Pipeline Phase II Construction...... 124

H304 - TBRRP- Pasco County Central Regional Reuse Interconnect Transmission Main Segments...... 126

H305 - TBRRP - Pasco County Wet Weather Reclaimed Water Utilization...... 128

H306 - TBRRP - Tampa Bay Water Downstream Augmentation Project...... 131

H307 - TBRRP- Pasco County Central Regional Reuse Interconnect and Storage/Pumping Facility...... 133

H308 - TBRRP - South Hillsborough Area Reuse Exchange (SHARE)...... 135

H309 - TBRRP - South Hillsborough Area Reservoir Project (SHARP)...... 137

H310 - TBRRP - Regional Reuse Interconnect Between Hillsborough County and Tampa...... 139

K356 - FYN Hernando County...... 140

K358 - Hernando WMPlan Blue Sink...... 142

K557 - FYN Citrus County...... 144

K751 - Hernando WMPlan Squirrel Prairie...... 146

K760 - FYN Pasco County...... 148

K765 - Hernando WMPlan Bystre Lake...... 150

L175 - Hernando WMPlan Eastern Hernando Withlacoochee River...... 152

L177 - FYN Marion County...... 154

L196 - Yankeetown - Imp. of BMPs Stormwater Management Improvements...... 156

L272 - Pasco Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed Hickory Hills and Tank Lake...... 158

L338 - Marion - WMPlan Blue Run (Rainbow River)...... 160

L340 - Sumter Stormwater Utility Study...... 162

L341 - Bushnell WMPlan Bushnell...... 164

L433 - Pasco County - NAVD88 Control Densification...... 166

L455 - San Antonio - WMPlan San Antonio...... 168

L459 - Marion - WMPlan Withlacoochee River...... 170

L461 - Marion - WMPlan Withlacoochee Region...... 172

L462 - Marion - WMPlan Blitchton, Cotton Plant 1, and Martel...... 174

L463 - Marion - WMPlan S.R.200...... 176 L465 - Dunnellon - Blue Cove Lake Emergency Overflow...... 178

L466 - Hernando County Irrigation Evaluation and Audit Project...... 180

L468 - City of Inverness Reclaimed Water Transmission Main...... 181

L544 - Hernando WMPlan Little Withlacoochee River...... 183

L551 - Inglis - Imp. BMPs Alternative 3/4/5...... 185

L658 - Citrus - WMPlan Tsala Apopka Outlet...... 187

L659 - Citrus - WMPlan Cardinal Lane...... 189

L660 - Citrus - WMPlan Inverness...... 191

L661 - Citrus - WMPlan Center Ridge...... 193

L693 - Education Exhibits in the New Childrens Museum of Tampa...... 195

L726 - Pasco County - Horizontal Control Network...... 197

L731 - Adopt-A-Pond Pasco...... 199

L737 - Pasco - WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed...... 201

L769 - Citrus Co. Tsala Apopka Stormwater...... 203

L776 - Hernando County - Topographic Mapping...... 205

L783 - Marion - WMPlan Cotton Plant 2 and 3...... 206

L784 - Marion - WMPlan Flemington, Hog Prairie and NW Ocala...... 208

L786 - On Top of The World Marion County Reclaimed Water Project...... 210

L787 - Sumter WMPlan Big Prairie and Gant Lake...... 212

L789 - FYN Sumter County (Villages)...... 214

L823 - Dade City Reclaimed Water Project...... 215

L946 - Citrus - WMPlan Chassahowitzka River...... 216

L953 - Marion County Water Conservation Program...... 218

L954 - Marion - WMPlan Gum Swamp...... 219

L955 - Marion - WMPlan West Ocala...... 221

L956 - Dunnellon - Imp. BMPs Alternative 2A...... 223

L957 - Sumter WMPlan Jumper Creek...... 225

L959 - Hernando County Reuse Feasibility/Reclaimed Water Master Plan...... 227

L960 - Hernando County Ridge Manor/Hickory Hills Reclaimed Water Transmission Main...... 228

M109 - Levy - FEMA Map Modernization...... 230

M112 - FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2...... 232

M116 - Sumter WMPlan FEMA Map Modernization...... 235

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support...... 237 Z010 Boards & Executive Services - Withlacoochee 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 1 Z030 Planning - Withlacoochee 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 SANDERS, DOUG Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Planning is an Executive support 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 development of resource management priorities. Planning Department staff support the Basin Board through the following tasks. Benefits 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 identify any significant issues and resolve any discrepancies. Staff take the lead in preparing for joint Governing and Basin Board Planning Workshops and for the Basin Board's Annual Planning Workshop. Additional Information Basin Board meetings are attended and presentations are made to the Board on an as-needed basis. 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. Assistance is provided for new Board member orientations.

Status As Of: October 30, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 2 Z050 Information Resources - Withlacoochee River 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 3 Z060 Communications - Withlacoochee 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 4 Z074 Risk Management - Withlacoochee 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: S-353 - $1,151,000, Leslie Heffner $100,000, Floral City - $94,000, Van Ness - $59,000, Brogden Bridge - $158,000, Golf Course - $35,000, WC-2 - $75,000, S-11 - $60,000 and Wysong Dam - $2,000,000. The total insured value is $3,732,000. The District's current property insurance is rated at $.575/100 of value. 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. The District's property rate for structures increased over 300% for FY2007 policy year and the District was only able to obtain insurance on 50% of total values due to major market losses caused by weather events in 2004, 2005 and 2006. No further updates will be made on this project unless a property loss claim is reported for any of the insured structures.

Status As Of: November 02, 2007 Property insurance rates for period 10/01/2007-09/30/2008 came in at almost 55% the annual budgeted amount. All funds for FY 2008 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

19 Withlacoochee River Page 5 Z090 Community Affairs - Withlacoochee River Basin

Status As Of: June 17, 2004 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 6 Z300 Resource Conservation and Data - Withlacoochee River 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 7 Z500 Resource Management - Withlacoochee 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) N/A Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Resource Management Department addresses issues related to flood protection, water quality, and natural systems and consists of the Chemistry Lab, Engineering, Environmental, Mapping and GIS, and Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) sections. The District's goal for flood protection is to minimize damage from floods by protecting and restoring the natural water storage and conveyance functions of flood prone areas. The Department's efforts involve: 1) Prevention by providing local governments and the public with information, such as topographic information, watershed management plans, and flood insurance rate maps, prior to construction in or near flood prone areas; and 2) Mitigation to reduce existing flooding problems through restoration of conveyance and storage systems. The District's goal for water quality is to restore, protect and preserve the surface water quality in water bodies within the District. The Department's efforts involve diagnostic, monitoring and implementing water quality improvement projects. The District's goal for natural systems is to protect, preserve and restore natural Florida ecosystems. The Department's efforts involve wetland system restoration. The District's SWIM Program addresses water quality and natural systems. In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the SWIM Act recognizing that water quality and habitat in surface waters were being degraded. As required by the Act, the District has developed state approved plans for ten SWIM water bodies of significance, and is implementing programs for the improvement of those water bodies. SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the project costs and the District funding the remaining 50 percent. The funds budgeted here are for coordinating the SWIM and Cooperative Funding Programs, 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 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. Staff is meeting with the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.

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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 8 Z550 Resource Conservation & Development - Withlacoochee 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 KELLY, MARTY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Resource Conservation & Development Department includes the Conservation Projects, Hydrologic Evaluation, Ecologic Evaluation and the Water Supply and Resource Development sections. The funds budgeted here are for coordinating the Water Supply and Resource Development Program, Water Resource Assessment Projects, such as Minimum Flows and Levels, New Water Sources Initiative (NWSI), and Cooperative Funding Program, and those unforeseen basin analyses which occur during the year. Resource Conservation and Development staff prepare for and attend Basin Board meetings. The Section's staff interact with Basin Boards on a number of activities that are critical to the development of environmentally sustainable water supplies and conservation. These activities include regional water supply planning, minimum flows and levels development, the District's conservation initiative, status of conservation and reclaimed water projects, status of the Partnership Agreement, status of efforts to rehydrate wetlands and lakes, discussion of Board accomplishments at annual workshops, development of the fiscal year budgets, evaluation of cooperative funding proposals from cooperators, execution of contracts for projects, briefing of new Basin Board members, and the preparation of information in response to requests from Basin Board members. Staff is also working to keep the Board informed on a major new initiative: the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project. A major initiative by this Department is the continuing construction of wells in the Withlacoochee Basin that will augment water quality and water levels information. These data will be used in a number of District studies but will be especially important for the development of the Northern District Ground-Water Flow Model.

Status As Of: March 13, 2007 Funds have been budgeted for Resource Conservation and Development staff to prepare for and attend Basin Board meetings. Focus has been on preparation to interact with Basin Boards on a number of activities that are critical to the development of environmentally sustainable water supplies and conservation. These activities include regional water supply planning, minimum flows and levels development, the District's conservation initiative, status of conservation and reclaimed water projects, status of the Partnership Agreement, status of efforts to rehydrate wetlands and lakes, discussion of Board accomplishments at annual workshops, development of the fiscal year budgets, evaluation of cooperative funding proposals from cooperators, execution of contracts for projects, briefing of new Basin Board members, and the preparation of information in response to requests from Basin Board members. Staff is also working to keep the Board informed on a major new initiative: the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project. A major initiative by this Department is the construction of wells in the Withlacoochee Basin that will augment water quality and water levels information continues. These data will be used in a number of District studies but will be especially important for the development of the Northern District Ground-Water Flow Model. Staff has selected a contractor to develop the ground-water flow model. The model will be constructed in FY2004 and will be used to determine how much ground water can be pumped from the northern region of the District and what the distribution of pumping should be to avoid negative impacts to water resources of the area. Development of water demand projections for the period from 2005 to 2025 is well underway.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 9 Z600 Operations - Withlacoochee 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 MOLLIGAN, MICHAEL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Operations Department consists of five sections including Administration, Field Operations, Aquatic Plant Management, Hydrologic Data, and Structure Operations. 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. 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: March 13, 2007 As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 10 Z700 Land Resources - Withlacoochee 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, LOVE, KEVIN, MILLER, WILL, BLASCHKA, STEVEN 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 11 Z910 Commissions - Withlacoochee 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 Description These funds pay the commissions due to the counties within the Basin for tax collection and property appraisals.

Status As Of: January 01, 2008 During the three months ended December 31, 2007, $45,438 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, 2007 are reflected as current FY2008 revenue.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 12 Z930 Contingencies - Withlacoochee 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 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: January 01, 2008 To date, the Basin Board has not allocated any of its contingency funds.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 13 S002 Gum Slough

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, DEANGELIS, JOEL, NELSON, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Gum Slough project was included in the original legislation authorizing the Save Our Rivers program. Lands within the Gum Slough property are located within Marion and Sumter Counties and are dominated by densely forested swamps and hammocks. Nearly 1,100 acres of forested hardwood swamps that line the Gum Slough run from a common boundary with state-owned lands to the east (Half-Moon Wildlife Management Area). The lands within the area offer protection to portions of the Withlacoochee River, Gum Slough and associated hydrologic features. To date 4,059 acres have been acquired in fee simple, while an additional 5,799 acres have been protected through less-than-fee simple acquisition. Lands authorized for acquisition within the project include 13,215 acres to be acquired in fee simple and 5,439acres to be acquired through less-than-fee techniques. The property is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Recreational improvements/amenities available on the property are: disabled-accessible portable toilet; non-potable water; 16 miles of shared-use trails available for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding; and 21 miles of woods roads available for hiking. Hunting is available on the lands owned in fee simple and on the adjacent Half-Moon Wildlife Management Area. 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 FY2008 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for conservation easement monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. Field Operations has budgeted a total of $5,706 less salaries for rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted a total of $2,308 to treat invasive plant infestations. This amount includes salaries, herbicides and central garage charges. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed by the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 22,376 0

Status As Of: January 02, 2008 An amendment to the management agreement with FWC for the management of recreational activities on Gum Slough was approved by the Governing Board and executed. According to the amendment, FWC will now be responsible for the management of natural resources on the tract as well.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 14 S006 Flying Eagle

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, DEANGELIS, JOEL, NELSON, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Flying Eagle project was included in the original legislation authorizing the Save Our Rivers program. The Flying Eagle tract is located within the Lake Tsala Apopka region of Citrus County. The District's Flying Eagle tract consists of 16,334 acres acquired in fee simple and 102 acres protected through less-than-fee simple acquisitions. The property includes over five miles of frontage to the Withlacoochee River and its forested floodplain. A broad expanse of mixed hardwoods and cypress swamps cover the floodplain along the river. Areas of hammocks and xeric oak scrub lands occur throughout the higher elevations of the interior portions. Scattered marshes and wet prairies complete the landscape. The Tsala Apopka system is important because it has been described as a primary recharge area for the Floridan aquifer. Recreational activities/amenities available at Flying Eagle include 13 miles of bicycling trails, 9 miles of equestrian trails and over 16 miles of hiking/backpacking trails; three primitive campsites; one equestrian campsite; and two portable toilets. Hunting, which is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), is also available. 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 FY2008 - 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 demolition of structures. Recreation improvements include upgrading the main entrance, parking area and campground (picnic tables, fire rings, privacy fences for portable toilets, kiosk and kiosk inserts). Field Operations has budgeted a total of $53,476 less salaries for rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted a total of $2,464 to treat invasive plant infestations. This amount includes salaries, herbicides and central garage charges. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,136 0 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 199,882 0

Status As Of: December 20, 2007 During the period Land Management staff attended a Boy Scout weekend workshop for adult leaders at the MacGregor-Smith tract. Staff's role at the workshop was to inform participants about Florida natural systems, land management, and conservation. Land Management and Land Use staff coordinated closely with members of the BSA Gulf Ridge Council regarding their plans to hold the workshop at various locations outside of the lease area, including access from the river at Shinn Ditch. A comprehensive map was created and delivered to FFWCC staff depicting District resource monitoring activities on the property. Also at their request fiscal year 2008 maps will also be supplied. Land Management staff coordinated with Operations staff regarding hydro-ax restoration on the MacGregor-Smith tract. The restoration includes oak scrub and wet prairie located in the Grand Prairie area. The botanist working with the previously unidentified orchid at the Trails End outparcel informed that the genus is Mesadenus not Cyclopogon but he feels that the plant might not be M. lucayanus but a new or subspecies. Aquatic Plant Management Section staff treated 3 acres infested with skunkvine.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 15 S008 Green Swamp West

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) General Fund (District), Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, FOX, AUGUST, NELSON, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Green Swamp West project in Pasco County was included in the original legislation authorizing the Save Our Rivers program. The Green Swamp West property includes vast portions of the Withlacoochee River and its associated floodplains and backwater swamps. The lands are moderately to densely forested and protect the floodplain of the Withlacoochee River which conveys large quantities of water to downstream reaches of the river. To date, 37,358 acres have been acquired in fee simple within the Green Swamp West project and 7,738 acres have been protected through acquisition of less-than-fee interests. An additional 1,192 acres of less-than-fee interests are proposed for acquisition. The floodplain areas provide a flow-through system and maintain good water quality. Recreational activities/amenities include 42 miles of multiple use trails (hiking, bicycling and equestrian trails); 30 miles of hiking/ backpack trails; eight camping areas including equestrian and group camping; two portable toilets; and a canoe launch. The District has entered into an agreement with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to provide management of hunts on District-owned lands. 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 FY2008 - 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, maintenance and demolition of structures. Recreation improvements include upgrading the Main, McNeil and Cumpressco entrances, parking areas and campgrounds (shelter, picnic tables, fire rings, privacy fences for portable toilets, kiosk and kiosk inserts, and vault toilet), and construct a pavilion at the meeting facility. Field Operations has budgeted a total of $166,476 less salaries for rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted a total of $17,275 to treat invasive plant infestations. This amount includes salaries, herbicides and central garage charges. Costs are 100 percent reimbursed from the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 143,638 0 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 503,618 0

Status As Of: December 18, 2007 Staff conducted prescribed burns on approximately 767 acres of flatwoods community. Staff coordinated pine straw harvest on timber management zones in the project area. Aquatic Plant Management Section staff treated 24 acres infested with natal grass and 7.5 acres of skunkvine and other invasive species. An exchange of fee ownership of land was executed with a property owner along River Road in Dade City. The land exchange has eliminated a remnant parcel of District-owned land and has also accommodated the property owner's request for access from River Road.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 16 S012 Potts Preserve

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, DEANGELIS, JOEL, NELSON, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Potts Preserve project was included in the original legislation authorizing the Save Our Rivers program. The Potts Preserve property, consisting of 9,342 acres acquired in fee simple, is located within the Lake Tsala Apopka region in eastern Citrus County, and includes portions of the Hernando Pool. The Preserve's eastern boundary is formed along five and one-half miles of the Withlacoochee River and its associated floodplain. The lands are a mixture of lakes, ponds, and marshes surrounding islands of oak forests and lands partially cleared for agriculture. The Tsala Apopka system is considered important as an area of recharge for the Floridan aquifer. An additional 633 acres are proposed for fee simple acquisition within the Preserve. Available recreational activities/amenities include 12 miles of equestrian trails and a 30-mile trail for hiking and backpacking; five separate campsites, including equestrian and group camping; boat launch; and two portable toilets. Hunting, through an agreement with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), is provided on the property. 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 FY2008 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. Funds are included for 40 acres of pine planting as a component of restoration being conducted on 370 acres of pasture. The budget also includes contractual services for mowing, security and, maintenance and demolition of structures. Recreation improvements include upgrading the main entrance and Dee River Road entrance, parking areas and campground (picnic tables, fire rings, privacy fences for portable toilets, kiosk and kiosk inserts). Field Operations has budgeted a total of $69,849 less salaries for rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted a total of $2,669 to treat invasive plant infestations. This amount includes salaries, herbicides and central garage charges. These activities are 100 percent reimbursed under the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 238,724 0

Status As Of: December 20, 2007 During the period Land Management staff completed a comprehensive resource monitoring map requested by FFWCC. Burn maps and shedules will also be provided. Staff conducted a survey of the parcel north of the Tsala Apopka Canal for exotic plants as well as to further document impacts resulting from on-going unauthorized vehicle access. Several complaints have neen received over the last two years from adjacent landowners reporting mudboggers. Lack of permanent access to this part of the property may be contributing to the problem as law enforcement cannot get to many areas.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 17 S027 Lake Panasoffkee

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, DEANGELIS, JOEL, NELSON, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description In 1990, the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of lands within the Lake Panasoffkee project in Sumter County. The Lake Panasoffkee project is comprised of a large, contiguous area of relatively undisturbed lands along the eastern portion of the lake's watershed. The project, which consists of 10,869 acres acquired in fee simple and a conservation easement over 5,522 acres, extends north to include Big Jones and Little Jones Creeks, both tributaries to the lake. Wetlands dominate the area with extensive mixed hardwood and maple swamps, lake front marshes and willow areas. Lands within the project protect local and regional drainage features and provide storage and detention of surface waters, while providing important wildlife resources. An additional 1,213 acres have been authorized for fee simple acquisition. Recreational activities/amenities include eight miles of bicycle trails, and 18 miles of hiking/equestrian trails; a group picnic pavilion; six horse stalls; primitive and equestrian camping; compost and portable toilets; and a campground host. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manages hunting on the property. 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 FY2008 - 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 upgrading the main entrance, parking area and campgrounds (picnic tables, fire rings, kiosk and kiosk inserts). Field Operations has budgeted a total of $52,998 less salaries for rental equipment, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted a total of $3,901 to treat invasive plant infestations. This amount includes salaries, herbicides and central garage charges. These activities are reimbursed 100% from the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 196,953 0

Status As Of: December 21, 2007 During the period Land Management staff completed a comprehensive resource monitoring map for the property that was requested by FFWCC. FY 2008 burn maps and schedules will also be provided. Staff surveyed the parcel located east of I 75 for exotic plants and to further assess the area as a gopher tortoise receiver site. Exotic infestations were low throughout the surveyed area, approximately 30% of the parcel. Species observed included skunk vine and tropical soda apple. Extensive hardwood removal in former sandhills would need to be conducted to make the site suitable for tortoises. Active burrows do occur at very low densities and are concentrated near the northern property boundary. Adjacent landowners have noted that tortoises are regularly seen forging in pastures (pers. comm.).

19 Withlacoochee River Page 18 S028 Panasoffkee/Outlet Tract

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, DEANGELIS, JOEL, NELSON, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Panasoffkee/Outlet Tract was included in the original legislation authorizing the Save Our Rivers program. The Panasoffkee/Outlet property consists of 820 acres, acquired in fee simple, extending over three miles along the eastern floodplain of the Withlacoochee River. For the most part, the areas are representative of the river's five-year floodplain which include the regularly flooded cypress and mixed hardwood forests, as well as some areas of temperate hammock. Preservation of these lands along the river will maintain their function and protect forested swamps important to the water resources and water quality of the river system. An additional 566 acres have been authorized for fee simple acquisition within the project. Recreational activities on the property include hiking, fishing and a boat access. 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 FY2008 - 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. Field Operations has budgeted a total of $28,906 less salaries for rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The cost of these activities will be reimbursed 100% through the Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 81,950 0

Status As Of: December 20, 2007 During the period Land Management staff surveyed the property for listed and exotic plants. Exotic plants observed included air potato, skunk vine, sword fern, wandering jew, and taro. Of these, skunk vine, sword fern, and wandering jew were all observed in the property interior. Air potato was observed encroaching from the County park on the SE corner of the property. Taro appears to have come in with a new access road on private property along the north boundary of the parcel across CR316. Sword fern has been established along the outlet river for some time. However, sizeable new infestations have appeared where large trees have fallen and created gaps in the canopy. Wandering jew appeared most invasive as it is displacing rare ferns growing on limestone outcrops. Hand removal will likely be the only option for treating this plant. As seen with sword fern, the most severe infestations are located where openings have been created in the canopy. Rare plants were mostly located in an area of upland hardwood forest approximately 150-200 acres in size. Species included Asplenium abcissum, Asplenium cristatum, Pecluma plumula, Pecluma dispersa, and Trichomanes petersii. Excluding P. plumula all species were restricted to relatively undisturbed limestone outcrops. T. petersii (FL endangered) and A. cristatum (not listed) are both considered rare and are restricted in the state to Hernando, Citrus, and Sumter counties. The upland hardwood forest where these plants occur is also rare and within it the high quality limestone outcrops are even scarcer as former agriculture operations often opted to remove limerock. Scattered areas at the Outlet apear to have been cleared of rock to plant citrus.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 19 S033 Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN Task Manager(s) BARNWELL, MARY, LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, FOX, AUGUST, NELSON, BRIAN Status Ongoing Description In 1992 the Governing Board authorized acquisition of lands within what was then called the Marion 1 project (now the Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve). The Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve adjoins the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway. The Preserve includes 8,146 acres acquired in fee simple and 1,994 acres proposed for fee simple acquisition. Primary surface water features include five miles of floodplain along the northern bank of the Withlacoochee River. The isolated wetlands and marshes scattered throughout the site form the site's internal drainage system and provide local surface water storage. The site of Fort Izard, an important battleground during the second Seminole War, is located within the project lands. Recreational activities/amenities include: bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails. 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 FY2008 - 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, maintenance and demolition of structures. Recreation improvements include upgrading the main entrance and Highway 200 entrances and parking areas (picnic tables, fire rings, kiosk and kiosk inserts). The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted a total of $8,086 to treat invasive plant infestations. This amount includes salaries, herbicides and central garage charges. Field Operations has budgeted a total of $70,714 less salaries for rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. These activities are reimbursed 100 percent from the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 205,726 0

Status As Of: December 31, 2007 A total of four controlled burns totaling 476 acres were completed. Scrub-jay nest and territory surveys and leg banding is ongoing. Prpeparation of the whooping crane overwintering site was completed and cranes are expected to arrive in mid-January due to weather delays. Aquatic Plant Management Section staff treated 19 acres infested with cogongrass, 5 acres of skunkvine, 3 acres of Chinaberry and other invasive species.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 20 S046 Two-Mile Prairie

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Division of Forestry Project Manager MILLER, WILL Task Manager(s) LANE, CHUCK, LOVE, KEVIN, DEANGELIS, JOEL Status Ongoing Description Acquisition of lands within the Two-Mile Prairie project was included in the original legislation authorizing the Save Our Rivers program. The Two-Mile Prairie project lies along the southern bank of the Withlacoochee River at the northern end of the Tsala Apopka Lake system, and includes a variety of upland plant communities characterized by well-drained soils. Wetlands and surface water features include several miles of the Withlacoochee River and isolated depression marshes. The project protects natural floodplain areas along portions of the southern bank of the river, while adjoining uplands provide buffer areas to protect the river from high intensity land uses. The 2,900 acres within this project were jointly acquired in fee simple between the District and the State's Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program. Under a management agreement, the State's Division of Forestry (DOF) is the lead land manager. All lands within the project have been acquired. Recreational improvements/amenities made available by the DOF include: a trail network north of CR-491 for bicycling and horseback riding; canoeing and non-gas powered boating; fishing; primitive camping; picnicking; and 2.8 miles of registered "trailwalkers" trail. 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 acc Costs Funds included in the FY2007 and FY2008 budgets are for monitoring and coordinating with the DOF regarding their management of the tract. This activity is reimbursed 100 percent from the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,703 0

Status As Of: January 02, 2008 No significant activity this period.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 21 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, LOVE, KEVIN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, NELSON, BRIAN 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 The FY2007 Land Resources Department budget is broken down as follows: Funds in the Alafia River Basin are for salaries. Coastal Rivers Basin $15,000 has been budgeted for tree removal in cases where trees fall from District property onto adjoining owners' property and the remainder for salaries. Hillsborough River Basin $5,000 has been budgeted for tree removal in cases where trees fall from District property onto adjoining owners' property and the remainder for salaries. In the Manasota Basin $16,780 for aerial flights to view exotic species and salaries. In the Peace Basin $19,617 for aerial flights to view exotic species and salaries. In the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin funds are for tree removal in cases where trees fall from District property onto adjoining owners' property and the remainder for salaries. Withlacoochee Basin funds are for salaries. In addition to salaries and central garage charges, the FY2008 Land Resources 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. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,873,324 0 011 Alafia River Basin 10,258 0 013 Hillsborough River Basin 25,417 0 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 25,100 0 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 6,926 0 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 7,166 0 020 Peace River Basin 15,417 0 021 Manasota Basin 15,258 0

Status As Of: December 14, 2007 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 22 SA06 Shinn Ditch Hydr. Rest.

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP Task Manager(s) DOWNING, HARRY Status Ongoing Description The District's Governing Board approved the Hydrologic and Wetlands Restoration of District-Owned Lands initiative at their January 2004 meeting. The project focuses on 2 goals which are: A) recovering the functions of water storage and conveyance in impacted wetlands and streams; and B) recapturing the benefits of water quality and wildlife habitat formerly provided by the impacted system in its undisturbed state. In December 2004, the District purchased 4,964 acres in Citrus County formerly known as the MacGregor-Smith Scout Reservation. As part of the District's commitment to restore altered lands to their former natural state, the District has identified Shinn Ditch as a priority hydrologic and wetlands restoration project in this newly acquired parcel. The original intent of the ditch was to shunt surface water from the property directly to the Withlacoochee River thereby improving the lands for agricultural use. The result was the hydrologic impacts to more than 700 acres of wetlands. The District's consultant, Mactec, Inc., is currently developing the preliminary design phase of the restoration. The second phase will be acquiring permits to complete the work. Construction will follow in FY2008-09. Benefits The project will recover the functions of water storage and conveyance in impacted wetlands and streams, and recapture the benefits of water quality and wildlife habitat formerly provided by the impacted system in its undisturbed state. Costs The District and NRCS entered into an agreement for the reimbursement of construction costs of the project. The total anticipated costs for the project is $580,000. NRCS has agreed to reimburse the District $357,500 or 62% of the project costs. The remaining amount $222,500 is reimbursable through the Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 14,949 0 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue U.S. DA - NRCS Wetlands Rsrv Prg (SA06) 357,500 0

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development & Execution Consultant Contract Fully Executed 6/1/07 NRCS Contract Fully Executed 7/1/07 2. Critical Project Milestones Feasibility and Alternatives Analysis Report Complete 10/1/07 Design Complete 11/30/07 Permitting Commence 2/28/08 Permitting Complete 4/1/08 Construction Commence 5/1/08 Construction Complete 8/1/08 Status As Of: December 06, 2007 Mactec consultants is currently working on the 30% design for the project which includes gathering existing modeling performed by Brown and Caldwell consultants as part of the Lake Tsala Apopka surface water modeling. Once this information is compiled, the District and the Consultant will meet with FDEP to discuss the design plans. The costs associated with the construction is fully reimbursable through an agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) through their Wetland Reserve Program.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 23 SA08 Green Swamp West 8 Restoration

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager BARNWELL, MARY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Green Swamp West project area includes vast portions of the Withlacoochee River and its associated floodplains and backwater swamps. The lands are moderately to densely forested and protect the floodplain of the Withlacoochee River which conveys large quantities of water to downstream reaches of the river. The floodplain areas provide a flow-through system and maintain good water quality. The project entailed the restoration of approximately 204 acres of bahia grass pasture to its former community type: xeric sandhill. In FY2002, the 50-acre Phase 1 site was seeded, in FY2003, the 70-acre Phase 2 site was seeded, in FY2004, the 13-acre Phase 3 site was seeded, and the remaining 71-acre Phase 4 site was seeded in FY2005. FY2007 funding is for herbicide treatments to maintain the restored project site free of weeds and exotic vegetation. 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 The budgeted funds are to continue herbicide treatments. Restoration will improve habitat conditions for species surviving in marginal habitat, including pasture and pine plantations. These activities are reimbursed 100 percent from the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 23,720 0

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Broadcast Plateau on all phases 6/30/06 6/30/06 Herbicide spot treatments 9/30/06 8/8/06 Broadcast Plateau on Phase 4 6/30/07 Herbicide spot applications 9/30/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 No activity to report this period.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 24 SA33 Hálpata Tastanaki Restoration

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager BARNWELL, MARY Task Manager(s) Status Completed Description The Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve adjoins portions of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway. Primary surface water features include five miles of floodplain along the northern bank of the Withlacoochee River. The isolated wetlands and marshes scattered throughout the site form the site's internal drainage system and provide local surface water storage. The site of Fort Izard, an important battleground during the second Seminole War, is located within the project lands. The Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve supports several rare species, and has been extensively altered by conversion to pasture, farm fields, and timber activities. To date, over 300 acres of wax myrtle has been mechanically reduced, 92 acres has been herbicided twice to reduce exotic species and weeds, 12 acres has been planted with native upland vegetation, and approximately 15 acres has been seeded with a native seed mix. In FY2007, the 92-acre site will be retreated with spot applications of herbicide (delayed in 2006 due to lack of rainfall). This Hálpata Tastanaki restoration site was host to the 2005 migratory whooping crane cohort, and the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership & the USFWS has requested the use of the property again for the 2006 cohort, the largest migratory flock yet to travel from Necedah Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin to Florida. 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 Budgeted funds are for herbiciding and salaries. Costs for this activity are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,921 0

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

FY2005 Herbicide Treatment - Plateau 9/1/05 6/1/06 3/30/06 FY2006 Herbicide Application 9/30/06 7/15/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 All project tasks are completed.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 25 SB33 Halpata River Rd. Hydro. & Wetlands Rest.

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager TENUTO, DENISE Task Manager(s) RHINESMITH, PHILIP Status Ongoing Description This project consists of hydraulic and natural systems restoration (i.e. wetlands) on the Halpata Tastanaki project lands owned by the District (formerly known as Marion I, Site 6). A 2.5 mile tram (fill) road crosses the riparian floodplain paralleling the Withlacoochee River and constraining the natural movement of water across the landscape. Impacts to the site include the loss of 11 acres of wetlands in the footprint of the fill, changes in surface water conveyance, and potential changes in groundwater recharge rates. The District has retained the engineering and environmental services of Mactec consultants to complete a feasibility and alternatives analysis in Phase I, including hydraulic analyses necessary to 1) establish design parameters for alternative restoration measures; 2) assess the effects of the proposed restoration on the site, 3) characterize the hydraulic and environmental benefits to be realized from implementation of the restoration plan, 4) provide an estimate of probable cost for the most feasible alternatives (including line items for final evaluation and design, permitting, construction, management and monitoring), 5) characterize the assessed alternatives for potential off-site hydrologic impacts, including costs and 6) provide at least one alternative, if feasible, that is unlikely to change off-site hydrology. Benefits Completion of the project will restore functions of water storage and conveyance in impacted wetlands and streams and recapture water quality and wildlife habitat formerly provided by the impacted system in its previously undisturbed state. Phase I will include a feasibility and alternatives analysis with hydrologic modeling due to potential off-site surface water impacts. Phase II will be the actual restoration construction. Costs The cost for Phase I of the project is $48,891 for completion of a feasibility and alternatives analysis. Phase I was funded as follows: FY2005 - $25,000 and FY2006 - $23,891. This phase included the hydrologic analysis of the site. Following completion of this analysis, the District will select the best option for restoration based on costs and environmental benefits. Phase II, the design and permitting for the project, will be initiated in FY2007 and Phase III, construction, in FY2008. These next phases will be funded using the remaining FY2006 funds ($78,109) and FY2007 funds ($125,000). An additional $174,000 was requested in FY2008 to complete the project. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage. Additional Information The District's Governing Board approved the Hydrologic and Wetlands Restoration of District-Owned Lands initiative at their January 2004 meeting. The initiative focuses on two primary goals: 1) recovering the functions of water storage and conveyance in impacted wetlands and streams; and 2) recapturing the benefits of water quality and wildlife habitat formerly provided by the impacted system in its previous undisturbed state. Staff researched ownership of the powerline for a potential haulroad and other staging and spoil areas; however, the quality of material must be known before alternatives for disposition of the spoil can be explored. Once that is known the consultant has also been asked to explore the market for the spoil material to offset the cost of restoration. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 183,038 0

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Phase I - Feasibility Analysis RFP-CCNA Submitted 4/30/04 6/16/04 Presentations 6/30/04 6/30/04 Consultant Notification 7/24/04 7/24/04 Contract Routing 12/31/04 12/31/04 Contract Signed by Consultant 1/31/05 9/20/05 Contract Signed by District 3/30/05 9/28/05 Notice to Proceed 4/30/05 9/29/05 Kick-off Meeting 5/30/05 12/1/05 Data Review 6/30/05 12/31/05

19 Withlacoochee River Page 26 SB33 Halpata River Rd. Hydro. & Wetlands Rest.

Site Reconnaissance 7/31/05 12/21/05 Alternatives and Feasibility Report 9/30/05 10/30/06 10/23/06 Watershed Evaluation 10/31/05 8/30/06 9/30/06 Preliminary Design 12/31/05 9/30/06 9/30/06 Preliminary Report 2/28/06 9/30/06 9/30/06 Final Report 5/31/06 11/30/06 12/20/06 2. Phase II - Design, Permitting and Construction Services First Amendment Signed by Consultant 5/31/07 8/9/07 Amendment Signed by District 9/30/07 8/9/07 Notice to Proceed 10/1/07 8/9/07 Hydrologic Analysis/Surface Water Modeling 10/31/07 11/30/07 11/30/07 Design Completion 1/31/08 Soils and Geotechnical 1/31/08 11/30/07 11/30/07 Complete Permit Applications 3/30/08 Permitting Completion 5/30/08 Commence Construction 10/31/08 Construction Completed 3/31/09 Contract Termination 12/1/09 Status As Of: December 17, 2007 An Agreement with Mactec Engineering and Consulting, Inc. was executed on September 20, 2005. A Kick-off Meeting was held on December 1, 2005 pursuant to the contract to review the site-specific objectives, scope of work and available data. A field visit was conducted on December 21, 2005 for ground-truthing information. It was determined that the project will most likely entail resizing and replacing culverts, as well as roadbed removal and replacement with a wet crossing where the road bisects the floodplain. Toward this end, Mactec has been cataloging and organizing data provided by the District, including contour, LiDAR, and DEM data to develop a database. Historical and current aerial photographs have been reviewed to determine historical floodplain. Stream gage and rainfall data were reviewed to determine extent of flooding. Site visits to determine hydraulic features, plant communities and general topography were conducted and watershed data was collected to create existing design parameters. A preliminary Engineering and Environmental Analysis of Wetland and Hydrologic Restoration was received on 10/23/2006 for District review. The first invoice was processed on 12/12/06. The Final Report was provided on December 20, 2006 and provided two options for restoration from $180,000 to $250,000, dependent on the amount of spoil removed, the condition of the haul routes and marketability of the spoil to offset the cost of restoration. An amendment was prepared to extend the contract and increase funding to include Phase 2 - final design, permitting and construction management. A fully-executed contract was mailed to Mactec on 08/09/07 with Notice to Proceed. Met with Mactec consultants on 11/08/07 to discuss the work schedule. Survey and geotechnical work was completed by 11/30/07. Deeds were provided to the consultant as proof of land ownership for a Noticed General permit.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 27 SC08 Green Swamp West 6 Upland Restoration

Project Type SOR AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager BARNWELL, MARY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Governing Board approved the Land Resources 10-Year Natural Systems Restoration Plan (1998 - 2007) in 1998; it was revised in 2002. In the revised plan, the Green Swamp West 6 (GSW 6) project ranked with Green Swamp West 8 as the highest priority for restoration of all altered sites on District lands. The GSW 6 restoration project consisted of restoring approximately 100-acres of bahia pasture back to a longleaf pine-turkey oak sandhill community via broadcasting seed collected from a nearby donor site. This project, which is positioned as a wedge between Devil's Creek Swamp and Wildcat Slough, was conducted to restore a rare and imperiled vegetation community. It will improve the regional value of the property as a wildlife corridor and enhance functional value for interspersed and adjacent wetlands. 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 FY2005, 95 acres was seeded with native seeds. FY2005 funding in the amount of $105,000.00, or $1,050 per acre, was for contractual services to collect seed from a District donor site, transport it to the recipient site, and disperse the seed on site prepared by the District. The contractor completed 75 acres in December 2005 and Land Maangement seeded the remaining 20 acres. In addition, $8,000 was for contract herbicide applications to eradicate exotic bahia grass and prepare the site for seeding. The FY2007 budget is for herbicide treatments and salaries. Restoration will improve habitat conditions for species surviving in marginal habitat, including pasture and pine plantations. All costs are 100 percent reimbursible from the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. FY2008 FY2009 Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue (SOR) 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 26,731 0

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

1st Post-Restoration Herbicide (Broadcast) 6/1/06 5/15/06 1st Post-Restoration Herbicide (Spot) 8/30/06 8/30/07 2nd Post-Restoration Herbicide (Broadcast) 6/1/07 2nd Post-Restoration Herbicide (Spot) 9/30/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 No activity to report this period.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 28 W419 Rainbow River Veg Mapping and Evaluation

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS Task Manager(s) SZAFRANIEC, MARY Status Ongoing Description This project involves mapping, monitoring, and evaluating submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), studying sources of chlorophyll and how nutrients influence chlorophyll production in the Rainbow River. Collection of this information is necessary to evaluate the success of applied management strategies within Rainbow River and is consistent with the goals established in the Rainbow River SWIM Plan and the Withlacoochee River CWM Plan. These efforts are closely coordinated with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Rainbow River Aquatic Preserve. Benefits Mapping of submerged aquatic vegetation is conducted every four to five years in order to detect changes in the health of these vital resources and to act as an indicator for overall ecological health. Also, knowing the types of plants and/or algae responsible for chlorophyll production, in addition to knowing how nutrients influence chlorophyll will greatly enhance the effectiveness of management strategies targeted at maintaining and improving current water clarity levels. Costs The total project cost is $134,704. The FY2006, FY2007 and FY2008 budgets are for staff salaries and is split 50/50 between the Withlacoochee River Basin Board and the State SWIM Program. Additional Information The Rainbow River is home to diverse plant and animal communities. The SAV, along with the emergent vegetation, provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife, and stabilize sediment. The SAV communities are dominated by Sagittaria kurziana (strap-leaf Sagittaria) and, to a lesser extent, Vallisneria americana (eelgrass). These native grasses form extensive beds throughout the upper and middle reaches of the river. In the lower reaches of the river, however, Sagittaria and Vallisneria are almost completely absent and the river becomes dominated by the nuisance vegetation Hydrilla verticillata and Lyngbya sp. The 1996 and 2000 vegetation maps show that in 1996, Sagittaria and Vallisneria occurred in 57% and 17% of the river, respectively. In 2000, the occurrence of these species declined to 53% and 12% of the river, respectively. Most of this decline occurred in the lower reaches of the river where water clarity is poorest. Light availability is an extremely important requirement for all plants. Changes in water clarity can have major impacts on the structure and function of SAV communities. Additionally, the crystal clear water is a major aesthetic amenity. Although the water throughout the Rainbow River is very clear, data collected by the District in 2002-2003 shows a sharp decline in water clarity from approximately 200 feet at the headsprings to 30 feet just above the confluence with the Withlacoochee River. This dramatic change in clarity is almost exclusively controlled by small increases in water column chlorophyll concentrations. During FY2004 the District funded a project with the University of South Florida to determine the source of chlorophyll in the Rainbow River. Results showed that the source of chlorophyll is phytoplankton. In FY2005 the District initiated a study with the University of South Florida to determine how various concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus influence phytoplankton production. This information will be used to establish a nutrient reduction goal for the Rainbow River. Prior FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 64,965 1,422 0 0 66,387 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 2,336 1,422 0 0 3,758 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 93,944 0 0 0 93,944

Total $164,089

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. USF - Chlorophyll Source Study Project Commencement 11/1/03 11/6/03 Quarterly Report 1 3/31/04 3/22/04 Quarterly Report 2 6/30/04 6/24/04 Quarterly Report 3 11/30/04 11/30/04 Draft Final Report 2/28/05 3/20/05 Final Report 5/31/05 5/31/05 2. PBS&J - Vegetation Mapping

19 Withlacoochee River Page 29 W419 Rainbow River Veg Mapping and Evaluation

Project Commencement-PO #05PCSOW0057 1/1/05 3/1/05 Change Analysis 9/30/05 6/15/06 Draft Final Report and Map 12/30/05 8/24/06 Final Report and Map 2/28/06 3/16/07 3. USF - Nutrient Influences Project Commencement-PO #05PC0001687 9/1/05 12/1/05 1/6/06 Preliminary Experiment 9/30/05 12/30/05 2/14/06 Second Preliminary Experiment 11/30/05 1/30/06 4/14/06 First Seasonal Experiment 1/30/06 4/30/06 6/26/06 Second Seasonal Experiment 4/30/06 7/30/06 8/29/06 Third Seasonal Experiment 7/30/06 10/30/06 12/21/06 Fourth Seasonal Experiment 10/31/06 1/31/07 2/5/07 Fifth Seasonal Experiment 11/1/06 5/1/07 5/7/07 Data Analyses 12/31/06 6/30/07 6/30/07 Draft Final Report 1/31/07 7/30/07 10/10/07 Final Report 3/30/07 9/30/07 12/31/07 Status As Of: December 21, 2007 District and FDEP staff are developing and implementing projects designed to provide long-term monitoring and evaluation of critical habitat within the Rainbow River and an understanding of the factors effecting habitat health and distribution. This effort involves several components including the periodic mapping of both submerged aquatic and marsh plant species. The Rainbow River 2005 Vegetation Mapping and Evaluation Report has been reviewed and approved by District staff in March 2007. The report is available electronically or by hard copy. A separate project with the University of South Florida was initiated in January 2004 to determine the source of chlorophyll in the water column. Chlorophyll has been identified as the major factor affecting water clarity in the river. Knowing the source of chlorophyll is very important for implementing best management practices focused on protecting the river's exceptional water clarity and vegetation. This project, completed in June 2005, suggests that phytoplankton are the major source of chlorophyll in the river. Because phytoplankton are sensitive to nutrient concentrations in the water column, a third project with the University of South Florida has been initiated and will help define pollutant load reduction goals for both nitrogen and phosphorus. The University of South Florida has requested a 3-month extension on the project timeline so that an additional experiment could be run. This project has completed all seven experiments. A final report was submitted in December 2007. District staff have reviewed and approved the final report.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 30 W420 SWIM Plan Implementation - Rainbow River

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 85,608 14,141 0 0 99,749 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 33,636 14,140 0 0 47,776 Ecosystem Trust Fund - Rainbow Rvr Impl (SWIM) 120,000 0 0 0 120,000 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 72,008 0 0 0 72,008

Total $339,533

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Rainbow River Swim Plan Update 5/30/95 5/30/95 SWIM Advisory Committee meeting 6/15/00 6/15/00 Informal FDEP Review of SWIM Plan 11/15/02 1/31/03 Draft Rainbow River SWIM Plan 3/28/03 3/28/03 Submit Draft Plan for Intra-Agency Review 6/1/03 9/5/03 Approval of SWIM Plan 12/31/03 3/30/04 2. Project Tasks Bi-Monthly Sampling Optical Model - Final Report 12/31/06 12/31/06 Annual Data Summary 1/31/07 3/19/07 Status As Of: December 21, 2007 Copies of the 2004 SWIM Plan are available for distribution either as a CD-ROM or in hard copy form. SWIM Plan implementation includes working with local governments to improve and/or maintain the ecological health of the river. Since 2002, the SWIM Program together with the Rainbow Springs Aquatic Preserve have been involved in an effort to understand and model the River's

19 Withlacoochee River Page 31 W420 SWIM Plan Implementation - Rainbow River exceptional water clarity. Results indicate a very strong correlation between clarity and water-column chlorophyll concentration. The data from this project also suggest a strong link between water clarity and spring discharge. Project W419 between the District and the University of South Florida has identified the sources of in-water chlorophyll to be mostly from phytoplankton. District staff continue to work with the Rainbow Springs Aquatic Preserve to collect water clarity and water quality data throughout the river. Data are collected every other month and are being used to set pollutant load reduction goals. The District's Environmental Section is using this design as the framework for similar projects on the Homosassa, Chassahowitzka, and Weeki Wachee Rivers. The final report for the Optical Model has been reviewed and approved by District staff and is currently available in electronic format or hard copy.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 32 W425 Marion County Springs Protection Program

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS Task Manager(s) Status Completed Description This project implements Phase 1 of a recently developed comprehensive Springs Protection Plan for Rainbow Springs. Phase 1 includes the following tasks: 1) The development of a scientific research project aimed at promoting a better understanding of nutrient transport and transformation in stormwater management systems, specifically in high recharge and karst environments. Specifically, this task will involve field studies to determine pollutant removal efficiencies for various stormwater treatment methods. 2) The development of a Marion County Aquifer Vulnerability Assessment map. The map shall replace the DRASTIC Index map and identify levels of aquifer vulnerability based on the most current and accurate data. This information can be used to identify areas of high nutrient load potential, thereby focusing on nutrient load reduction. 3) The development and initiation of a professional comprehensive, long-term education and outreach campaign aimed at promoting and encouraging springs protection through individual homeowner and business awareness and actions consistent with Florida-friendly landscaping principles. The County plans to complement rather than duplicate ongoing efforts by the District to promote public awareness through the District's outreach program. 4) Continue the Clean Farms Initiative, with emphasis in the 10-year Primary Protection Zone, including working cooperatively with the appropriate state agencies and WMDs to help farms within these zones to implement water quality BMPs. The tasks associated with this project are aimed at improving water quality discharging from Rainbow Springs. This project is consistent with the Rainbow River SWIM Plan objectives and is therefore eligible for SWIM funding. Benefits The primary emphasis of the Marion County Springs Protection Program is on the institution of Comprehensive Plan policies and Land Development Regulations aimed at avoiding, minimizing and mitigating the impacts of land use on groundwater quality within the 10 year and 100 year springshed areas. In addition to Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code provisions, however, there are a number of county-based initiatives that are designed to further enhance springs protection through improved resource management and planning tools, promoting action through public education and awareness, supporting research work and fostering inter-government cooperation. The Springs Protection Program will be implementing many of these initiatives. Costs The total project cost is $2,639,400 to be divided over FY2007 ($496,800), FY2008 ($482,600) and FY2009 ($1,660,000). In FY2007, the District budgeted $226,300 split between the Withlacoochee River Basin Board ($113,150) and State SWIM ($113,150). The County will fund $270,500 in FY2007. In FY2008, the District budgeted $157,500 split between the Withlacoochee River Basin Board ($78,750) and State SWIM ($78,750). The County will contribute $325,100. The County will submit a cooperative funding application in FY2009 requesting the District fund $480,000 while the County will contribute $1,000,000 and FDEP will contribute $180,000. Because the Education and Outreach effort will cover the entire County, of which only approximately 32% is contained within the District, the District will cost share only 16% (half of 32%) of this particular task. This explains why the County share is higher than 50% of the total project cost. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Prior FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 116,185 82,246 0 0 198,431 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 116,185 82,245 0 480,000 678,430 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Fl Department of Environmental Protection 0 0 180,000 0 180,000 Marion County 270,500 325,100 1,000,000 0 1,595,600 Total $2,652,461

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development & Execution Contract Execution 11/15/06 12/18/06 2. Project Tasks Stormwater Research Study-Select Consultant 3/18/07 1/18/07 Stormwater Research Study-Quarterly Report (Jan-Mar) 6/18/07 7/5/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 33 W425 Marion County Springs Protection Program

Stormwater Research Study-Quarterly Report (Apr-Jun) 9/18/07 7/5/07 Stormwater Research Study-Quarterly Report (Jul-Sep) 12/18/07 12/12/07 Stormwater Research Study-Quarterly Report (Oct-Dec) 3/18/08 Stormwater Research Study-Quarterly Report (Jan-Mar) 6/18/08 Stormwater Reseach Study-Quarterly Report (Apr-Jun) 9/18/08 Stormwater Reseach Study-Quarterly Report (Jul-Sep) 12/18/08 2. Project Tasks Springshed NPS Loading Model-Select Consultant 3/18/07 5/18/07 Springshed NPS Loading Model-Develop Project Management Plan 6/18/07 8/3/07 Springshed NPS Loading Model-Model Options and Evaluation Report 9/18/07 8/3/07 Springshed NPS Loading Model-Data Collection/Model Development 12/18/07 2. Project Tasks Public Education and Outreach-Select Consultant 3/18/07 3/12/07 Public Education and Outreach-Quarterly Report 6/18/07 12/12/07 Public Education and Outreach-Quarterly Report 9/18/07 12/12/07 Public Education and Outreach-Annual Report 12/18/07 2.Project Tasks Clean Farms Initiative-Select Consultant 2/18/07 12/22/06 Clean Farms Initiative-Survey Ag Community 3/18/07 2/12/07 Clean Farms Initiative-Quarterly Report 4/1/07 7/5/07 Clean Farms Initiative-Quarterly Report 7/1/07 12/12/07 Clean Farms Initiatve-Annual Report/Program Evaluation 9/30/07 12/12/07 Status As Of: December 21, 2007 The contract was executed on December 18, 2006. The cooperator (County) has selected the University of Central Florida (UCF) to conduct the Stormwater Research Study. To date the first three quarterly reports have been received detailing the selection of two sites for the project and the installation of associated monitoring wells. UCF has also developed a Quality Assurance Project Plan for this task. The cooperator has selected HDR Engineering, Inc. to develop a Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollutant Loading Model for the Rainbow River springshed. To date HDR has completed a Project Management Plan and a Model Options and Evaluation report. The cooperator has selected Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (MSWCD) to implement the Clean Farms Intiative. The MSWCD has completed the tasks identified in the contract and has submitted a final report summarizing its accomplishments. To date, the cooperator has created a BMP tip-card for individuals in the lawn service industry, a bookmark that will be distributed at various Marion County events, and purchased two billboards that will rotate throughout Marion County as part of the Public Education and Outreach task of the project. To date the County has not utilized the services of a consultant for the Education and Outreach tasks associated with this project.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 34 W429 Dunnellon - Imp. of BMPs Blue Cove Lake

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Dunnellon Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Dunnellon Watershed, which discharges to the Rainbow River, a SWIM priority waterbody. The watershed covers an area of approximately 5 square miles and is located in City of Dunnellon. Stormwater runoff, from areas of the City of Dunnellon, flow to Blue Cove Lake and an adjacent DRA. When the lake reaches capacity, the excess water flows overland and discharges into an Outstanding Florida Waterway: the Rainbow River. The overflow from Blue Cove Lake is presently flowing across residential streets, eroding private property, depositing sediments into a canal that is connected directly to the Rainbow River, and flowing down East Blue Cove Drive toward an existing residence. This project is to design and install an outfall near Camp Drive and replace an undersized structure near East Blue Cove Drive. Benefits The Blue Cove Project has been given a high priority in the potential projects defined by the Alternative Analysis, because the repetative flooding of several properties in the area and the water quality issues with this area discharging directly to the Rainbow River, a SWIM priority waterbody. Costs The probable cost for this project is $75,000 based on the BMP alternative analysis developed with the Watershed Management Plan completed in September 2005. The District's share is $25,000, State Apropriation will provide $25,000 and the City will contribute $25,000. When each task is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information developed. The District funding amounts, shown in the table, include staff salaries. Additional Information 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 Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements, funded in FY2004 with SWIM funding, have been completed. The Implementation of BMPs includes: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Funding is included to complete the implementation of this BMP, as prioritized in the BMP alternative analysis. Additional funding may be needed to complete the remaining Implementation of BMPs. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with City will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FY2006 funding, the work on the Implementation of BMPs will begin and includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection of this high priority project. Prior FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,395 1,573 0 0 16,968 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 15,395 1,573 0 0 16,968 Ecosystem Trust Fund - Blue Cove Lk/Drive (SWIM) 25,000 0 0 0 25,000 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Dunnellon 25,000 0 0 0 25,000 Total $83,936

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and City of Dunnellon will be on all reports and signage Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/31/05 8/3/05 Agreement with City executed 12/1/05 10/12/05 City's selection of Consultant 5/1/06 3/1/06 City's Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/06 3/1/06 Design and Permitting complete 10/1/06 2/7/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 35 W429 Dunnellon - Imp. of BMPs Blue Cove Lake

Bidding complete 12/1/06 3/22/07 Construction complete 6/1/07 Contract Expiration 6/1/09 Status As Of: December 21, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed by the City of Dunnellon and the District. The City will be acting as lead party on this project. The City has new City Manager. Staff met with the City on January 11, 2006 and a new Project Manager, Diana Murack, was assigned. A kick-off meeting was held on March 9, 2006. Staff is helping to coordinate during the transition. The ERP was submitted and bid documents reviewed. Staff has coordinated with DEP and the City on removal of sediments in the Blue Cove Canal, near the location for the proposed discharge point from this outfall. The City completed the sediment removal portion of the project in December, 2006. The ERP permit was then granted on February 7, 2007. Construction was bid on March 22, 2007 and a Notice of Award provided to the Contractor on April 23, 2007 by the City of Dunnellon. Agreements between the City and contractor have been signed and the Pre-Construction meeting was held. Construction was started, held up due to an underground electric line, re-started, and is now held up due to other underground utilities. The City has now assigned a new Project Manager, Harold Horne. City notified the District on December 12, 2007 that construction was again started. Staff visited site on December 20, 2007 and discussed several issues with the City Manager and Project Manager. Staff is awaiting completion by the Contractor.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 36 W466 Crystal River/Kings Bay and Rainbow River Watershed Education

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager ANTOINE, KENDRA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Crystal River/Kings Bay Watershed Education Program originally received SWIM funding in FY2005. The FY2005-FY2006 "Know Where It Flows" campaign educated Crystal River/Kings Bay residents on appropriate fertilizer use and proper septic tank maintenance to address the increase in nitrates in the bay and springs in the Crystal River/Kings Bay area. After the campaign was completed, District staff conducted an online survey to determine effectiveness, but a minimal response rate provided little feedback. To reinvigorate efforts, to expand the project to include the Rainbow River watershed, and to ensure a way to assess effectiveness, the FY2007-FY2008 program includes focus groups and pre- and post-evaluation surveys to assess knowledge levels and behavior change as a result of the FY2008 education campaign. The efforts of this program will coordinate with the education components associated with the Marion County Springs Protection Program (W425) to enhance effectiveness and avoid duplication of efforts. Mr. Rivard Reding provides education outreach to homeowner's associations and to the community through special events. He is also building partnerships with environmental groups. Benefits This project will enhance the District's watershed education efforts in the Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River Basins. Community outreach events and consultations will encourage actions that residents and business owners can take to protect area water resources. Originally, the messages included best management practices for appropriate fertilizer use and proper septic tank maintenance. Based on focus group results, this phase of education will focus on fertilizer use only. Costs Total cost of the FY2008 project is $50,000, with the Coastal Rivers Basin Board contributing $9,750 (39%), the Withlacoochee River Basin Board contributing $15,250 (61%) and SWIM contributing $25,000. The funds will be allocated toward education programming, an outreach coordinator and post-campaign evaluation. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Prior FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 71,826 10,154 0 0 81,980 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 16,778 15,881 0 0 32,659 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 34,718 26,033 0 0 60,751

Total $175,390

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Budgeted Funds Pre-evaluation Complete 12/31/07 1/31/08 Phase II Implementation Begins 3/31/08 Post-evaluation Complete 9/15/08 Education Outreach Complete 9/18/08 Status As Of: December 19, 2007 Mr. Rivard Reding's FY2008 purchase order is open. As part of his FY2008 education outreach, Mr. Reding reached 465 residents at 7 special events where he distributed 1,447 educational brochures. Mr. Reding also distributed 952 pieces of educational literature and reached 206 individuals through 7 presentations to the Beverly Hills Lions Club, the National Wildlife Refuge Day event, the Dunellon Kiwanis and others. He's continued his relationship with local organizations, such as the Kings Bay Working Group, the Citrus County Extension Office and the Citrus County Conservation Committee. Mr. Reding also wrote 3 articles, which were published in the Crystal River Current. The FY2007 program will include focus groups and pre-evaluation measures. Kerr & Downs Research conducted this focus group research, which was completed in November. Focus group results revealed that the District should target fertilizer use only for the education campaign in FY2008. District staff is currently developing an education campaign based on this and previously conducted research. In addition, landscape maintenance professionals and those who hire them will be educated about the value of following Florida Yards & Neighborhoods principles. The District is also working with a consultant to develop and conduct a pre-evaluation survey. After implementation of this education program, a post-campaign

19 Withlacoochee River Page 37 W466 Crystal River/Kings Bay and Rainbow River Watershed Education evaluation will assess knowledge and behavior change as a result of the education efforts.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 38 W476 SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Panasoffkee

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project provides for the administration and implementation of projects as outlined in the Lake Panasoffkee SWIM Plan. The FY2008 budget will include staff salaries and administrative costs to implement projects in the SWIM Plan. Administration and implementation includes assessment of implementation progress, periodic SWIM Advisory Committee meetings, review and refinement as necessary of the Pollutant Load Reduction Goal (PLRG) for the waterbody, new project development (rationale and justification), development of relevant contracts and Requests for Proposals, invoicing, project related presentations, field visits, and miscellaneous duties as they arise. Benefits This project's support of the Lake Panasoffkee SWIM Plan creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and other state and local agencies to better implement resource management activities. SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the project costs and the District funding the remaining 50 percent. Costs The FY2007 and FY2008 ongoing costs for the Lake Panasoffkee SWIM Plan Implementation are funded 50 percent from the Withlacoochee River Basin and 50 percent State SWIM Program and include staff salary, travel and central garage. 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 been 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 these waterbodies. To date, ten SWIM water bodies in the District have had plans developed and approved by the state. Prior FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 81,316 1,364 0 0 82,680 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 14,207 1,364 0 0 15,571 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 100,664 0 0 0 100,664

Total $198,915

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones First Update of the Lake Panasoffkee SWIM Plan 4/1/00 Initial Lake Panasoffkee SWIM Plan 1/1/89 Second Update of the Lake Panasoffkee SWIM Plan 1/1/09 Status As Of: March 28, 2007 The last update of the Lake Panasoffkee SWIM Plan became effective in April 2000. District staff through the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council are working to implement the dredging project included in the 2000 SWIM Plan. Updates for this project can be found under B480.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 39 W481 Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council Implementation

Project Type SWIM AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager HOLTKAMP, MIKE Task Manager(s) Status Description Due to concern regarding the health of Lake Panasoffkee, the Legislature in 1998 passed Chapter 98-69, Laws of Florida, creating the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council (Council). This concern stemmed from the decline in quality of the fishery on the lake and the accumulation of large amounts of sediment on the lake bottom. The Council was charged with identifying strategies to restore the lake and was required to report to the Legislature on or before November 25 of each year on the progress of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Plan and to provide recommendations for the next fiscal year. In 1999, the Legislature appropriated $5,000,000 to implement the recommendations made by the Council in their 1998 Report to the Legislature. The District prepared and submitted a Surface Water Restoration Grant application to the Water Advisory Panel, and this resulted in another $5,000,000 appropriation in FY2001. The State appropriated an additional $1,000,000, $3,750,000, and $4,320,000 in FY2002, FY2003, and FY2005, respectively. No State appropriations were provided in the FY2004 budget year. In addition to the State appropriated funds, the District has secured funding for the project through the Florida Department of Transportation ($469,733), Federal appropriations ($1,098,000), and through a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Commission) ($2,000,000) in FY2004. Per the Council's 2003 Report to the Legislature, the total cost of the four-step restoration plan is approximately $26 million. With the FY2005 Legislative appropriation and the FY2004 FFWCC grant agreement, the in-lake components (Steps 1, 2, and 3) of the Council's four-step restoration plan was fully funded. The Commission agreed to fund an additional $250,000 in its FY2008 budget. Milestones for the restoration projects are shown under B480. Also see the following related projects W476 and B480. Benefits The project will restore historic fish bedding areas around Grassy Point, Shell Point, and along the western shoreline; restore the historic lake shoreline; and, restore in excess of 900 acres of open water habitat, by dredging approximately 8.4 million cubic yards of sediment over 1,898 acres of the lake area. Costs FY2007 costs include staff time, central garage, equipment rental, laboratory costs and other recurring costs in support of the implementation of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Project . FY2008 costs include staff time, central garage, equipment rental, laboratory costs and other recurring costs in support of the implementation of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Project. Included in the FY2008 budget is $100,000 for contracted construction for any final clean up work (e.g., weed harvesting) that may be necessary at the completion of the dredging project. Prior FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,055,009 96,871 0 0 1,151,880 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue State Trust Funds (SWIM) 88,729 96,871 0 0 185,600 State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 1,449,421 0 0 0 1,449,421

Total $2,786,901

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/00 11/17/00 Council Meeting 2/12/01 2/12/01 Council Meeting 4/9/01 4/9/01 Council Meeting 5/21/01 5/21/01 Council Meeting 8/13/01 8/13/01 Council Meeting 9/17/01 9/17/01 Council Meeting 10/22/01 10/22/01 Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/01 11/25/01 Council Meeting 1/28/02 1/28/02 Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/02 11/25/02 Council Meeting 12/9/02 12/9/02

19 Withlacoochee River Page 40 W481 Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council Implementation

Council Meeting 1/27/03 1/27/03 Council Meeting and Public Open House 3/24/03 3/24/03 Council Meeting 8/25/03 8/25/03 Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/03 11/25/03 Council Meeting and and Ground Breaking Ceremony 1/30/04 1/30/04 Council Meeting 5/17/04 5/17/04 Council BBQ and Site Visit 6/16/04 6/16/04 Council Meeting 9/13/04 9/13/04 Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/04 11/25/04 Council Meeting 2/7/05 2/7/05 Council Meeting 5/9/05 5/9/05 Council Meeting 9/12/05 9/12/05 Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/05 11/25/05 Council Meeting 12/12/05 12/12/05 Council Meeting 5/1/06 5/1/06 Council Meeting 9/11/06 9/11/06 Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/06 11/25/06 Council Meeting 2/5/07 2/5/07 Special Council Meeting 4/20/07 4/20/07 Council Meeting 6/4/07 6/4/07 Council Meeting 9/10/07 9/10/07 Council Report to the Legislature 11/25/07 11/22/07 Council Meeting 2/4/08 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 Milestones and status for the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration plan are shown under B480.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 41 B063 USGS Withlacoochee River Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection

Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 783,095 0 104,900 0 0 887,995 013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,195,755 0 120,900 0 0 1,316,655 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 183,574 0 44,200 0 0 227,774 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 1,252,307 0 236,900 0 0 1,489,207 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 341,332 0 56,600 0 0 397,932 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,349,667 0 281,180 0 0 1,630,847 020 Peace River Basin 1,869,565 0 425,600 0 0 2,295,165 021 Manasota Basin 852,020 0 184,500 0 0 1,036,520 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District USGS 681,089 108,340 0 0 789,429 Total $10,071,524

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Install new streamgaging station on the Withlacoochee River above Gum Slough 4/1/01 5/10/01 Upgrade instrumentation on the Withlacoochee River at Croom to provide real-time data 6/1/02 6/11/02 Install new flow monitoring station at Gum Springs 10/1/03 10/1/03 Upgrade instrumentation on Outlet River 10/1/04 10/1/04

19 Withlacoochee River Page 42 B063 USGS Withlacoochee River Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection

Install new flow monitoring station on Rainbow River 10/1/04 10/1/04 Install new instrumentation at Hwy 44 and Hwy 48 10/1/05 10/25/05 End data collection on Clear Lake 10/1/06 9/30/06 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 FY2008 data collection is ongoing, with no problems to report. The District's FY2008 commitment to the project is $281,180, of which $0 has been expended (the USGS bills us every six months for these activities).

19 Withlacoochee River Page 43 B122 Withlacoochee River Monitoring Network

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP Task Manager(s) FULKERSON, MARK Status Ongoing Description This project consists of estimating pollutant loads and yields in selected areas of the upper and middle Withlacoochee River Basin. To compute estimates of annual pollutant loads, measurements of nutrient concentrations collected under this project and the Comprehensive Watershed Monitoring Program (CWM) will be combined with continuous measurements of stream flow being collected by USGS through project B063 at each location of interest. These paired locations include: Withlacoochee River Near Holder , Withlacoochee River at State Road 44, Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats, Withlacoochee River at Trails End, Withlacoochee River at CR 48, Withlacoochee River at Croom, Little Withlacoochee at Rerdell, Withlacoochee River at Rital, Withlacoochee River at Trilby. Currently these nine (9) stations are being monitored monthly for water quality parameters including nutrients, metals, chlorophyll, and color. The sites were chosen in coordination with active USGS gauging stations having established rating curves so that flow may be calculated using gauge height. Benefits This project will produce annual nutrient load values useful in watershed modeling and basin restoration prioritization within the Withlacoochee River Basin. This project will also provide managers with a better understanding of the relationships that exist between pollutant loads and water quality conditions in receiving waters within the watershed. Costs Funding in FY2008 will be used for laboratory analysis costs, salary, travel and central garage. Additional Information USGS is collecting flow, temperature and conductance data at the gauge stations. The water quality data is entered into the District's Water Quality Data Deliverable Website and in the Environmental Protection Agency's Storage and Retrieval System (STORET). Consistent long-term data is necessary to monitor and evaluate changes in aquatic systems, to perform watershed modeling, and will serve as an effective tool to develop management strategies. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 72,548 0 20,874 0 0 93,422

Total $93,422

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Identify Data Collection Gaps 9/30/02 9/30/02 Add Stations to (Water Quality Monitoring Program) WQMP List 10/31/02 10/31/02 Begin Data Collection of New Stations 10/31/02 10/31/02 Review Citrus County's Proposal for "Real-Time" Data Collection Stations 4/23/03 4/23/03 Transfer Funds from Resource Management to Data Collection 6/19/03 6/19/03 Review WQMP Maps for Additional Long-Term Stations 7/16/03 7/31/03 Complete Installation of Monitoring Equipment 10/31/03 10/16/03 Lower Withlacoochee River Vegetation Monitoring 11/7/03 11/7/03 Complete Equipment Upgrade to CR 48 Site 2/25/04 2/25/04 Hurricane Frances DO and BOD sampling 9/15/04 9/15/04 Begin Data Collection at Revised Stations 10/1/05 10/1/05 Refinment of Station Locations to Coorelate to USGS Flow Stations 9/30/06 9/30/06 Data Collection 10/31/06 Station Location Refinement 8/8/07 8/8/07 Status As Of: October 15, 2007 District Environmental and Engineering staff completed an assessment of station locations and produced a GIS map layer showing paired water quality and flow data collection stations. Environmental staff are currently working on a statistical analysis to determine the pollutant loading within the different segments of the river. This information will be presented to the Citrus County

19 Withlacoochee River Page 44 B122 Withlacoochee River Monitoring Network

Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council and one of their 2008 meetings. This information will enable the Council to prioritize restoration efforts to sub-basins where nutrient loading is problematic.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 45 B124 Western Terminus Cross Florida Greenway

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager DUNHAM, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This multi-year funded project is to perform the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the lower portion of the Withlacoochee River Watershed. This Basin Initiative was requested by the Withlacoochee River Basin Board in FY2003 to evaluate restoration alternatives for the portion of the Withlacoochee River downstream of Inglis Dam. The purpose of this project is to evaluate a number of restoration alternatives, which are intended to mitigate some of the environmental impacts created by the construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal system. Based on a request by the Withlacoochee Basin Board, additional modeling in the estuary and a baldcypress tree investigation are currently being performed to better quantify the water quality and natural systems benefits and costs of the proposed alternatives. 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 restoration alternatives investigated for this project are intended to mitigate some of the water quality and natural systems impacts created by the construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal system. These alternatives facilitate redistribution of flows presently carried by the Barge Canal to the lower segment of the river. Each alternative was evaluated with respect to their impact on flooding, natural systems, water quality (saline-water front), and navigation. For the current modeling effort of the estuary and tree investigation, the results shall demonstrate the effects of loss of high flows to the lower river and potential benefits of restoring flow with respect to the salinity regime and vegetation. In addition, much of the data collected and results generated from the various analysis will support future development of minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for the river and support applications for state and federal funding to implement the restoration alternative ultimately selected, if any. Costs The current, total budget for this project is $275,000, of which the Withlacoochee River Basin Board has funded the entire share. A total of $125,000 was budgeted between FY2003 and FY2004 to perform the alternatives analysis. An additional $100,000 and $50,000 were budgeted in FY2005 and FY2006, respectively, to perform the additional modeling of the estuary and the tree investigation. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional Information In the early 1900s, the river was dammed at Inglis for hydro-power and created what is now Lake Rousseau. In the 1960s, development of the Cross Florida Barge Canal was initiated until halted in the 1970s because of environmental impacts. Facility construction was completed at the Western Terminus of the Barge Canal, which consisted of the Barge Canal to Lake Rousseau, the Inglis Lock and the Rock Dam. The result is that the river below the main spillway has been severed by the barge canal. The only flows to the "lower" river are through the Bypass Channel and Spillway that provides flow to the portion of the river cut off by the berm along the northern bank of the Barge Canal. These changes altered this portion of the river which was redefined as the lower river (from the Rock Dam at the Barge Canal to the mouth of the river at the Gulf), and the upper river (from the Inglis Dam to the Barge Canal). The Inglis Dam Break model developed for FDEP was used to analyze the proposed restoration alternatives. Any alterations to the existing system will require the approval and participation of several other agencies. A coordinated effort to evaluate the possibilities and constraints of such a proposal would be required by those with interest and uses. Staff has contacted and will continue to coordinate with agencies that will be affected by this project. They include those that have water resource management, transportation, navigation and recreation responsibilities associated with the Western Terminus of the Cross Florida Greenway and surrounding area. These include the Florida Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails, United States Coast Guard, and United States Army Corps of Engineers. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 301,798 0 650 0 0 302,448

Total $302,448

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones

19 Withlacoochee River Page 46 B124 Western Terminus Cross Florida Greenway

4.Cooperator Agreement Executed 4/30/03 4/15/03 Execute Consultant Contract 7/15/03 7/21/03 Execute Consultant Work Order #1 7/17/03 7/21/03 Watershed Evaluation 11/21/03 11/24/03 Execute Consultant Work Order #2 11/21/03 11/19/03 Alternatives Analysis Complete 7/21/04 8/12/04 Develop Project Scope for Phase 2 11/30/04 12/31/04 Execute P.O.for Bathymetry 1/7/05 1/7/05 Execute URS Consultant Agreement for Phase 2 6/9/05 6/6/05 Execute Work Order #1 Water Quality Modeling 8/2/05 8/2/05 Execute P.O. for Tree Analysis 8/30/05 8/17/05 Complete P.O. for Bathymetry 12/30/05 1/26/06 Phase 2 Contract Termination 7/21/06 5/31/07 5/31/07 Complete Work Order #1 Water Quality Modeling 10/1/06 10/29/06 Complete P.O. for Tree Analysis 12/30/06 12/18/06 Execute Work Order #2 for Alternative Analysis 2/22/07 2/23/07 Complete Work Order #2 4/30/07 Status As Of: October 31, 2007 Staff has contacted entities and agencies involved with water resource management, transportation, and recreation in the area relating to the Western Terminus of the Cross Florida Greenway. The Florida Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails, United States Coast Guard, and United States Army Corps of Engineers were contacted to discuss their ongoing activities, proposed efforts, and to establish contacts for further coordination. A coordination meeting was held to discuss issues in the area, April 15, 2003 at the Inglis Town Hall. A scope of work and contract was developed with URS Corporation through the Watershed Management Program Consulting Services Agreement to address issues brought up at the meeting and to evaluate the alternatives. A simplified Watershed Evaluation will be performed to update the model used in the "Lake Rousseau Dam Failure Assessment", (2001). URS will model the alternatives taking into consideration flood protection, natural systems, water quality, permitting requirements and preliminary construction cost. A report will be developed providing recommendations for the restoration alternatives. The agreement was approved at the June 2003 Basin Board Meeting. Both the contract and first work order have been executed. The kick-off meeting between URS and the District took place in late July 2003, with field reconnaissance work started on September 12, 2003. A status report was presented at the October 2003 Basin Board Meeting. Work Order #2 was developed and executed November 2003. The draft final report was distributed to personnel from agencies at initial planning meeting back in April 2003 for comments. A Basin Board field visit on lower river was held July 30, 2004. The Alternative Analysis final report was presented to the Basin Board at their August 2004 meeting along with recommendations to investigate effects of lack of high flows to the Withlacoochee estuary system. The presentation was for their information only with the understanding staff would return at the October 2004 meeting to ask approval for the estuary study tasks. The project was presented again at the October 2004 Basin Board meeting and approved to go forward with the salinity modeling and tree investigation. A project status was presented to the Basin Board during their FY2007 Workshop on November 13, 2006. An amendment to the URS agreement has been executed that extends the contract termination date until May 31, 2007. At its December 2006 and April 2007 meetings, the Basin Board was provided a status update on the project. The bathymetry and shoreline mapping by USF has been completed. URS and Janicki have completed the existing watershed feature data evaluation and assembly report and constructed a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model of the river and the contiguous inshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The University of Arkansas has completed the three bald cypress tree-ring chronologies for the Withlacoochee River. Both the mapping and tree-ring chronologies are being utilized by Janicki environmental to perform the alternative analysis to determine the expected benefits of Alternative 3. Three scenarios are being simulated using the 3D model: October 1983-March 1986 which represent a time period of higher freshwater inflows to the lower river and Bypass Canal and extensive salinity data within the lower river, January 1998-December 2002 which captures the extensive drought when many of the bald cypress trees died in the lower river, and distributing the January 1998-December 2002 freshwater inflows as if Alternative 3 were in place. The draft report was delivered to the District on May 23rd. District staff from Resource Management, Operations, and Resource Conservation meet with the consultant on May 31, 2007, to discuss the report and provide comments. A revised report was submitted to the District on June 22, 2007. Additional comments have been submitted to the consultant. Staff presented the draft report and answer questions previously raised by the Withlacoochee River Basin Board members at their July 24, 2007, meeting. Additionally, the draft report was distributed to stakeholder agencies (e.g. FDEP and USACE) and and local governments for review and comment. The report is currently being finalized by the consultant.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 47 B129 Wysong-Coogler Environmental Monitoring

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP Task Manager(s) PRATER, CORRINA Status Ongoing Description To satisfy permit conditions for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Environmental Resource Permit Authorization Number 09-0177432-00, the District is monitoring and evaluating environmental conditions related to the operation of the Wysong-Coogler Adjustable Water Conservation Structure (AWCS). The monitoring includes determining the effects of inundation of wetland forests upstream, overall water quality, downstream wetland hydroperiod and ground water quality and levels. Transects are monitored in May and October each year to capture dry and wet season conditions. To monitor the effects of the structure on groundwater conditions, four wells were installed. The wells were installed upstream from the AWCS at the public boat ramp and downstream approximately one-eighth mile from the AWCS. Sediment accumulation upstream from the structure is also monitored. The first three years of data has been provided to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in three separate annual reports as required by permit condition. Benefits The environmental monitoring for the Wysong-Coogler will ensure the effectiveness and environmental compliance of the continued operation of the structure. Additionally, the monitoring (along with data collected on Lake Panasoffkee) will be used to determine the best operation schedule to benefit the river and lake. Costs The FY2008 budget is for District staff time, travel and central garage charges to facilitate the vegetation monitoring and compile the annual compliance report to FDEP. Additional Information The District established a total of six water quality stations on the Withlacoochee River, upstream and downstream from the AWCS. The station locations are as follows: 300' upstream from Wysong, 300' downstream from Wysong, 100' upstream from State Road 44, 100' downstream from State Road 48, the Outlet River at confluence with Withlacoochee River and Trails End Camp. The District's Water Quality Laboratory will provide the chemical analysis of the samples. A total of four (4) wetland transects are currently being monitored for vegetation changes. The station locations are as follows: Upstream from Wysong west side of the river, Downstream from Wysong west side of the river, Panasoffkee Outlet River near the confluence with the Withlacoochee River (north-east of confluence), and Trails End Camp west side of the river. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 51,054 0 8,301 0 0 59,355

Total $59,355

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Establish Water Quality Monitoring Stations and Begin Sampling 6/1/00 6/12/00 Establish Vegetation Monitoring Stations and Begin Monitoring 8/31/01 10/6/01 Complete Wet Season Sampling for Vegetation 10/15/01 10/31/01 Dry Season Sampling of Wells 2/5/02 2/5/02 Complete Dry Season Sampling for Vegetation 5/31/02 5/31/02 Install Hogan Well Pair 5/31/02 7/18/02 Sample Hogan Wells 8/15/02 10/9/02 10/9/02 Seasonal High/Inflation Sampling for Wells 8/15/02 10/9/02 10/9/02 Wet Season Vegetation Sampling 10/31/02 11/1/02 11/15/02 Dry Season Sampling 5/31/03 5/31/03 Install Wynn Haven Monitoring Equipment 11/1/03 11/5/03 Wet Season Vegetation Sampling 11/1/03 12/1/03 Dry Season Sampling 5/31/04 5/31/04 Wet Season Vegetation Sampling 10/31/04 11/2/04 Dry Season Sampling 5/30/05 7/30/05

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2. Annual Reports Third Annual Report 9/30/04 4/5/05 Second Annual Report 9/30/04 12/1/04 3. Environmental Monitoring Dry Season Sampling 5/10/07 5/10/07 Wet Season Monitoring 10/8/07 Status As Of: October 22, 2007 The dry season vegetation monitoring was completed in May 2007. The wet season monitoring will occur during the second week of October 2007. The results will be compared to past years and a narrative description will be submitted to FDEP in the annual report. The report will also include the results of the monthly water quality monitoring. Preliminary analysis of the vegetation data collected in May show no adverse impacts related to the operation of the Wysong-Coogler Water Conservation Structure. The structure was in the deflated (down) position from July 3, 2006 through September 27, 2007 when it was inflated (raised) to increase surface water depth to accommodate dredging in Lake Panasoffkee. Environmental staff are monitoring water quality conditions weekly in Lake Panasoffkee and the Withlacoochee River to support this action.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 49 B131 Hotel/Motel Water Conservation Program (Water C.H.A.M.P.)

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality Basin(s) 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 ROE, MELISSA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing 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 912 hotels and motels in the District. Water CHAMP has 353 participants, representing 39 percent of all the hotels and 57 percent of all available rooms in the District, and continues to grow. After experiencing a 33 percent growth rate in 2006, participation in Water CHAMP increased 37 percent in 2007. 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. Evaluation studies show that participants save an average of 20 gallons and up to 50 gallons of water per occupied room per day. Based on audits of 71 properties in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties within a one-year period between 2002-2003, the total estimated savings for all participating properties in those counties was more than 100 million gallons/yr. Costs The total cost of the program for FY2008 is $75,496. Funding for this program covers salary and travel for the coordinator (a Board-authorized temporary staff position), printing of CHAMP materials and education/promotion. Printed materials are purchased in bulk and are not necessarily needed every year. In FY2008, cost increases reflect the need for ordering printed materials and for increased promotion of the program through 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. Project costs are shared among the basins as follows: Alafia River - $3,622, Hillsborough River - $8,276, Northwest Hillsborough - $4,154, Pinellas-Anclote - $18,033, Coastal Rivers - $6,660, Withlacoochee River - $6,287, Peace River - $16,849, and Manasota - $14,262. Additional Information Two evaluation measures were included as part of the pilot program: Guest acceptance and water savings. Hotel/motel guests give the program a 98 percent approval rating. Water savings determined by Pinellas County Utilities through on-site inspections and billing research revealed a total savings of 14 million gallons per year (mg/y) from representative properties. From those results we can project that the 76 participating Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Water CHAMP properties (2002-2003) potentially saved a total of 71 mg/y. Based on Pinellas County water rates, that translated into a $569,400 savings per year to participating hoteliers. Also in 2002, the Tampa Water Department conducted water use audits of 54 participating hotels and motels within Hillsborough County. According to their findings the 54 properties saved 35 million gallons of water in one year. This brought the total estimated savings in Pinellas-Anclote, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough and Alafia River basins to over 100 million gallons in a one year period from 2002 to 2003. Currently the 352 properties that participate in the program Districtwide represent more than 37,000 hotel rooms. Based on the average occupancy rate (68 percent) and water savings (20 gal/day/occupied room) Water CHAMP can save more than 503,000 gallons of water per day. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 12,989 0 3,622 0 0 16,611 013 Hillsborough River Basin 23,758 0 8,276 0 0 32,034 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 13,830 0 4,154 0 0 17,984 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 9,954 0 6,660 0 0 16,614 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 167,676 0 18,033 0 0 185,709 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 9,308 0 6,287 0 0 15,595 020 Peace River Basin 55,886 0 16,849 0 0 72,735 021 Manasota Basin 58,229 0 14,262 0 0 72,491

Total $429,773

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Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

300th property signs up 6/29/07 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 4/1/08 Education pilot program evaluation complete 1/31/08 4/1/10 Status As Of: December 20, 2007 Currently Water CHAMP has 353 participants, representing 39 percent of all the hotels and 57 percent of all available rooms in the District. District staff is working with the Florida Events Planner and The Florida Magazine to encourage visitors to stay in Water CHAMP properties. These publications are distributed to event/meeting planners and visitors providing information on statewide activities and programs. Two of four ads have been placed in the Florida Events Planner with the remainder going into the Florida Magazine. Visit Florida, the state's tourism bureau, is distributing Water CHAMP hotel directories through all five of its state welcome centers. District staff is working with local tourist centers to display and distribute the Water CHAMP hotel directories. Directories are currently located at the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce in St. Pete Beach. The Water CHAMP Coordinator position is currently vacant. A new coordinator is being recruited and staff anticipates that the position will be filled by mid-to-late February. Basin updates are as follows: Pinellas-Anclote River Basin - Of the approximately 332 properties in this basin, 101 are CHAMP properties. District staff has completed work on a poster for commercial laundry rooms to remind staff to conserve water and energy by washing only full loads of laundry. This poster is being distributed to hotels through a partnership with Progress Energy. District staff is also working with Progress Energy to produce a housekeeping manual for hotels highlighting ways to clean rooms while conserving water and energy. The program coordinator is working with the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce to to use the Water CHAMP logo for acknowledging all participating properties in this basin in its 2008-2009 visitors' guide. Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough and Alafia River basins - Of the approximately 171 properties in this basin, 102 are CHAMP properties. The program coordinator attended the Hillsborough County Hotel And Motel Association (HCHMA) Tradeshow on Sept. 6. to hand out program materials and talk with hoteliers about the Florida Green Lodging Program. The second edition of the "Going Green Can Keep You Out of the Red" conservation workshop is scheduled for February 7 at the Embassy Suites near USF in conjunction with the HCHMA General Membership Meeting. This workshop is targeted toward hotel and motel general managers and directors of engineering and will include presentations on the Florida Green Lodging Program, energy-efficient lighting and recycling programs. The HCHMA also includes a water conservation column in its bimonthly newsletter, which is distributed to about 200 businesses, hotels and motels in Hillsborough County. For the third year in a row, all Water CHAMP properties in this basin are designated with the Water CHAMP logo in the Tampa Bay & Co's Destination and Meeting and Planner guides. The 2007 guides are now in circulation. Staff attended the Green Lodging ceremony for the Tampa Airport Marriott on November 28. This is the first certified Green Lodge in these basins and the sixth in the District. Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins - There are approximately 82 properties in this basin, 47 are CHAMP properties. Water CHAMP properties are identified with the Water CHAMP logo on the official web site of the Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau (Visit Citrus) at visitcitrus.com. Citrus County Utilities is working with the District to increase participation in Water CHAMP and to increase overall conservation measures with commercial properties. District staff is trying to coordinate a workshop with the Kings Bay/Crystal River Rotary Club and area chambers of commerce to promote water conservation among area businesses and residents. Manasota Basin - There are approximately 172 properties in this basin, 63 are CHAMP properties. District staff participated in a workshop with the Sarasota County Convention and Visitors Bureau on October 23. More than 30 people attended representing 15 different properties. These hotels received information on Water CHAMP and the Florida Green Lodging Program. Sustainable Sarasota, a county program designed to promote sustainability in the local community, will include the Water CHAMP logo and description on its web site. The Longboat Key Public Works Department will also promote Water CHAMP to the hotels in that area. Peace River Basin - Program began in 2006. There are approximately 155 properties in this basin, currently 39 of them are Water CHAMP properties. The program coordinator is working with area hotels to promote Water CHAMP at a Charlotte County Young Professionals meeting, in order to increase participation and knowledge of the program. Work is underway with the City of Lakeland to get water audit results on all participating properties in Lakeland. The city provided current water use data in 2006. This new data will help determine actual water-use savings associated with the Water CHAMP program as new properties are added. Work is also underway with the City of Winter Haven Utilities to design a bill stuffer to be included in all mailings to lodging facilities in their service area.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 51 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 Proposed 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 FY09 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 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.

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Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 87,500 0 50,000 0 0 137,500 011 Alafia River Basin 10,937 0 6,250 0 0 17,187 013 Hillsborough River Basin 10,938 0 6,250 0 0 17,188 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 10,937 0 6,250 0 0 17,187 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 10,938 0 6,250 0 0 17,188 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 10,937 0 6,250 0 0 17,187 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 10,938 0 6,250 0 0 17,188 020 Peace River Basin 25,937 0 6,250 0 0 32,187 021 Manasota Basin 25,938 0 6,250 0 0 32,188

Total $305,000

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 FY2007 Project Ends 2/28/08 Status As Of: January 02, 2008 9/15/2003 - Processed Purchase Order. 10/10/2003 - P.O. Mailed to cooperator. 11/04/2003 - Project continued as planned. 1/4/2004 - Reporting weather to public. Project continued as planned. 3/2/2004 - Project continued as planned. 5/4/2004 - Project continued as planned. 6/23/2004 - Reviewed Draft progress report - Project continued as planned. 7/12/2004 - Reviewed Task Completion reports for tasks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Project continued. 09/07/2004 - Project continued as planned. 11/1/2004 - Reviewed Task Completion report for task 8. 11/16/2004 - Reviewed annual reports and process payment. 12/04/2004 - Data collection ongoing. Project continued as planned. 1/24/2004 - Data collection ongoing. Project continued as planned. 2/24/2005 - Presentation to District's Governing Board. 3/1/2005 Data collection continuing as planned. 5/2/2005 - Data collection continuing as planned. 6/2005 - Coastal and Withlacoochee basin board presentations, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2005 Data collection continuing as planned. 10/5/2005 - IFAS executed the Agreement. 11/1/2005 - Highlands Co. Weather School canceled because of Hurricane Wilma, other schools continuing as planned. 1/11/2006 - Successful series of weather schools: 11/3/2005 - Bartow - 31 Attendees 31; 11/16/2005 - Arcadia - 27 Attendees; 11/22/2005 - Sebring - 25 Attendees. Dade City 1/11/2006 50 registered to attend. 3/1/2006 Statewide steering committee met in February. 4/17/2006 - Data Collection continuing as planned. 6/12/2006 - Data Collection continuing as planned. 8/15/2006 - Working on educational program, data collection continuing as planned. 10/12/2006 - Reviewed task reports - project continuing as planned. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed task reports - project continuing as planned. 1/24/2007 - Annual FAWN business meeting with all cooperators. 5/1/2007 - Waiting for 06 completion report - coordinator has retired and replacement has resigned. 7/6/2007 - Reviewed FY06 completion report. 11/1/2007 - New internet page with urban irrigation tool. 1/2/2008 - Weather School in Pasco County; Continue data collection and distribution.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 53 B152 Withlacoochee River CWM

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager SANDERS, DOUG Task Manager(s) Status Description The Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative has been established to improve the management of water and related natural resources within the Southwest Florida Water Management District. This initiative employs a watershed-based approach to resource management. Staff from a variety of agencies, disciplines and departments, as well as interested citizens and/or community-based organizations, make up watershed teams that have been assigned to eleven watersheds in the District. Benefits The Withlacoochee River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan describes and documents "present conditions" of the water resources within the District's four Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The Plan represents a significant component of the CWM initiative for this basin. Additional Information Major programs and processes to which the CWM initiative provides input include cooperative funding, basin initiatives, annual basin planning sessions and budget development, recommending restoration/mitigation/acquisition sites, local government comprehensive plan and amendment review, Development of Regional Impact reviews, and several others. The Basin's assigned planner is the contact person for this project. Activities and milestones related to the Withlacoochee River CWM initiative are routinely updated in the status section below. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 43,554 0 4,961 0 0 48,515 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 34,004 0 4,961 0 0 38,965

Total $87,480

Status As Of: October 30, 2007 The Withlacoochee River CWM team continues its ongoing implementation of the resource management strategies and projects identified in the Withlacoochee River CWM Plan. Current team activities include nutrient management related land use/water quality analysis in the Rainbow Springs springshed and review, as needed, as well as the FY2009 Cooperative Funding project applications. As needed, the team continues to serve an interdisciplinary technical support role for a number of other ongoing District programs and initiatives.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 54 B182 USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Withlacoochee River

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 FY2008 is $438,400. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board's contribution is $16,400, and the Governing Board contribution is $219,200. The remaining contributions are provided by the other basin boards. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,035,216 0 229,448 0 0 3,264,664 011 Alafia River Basin 76,466 0 0 0 0 76,466 013 Hillsborough River Basin 211,400 0 36,050 0 0 247,450 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 191,463 0 83,100 0 0 274,563 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 69,516 0 2,650 0 0 72,166 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 41,295 0 18,500 0 0 59,795 020 Peace River Basin 31,246 0 0 0 0 31,246 021 Manasota Basin 323,853 0 76,650 0 0 400,503

Total $4,426,853

Status As Of: January 04, 2008 Monitoring continues at all established gage sites. Total funding for this project in FY2008 is $438,400. The Governing Board is contributing $219,200; the Basin Board's contribution toward the project is $16,400, with the other costs contributed by the remaining Basin Boards according to gage sites within their respective basins. We have received and paid the final invoice for FY2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 55 B185 Floridan Aquifer/Withlacoochee River Interaction

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply Basin(s) General Fund (District), Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) United States Geological Survey Project Manager ELLISON, DON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Withlacoochee River, located in west-central Florida, plays an important role in the hydrology and ecology of the area. The river begins in the north-central part of Polk County (Green Swamp) and flows in limestone throughout most of its course to the Gulf of Mexico. The Withlacoochee River and the underlying ground-water system have typically been studied as separate resources, even though they are hydraulically connected. Ground-water contributions to the river are a relatively large portion of the river's runoff. About half of the recharge that occurs in the basin discharges into the river. In areas where the aquifer and river are hydraulically connected, both ground-water and surface-water systems are especially susceptible to contamination. Additionally, future water supply development in the area will be limited by the potential impacts to river flows. The objective of this study is to quantify exchanges between ground-water and surface-water and to evaluate the connection between the Withlacoochee River and the Upper Floridan aquifer above Blue Run. This objective will be addressed principally through a field investigation. The project involves implementation of a hydrologic monitoring network, conducting seepage runs to quantify losing and gaining reaches, conducting seismic-reflection profiling and streaming resistivity surveys, as well as routine sampling of stream-water and ground-water. The project will be conducted over a three and one-half year period and will include the Withlacoochee River and surrounding areas. Benefits Information from this project will support the evaluation of water resources in the northern portion of the district. Understanding the interaction between the river and the Floridan aquifer is necessary to evaluate impacts to the river from water use in the area. Information from this project will be utilized in groundwater/surface water models in the northern district. Costs The total project cost is $780,3000 and is shared equally by the USGS and the District ($390,150 each). There are four funding agreements. The first one covers FY2004 and is for $240,000, the second one for FY2005 is for $244,000, the third one for FY2006 is for $256,300, and the final contract covering FY2007 is for $40,000. Additional Information The ground-water and surface-water connection between the Withlacoochee River and the Upper Floridan aquifer above Blue Run will be assessed by: (1) determination of existing ground-water conditions with respect to directions and rates of river/aquifer interflow, (2) determination of seasonal and long-term ranges in water-level fluctuations and volume of flow, (3) analysis of synoptic discharge measurements during low- and high-baseflow, (4) analysis of isotopic and geochemical data, and (5) hydraulic analyses of ground-water flow in regions adjacent to the river at selected cross sections. Data collection and analysis obtained and developed for this project will be used in another Basin Initiative titled, the United States Army Corps of Engineers Withlacoochee River Feasibility Report (B037). This study will also provide critical information about the river/aquifer interconnection that will be used in the District's evaluations of water resources in the northern District area and enhance the District's ability to manage water resources in the area so that future minimum flows and levels (MFLs) on the river can be achieved. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 206,328 0 1,187 0 0 207,515 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 85,988 0 1,187 0 0 87,175 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 118,607 0 1,187 0 0 119,794 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District USGS 390,150 0 0 0 390,150 Total $804,634

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Develop Scope of Work 5/30/03 7/2/03 Execute Contract 7/30/03 9/30/03 11/3/03 Retrospective Analysis 10/20/03 2/28/04 Field Reconnaissance 4/10/04 5/30/04 Well Installations 10/10/04 6/10/05

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Seismic Survey 10/10/04 10/10/04 Resistivity Survey 1/10/05 1/10/05 Mini-piezometer Installations 1/10/05 1/10/05 Indirect Groundwater Flux 6/30/05 4/30/06 Well Inventory 9/30/05 9/30/05 Seepage Runs 10/10/05 3/30/06 3/30/06 Measure Ground-Water Levels 10/10/05 3/30/06 3/30/06 Water Quality Sampling 10/10/05 3/30/06 4/10/06 Define Hydrogeologic Frame Work 1/10/06 Evaluation and Report Findings 9/30/06 Collect Daily Discharge 10/10/06 Report Review and Publication 3/30/07 Status As Of: December 21, 2007 project coordination meeting was held in April 2003 to discuss the scope of work. A revised scope and cost estimate addressing comments discussed at the project coordination meeting was received on May 6, 2003. The District received the contract from the USGS in August. Execution of the contract was completed in November 2003. The Retrospective Analysis was performed and the Field Reconnaissance has been completed. The District has provided the USGS new drilling information from the Northern District Drilling program. The first round of seepage runs were made in May 2004. The first round of surface water quality sampling, as well as the seismic profiling along the lower portion of the river, were also completed in the spring of 2004. The USGS is continuing to conduct water quality sampling and flow gauging along the river. The District continued to work with the USGS to gain access to five new monitoring well sites on District property. Access agreements were finalized in March 2005. The USGS requested a contract amendment to cover some unanticipated costs associated with the stream monitoring equipment and the need for some additional monitoring sites. The details were discussed and incorporated into the FY2006 contract. The second round of seepage runs were made in April 2005. Work associated with the monitoring well installations started in April 2005 and was completed in June 2005. A second round of high ground water levels were made in September 2005. The USGS continued the seepage runs and water quality sample rounds in the spring of 2006. The USGS has complete field data collection and is currently preparing the draft report. A progress/status meeting was held with the USGS in October 2007 to discuss the completion of the report. The report is late and arrangements to complete the report are being made by the USGS.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 57 B192 Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The 2003 Legislature passed HB 0221 entitled the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council which was signed into law by the Governor June 15, 2003. The effect of the bill on the District (Withlacoochee River Basin Board) is that it requires that the District provide the administrative support to the primary Council (twelve members selected by the Senate President and Speaker of the House) and the two sub task force groups of which one will focus on Hernando County waterways and the other Citrus County waterways. The District is also required to provide staff support, including one member from the Withlacoochee Basin Board (the Coastal Basin has a similar requirement), and an environmental scientist to the Technical Advisory Group which will provide advice and give reports to the task force(s) and council. The bill requires an annual report to the Legislature by November of each year. Final recommendations of the council are forwarded to the basin for consideration. During the 2006 session, the Legislature passed HB 341 and SB 496 adding two members to the Council and expanding the Council's responsibilities to include all waterways of Citrus and Hernando Counties. See B191 for corresponding Coastal Basin project management file. Benefits HB 0221 requires the Southwest Florida Water Management District to act as the lead entity for the purpose of providing staff and administrative support for the Council. Costs These ongoing funds are used for Board and staff travel, central garage charges, staff salary, advertising and office supplies. Additional Information The Legislature appointed the necessary members for the Restoration Council and the first Council meeting was held on March 14, 2005. The first meeting was an organizational meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary and to review House Bill 221, which created the Council. The Citrus County Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes Task Force (Task Force) has been meeting regularly since August 2004. The Task Force has heard presentations from Technical Advisory Group members representing the following agencies; the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The Task Force has discussed issues such as water quality, tussocks, sediment, and hydrologic restoration and finalized a report to the Legislature at its November 15, 2004 meeting. The Task Force continued to meet monthly during 2005 and conducted a tour of the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes on May 9, 2005. The Task Force met on August 8, September 19, and October 10, 2005 to discuss drafts of their strategies and to finalize their section of the Report to the Legislature. The Restoration Council met on September 26 and October 17 to finalize the Report to the Legislature, which was due November 25, 2005. The Council Report to the Legislature was transmitted on October 27, 2005. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 94,083 0 46,372 0 0 140,455

Total $140,455

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Critical Project Milestones First Report to the Legislature 11/25/04 11/18/04 Second Report to the Legislature 11/25/05 11/25/05 Third Report to the Legislature 11/25/06 11/16/06 Fourth Report to the Legislature 11/25/07 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 In 2006, the Task Force secured funding for two projects that included a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission project to acquire spoil deposition areas at a total project cost of $300,000 and a District water quality project for $100,000. Both agencies provide project updates to the Citrus County Task Force at their monthly meetings. The Task Force met on April 9, June 11, August 13, and September 17, 2007. The April meeting was dedicated to discussing Lake Rousseau and the September meeting to discuss Kings Bay. The Citrus County Task Force organized the First Annual Stakeholders Conference, held on May 19, 2007, as a forum for the citizens of Citrus County and other stakeholders concerned with the health of their lakes, rivers, and

19 Withlacoochee River Page 58 B192 Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council springs to express their concerns and needs. The Task Force submitted the 2007 Report to the Legislature on November 14, 2007. The report included the Lake Tsala Apopka Management Action Plan (Plan) with strategies and recommendations for improvements to the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes as prepared by the Technical Advisory Group. The 2008 Legislative Funding Request for implementation of the Plan is $4,000,000. The now fully constituted Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council held meetings on May 8 and October 1, 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 59 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) Pasco County, Polk County, Hernando County Project Manager DUNHAM, STEPHANIE Task Manager(s) TURNER, DAWN, MAYER, RICHARD, ALTMAN, GENE 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). 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 FY2008 funding the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs will continue throughout the District. In addition, FY2008 funding will support capturing watershed parameter changes due to previous District aerial topographic mapping projects, performing public outreach for ongoing Watershed Management Plans that has been encouraged by the Governing Board, and revising the watershed parameters and model(s) based on information obtained during the public review and comment period that is deemed best available. 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 proposed maintenance budget for FY2008 is approximately $2.167 million, of which the District's share is approximately $1.597 million. The District's share is split between the Governing Board ($597,250), Alafia River Basin ($61,500), Hillsborough River Basin ($253,200), Northwest Hillsborough Basin ($11,900), Coastal Rivers Basin ($606,550), Pinellas-Anclote River Basin ($64,800), Withlacoochee River Basin ($298,300), Peace River Basin ($143,600), and Manasota Basin ($130,150). Hernando, Pasco, and Polk Counties will contribute an additional $300,000, $250,000, and $20,000 respectively for maintenance within their jurisdictions. The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin, except for the Hernando County portions of Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River Basins where the total $600,000 cooperative funding distribution is based on the percent area. As parameter and model maintenance occurs in a Basin, the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated for through 2011. The projected District annual funding amount ranges from $1,365,000 to $1,889,000. 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 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.

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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 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 FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 953,496 (19,920) 1,598,009 0 2,529,900 5,061,485 011 Alafia River Basin 84,497 0 59,465 0 270,750 414,712 013 Hillsborough River Basin 171,497 0 143,865 0 261,850 577,212 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 64,505 0 12,065 0 42,200 118,770 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 90,897 75,000 310,036 0 236,900 712,833 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 113,296 0 43,565 0 104,150 261,011 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 124,625 0 179,098 0 263,000 566,723 020 Peace River Basin 133,834 0 131,365 0 604,950 870,149 021 Manasota Basin 215,705 0 130,315 0 551,600 897,620 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Hernando Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models (B206) 45,000 11,110 300,000 0 0 356,110 Pasco Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models (B206) 125,000 0 250,000 0 0 375,000 Polk Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models (B206) 40,000 0 20,000 0 0 60,000

Total $10,271,625

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Board, & Governing Board on reports 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 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

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County Contract Execution 12/10/06 12/12/07 County Contract Expiration 10/31/10 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: December 31, 2007 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. 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 will be responsible for developing and executing work orders with each of these consultants. Guidelines and specifications are being developed for specific maintenance activities. 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 Project B705. Fiscal year budgeted funds are as follows; FY2005 = $11,110, FY2006 = $40,000, FY2007 = $50,000, FY2008 = $600,000; 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 tothe County on 11/09/2006 for signature was executed 12/12/2007. Work orders and data sets for countywide ERP evaluation and inclusion of LiDAR were transmitted to the consultants to develop cost. Anticipated execution date is 01/04/2008 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 62 B208 Rainbow River - MFL Development

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager MORALES, JON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Ecological assessments and diagnostic studies fulfill multiple data needs for Basin programs. Assessments are used to evaluate ecologic health and establish baseline or benchmark conditions. This information is needed to develop scientifically defensible minimum flows and levels (MFL), judge regulatory compliance, and assist in permit review. By requirements of Florida statutes, the District must establish minimum flows and levels (MFL) for water bodies within its jurisdiction. Rainbow River is presently on the MFL Priority List as being set in 2007-2016 timeframe. Staff would like to begin data acquisition in support of MFL beginning in FY2005 in anticipation of prioritizing and developing an MFL for Rainbow River early in the 2007-2016 timeframe. Projects proposed are to provide technical information needed to support the adoption of minimum flows and levels for the Rainbow River and associated springs (inclusive specifically of two 2nd magnitude springs, Bubbling and Waterfall Springs). An understanding of ecosystem components is needed so that relationships between minimum flows and significant harm can be evaluated in a defensible manner. It is necessary for a number of reasons to document the abundance, diversity, and distribution of plants and animals that are associated with these resources under seasonally changing flow conditions. Physico-chemical variables (e.g., dissolved oxygen, temperature), drainage alterations, and extensive hydrologic data also need to be evaluated. While much of the data can and will be collected and developed in-house, manpower and time limitations and the specialized expertise required for some analyses dictates that some of it must be consulted out. Funding requested for FY2005 will accomplish three goals specific to MFLs development: 1) characterization of wetland and floodplain vegetation and soils along the river corridor; 2) evaluation of fish and/or macroinvertebrate communities and the distribution of species in specific riverine habitats; and 3) assistance in the analysis of hydrologic and biologic data to establish relationships between river hydrology (stage and flows) and the ecologic resources that are supported such as development and implementation of the Physical Habitat Simulation Model (PHABSIM) for representative reaches of the Rainbow River in order to develop MFLs based on habitat suitability for fishes and macroinvertebrates. Total funding requested in FY2005 was $140,000. 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 114,029 0 7,947 0 0 121,976 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 70,000 0 0 0 0 70,000

Total $191,976

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Flow Measurement and Analysis Flow Data Collection from USGS 12/31/07 Flow Data Analysis Summary 1/30/08 2. Field Site Selection Identify Field Sites and Habitats 1/31/06 6/30/05 Obtain Permission to Access Private Property 2/28/06 7/30/05 Map Shoals 3/15/06 8/30/05 3. Floodplain Vegetation Analysis Field Sampling/Survey 4/15/06 8/30/07 Vegetation Assessment Report 1/30/08 4. Instream Habitat Assessment/PHABSIM Analysis Field Data Collection / Survey 3/1/08 12/30/06 Habitat Assessment Summary 4/1/08 PHABSIM Analysis Summary 4/15/08 5. Fish Assessment Field Work 3/1/08 Report 5/1/08

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6. Hydraulic Model Development Survey Data Acquisition 2/1/08 HEC-RAS Model Development 4/1/08 7. MFL Report Development Data Analysis 5/1/08 Report Preparation 7/1/08 8. Peer Review 10/1/08 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 District Survey and consultants from PBS&J have finally completed field data collections on vegetation and soils assessments. Summary survey reports are being turned in regularly. Staff is also periodically collecting stage and discharge measurements from various tributaries to the Rainbow River to distinguish the flow contributions of various spring boils to the overall flow to the river. Staff is still in the process of accurately collating PHABSIM field data prior to sending the field data to Dr. Jim Gore for final PHABSIM analyses. Completed field work on the Rainbow River include all field data collection of instream habitats and woody debris assessments.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 64 B211 Lake Oriole Hydrologic Restoration

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT Task Manager(s) JANKE, JAMISON Status Ongoing Description This project is a basin initiative to 1) conduct a feasibility study to restore the natural flow of surface water from the Withlacoochee River to Lake Oriole during times of high flow in the river 2) implement restoration activities if the study determines it is feasible. This flow path crosses both private and public lands. During droughts Lake Oriole, which is located in east central Hernando County, has gone dry because the historic flood flow from the Withlacoochee River has been cut off by the bed of the former railroad (now Rails-to-Trails), by Croom-Rital Road and by some berming installed by a previous property owner (now the Division of Forestry). Phase 1: Feasibility Study will be conducted by in-house staff of the District's Engineering Section. This Phase of work will include: meet with stakeholders, collect survey data, collect GPS data, research/analyze historical gauging data, create digital terrain model (DTM), develop model input parameters, create existing conditions model, create several proposed condition models, and performing alternative analysis. Phase 2: Implementation of Hydrologic Restoration will be conducted by both in-house staff and contractors. This Phase of work will include: Wetland delineation, necessary easement acquisition, design drawings preparation, permit acquisition, bid document preparation, contractor selection, and construction. Benefits A study, design, and implementation is being conducted to evaluate the best alternative analysis to rehydrate Lake Oriole during high flows in the Withlacoochee River. Allowing the historic flows to be re-established, the lake can be rehydrated during high flows in the River and will be better able to withstand drought conditions. Costs Phase 1 of the project is being performed by in-house staff of the District's Engineering Section and the cost for Phase 1 involves staff salaries. Additionally, $100,000 was budgeted towards implementation of hydrologic restoration activities that are feasible. The project is funded by the Withlacoochee River Basin Board. When the feasibility study is complete the budget may require refinement. Additional funding may be necessary to implement the project or funding may returned if the project proves not to be feasible at that time. The District will be working with the Hernando County and associated state agencies for funding or in-kind contributions. Additional Information The project will be designed by in-house staff of the District's Engineering Section. District Engineering Section staff will also submit for and obtain the necessary permit from FDEP and will develop construction documents. Easements will be obtained from the affected property owners and construction will follow. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 106,615 0 0 0 0 106,615

Total $106,615

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Phase 1: Feasibility Study Complete existing conditions model 12/1/04 4/15/06 4/14/06 Stakeholder Meeting 1/1/05 1/29/05 Survey Data Collection 6/15/05 3/5/05 GPS Data Collection 8/1/05 3/14/06 Historical Data Analysis 10/1/05 2/15/06 Complete DTM 12/15/05 4/4/06 Input Model Parameterization 2/1/06 4/11/06 Complete proposed condition models 7/1/06 10/1/08 Complete alternative analysis 8/1/06 11/15/08 2. Phase 2: Hydrologic Restoration Implementation Wetland delineation 12/31/04 12/1/08 Begin easement acquisitions 1/1/05 1/1/09 District signage will be provided on all construction signs 3/1/05 10/24/09

19 Withlacoochee River Page 65 B211 Lake Oriole Hydrologic Restoration

Complete easement acquisitions 4/30/05 3/1/09 FDEP permit application submitted 6/1/05 5/1/09 FDEP permit obtained 9/1/05 7/1/09 Bid documents issued 9/15/05 8/1/09 Bids received 10/31/05 9/1/09 Construction commence 12/1/05 10/31/09 Construction complete 3/31/06 12/1/09 Project complete 12/31/06 12/31/09 Begin design drawings 3/15/07 9/15/08 Complete design drawings 4/15/07 10/15/08 Status As Of: December 26, 2007 Status History: Funding for this project was included in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board FY2005 budget. A computer model of the existing conditions has been developed. Work has been finalized on the computer modeling effort to optimize flows between the river and the lake. Status Current: A working model for the alternative analysis needs to be finalized. At completion of the alternative analysis, recommendations for potential restoration activities will be presented in a report or presentation format. These objectives will be coordinated with the H066 Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 66 B218 Tsala Apopka Water Quality Monitoring

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Generally, the Tsala-Apopka Chain of Lakes, which is an expansive marsh and open water system, has good water quality, with distinct differences between the different pool systems. A number of reports and data collection efforts have been conducted; however, there is a need for additional data collection and analysis to better understand where to focus habitat and hydrologic restoration efforts. The purpose of the water quality monitoring project is to establish the baseline conditions to support the restoration projects and to serve as the basis to evaluate the success of various restoration efforts. This project will collect additional data within the Tsala-Apopka Chain of Lakes and analyze the data along with existing information to help focus restoration efforts. Additionally, funds will be used to initiate specific water quality monitoring efforts, as needed, for various lake restoration projects. In FY2007, the District's Withlacoochee River Basin Board committed $50,000 to increase the number of station and frequency of sampling. The District anticipates the annual costs of the sampling to be $50,000. The FY2008 budget is $25,000 which includes $12,500 from Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund and $12,500 from the District. Since the goal of the project is to collect long-term data on water quality to perform trend analysis, the District is committed to continue the project for the forseeable future. Benefits The project will increase the frequency of sampling from twice every three years to monthly and establish the baseline conditions to support the restoration projects and to serve as the basis to evaluate the success of various restoration efforts. Costs The FY2007 budget is $100,000, of which $50,000 is State Appropriation and $50,000 is the Basin's contribution. The District funding amounts shown in the table include laboratory costs and sample collection. The FY2008 budget is $25,000, of which $12,500 is from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund and $12,500 is the Basin's contribution. The remaining FY2007 funding in the amount of $50,000 from State Appropriation and the Basin's contribution will be carried forward to fund the project in FY2008. The District funding amounts include laboratory costs and sample collection. Additional Information In 2003, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 0221 establishing the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council within the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Council's Citrus County Task Force (see B192) is responsible for developing plans for the restoration of the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes. The Council is required to submit a report to the Legislature each year. The Council's 2006 Annual Report to the Legislature included a request for a $50,000 match from the Legislature for a Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Initiative. The 2006 Legislature approved funding of $50,000 for the Water Quality Monitoring project. This Basin Initiative will be accomplished using matching funds provided by State of Florida appropriations through the 1821 Ecosystems Management and Restoration Trust Fund. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 50,000 0 12,500 0 0 62,500 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tsala Apopka Wtr Qlty 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000 Water Protection & Sust T. F. (Surface Wtr Rstr) 0 0 12,500 0 0 12,500

Total $125,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Notification of Fund Availability 5/1/06 5/1/06 Funds Transferred to Water Quality Monitoring Program 10/1/06 10/1/06 Monthly Sampling Initiated 10/1/06 10/1/06 Monthly Update to the Citrus Task Force 4/9/07 4/9/07 Monthly Update to the Citrus Task Force 5/8/07 5/8/07 Monthly Update to the Citrus Task Force 6/11/07 6/11/07 Monthly Update to the Citrus Task Force 8/13/07 8/13/07 Monthly Update to the Citrus Task Force 9/17/07 9/17/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 67 B218 Tsala Apopka Water Quality Monitoring

Monthly Update to the Citrus Task Force 1/14/08 Status As Of: November 30, 2007 The Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council recommended the project to the Legislature in November 2005. The Legislature agreed that increasing the number of stations and sampling frequency in Lake Tsala Apopka was important in both establishing baseline conditions and determining trends in water quality over time. The sample collection, processing and analysis will be accomplished by the District's Resource Conservation and Data Department and Water Quality Laboratory. The increased stations and monitoring frequency began October 1, 2006. An annual water quality report and monthly updates is being presented to the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council. Additionally, the Lake Tsala Apopka Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council recommended continued funding for the project in its November 2006 annual report to the Legislature. The Citrus County Task Force of the Waterways Restoration Council held a Stakeholders meeting on Saturday, May 19, 2007 in Citrus Springs. The District presented several posters one of which was a summary and comparison of the water quality data collected for this project. The data collected since October 2006 will be analyzed for trends and presented to the Citrus Waterways Restoration Task Force at one of their 2008 meetings.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 68 B219 Land Use/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 BRAUNSCH, WILLIAM Task Manager(s) 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 delineates over 35 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 to be inadequate and beginning with the 2005 orthophotos the update was done on an annual basis. The funding proposed here will update the land cover database using the 2007 orthophotos. 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 No federal, state or local government currently collects the required land use/cover data in a consistent and comprehensive manner. These data are likewise not available from the private sector. The District does not currently have sufficient in-house staff resources to support this effort and the funding is used for staff augmentation, consulting services, plotting supplies and fieldwork associated with the project. IThis project is jointly funded by the Governing and Basin Boards. 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 will be an annual funding request to support the continued update of the database. This mapping project was previously funded under B089 - Orthophoto and Land Use/Cover Mapping. Beginning in FY2006 these two mapping efforts were separated to allow for improved cost tracking. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 408,173 0 162,928 0 0 571,101 011 Alafia River Basin 26,407 0 11,579 0 0 37,986 013 Hillsborough River Basin 39,780 0 12,454 0 0 52,234 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 19,345 0 3,648 0 0 22,993 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 33,067 0 13,466 0 0 46,533 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 50,083 0 6,842 0 0 56,925 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 47,371 0 31,401 0 0 78,772 020 Peace River Basin 77,393 0 46,914 0 0 124,307 021 Manasota Basin 49,185 0 21,126 0 0 70,311

Total $1,061,162

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. 2004 District Wide Land Use/Cover Update Begin District-Wide Land Use/Cover Update 1/30/05 1/17/05 Begin Update for Agricultural Lands in SWUCA 1/30/05 1/17/05 Complete Update Agricultural Lands in SWUCA 5/1/05 5/30/05 Begin Update for Non-Agricultural Lands in SWUCA 5/2/05 6/1/05 Complete Update for Non-Agricultural Lands in SWUCA 12/30/05 1/20/06 2/6/06 Complete District-Wide Land Use/Cover Update 9/30/06 9/1/06 8/31/06 2. FY2005 Annual Update

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Begin Update 9/1/06 9/1/06 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 Complete Update 9/30/08 4. FY2007 Annual Update Begin Update 10/1/07 1/1/08 Complete Update 5/30/08 4. FY2008 Annual Update Begin Update 6/1/08 Complete Update 9/30/08 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The 2006 land use/cover update project began July 9, 2007. As of August 17, 2007 the SWUCA portion of the 2006 land use/cover update project has been completed. The northern portion of the 2006 land use/cover update project was completed September 28, 2007. The district-wide 2006 land use/cover project was completed effective September 28, 2007. The 1995 and 1999 northern district back dating project was started October 15. Two photointerpreter contractors have left the project. A second photointerpreter contractor (as per project requirements) started on October 17. The Project B219 team now consists of 2 contract photointerpreters and the Project Manager. The 1995 and 1999 northern district back dating project is ongoing.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 70 B223 Upper Withlacoochee River System - MFLs

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager MUNSON, ADAM Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description By requirements of Florida statutes, the District must establish MFLs for waterbodies within its jurisdiction. The District intends to establish minimum flows for the upper and middle Withlacoochee River by 2009. This project is to provide technical information to support the adoption of MFLs for the freshwater portions of the Withlacoochee. An understanding of ecosystem components is needed so that relationships between minimum flows and significant harm can be evaluated in a defensible manner. It is necessary for a number of reasons to document the abundance, diversity, and distribution of plants and animals that are associated with these resources under seasonally changing flow conditions. Physico-chemical variables (e.g., dissolved oxygen, temperature), drainage alterations, and extensive hydrologic data also need to be evaluated. While much of the data can be collected and developed in-house, manpower and time limitations and the specialized expertise required for some analyses dictates that some of it must be consulted out. Funding under this project will accomplish three goals specific to MFLs development: 1) characterization of wetland and floodplain vegetation and soils along the river corridor; 2) evaluation of fish and macroinvertebrate communities and the distribution of species in specific riverine habitats; and 3) assistance in the analysis of hydrologic and biologic data to establish relationships between river hydrology (stage and flows) and the ecologic resources that are supported. 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 Completion of this project will support timely adoption of MFLs on this waterbody consistent with the Board adopted MFLs priority list and schedule. Funding requested in FY2006 was for acquisition of Light Detection and Ranging data. Funding in FY2007 is primarily for use in evaluating the potential reduction in fish and macroinverterbrate habitat and loss of floodplain wetland connection due to reductions in flow. These are evaluated by use of the Physical Habitat Simulation Model (PHABSIM) and which will be performed by a consultant. Extensive field data needed to run this data are collected by District staff over a range of flows and for acquisition of floodplain wetland data needed for determining flow requirements of this important component of the riverine system. Total requested funding in FY2008 is $170,000. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board's contribution is one half of the $170,000 total, or $85,000, with the remaining $85,000 to be funded by the Governing Board. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 402,141 0 127,401 0 0 529,542 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 243,250 0 85,250 0 0 328,500

Total $858,042

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Flow Measurement and Analysis Flow Data Collection from USGS 1/1/08 Flow Data Analysis Summary 6/1/09 2. Field Site Selection Identify Field Sites and Habitats 1/1/08 Map Shoals 1/1/08 Obtain Permission to Access Private Property 3/1/08 3. Floodplain Vegetation Analysis Field Sampling/Survey 1/1/09 Vegetation Assessment Report 6/1/09 4. Instream Habitat Assessment/PHABSIM Analysis Field Data Collection / Survey 1/1/09 PHABSIM Analysis Summary 6/1/09 Habitat Assessment Summary 6/1/09

19 Withlacoochee River Page 71 B223 Upper Withlacoochee River System - MFLs

5. Hydraulic Model Development Acquistion of LiDAR Data 1/1/08 Survey Data Acquisition 1/1/09 HEC-RAS Model Development 6/1/09 6. MFL Report Development Data Analysis 6/1/09 Report Preparation 10/1/09 Status As Of: December 27, 2007 The Withlacoochee River is on the MFL priority list for 2010. To date, field work has been hampered by low flows during, what is regularly, the high flow season. The LiDAR data has been collected, but is still in a raw format and will have to undergo QA/QC procedures before it is utilized in a digital elevation model. Because a detailed digital elevation model is desirable, staff is working with the Resource Management Department to obtain high quality survey data for the river channel. LiDAR does not provide subsurface data and high quality morphology data is desirable for the construction of a digital elevation model. For details on the data collection efforts for the digital elevation model, refer to project H066.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 72 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 19,126 0 9,562 0 0 28,688 013 Hillsborough River Basin 19,126 0 9,562 0 0 28,688 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 19,126 0 9,563 0 0 28,689 020 Peace River Basin 19,126 0 9,563 0 0 28,689

Total $114,754

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 Basin Board Notification 3/1/06 3/1/06

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Notice to Proceed 3/1/06 3/1/06 Year 1. Data Collection 4/1/06 4/1/06 Year 2. Data Collection 12/1/06 12/1/06 Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/07 12/1/07 Year 4. Data Collection 12/1/08 Completion Report 12/1/09 Project Ends 8/31/10 Status As Of: January 02, 2008 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 74 B232 Interaction Between the Upper Floridan Aquifer and Lake Panasoffkee, West-Central Florida

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems Basin(s) General Fund (District), Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager BASSO, RON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is a cooperative effort with the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the District. The investigation will analyze the interaction between groundwater in the Upper Floridan aquifer and Lake Panasoffkee. Information gained from the project will be incorporated into groundwater models of the area for use in assessing impacts of ground water withdrawals on lake levels. The project will involve the collection of water levels, flows and climatological data to quantify the different components of the hydrologic budget of the lake. Benefits Data and information developed as part of this project are necessary to properly evaluate effects of groundwater withdrawals on Lake Panasoffkee. This information will support the Governing Board's efforts to develop an effective water resources management strategy for the region and used in the allocation of groundwater withdrawals while avoiding harm to the resource. This effort will also support the Basin's efforts to contribute to improved management of lake resources to benefit the natural systems supported by Lake Panasoffkee. Costs This is a four year project that began in FY2006 and will be completed at the end of FY 2009. The total project cost is $892,000 with the District's share at $446,000. FY2006 funding is from the District's General Revenue fund. This occurred because the project was identified late in the FY2006 budget process. Funding in FY2007 will be provided soley by the Basin Board in order to obtain equal funding amounts up to this point in the project between both the Governing and Basin Boards. Subsequent years of funding will be shared by the Governing Board and the Withlacoochee River Basin. Total funding for FY2008 is $282,000 with the USGS providing $141,000, the District General Fund $70,500, and the Withlacoochee River Basin Board $70,500. Additional Information Water managers and local residents have expressed concern that population increases in the Withlacoochee River basin, along with the ensuing development, could impact groundwater resources, creating problems similar to those being experienced in many other areas of the State. Previous and on-going studies have shown that a strong hydraulic connection exists between surface water and ground water in the area. Reliable data on the nature of the hydraulic connection between Lake Panasoffkee and the Upper Floridan aquifer is scarce. In particular, data describing hydraulic relations, magnitude of groundwater seepage, and evapotranspiration rates are lacking. Evapotranspiration and groudwater seepage represent important but poorly quantified water-budget components in the area and are of critical importance in hydrologic analysis of the area's water resources. Increasing competition for the area's groundwater resources and changing water use patterns have strained the groundwater resouces. Future well fields and urban areas adjacent to the lake could affect ground- and surface water levels and quality, potentially impacting wetlands and making the Withlacoochee River more susceptible to flooding. As demands for water in southwest Florida increase, more information is needed to effectively develop and manage the Withlacoochee River watershed. A better understanding of the interaction between ground- and surface waters and the magnitude of evapotranspiration and groundwater seepage, and how this related to Lake Panasoffkee and the Withlacoochee River, is essential to water managers. Additionally, collection of evapotranspiration and groundwater seepage data is needed for a more comprehensive understanding of both ground- and surface water systems. Data needed for assessing the lake/aquifer interaction in the area are not available and is fundamental for developing effective resource management and policy. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 125,000 0 74,081 0 0 199,081 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 127,417 0 74,081 0 0 201,498 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District USGS 246,250 141,000 58,750 0 446,000 Total $846,579

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Retrospective Analysis 10/1/06 6/30/06 Install in-stream piezometers 10/1/06 10/1/06

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Well Inventory 10/1/06 10/1/06 Conduct Spring Inventory 10/1/06 9/1/06 Install Monitor Wells 10/1/07 2/28/07 Measure Seepage Rates 10/1/07 10/1/07 Draft Report 10/1/08 3/31/09 Final Report 3/31/09 9/30/09 Status As Of: January 01, 2008 The USGS collected hourly ground-water, stage, and creek discharge readings from the installed monitoring network for the study. Bi-weekly maintenance was performed on the Lake Panasoffkee evaporation station. Thermal surveys were also completed on the same days. The hydrogeologic framework section of the report was completed. Water quality sampling activities were conducted. A potentiometric surface map of Upper Floridan aquifer water levels was created for September 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 76 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 FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 21,891 0 21,891 0 0 43,782 013 Hillsborough River Basin 8,514 0 8,514 0 0 17,028 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 6,689 0 6,689 0 0 13,378 020 Peace River Basin 3,649 0 3,649 0 0 7,298 021 Manasota Basin 4,257 0 4,257 0 0 8,514

Total $90,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Agreement to Contracts 8/1/06 5/1/07 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 Year 2. Data Collection 12/1/09 Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/10 Completion Report 9/1/11 Project Ends 2/1/12

19 Withlacoochee River Page 77 B238 Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida

Status As Of: January 09, 2008 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 78 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 Ongoing Description The Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer specialist promotes implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation to the members of the building industry. The majority of decisions concerning indoor water use and new landscapes are made by builders, developers and landscape and irrigation professionals. Their decisions impact water supply, water quality and natural systems. The outreach techniques and products used beneficially for the past several years to educate builders, developers and landscape and irrigation specialists on water-conserving landscapes are based on outreach conducted through the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program in Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota and Pasco counties. Educating builders on indoor water conservation will include promoting conservation criteria in the planning and construction of new homes. Benefits The program addresses priority concerns of the Basin Boards by promoting widespread adoption of environmental landscaping best management practices by builders, developers, and landscape and irrigation professionals to conserve water and reduce environmental damage from improper landscape design, installation and maintenance. The expansion of the program that occurred in October 2007, will increase potential water savings in new construction by including indoor water conservation to the outreach. Costs The total cost of the outreach program in FY2008 will be $77,500, which includes project coordination, program expenses and travel expenses for outreach to all Basins. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. The University of Florida will support the program by providing education oversight and training opportunities. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. The addition of indoor water conservation outreach to the program, which occurred in October 2007, caused no increase in funding. 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.

Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 5,383 0 6,246 0 0 11,629 013 Hillsborough River Basin 12,561 0 13,386 0 0 25,947 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 6,280 0 7,798 0 0 14,078 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 7,177 0 7,924 0 0 15,101 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 22,430 0 20,391 0 0 42,821 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 7,177 0 7,816 0 0 14,993 020 Peace River Basin 15,252 0 15,786 0 0 31,038 021 Manasota Basin 13,458 0 13,311 0 0 26,769

Total $182,376

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2007 Purchase Order Issued: 10/1/06 3/15/07 3/6/07 First Task Report: 3/31/07 3/31/07 Second Task Report: 4/30/07 4/30/07 Third Task Report: 5/31/07 5/31/07 Fourth Task Report: 6/30/07 6/30/07 Fifth Task Report: 7/31/07 7/31/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 79 B246 Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist

Sixth Task Report 8/31/07 8/31/07 Seventh Task Report 9/30/07 9/30/07 Eighth Task Report 10/30/07 10/30/07 Ninth Task Report 11/30/07 12/11/07 12/11/07 Tenth Task Report 12/31/07 12/31/07 Eleventh Task Report 1/31/08 Project Ends 2/28/08 Twelfth Task Report 2/28/08 FY2008 Purchase Order Created: 3/1/08 First Task Report: 3/31/08 Second Task Report: 4/30/08 Third Task Report: 5/31/08 Fourth Task Report: 6/30/08 Fifth Task Report: 7/31/08 Sixth Task Report: 8/31/08 Seventh Task Report: 9/30/08 Eighth Task Report: 10/31/08 Ninth Task Report: 11/30/08 Tenth Task Report: 12/31/08 Eleventh Task Report: 1/31/09 Project Ends 2/28/09 TwelfthTask Report: 2/28/09 Status As Of: December 18, 2007 Angela Maraj began working as the District Regional Builder & Developer Landscape Education Specialist in March 2007. In October 2007, the Basin Boards approved the expansion of the scope of work and title of the program from FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist to Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist to allow promotion of indoor as well as outdoor water conservation. Recent activities include meeting with the landscape manager of The Villages to discuss ways to include Florida-friendly landscaping in new construction and enlisting the Tampa Bay Builders Association (Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas counties) and the Pasco Building Association in the Water-Wise Landscape Recognition program for their spring Parade of Homes events. In addition, Maraj presented at the "How to Create an Award-Winning Landscape" workshop for members of the Manatee/Sarasota Homebuilders Association.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 80 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. 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 30,671 0 0 30,671 011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 2,052 0 0 2,052 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 2,226 0 0 2,226 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 472 0 0 472 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 2,428 0 0 2,428 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 1,108 0 0 1,108 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 6,000 0 0 6,000 020 Peace River Basin 0 0 9,090 0 0 9,090 021 Manasota Basin 0 0 3,953 0 0 3,953

Total $58,000

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Milestone - Myakka Basin Review linear network for Myakka Sub-basin 11/1/07 3/1/08 Revise NHD network 2/1/08 5/1/08 Review and revise flowpaths/directions 5/1/08 8/1/08 Capture lakes/wetlands and QA/QC 6/1/08 8/1/08 Upload Data to National NHD 7/1/08 9/14/08

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2. Milestone - Sarasota Bay Basin Review/revise linear Network 8/1/08 Review/Revise flowpaths 9/1/08 Upload Data to National NHD 9/15/08 Status As Of: January 02, 2008 2 January 2008 - Contract Agreement with DEP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 82 B258 Withlacoochee River Estuary MFL

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager HEYL, MIKE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Requested funds will be used for the development of minimum flows for the Withlacoochee River Estuary by 2011. By requirements of Florida statutes, the District must adopt Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) for water bodies in its jurisdiction. The Withlacoochee River includes both freshwater and estuarine reaches. The establishment of minimum flows for rivers and estuaries requires the collection of extensive physical, chemical, and biological data to evaluate potential impacts to the ecological characteristics of the resource. Fortunately considerable work has been done or is ongoing on the estuarine section of the Withlacoochee River, including development of a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model of the system. Salinity and water quality data are needed for various springs that contribute flow to the river. These data will be collected by District staff. Changes in the position of salinity zones are a major concern in estuarine systems, and these are directly affected by changes in freshwater inflow. Since a model has already been developed for this system, staff can begin analyzing the effect of withdrawals on the distribution, migration, and volumetric changes in important salinity zones. Some biological sampling will be required. Funding in FY2008 will be used primarily to begin evaluating the effects of withdrawals and diversion of water on the distribution of salinity zones in the estuarine reaches of the river. Funding is also requested for assistance in the mapping of oyster reefs in the estuary. Benefits Funding in FY2008 will be used primarily to begin evaluating the effects of withdrawals and diversion of water on the distribution of salinity zones in the estuarine reaches of the river. Funding is also requested for assistance in the mapping of oyster reefs in the estuary. Costs Total requested funding in FY2008 is $76,000. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board's contribution is one half of the $76,000 total, or $38,000, with the remaining $38,000 to be funded by the Governing Board. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 44,513 0 0 44,513 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 38,250 0 0 38,250

Total $82,763

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Complete Report / Internal Review Complete 2/28/11 Submit for Peer Review 3/30/11 Board Adoption of MFL 8/30/11 Status As Of: January 04, 2008 An MFL for the Withlacoochee River is scheduled for 2011. A hydrodynamic model of the system was developed for another District department and during FY2008, that model will be applied to determine initial estuarine responses to variations in flow. It is anticipated that a cotractor will be selected and a contract established by quarter 1 2008. Additional projects will be budgeted and implemented during the next three years. No additonal activities have occurred during the past reporting period.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 83 B480 Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council Implementation

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Sumter County, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager HOLTKAMP, MIKE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description

Due to concern regarding the health of Lake Panasoffkee, the Legislature in 1998 passed Chapter 98-69, Laws of Florida, creating the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council (Council). This concern stemmed from the decline in the quality of the fishery on the lake and the accumulation of large amounts of sediments on the lake bottom. The Council was charged with identifying strategies to restore the lake, which specifically included: sport fish population recovery strategies, shoreline restoration, sediment control and removal, exotic species management, floating tussock removal and management and removal, navigation, water quality and fisheries habitat improvement. The Council was also required to report to the Legislature on or before November 25 of each year on the progress of the Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Plan and any recommendations for the next fiscal year. The legislature mandated that the District was to provide, as needed, administrative support for the Council. Council meetings continue to be held on an as needed basis to provide progress reports to the Council regarding the construction projects and to direct the restoration project. The final Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Plan as outlined in the Council's November 2003 Report to the Legislature is comprised of four steps. Step 1, the Coleman's Landing Pilot Dredging Project, was completed in December 2000, provided technical information needed for the design and permitting of the in-lake dredging steps, as well as re-established a public boat access to the lake from Coleman Landing. Step 2 is the first part of the first full scale in-lake dredging project with the objective of restoring historic fish bedding areas around Grassy Point and Shell Point, and along the western shoreline of the lake, and will involve the dredging of approximately 3.2 million cubic yards of in-place sediment. Step 3 is the second part of the full scale in-lake dredging project and involves the restoration of the historic lake shoreline and creation of open water habitat by the dredging approximately 5.2 million cubic yards on in-place sediment and the removal of approximately 800 acres of dense emergent vegetation along the western and southern shore lines of the lake. Step 4 is the maintenance dredging and cleanout of the residential canals along the western shoreline, and is being implemented by Sumter County through a cooperative agreement with the District. The Council and the District originally agreed to release $200,000 from the State funds to assist the County with the project in 2001. In 2007 the Council approved funding up to an additional $457,000 toward the canal cleanout contingent upon receiving an additional $250,000 from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Commission). Funding for this project is being provided by state and federal grants, state SWIM funding (see W481), Basin Board SWIM matching funds (see W481), FDOT mitigation funds, and the Commission. Based on the bids received to dredge Steps 2 and 3, the total cost of the four-step restoration plan will be approximately $26 million. The dredging contract for Steps 2 and 3 was awarded by the District Governing Board in August 2003 in the amount of $22.6 million. The original construction period for Steps 2 and 3 was four years, or until January 2008; however, due to having to temporarily suspend dredging operations as a result of extreme low water conditions, the revised projected completion date is mid-August 2008.

Benefits The project will restore historic fish bedding areas around Grassy Point, Shell Point, and along the western shoreline; restore the historic lake shoreline; and, restore in excess of 900 acres of open water habitat, by dredging approximately 8.0 million cubic yards of sediment over 1,741 acres of the lake area. Costs The cost for dredging Steps 2 and 3 of the four step restoration plan, which represent the full-scale in-lake components of the restoration plan, is $22.9 million. The cost for Step 4, the cleanout of the residential canals along the western shoreline of the lake, is $2.2 million. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 5,997 0 849 0 0 6,846 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund- Lake Panasoffkee 19,520,000 0 0 0 0 19,520,000 FDOT - Mitigation 469,733 0 0 0 0 469,733 FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm (B480) 2,000,000 0 250,000 0 0 2,250,000 U.S. EPA - Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Project 1,098,800 0 0 0 0 1,098,800

19 Withlacoochee River Page 84 B480 Lake Panasoffkee Restoration Council Implementation

Total $23,345,379

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Council Administration Contract w/FDEP executed for administrative costs for council 1/12/99 Contract w/FDEP for Council administrative costs expires 1/12/01 1/12/01 1/12/02 Step 1 Coleman Landing Pilot Project Final design complete 12/9/99 12/9/99 FDEP issue Env. Resource Permit 1/21/00 1/21/00 Begin construction 7/10/00 7/10/00 Complete construction of Step 1 12/2/00 12/18/00 Revised completion of construction for Step 1 1/1/01 12/20/00 Step 2 and 3 - In-lake dredging Complete initial vegetation mapping 11/30/00 12/15/00 Complete bathymetric mapping 12/31/00 2/28/01 Complete Preliminary Design Report 2/27/01 9/1/01 Complete In-lake Final Design Component 2/18/02 2/13/02 Complete Disposal Area Final Design Component 9/2/02 2/15/03 3/23/03 Obtain Environmental Permits (Steps 2 & 3) 11/30/02 4/9/03 12/20/02 Begin Construction (Steps 2 &3) 2/28/03 9/1/03 12/8/03 Complete Construction (Steps 2 &3) 2/28/07 8/15/08 Step 4 - Maintenance Dredging of Residential Canals Cooperative Agreement w/Sumter Co. executed 1/25/02 1/25/02 Obtain US Army Corps permit 5/12/02 2/1/05 3/21/05 Obtain DEP Exemption Letter 5/12/02 3/20/02 Advertise construction contract 5/20/02 12/5/05 12/5/05 Begin maintenance dredging 10/20/02 3/31/07 3/31/07 Award construction contract 10/20/02 3/15/07 3/15/07 Agreement expiration date 12/31/03 6/30/08 Complete maintenance dredging 12/31/20 3/31/08 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 The District Governing Board awarded the construction contract for Steps 2 an 3 of the restoration plan to Subaqueous Services, Inc. in the amount of $22.6 million in August 2003. The notice to proceed with the site work (i.e., upland spoil containment area) was issued to the contractor on December 8, 2003. The site work was completed and accepted by the District on June 2, 2004. The notice to proceed with dredging was issued on July 2, 2004. As of December 20, 2007 approximately 1,306 acres of lake area have been dredged. This area equates to approximately 75 percent of the total lake area to be dredged. The initial lake area to be dredged was 1,898 acres; however, due to concerns over the lack of recruitment of desirable submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), approximately 157 acres of lake area supporting lush beds of SAV were deleted from the project to preserve a source for SAV propagation once dredging activity is complete. On June 18, 2007 dredging operations were temporarily suspended due to extreme low water conditions. In late September 2007 the District received a one-time variance from the FDEP to raise the Wysong-Coogler Water Conservation Structure to help raise water levels in the lake. The raising of weir was successful and dredging resumed on October 15, 2007. Downtime expenses incurred due to the suspension of dredging amounted to slightly under $400,000. At is December 9, 2007 meeting, the Withlacoochee River Basin Board approved recommending the Governing Board compensate the contractor $602,902 for dredging an additional 454,594 cubic yards of sediment resulting from the low water conditions. The Board also approved giving the contractor an additional 131 calendar days to complete the project. The District entered into a second grant agreement with the FFWCC for an additional $250,000 in funding. The additional funds from the FFWCC allow the District to reallocate $250,000 of state appropriations from the in-lake dredging project to the cooperative agreement with Sumter County for the cleanout of the residential canals along the lake¿s western shoreline. The results of the summer 2008 SAV mapping effort show SAV coverage is 70 percent of the lake which is 10 percent higher the minimum 60 percent coverage required in the ERP for the project.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 85 B530 Mapping and GIS

Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,881,016 (2,172,787) 936,651 0 0 5,644,880 011 Alafia River Basin 131,780 0 36,843 0 0 168,623 013 Hillsborough River Basin 147,217 0 39,008 0 0 186,225 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 121,714 0 35,493 0 0 157,207 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 129,585 0 37,129 0 0 166,714 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 155,243 0 39,872 0 0 195,115 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 156,086 0 39,772 0 0 195,858 020 Peace River Basin 189,530 0 44,753 0 0 234,283 021 Manasota Basin 155,478 0 39,867 0 0 195,345

Total $7,144,250

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 Issue purchase order for roads enhancement. 3/30/08 Status As Of: December 17, 2007 Mapping and GIS is an ongoing support activity and to date there have been no unforeseen expenditures or activities in

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FY2008. 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. Funds supporting the Water Management Information System project have been transferred to the Information Resources Department. A purchase order for the roads database purchased from Geographic Data Technologies was issued in October 2007 for the semi-annual update of these data. Negotiations for parcel updates are currently underway.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 87 B630 Field Operations 019

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Natural Systems Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY Task Manager(s) BEASLEY, JAMES, KINCADE, JAMES Status Ongoing Description Annual field maintenance activities for this basin are for 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, along with 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 30 water control structures and 34 well sites to maintain. The largest such asset in the Basin is the Tsala Apopka Outfall Canal which requires mowing 150 acres five times per year. The canal banks are steeply sloped and require special District owned maintenance equipment. There are 16 culverts and approximately four miles of canal and berm banks that require maintenance. Benefits Keeping Tsala Apopka Outfall Canal 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. Costs The FY2007 budget of $177,166 includes $15,201 for central garage charges, $59,256 for salaries/benefits/travel, $70,550 for contracted services (increase due to five miles of new fence construction), and $32,118 for rental equipment, parts, supplies, landfill disposal fees, and land maintenance materials (limerock, shell, rock, and fill). The proposed FY2008 budget less salaries includes $108,454 for central garage charges, rental equipment, parts, supplies, landfill disposal fees, and land maintenance materials (limerock, shell, rock, and fill). Included in these costs of $108,454 are $15,000 for consultant services for culvert inspections, $10,000 for contracted fence repairs, and $40,000 for contracted mowing at select structures. Additional Information N/A Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,093,393 127,000 601,058 0 0 3,821,451 011 Alafia River Basin 254,002 0 73,381 0 0 327,383 013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,924,495 600,000 557,009 0 200,000 3,281,504 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 186,043 0 30,930 0 0 216,973 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 254,830 0 55,569 0 0 310,399 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 528,206 0 142,067 0 0 670,273 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 642,539 107,000 164,100 0 0 913,639 020 Peace River Basin 794,931 250,000 335,029 0 0 1,379,960 021 Manasota Basin 178,375 0 37,683 0 0 216,058

Total $11,137,640

Status As Of: December 28, 2007 Field Operations crews have mowed and maintained water control structures and well sites as needed. Crews completed mowing and maintenance at Tsala Apopka Outfall Canal.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 88 B670 Structure Operations 019

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 BUDE, TANASE Task Manager(s) Status Description The B670 budget provides funding for inspections, operations and maintenance activities on District water control structures and canal systems. There are currently thirty structures in the Withlacoochee River Basin. Two of the major structures, S-353 and the Tsala Apopka Outfall Canal (C-331) were built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain storage within the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes and for flood control. This federal flood control project provides protection for a ten year flood event without exceeding desirable lake levels. C-331 receives discharge via sixteen secondary drainage systems situated along its length; these systems are now over 35 years old and are in need of some form of maintenance. Embankment erosion problems are evident in some areas along the length of the canal. Other key structures on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes include Leslie Heifner, Bryant Slough, Brogden Bridge, Floral City, Golf Course, Moccasin Slough and Van Ness. Structure Operations Section staff inspect, maintain and operate the newly reconstructed Wysong-Coogler Lock and Dam on the Withlacoochee River. The Operations Department began operation of this facility in October of 2002. Lock tender services for the facility are outsourced. In 2005 a cost-benefit analysis justified the need for gate modifications to Structure S-11, the largest structure on the South Sumter Canal System. In order to operate S-11, flashboards must be hooked and lifted manually; there is a potential for injury associated with the effort and the frequency of operations is increasing. A recently finalized design for modifying S-11 by installing automated sluice gates will provide for safer operations, help to reduce labor costs and decrease response time. In addition to S-11 modifications, FY2007 upgrades are planned for Golf Course and Bryant Slough structures. Benefits Structure Operations involves three areas of responsibility: inspecton, maintenance(including construction and repair), and operation. A comprehensive 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 , and general maintenance 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 and 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/workorder processes. The District also utilizes engineering consultants for inspection services on the more critical structures on a two-year rotational basis.Structure Opeartion 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. Costs The FY2007 budget provides: $25,000 for emergency engineering services related to structure operations; $40,000 for structure control upgrades; $50,000 for culvert replacement/maintenance and erosion stabilization on the Tsala Apopka Canal; $80,000 for Wysong lock tender services; and $100,000 for structural modifications (new gate installations) to S-11 on the South Sumter Canal System. Remaining funds, approximately $176,897 in Parts & Supplies, Rental of Equipment, Salaries, Central Garage, etc., are related to ongoing routine maintenance and operations. The proposed FY2008 budget of $470,550 provides $115,000 for the addition of remote control capabilities at Moccasin Slough, Bryant Slough, and Golf Course structures. Included are $91,000 for the installation of Digital Video Monitoring Systems and the required communication lines at S-353 and Wysong. Additionally there is $80,000 for lock tender services at Wysong, and $45,000 for emergency/miscellaneous engineering services. Remaining funds, (approximately $89,000 in Parts & Supplies, Rental of Equipment, Salaries, Central Garage, etc.), are related to ongoing routine maintenance and operations. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

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District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 984,892 (16,375) 476,740 0 0 1,445,257 011 Alafia River Basin 1,021,906 0 129,885 0 0 1,151,791 013 Hillsborough River Basin 5,229,997 (600,000) 672,093 0 0 5,302,090 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 1,531,277 (6,000) 187,673 0 0 1,712,950 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 77,765 0 0 0 0 77,765 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,371,795 (2,166,986) 173,474 0 0 1,378,283 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,916,941 (107,000) 600,448 0 0 2,410,389 020 Peace River Basin 1,611,433 (250,000) 392,181 0 0 1,753,614

Total $15,232,139

Status As Of: January 16, 2008 The stop logs and locking devices for the Flying Eagle culverts are ready to be put in service when needed. Minor maintenance repairs, scheduled maintenance and inspections continue.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 90 B808 Gum Springs Group Freshwater MFL

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager HOOD, JASON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Florida statutes mandate that the District must adopt minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for watercourses in its jurisdiction. Gum Springs are on the MFLs Priority List for rule adoption in 2010. Staff will begin limited data collection to support the determination of minimum flows for the Gum Springs complex by 2010. The establishment of minimum flows for springs, rivers and estuaries requires the collection of extensive physical, chemical, and biological data to evaluate potential impacts to the ecological characteristics of the resource. A major component used in establishing MFLs is the determination of habitat loss as flows are decreased; this is accomplished primarily through the application of the Physical Habitat Simulation Model. The model requires collection of relevant field data over a range of flows. Actual application of the model to the data will be applied in FY2008. 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 Total funding in FY2008 is $30,000. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board's contribution is one half of the $30,000 total, or $15,000, with the remaining $15,000 to funded by the Governing Board. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 8,026 0 21,990 0 0 30,016 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 250 0 0 0 0 250 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 15,250 0 0 15,250

Total $45,516

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Field Site Selection Identify Field Sites and Habitats 1/1/08 12/5/07 Map Shoals 1/1/08 11/20/07 Obtain Permission to Access Private Property 3/1/08 11/15/07 Floodplain Vegetation Analysis Field Sampling/Survey 1/1/10 Vegetation Assessment Report 6/1/10 Flow Measurement and Analysis Flow Data Collection from USGS 1/1/09 Flow Data Analysis Summary 6/1/10 Hydraulic Model Development Acquisition of LiDAR Data 1/1/09 Survey Data Aquisition 1/1/10 HEC-RAS Model Development 6/1/10 Instream Habitat Assessment/PHABSIM Analysis Field Data Collection / Survey 1/1/10 Habitat Assessment Summary 6/1/10 PHABSIM Analysis Summary 6/1/10 MFL Report Development Data Analysis 6/1/10 Report Preparation 10/1/10 Status As Of: December 18, 2007 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) continues to collect stage and discharge data that will eventually provide staff with a rating curve. Site selection and shoal mapping is complete. Data collection for the physical habitat simulation model is continuing.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 91 G004 Aquatic Plant Management - Withlacoochee River Basin

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Natural Systems 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 of aquatic plants within flood control canals and around water control structures within the Withlacoochee Basin and also provides matching funds required for the treatment of hydrilla and waterhyacinth within intra-county lakes in Sumter County under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Cooperative Aquatic Plant Control Program. Areas managed include the Gant Lake Outfall Canal, downstream portion of the South Sumter drainage canal, the Tsala Apopka Outfall Canal and Lakes Okahumpka, Miona and Deaton. Funding is also included to provide staff time for airboat transportation for other District staff to complete projects in this basin. This is an ongoing maintenance operation. Benefits Aquatic plant management operations are required to maintain flood control capacity, recreational utilization, navigation, wildlife habitat and native plant communities. Costs The FY2007 budget is broken down as follows: Salaries/wages $16,615, herbicides $22,000, central garage charges $1,500. The FY2008 budget is broken down as follows: Salaries/wages $18,269, herbicides $22,000 and central garage charges $1,500. Additional Information Sumter County provides $20,000 annually for hydrilla management operations on Lake Okahumpka which represents 25% of the management costs for this activity. The Withlacoochee River Basin provides 25% with the DEP paying the remainder of the cost. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 34,925 0 4,175 0 0 39,100 013 Hillsborough River Basin 490,898 0 77,283 0 0 568,181 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 250,084 0 36,622 0 0 286,706 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 51,803 0 3,828 0 0 55,631 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 286,132 0 41,700 0 0 327,832 020 Peace River Basin 127,364 0 17,531 0 0 144,895

Total $1,422,345

Status As Of: December 26, 2007 No significant activity was conducted during this period.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 92 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 O'NEIL, RAINA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing 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 teacher training workshops, mini-grants for classroom projects, field trip program support, Envirothon support and educational resources for students and educators.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 Water Management Plan and align with the appropriate Comprehensive Watershed Management 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 FY2008 budget for youth education reflects no changes from FY2007. This highly effective program directly reached 835,656 students and teachers in FY2007 through programs, publications and mini-grants. Because most, if not all, of those involved in Youth Education programs also receive publications, a conservative estimate puts District outreach at 55 percent of the students in the District, at a cost of $1.18 per person. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 136,083 0 69,452 0 0 205,535 011 Alafia River Basin 356,259 0 70,519 0 0 426,778 013 Hillsborough River Basin 768,211 0 143,046 0 0 911,257 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 352,292 0 68,390 0 0 420,682 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 356,783 0 69,140 0 0 425,923 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,845,230 0 270,481 0 0 2,115,711 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 352,048 0 68,403 0 0 420,451 020 Peace River Basin 877,756 0 209,556 0 0 1,087,312 021 Manasota Basin 472,306 0 100,100 0 0 572,406

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Total $6,586,055

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Program Commence for School Board agreements 8/1/07 8/1/07 Mini-grants selected 10/15/07 10/15/07 Mini-grant projects complete 5/30/08 School Board agreement program complete 7/30/08 School Board agreements executed 8/1/08 Final reports submitted to District 8/30/08 Status As Of: December 20, 2007 Teacher Training: Four Ground Water Institutes for Teachers have been planned for this 2007-2008 school year. The goal of this program is to increase water resources awareness among teachers and students within regional watersheds so that they are empowered to play an active role in protecting these resources. This two-and-a-half-day teacher training targets middle and high school teachers and is funded through the FY2008 Basin Initiative for Youth Education (P259). Youth Education staff is coordinating the trainings with American Ground Water Trust (AGWT) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Institutes are being promoted to all public and private schools throughout the District. The four 2008 Ground Water Institutes are planned for April 17-19 in Crystal River at the Marine Science Station, May 15-17 at Nature's Classroom in Thonotosassa, June 12-14 at the Girl Scouts of Gulf coast FL in Sarasota and June 19-21 at the Turner Agri-Center in Arcadia. Publications: In FY2007 more than 620,000 pieces of Youth Education materials were distributed to students and teachers throughout the District. New materials are continually being developed and existing materials are updated frequently to ensure they contain accurate information. Most recently, Youth Education staff completed the grades K-3 Watershed Resource Box, the WaterDrops Activity Packet and Sprinkles Water Sources. Mini-Grants: More than $322,000 was awarded for the 2007-2008 Splash! mini-grant cycle, impacting 94,000 students through 137 hands-on water resources projects. Legacy: Youth Education staff and District Land Department staff are working together to expand the Legacy Program to include greater diversity among users of District-owned lands. Legacy, a hands-on program that explores the principles of land management, provides youth an opportunity to serve as land stewards on District or public lands. New Legacy Programs are being planned for Weedon Island Preserve, in partnership with Pinellas County. Several mini-grant projects have been identified as possible Legacy projects and District staff has met with these teachers to discuss project expansion. Watershed Education: District staff continues to support the teachers in the Brooker Creek watershed and the Peace River watershed with Splash! mini-grant funding and technical assistance with projects. In addition to traditional watershed education tools, three new web-based virtual watershed excursions are being developed in FY2007, including the Myakka River, the Alafia River and an updated Hillsborough River excursion. All three excursions will highlight District lands and recreation opportunities throughout the watersheds. Evaluation: The Youth Education section is beginning a three-year program evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of Youth Education publications, mini-grants, field trip programs, teacher training workshops and various interactive District displays at museums and environmental education centers. The evaluation will examine specific behaviors and attitudes about water resources and will help the District to determine the most effective ways of communicating with and educating youth and teachers. The District has contracted with an outside program evaluation expert and the study will conclude in 2010.

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District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,193,591 30,000 410,006 0 0 2,633,597 011 Alafia River Basin 394,945 6,600 74,408 0 0 475,953 013 Hillsborough River Basin 992,266 16,800 179,413 0 0 1,188,479 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 426,717 8,400 80,882 0 0 515,999 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 404,952 11,989 72,832 0 0 489,773 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,094,307 28,200 320,430 0 0 2,442,937 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 546,461 0 90,549 0 0 637,010 020 Peace River Basin 850,781 0 181,635 0 0 1,032,416 021 Manasota Basin 638,407 0 138,955 0 0 777,362

Total $10,193,526

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2007 Irrigation Pilot Project Take test meter readings of pilot neighborhoods 9/30/07 10/24/07 Finish focus group research 9/30/07 9/30/07 Finish survey research 2/28/08 Develop pilot project plans 5/31/08 Implement pilot project in designated neighborhoods 7/1/08 Take meter read #1 7/31/08 Take meter read #2 8/31/08

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Take meter read # 3 9/30/08 Evaluate pilot program based on meter readings 10/15/08 Implement phase two with needed revisions 1/1/09 Take meter read #1 1/31/09 Take meter read #2 2/28/09 Pilot end date 3/31/09 FY2008 Community Education Grant Activities Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/15/07 Application deadline 8/24/07 8/24/07 Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/11/08 Grant recipient required workshops 2/28/08 End of projects' work period 6/30/08 Final reports due 7/25/08 Requests for reimbursements 8/20/08 FY2008 Media Messaging Spring Media Buy 3/1/08 Dry Season Media Buy (contingency) 5/1/08 Fall Media Buy 10/1/08 10/1/08 Status As Of: January 04, 2008 Media Messaging: The next phase of the FY2008 media messaging campaign is being written and produced. The spring media buy will consist of radio and TV spots featuring an FYN Coordinator giving tips on proper irrigation system maintenance. An emergency water shortage ad will be created featuring the District's Executive Director asking citizens to conserve during this critical time. Both ads will direct the public to the District's web site. The emergency ad will run only if drought conditions persist. In addition to radio and TV, the District will also place print ads and billboards. Recently, District staff has reached out to local governments, utilities and homeowners' associations asking them for assistance with the message distribution. Several member governments have committed to use the District's ads in their own media buys. Utilities are being approached to include the drought and conservation messages in their customers' bills. Homeowners associations are being offered articles for their newsletters and ads featuring a water conservation message from the District's current ad campaign. District staff have also been featured on local broadcast and government access public affairs programs discussing the drought and ways citizens can conserve. Drought signs are being distributed to local governments. Florida-Friendly Landscape Education: Staff is working through the Landscape Education Coordination Initiative (LECI) with the two certifying organizations (FNGLA and LMA) to ensure incorporation of Florida-friendly landscaping principles into landscape maintenance certification programs. Staff will help FNGLA and LMA promote the certification programs to landscape maintenance companies and has created logo designs that incorporate the term "Florida-Friendly Yard" into the associations' logos. FNGLA will present its first training in March 2008. SJRWMD's Florida Water Star program has been reviewed by UF as requested. Criteria upgrades will be compiled based on District and UF staff recommendations. In the last quarter of FY2007, 29 site visits were conducted and 21 presentations were made to managers and members of community and homeowner associations (HOA) in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties. The successful Venetian Bay HOA project in St. Petersburg was presented to the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board December 2007. Community Education Grants: Districtwide 38 projects were approved as follows: Alafia River (7), Coastal Rivers (4), Hillsborough River (9), Manasota (8), NW Hillsborough (3), Peace River (8), Pinellas-Anclote River (9), Withlacoochee River (4). Projects run from March 1-June 30, 2008. Watershed Education: Save the Homosassa River Alliance (HRA) is conducting an education program to increase awareness and foster stewardship and protection of the Homosassa River by installing a skimmer to absorb hydrocarbons and improve water quality. The HRA is also partnering with marinas to place educational placards and trash containers on rental boats on the Homosassa. In the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin, staff is working with the Pier Aquarium to develop an educational program to educate four HOAs about how to reduce water quality impacts resulting from stormwater runoff. Behavior Change Pilots: The Irrigation pilot program will (1) ask residents in selected neighborhoods in Sumter, Polk and Charlotte counties to take control of their irrigation systems during July, August and September, when rainfall can allow residents to turn off their systems for extended periods of time, and (2) to water only every other week during the months of January and February. To gain information for program design, the audio recordings from the focus groups have been used to guide the creation of a telephone survey. Data collection is scheduled to begin in January 2008. Staff is continuing to gather water use reports from participating utilities and creating historical water data reports that will be used to measure changes in water use throughout the course of the project. The College Conservation project with USF's Public Relations School and the USF Collaborative for Children and Families was created to develop programs that target the 19-25 age groups. A Spotlight Gala was held on December 14 at USF's Tampa campus to showcase the efforts of a 5-person team of PR students on this project, including a presentation of strategies and tactics they developed based on the research. The District's project manager is reviewing the team's report and seeking out cooperative partnerships to implement some of the team's ideas. Barrier and Benefit Survey: As the first step in creating community-based social marketing programs, a Districtwide survey will be conducted to determine barriers and benefits to specific behaviors related to watershed protection and water conservation. A request for quotes

19 Withlacoochee River Page 96 P268 Public Education went out in October; however, due to a low response rate, the RFQ was sent out again in December. Proposals are due late January. Applying results of a public opinion survey conducted to determine residents' attitudes toward District lands, Communications and Land Resources staff met to begin planning for projects to encourage use and diversity on public lands.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 97 Z968 Watershed Management Reserves

Project Type Basin Initiatives AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) N/A Project Manager CRAW, VERONICA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The funds in this project are reserves that are to be used to implement watershed management projects to address issues related to the District's areas of responsibilities (water quality, natural systems, flood protection, and water supply). Examples of projects that the Withlacoochee River Basin Board is involved with that can be expected to result in the identification of large-scale implementation projects consistent with the District's priorities are: 1) the USACE - Withlacoochee River Feasibility Study (B037); 2) the Western Terminus Cross Florida Greenway (B124); and 3) the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council (B192). The funds in this Reserve account could be used to implement the large-scale restoration projects associated with these or other Basin-approved projects. Benefits Projects funded for implementation address issues related to the District's areas of responsibilities: (natural systems, water quality, flood protection and water supply.) Costs Through FY2006, the Basin Board has set aside a total of $650,636 in reserves for Watershed Management projects. In April 2006, $500,000 was transferred out of the reserves to help fund portions of the Comprehensive Watershed Management Study of the Withlacoochee River and Green Swamp (B037). On 08/31/2006 a budget transfer of $150,000 into the reserves was completed. These additional funds were originally budgeted for Implementation of Best Management Practices in the Bystre Lake Watershed (L467). Project L467 was cancelled. The transferred funds will be held in the reserves for future watershed projects. The amount remaining in the Watershed Management Reserves for FY 2007 is $300,636.

Status As Of: December 28, 2007 A budget transfer of $150,000 to the Watershed Management Reserves (Z968) was completed on 08/31/2006. The funds were originally budgeted for Implementation of Best Management Practices in the Bystre Lake Watershed (L467). The project (L467) was cancelled. The transferred funds are being held in reserves for future watershed projects.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 98 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 multi-year and multi-phased regional alternative water supply project consisted of the planning, design, permitting, construction and testing of a three-well reclaimed water ASR system to store reclaimed water in Clearwater. It also includes the design and construction of a reclaimed water transmission main that connects the reclaimed water systems of Clearwater, Largo and Pasco County. The combined annual average capacity of the three ASR wells in Clearwater was estimated to be 1.5 mgd, with a peak of 4.5 mgd. One exploratory/monitoring well was drilled in Clearwater prior to the construction of the any full scale ASR wells. Unfortunately the exploratory/monitoring well was unsuccessful, therefore the City will not be pursuing the construction of the three full-scale production ASR wells anticipated in Clearwater. The three ASR wells were to be used in Clearwater to support irrigation demands, however; when coupled with the pipeline interconnect, they would have maximized the benefit of the project and represented an increased regional scope. The original project's initial component concept was to store wet-weather reclaimed water flows in Clearwater, where they would be stored until needed during drier periods. The second concept is still being pursued and involves moving surplus flows from Largo and Clearwater 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. Benefits The project was anticipated to provide an estimated annual average of 3 mgd of reclaimed water to offset an estimated 1.8 mgd of traditional water resources. The use of reclaimed water during wet-weather periods also reduces discharges to surface water bodies, thereby improving water quality. The elimination of ASRs as a project component will require recalculation of the projects benefits. Costs The total regional project cost was $10,063,200, and the District's share of $5,006,600 is anticipated to be funded by the Governing Boards and six basin boards. Due to the regional impact of the project on water supplies in Northern Tampa Bay, the District's share of this project is funded by a similar arrangement as in the Partnership Agreement (Governing Board 50%; Alafia River Basin 5%; Coastal Rivers Basin 4%; Hillsborough River Basin 12.5%; Northwest Hillsborough Basin 6.5%; Pinellas-Anclote Basin 21.5%; and, Withlacoochee River Basin 0.5%). The funding of this project requires a large capital investment and construction will span several years; therefore, District funding has been allocated over multiple fiscal years to ensure funds are available when costs are expected to occur. The cost benefit, using 1.8 mgd of offset and amortizing the total cost at 8% interest over 30 years, is 1.35/1000 gallons. This does not include local offsets realized by Clearwater through the use of the ASR wells. The elimination of ASRs as a project component will require recalculation of the projects costs. Additional Information When the project began in FY2001, the initial concept was to develop ASR systems in Largo and Clearwater. Feasibility studies for the ASR wells were completed in each city, with the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board contributions $50,000 toward the $150,000 project in FY2002. The feasibility reports confirmed the planned ASR locations were viable for pursuing ASR construction and use. Largo and Clearwater each requested and received FY2003 and FY2004 cooperative funding for the design and construction of one full scale 1.5 mgd ASR test well to be installed within each of the systems (H012- A for Largo and H012-B for Clearwater). Ultimately, only Clearwater decided to proceed with the construction of an ASR system. Clearwater received an additional $250,000 in District funding for FY2005 related in increased costs estimated for their initial ASR test well. In October of 2004, the City of Largo decided not to pursue an ASR system because of its scaled-back plans for reclaimed water customer expansion. Largo is still interested in participating in the regional interconnect components of the project by contributions of its surplus reclaimed water flows. Feasibility (Phase A): $150,000 for the ASR feasibility study, of which Largo, Clearwater and the District provided $50,000 each. ASR Exploratory/Monitor Well (Phase B): $320,000 for the ASR exploratory test well, of which Clearwater and the District provided $160,000 each. The results of Clearwater's exploratory/monitoring well indicate that the north-east site is not suitable for ASR, as the storage zones were either too fresh or too saline to obtain a FDEP full scale ASR permit (report published Aug. 2006). Based upon the results of the exploratory well, the City will not be pursuing ASR and has elected to suspend further ASR investigations. Full Scale Initial ASR Wells (Phase C): $3,900,000 originally anticipated for three 1.5 mgd wells will not be utilized for ASR. System Interconnections (Phase D): $5,693,200 to interconnect the reclaimed systems of Largo, Clearwater and Pasco County. Using Wet-Weather Flows in Pasco County: In April 2005 the Governing Board and six affected basin boards approved a transfer of a total of $20,000 in H012 project funds to the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water & Downstream Augmentation Project-Pasco County Wet Weather Reclaimed Water Reservoirs Project (H305). The transferred funds were used to study potential opportunities for using H012 project flows in Pasco County. Potential Expansion: At their April 2005 meetings, the

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Governing Board and six affected basin boards approved a project scope change to include investigating the potential to include other systems in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Project flows could increase to 10 mgd, which would then increase the costs to as much as $18,970,000. Assuming a 60 percent offset, of 6 mgd, the cost benefit for the expanded project would become $0.76/1000 gallons. The funds originally anticipated for the ASR component may be available for utilization in the interconnect component expansion. The costs will likely be modified as project development progresses. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,895,008 0 842 0 2,838,552 4,734,402 011 Alafia River Basin 134,593 0 742 0 283,855 419,190 013 Hillsborough River Basin 520,210 0 742 0 709,638 1,230,590 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 211,989 0 742 0 369,012 581,743 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 153,610 0 742 0 227,084 381,436 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 894,609 0 942 0 1,220,578 2,116,129 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 18,135 0 742 0 2,838 21,715 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Clearwater 330,000 0 0 0 330,000 Largo 50,000 0 0 0 50,000 Total $9,865,205

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Feasibility Phase Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 12/30/01 5/13/02 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 1/30/02 7/8/02 Governing Board Approval of Agreement: 6/30/02 6/30/02 Contract Executed: 7/30/02 9/17/02 Notice to Proceed: 7/30/02 7/30/02 Feasibility & Permitting Commence: 9/30/02 9/17/02 Feasibility Study Project Complete: 9/30/04 5/21/04 Feasibility Study Contract Termination: 12/31/04 11/23/04 2. ASR Exploratory Phase Exploratory/Monitoring Well Contract Executed: 10/1/04 11/8/04 Exploratory/Monitoring Well Design Commence: 12/31/04 9/30/05 10/21/05 Exploratory/Monitoring Well Construction Commence: 9/30/05 11/30/05 12/27/05 Exploratory/Monitoring Well Construction Complete: 12/31/05 6/30/06 2/6/06 Exploratory/Monitoring Well Contract Termination: 12/31/06 12/31/06 Exploratory/Monitoring Well Final Report: 12/31/06 8/8/06 3.Full Scale ASR Well Phase Not Permittable 4. Interconnection Phase Investigation of Pasco Capacity (H305) 4/1/07 4/1/07 Coordination of Potential Participants 6/1/07 8/24/07 8/24/07 Overall Project Completion (including all Phases): 12/31/10 Final Reimbursement: 1/30/11 Status As Of: December 21, 2007 1. Feasibility Studies: The ASR and interconnect feasibility studies were completed by PBS&J on May 21, 2004, and the cooperators were reimbursed by the District ($43,850). The results of the studies confirm the tested locations are feasible for the construction and testing of ASRs. 2. ASR Testing Phase: This phase of the project progressed according to the amended timeline and was completed August 8, 2006, with the submittal of the ASR Exploratory Well Report. The City was reimbursed by the District a total of $112,279 for the ASR testing phase. The results of Clearwater's exploratory/monitoring well indicated that the north-east site was not suitable for ASR, as the storage zones were either too fresh or too saline to obtain a FDEP full scale ASR permit. 3. Full Scale ASR Phase: Based upon the results of the exploratory well, the City will not be pursuing ASR and has elected to suspend further ASR investigations. Clearwater and District staff have coordinated the utilization of the north-east exploratory well as a future District monitoring well. 4. Interconnection Phase: The consultant (King Eng.) for related project H305 completed an initial report in April 2007 on investigations into the utilization of project H012 flows in Pasco County. King Engineering's preliminary investigations concluded that 10 mgd reuse supply from H012 delivered to Pasco at Odessa could enable Pasco to increase

19 Withlacoochee River Page 100 H012 Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo and H012-B Clearwater) its estimated customer base by an additional 25% (to 72,000 total) and also decrease (by up to 15 years) the timeframe needed to reach Pasco's original reuse goals. District staff coordinated a meeting between potential interconnect partners in late August of 2007, and planning continues on pipeline sizing and routing, as well as for additional opportunities for interconnects to regional reuse reservoirs. To date, $3,807,893 has been budgeted, $3,807,893 has been encumbered and $156,129 has been reimbursed.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 101 H017 Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program

Project Type WS&R Dev. 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) Fl. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Project Manager ORENDORFF, BILL Task Manager(s) ESTES, CAROLE 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 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 dependant 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. 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,519,300 (883,963) 794,087 0 0 2,429,424 011 Alafia River Basin 121,493 (58,325) 103,923 0 0 167,091 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 59,311 0 0 59,311 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 82,147 0 0 82,147 020 Peace River Basin 1,439,768 (633,185) 332,218 0 0 1,138,801 021 Manasota Basin 976,976 224,691 153,986 0 0 1,355,653 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue DACS - FARMS (H017) 1,183,416 33,495 234,000 0 0 1,450,911 Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 4,000,000 (1,869,276) 1,000,000 0 0 3,130,724 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Applicant Contribution 3,086,014 0 0 0 3,086,014 Total $12,900,076

Status As Of: December 19, 2007 The FARMS Program has 48 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 10,804,960 gallons per day (gpd). Peace River Basin. The Peace River Basin has 30 board approved FARMS project with a projected offset of 6,331,540 gpd. Of the 30 projects in this Basin, fourteen are operational with average groundwater offsets of approximately 1,939,399 gpd. Five projects are under construction in this basin, and ten more are in the contracting process. Finally one project was terminated

19 Withlacoochee River Page 102 H017 Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program 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. Twenty-one of the 30 projects, including twelve of the operational projects, are within the SPJC Priority area. Manasota Basin. The Manasota Basin has eight board approved projects with a projected offset of 4,046,450 gpd. Of the eight projects in the Manasota Basin, six are now operational, with groundwater offsets of approximately 2,340,452 gpd. Two projects are under construction. The Manasota Basin includes the other FARMS priority area, the Upper Myakka River Watershed. Six of the eight projects are in the Upper Myakka River Watershed Priority area, including all six of the operational projects. Hillsborough Basin. The Hillsborough basin has two board approved FARMS Projects with projected offsets of 40,580 gpd. One project is now operational, Parke Family Hydrofarms, with an average groundwater offset of 20,181 gpd. The other project is in the contracting process. Green Swamp Basin. FARMS has one operational project approximately 1 mile outside the SWUCA in the Green Swamp Basin. This project is offsetting approximately 38,394 gpd of groundwater. Alafia River Basin. The Alafia Basin has four board approved projects. These projects are projected to offset 415,990 gpd. One project is recently operational and has not had time to develop actual groundwater offset quantities. Two projects are under construction. One more project is in the contracting phase. 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 103 H037 Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Planning & Implementation Program (Phases II & VII)

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply Basin(s) General Fund (District), Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority Project Manager LISZEWSKI, AUDRIE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a continuation of an ongoing, comprehensive water supply planning, design and construction program known as the Withlacoochee Master Regional Water Supply Planning & Implementation Program. The first phase of this project involved updating the Master Regional Water Supply Plan, and was co-funded by the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) and the District. The scope of work involved in this next phase of work will be to conduct Phases II and VII of the Planning and Implementation Program. Phase II involves a detailed feasibility of the potential water resource options identified in the updated Water Supply Plan. Phase VII involves providing qualified expertise and technical support to local member communities to help them prepare and interpret technical modeling data. Benefits The northern District is an area of high growth and it is important to begin planning for future water resources development so that the impacts that have been experienced in other areas of the District can be avoided. Cooperatively funding the update of the WRWSA's water supply plan enables the District to advance the planning process in the region to ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources. Costs Total Cost District Cost Phase I (FY2005): $300,000 $ 150,000 Phase II (FY2007): $300,000 $ 150,000 Phase VII (FY2007): $150,000 $ 75,000 The total cost to conduct the first phase of the project was $300,000, with the District's share $150,000. The cost to conduct Phases II and VII are estimated to be $300,000 and $150,000, respectively. District funding is shared by the Withlacoochee River and Coastal Rivers Basin Boards and the Governing Board. For Phases II and VII, the Withlacoochee River and Coastal River Basin Boards will provide up to 25% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $56,250 each and the Governing Board will fund the remaining eligible costs up to a maximum of $112,400. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 196,991 (5,101) 5,101 0 0 196,991 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 101,888 (2,040) 2,040 0 0 101,888 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 101,888 (2,040) 2,040 0 0 101,888 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority 375,000 0 0 0 375,000 Total $775,767

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 12/1/06 12/18/06 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 1/1/07 1/1/07 Contract Execution 3/1/07 3/7/07 Notice to Proceed 3/1/07 3/15/07 Commence Feasibility Study (Phase II) 4/1/07 5/1/07 Complete Phase Feasibility Study (Phase II) 9/15/08 Complete Northern District Modeling and Technical Support (Phase VII) 3/15/10 Status As Of: December 20, 2007 The contract to conduct this next phase of the Planning and Implementation Program (Phase II & Phase VII) was signed by both parties on 3/07/2007. Notice to proceed was sent by the District to the WRWSA on 3/15/2007 and in turn the Authority issued the notice to proceed to the consultant (WRA) on May 1, 2007. The Technical Review Committee kickoff meeting was held on June 14, 2007 and was attended by District staff. Technical Memo #1 and portions of Technical Memo #2 were completed by the consultant and reviewed by the District. The remaining portions of Technical Memo #2 are being discussed through weekly

19 Withlacoochee River Page 104 H037 Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Planning & Implementation Program (Phases II & VII) communication between the consultant and the District.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 105 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 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 $117,229 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 273,941 0 806 0 0 274,747 011 Alafia River Basin 27,265 0 0 0 0 27,265 013 Hillsborough River Basin 69,453 0 806 0 0 70,259 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 36,735 0 806 0 0 37,541 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 23,103 0 806 0 0 23,909 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 118,529 0 806 0 0 119,335 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 4,017 0 806 0 0 4,823 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 239,405 0 0 0 0 239,405 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 545,307 0 0 0 545,307 Total $1,342,591

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

19 Withlacoochee River Page 106 H041 Pasco County Southeast Regional Reclaimed Water Loop

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 5/1/07 Commence Construction: 8/1/07 Project Complete: 2/1/09 Contract Close-out: 12/31/09 Status As Of: January 01, 2008 The status of this project remains the same as it was at the time of the 11/01/2007 update. The Boards approved inclusion of this Water Supply and Resource Development project in their FY2006 budgets. The cooperator provided a Scope of Work on September 12, 2005, and a contract was drafted, has undergone the District's contract review process, and was sent to the cooperator on July 24, 2006, for signature. 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 has been completed, easements are still being obtained 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 schedule (8/1/2007), 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 has been asked to help in the easement acquisition process. The County has not requested an extension in the commence construction date because of uncertainties as to when the easement situation will be resolved. The County hopes to resolve all easement issues in the near future and currently expects to complete construction by late 2008, well ahead of the complete construction deadline of 2/1/2009. 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 request reimbursement on design and construction projects until construction has commenced.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 107 H042 Marion County Water Resource Assessment and Management Project (WRAMP)

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply Basin(s) General Fund (District), Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager BASSO, RON Task Manager(s) Status Completed Description This project is a cooperative effort between SWFWMD, SJRWMD, and Marion County to conduct a Water Resource Assessment and Management Project (WRAMP). The WRAMP will be an on-going effort by the county to inventory, evaluate and assess the water resource base and long term water requirements of Marion County, and to identify through modeling how Marion County will meet its future water supply needs in an environmentally-sustainable manner. Benefits Working cooperatively with both districts, Marion County will use a groundwater flow model to simulate changing groundwater conditions related to future withdrawal from identified areas. From this modeling, Marion County would be able to more accurately assess whether future groundwater withdrawals from the identified areas are feasible from an environmental constraints perspective. If so, it can then begin to conduct a program to refine its future water supply infrastructure and management systems plans. If not, Marion County will investigate and identify either other groundwater source locations or if necessary, alternative sources of water supply, such as treating water from the Ocklawaha River. As a result of the overall program, Marion County will not only define and assess how it will meet its own future water supply needs, but better understand its potential role and opportunities to serve regional water supply needs. Costs In August 2004, the Withlacoochee River Basin Board approved $75,000 for FY2005 toward a project entitled "Groundwater Data Collection and Aquifer Characterization in Marion County (L337)", a cooperative-funded project between the County and the District. This project involved geologic and hydraulic data collection and construction of monitor wells in Marion County to improve our understanding of the hydrologic system. In parallel, the District is also collecting data and installing monitor wells in the northern part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) as part of the Northern District Water Resources Assessment Project (NDWRAP), scheduled for completion in 2010. At the request of Marion County, the District has agreed to accelerate data collection and monitor well construction from sites within Marion County for the NDWRAP and support a much-larger, expanded investigation of the water supply demand and anticipated future water sources for Marion County. The SWFWMD, St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), and Marion County will cooperatively fund this effort, entitled, "Marion County Water Resource Assessment and Management Project (WRAMP)." Total project funding for the expanded study will be $595,483, with SWFWMD contributing $150,000 and the remainder of funding split between SJRWMD and Marion County. An additional request of $75,000 from the District Governing Board is needed to complete the total SWFWMD contribution. Additional Information The WRAMP will also involve analyzing and modifying, as necessary, comprehensive plan policies and land development regulations aimed at protecting, developing and managing Marion County's water resources. A specific component of the WRAMP will involve identifying - through a GIS-based screening process - optimal locations within the county where large quantities of groundwater could potentially be withdrawn to meet future demands via major wellfield development. The Marion County WRAMP is a two-year project that is scheduled for completion in December 2006. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 80,695 0 0 0 0 80,695 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 91,121 0 0 0 0 91,121 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Marion County 185,483 0 0 0 185,483 SJRWMD 260,000 0 0 0 260,000 Total $617,299

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual Task 1 (Project Planning) Develop Project Progress Tracking Plan 10/31/04 11/30/04 Website Development 10/31/04 10/31/04 Task 2 (Data Compilation) Water Resource Inventory 12/31/04 12/31/04

19 Withlacoochee River Page 108 H042 Marion County Water Resource Assessment and Management Project (WRAMP)

Future Water Needs Assessment 2/28/05 12/31/05 11/30/05 Public Supply Source Identification 4/30/05 5/31/05 Data Collection Plan 8/31/05 8/31/05 Task 3 (Water Resource Evaluation) Water Resource Assessment 12/31/05 3/31/06 3/31/06 GW Flow Modeling 2/28/06 5/31/06 6/15/06 Water Supply Assessment 4/30/06 7/31/06 10/1/06 Task 4 (Final Report) Complete Final Report 7/31/06 9/30/06 4/13/07 Presentation to BOCC 12/31/06 4/30/07 4/30/07 Status As Of: May 01, 2007 A draft report was received in February 2007. District staff provided comments on the draft report to the Marion County Coordinator on February 27, 2007. A final report was completed on April 13, 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 109 H043 Tampa Bay Water Imp. BMP Cypress Creek Wellfield Surface Water Management - Complete

Project Type WS&R Dev. 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 Cooperator(s) Tampa Bay Water Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a cooperative project with Tampa Bay Water to perform the Implementation of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for an area within the Cypress Creek Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 160 square miles and is located in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The project objectives are to re-hydrate wetlands impacted by pumping from the Cypress Creek wellfield and address level of service deficiencies in the adjacent Saddlewood and Quail Hollow subdivision areas. 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 remove conveyance restrictions caused by construction of roads, and enhance surface water storage within wetlands on the wellfield; including implementation of portions of the Phase I Mitigation Plan under Tampa Bay Water's Consolidated Water Use Permit. All construction will take place on the wellfield public lands, including improvements on SWFWMD owned property. Costs The total amount budgeted for this project is $2,758,780 in FY2006. The District's share, allocated for half the construction costs, totals $1,050,000 through the Governing Board, and Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote, and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards. District funding is split among the Boards according to percentages established for the Phase 1 Mitigation Plan. Tampa Bay Water is funding design, permitting, construction document development, and half the construction. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries and expenses. 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. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Tampa Bay Water has been developed to complete this project, which is implementation of BMPs. Tampa Bay Water is managing the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 531,829 0 1,029 0 0 532,858 011 Alafia River Basin 53,482 0 1,029 0 0 54,511 013 Hillsborough River Basin 134,470 0 1,194 0 0 135,664 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 69,556 0 1,194 0 0 70,750 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 42,149 0 0 0 0 42,149 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 228,970 0 1,194 0 0 230,164 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 6,556 0 1,194 0 0 7,750 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Water 1,708,780 0 0 0 1,708,780 Total $2,782,626

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 1/1/06 1/1/06 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 2/1/06 2/1/06 Contract Executed 5/1/06 3/1/06 Construction Bidding Complete 10/1/06 1/1/07 Signage to be provided @ construction start 12/1/06 2/13/07 Begin Construction 12/1/06 2/13/07 Facility Construction Complete 10/1/07 6/22/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 110 H043 Tampa Bay Water Imp. BMP Cypress Creek Wellfield Surface Water Management - Complete

Complete Project (Final Reimbursement) 12/1/07 Contract Termination 1/1/08 Status As Of: January 10, 2008 The project is complete and accepted by Tampa Bay Water. Tampa Bay Water has provided as-builts and final invoicing to the District. The District has provided the final reimbursement, and completed project closure documentation.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 111 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 Ongoing Description This alternative water supply and resource development project consists of design and construction of approximately 84,480 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water transmission main from a 24-inch transmission main (currently being constructed; see L270) north on U.S. Highway 41 from the entrance of the Connerton Development to State Road 52, east along State Road 52, and south along McKendree Road to the Wesley Center Wastewater Treatment Facility. Benefits The projected flow for this transmission main is 6 mgd, 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 Basinsand the Governing Board funded $3,100,000 in FY2007, and $3,100,000 in FY2008. The FY2008 contribution includes $1,200,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. The remaining, $3,100,000 was requested of Basin Boards and Governing Board in FY2009. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.50 per thousand gallons offset. 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 24-inch transmission main will replace a 12-inch main (L436) budgeted in FY2006, but if not upsized, would create a bottleneck. Additionally, a State Road 52 transmission main will pass in close proximity to areas in which the District hopes to acquire land on which it can construct a natural system restoration facility for wetland rehydration during the rainy season when reclaimed water flows are not being used to the maximum extent possible. 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,551,321 0 1,241,637 0 1,550,000 4,342,958 013 Hillsborough River Basin 545,970 0 437,407 0 542,500 1,525,877 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 311,321 0 249,637 0 310,000 870,958 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 543,821 0 435,612 0 542,500 1,521,933 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 155,662 0 124,806 0 155,000 435,468 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 0 0 1,240,000 0 0 1,240,000 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 3,100,000 3,100,000 3,100,000 0 9,300,000

19 Withlacoochee River Page 112 H055 Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect

Total $19,237,194

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Signage Erected 5/1/06 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 5/24/07 Commence Construction: 8/1/08 Project Complete: 6/30/11 Contract Close-out: 3/31/12 Status As Of: January 01, 2008 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, and preliminary design and route study commenced on that date. The route study is complete and design is approximately 35% complete. Some resistance to easement acquisition has been encountered, and the design consultant has identified some minor revisions in the initially planned route. 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. To date the District has encumbered $3,100,000, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District policy, cooperators may not request reimbursement on design and construction projects until construction has commenced.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 113 H057 Water Supply Flow Monitoring Project

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection Basin(s) General Fund (District), Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota Cooperator(s) Project Manager MORRIS, LISANN Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is to establish a surface water flow monitoring network on water bodies designated for proposed water supply projects. Sites will be prioritized each year by proposed upcoming water supply projects. Once the site has been established through this project, the ongoing operation and maintainance will be managed through the Hydrologic Data section. For FY2008, we are proposing two sites in the Manasota Basin and one site in the Withlacoochee River Basin. The proposed FY2008 sites are Cow Pen Slough, Myakka River below the Lower Myakka Lake and Jumper Creek near the Withlacoochee River. Benefits This project provides surface water discharge data collection to support the development of alternative sources of water supply and to assist regulatory efforts to evaluate projects. The data can also be utilized in flood protection, water quality, and natural system restoration projects. Costs Estimated funding for FY2008 is distributed between the Governing Board ($43,500), Manasota Basin Board ($31,500), and Withlacoochee River Basin Board ($12,000) for a total project cost of $87,000. Additional Information Surface Water/Storm Water was evaluated as a potential alternative source of water in the Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP). Comprehensive discharge data on those major river/creek systems identified for potential water supply development provides best available information for designing the proposed water supply project, assists in identifying existing or potential resource problems and monitors trends in conditions. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has long maintained surface water discharge sites, but many times coverage is not adequate because of cost constraints to accurately analyze the resource. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 72,940 0 47,958 0 0 120,898 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 15,344 0 0 15,344 020 Peace River Basin 25,376 0 0 0 0 25,376 021 Manasota Basin 48,626 0 34,844 0 0 83,470

Total $245,088

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

JFA Execution 1/8/07 12/27/06 Status As Of: December 17, 2007 The Joint Funding Agreement was executed 12/27/2006 fo FY2007. Equipment for the new sites was ordered. Site reconnaissance and permit applications are complete. USGS estimates construction crews to start in March 2007. All FY2007 sites are installed and running. These new sites will not be available on public web access until the data has been monitored for any problems. Discharge will not be available until a range of measurements are available to develop a rating curve. The proposed FY2008 sites; Cow Pen Slough, Myakka River below the Lower Myakka Lake and Jumper Creek near the Withlacoochee River have already been reconned. The USGS continues to develop flow rating curves for the six sites up and running from FY2007. At Frog Creek at Buffalo Road, modifications were made to better capture low flow readings. Provisional ratings to compute discharge have been established at 02300075 Frog Creek at Buffalo Road, 02300017 Gamble Creek at CR675, 02297105 Peace River at Nocatee, and 02298110 Prairie Creek upstream SR 31. Index velocity gage was installed at 02299472 Big Slough at West Price Blvd. at North Port. Continue to monitor all sites for peak events that would help define the upper portions of the discharge rating curves and plan to make field visits accordingly. JPA for FY08 is being routed through the District's approval process. Current Status: JPA for FY08 was executed. Jumper Creek site was constructed and USGS Orlando Data Section began to collect stage and discharge to develop a rating curve. Field reconnaissance is complete on Cow Pen Slough and the Myakka River below the Lower Myakka Lake. USGS is getting the appropriate permits and owner permission to build on those sites.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 114 H065 Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Natural Systems 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 LISZEWSKI, AUDRIE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project will build on Tampa Bay Water's existing Enhanced Surface Water System to provide an additional 25 mgd of alternative water supply. 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 It is estimated that the total cost of constructing the System Configuration II Project is $235,122,500. 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 $105,246,573 each as a result of $21,506,854 in state funding that has been secured ($15,506,854 from Water Protection and Sustainability Program trust funds and $6,000,000 from the Community Budget Issue Request). Additional Information Tampa Bay Water has 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 on the lower Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal. However, many of the elements that would have been 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, at its October 2006 meeting, voted to move forward with the System Configuration II project to meet their 2011 demands. 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. As part of the project, a number of Tampa Bay Water's regional system components will need to be expanded 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 the use of Tampa Bay Water's C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir to be increased. 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 Basins and the Northwest Hillsborough Interconnect by the Governing Board and Northwest Hillsborough Basin, also in FY2007. 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 7,248,588 11,247,874 0 34,028,094 52,524,556 011 Alafia River Basin 0 1,343,384 986,302 0 2,939,208 5,268,894 013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 1,674,125 2,876,990 0 8,611,272 13,162,387 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 975,517 1,472,944 0 4,399,134 6,847,595 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 501,456 933,668 0 2,781,306 4,216,430 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 2,695,328 4,989,737 0 14,949,513 22,634,578 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 62,682 122,454 0 347,664 532,800

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District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay Rstr 0 3,000,000 250,000 0 0 3,250,000 Ecosystem Trust Fund - TBRRAP Cooperator 0 3,000,000 0 0 0 3,000,000 Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 0 15,506,854 0 0 0 15,506,854 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Water 14,504,987 22,560,397 22,685,397 45,370,794 105,121,575 Total $232,065,669

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 Construction 9/30/08 Substantial Completion 12/31/10 Final Completion 12/31/11 Contract close out 12/31/12 Status As Of: December 21, 2007 The District's Governing and Basin Boards approved the System Configuration II project agreement in February 2007. The project agreement was executed in May and TBW received approval of their WUP modification in June. TBW is currently working on the final design and Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) applications for the various project components. Nine of the ten basis of design reports were completed in November. The remaining basis of design report is scheduled to be complete by December 2008. ERP applications will be submitted shortly to the District for five of the ten project components.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 116 H066 Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative (Formally B037)

Project Type WS&R Dev. AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Natural Systems Basin(s) General Fund (District), Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE Task Manager(s) RHINESMITH, PHILIP, FULKERSON, MARK, BASSO, RON, MUNSON, ADAM, WALSH, TOM, MCCLUNG, GORDON, WALKER, LARRY, KARLIN, AL Status Ongoing Description The Withlacoochee River watershed covers approximately 2,100 square miles in parts of Marion, Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Lake, and Polk counties and all of Sumter County. The Withlacoochee River is approximately 157 miles long and originates in the Green Swamp in Polk County and extends northward traversing 7 counties eventually discharging into the Gulf of Mexico near Yankeetown, Florida. The river is designated an Outstanding Florida Water by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Approximately 80 percent of the Green Swamp, a designated Area of Critical State Concern due to its ecological and hydrological importance lies within the headwaters of the watershed. Alterations in the watershed occurred as far back as the 1800s and have impacted the hydrology of the river and watershed, affecting flood protection, water quality and natural systems. The intent of this Initiative is to understand the dynamics of these systems, assess the water resource related changes that have occurred due to the land use changes and alterations, and evaluate water supply sources in the northern District. The Initiative involves assembling the information and watershed model for the Green Swamp, Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, Lake Rousseau, and the Western Terminus of the Cross Florida Greenway. The objectives are to understand the dynamics of the river and watershed, how alterations have affected these systems, and evaluate alternatives to better manage the water resources within the Withlacoochee River Watershed. The Initiative includes the topographic information, watershed evaluation, and watershed management plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program. Benefits The Initiative will result in a better understanding of the dynamics of the river and watershed and how alterations have affected these systems and provide alternatives to better manage the water resources within the Withlacoochee River Watershed. Costs The estimated cost is approximately $2,250,000, with the Withlacoochee River Basin Board funding $650,000, Green Swamp Basin funding $497,000, Florida Fish and Wildlife funding $250,000, State Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds of $250,000, and $500,000 proposed in the Governing Board FY2008 budget. Another $103,000 will need to be budgeted in FY2009. In FY2006 the Green Swamp and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards provided $497,000 and $650,000, respectively. In FY2007 the Withlacoochee River Basin Board budgeted $250,000 as outside revenue from the State Surface Water Restoration (WPSTF). In FY2008 the Governing Board's proposed budget includes $500,000 for this project as a result of the water supply issues associated with the northern District strategies. Staff is working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) to secure $250,000 in FY2008 to evaluate restoration alternatives in the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes at FFWCC's request. FY2008 Governing Board funds reduced the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's anticipated FY2009 funding from $603,000 to $103,000 as this project will provide the tools and fundamental information needed to help evaluate the Withlacoochee River water resources. Future funding of $103,000 proposed for FY2009 will be needed for this project to make up the total $2,250,000. Additional Information In 2000, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) received funding from Congress to initiate the USACE Withlacoochee River Feasibility Study. The USACE funded and completed the Reconnaissance Study, first phase of the project, in August 2001 and determined that there was a federal interest in the Withlacoochee River Watershed. This allowed the USACE to request Congressional funding to participate in and conduct the Feasibility Study. The Reconnaissance Study identified several water resource problem areas within the watershed to be evaluated. For example, modifications to the Lower Withlacoochee River including the impoundment of water and formation of Lake Rousseau and construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal significantly affected these systems. Alterations within the Tsala Apopka Chain-of-Lakes and other areas of the river and watershed all the way up to and including the Green Swamp have also significantly affected these systems. Therefore, the District entered into an agreement with the USACE in 2002 for the USACE to conduct the Feasibility Study and the District to act as the local sponsor of the project. The agreement outlined the scope of work, budget and schedule in a Project Management Plan (PMP) and identified 17 tasks with a total budget amount of $2.96 million. As the local sponsor, the District was to contribute in-kind services such as the Basin Board's cooperative funding projects with local governments as well as basin initiatives. As a result of continued delays and funding issues with the USACE, the District brought forth to the Basin Board the option of taking on several elements of the USACE project. The USACE allocated $795,500 to accomplish portions of the identified tasks. At the Withlacoochee River Basin's April 13, 2006 meeting, the Board approved taking on elements of the project and having District staff perform the Hydrology and Hydraulic studies, Surveys and Mapping, Engineering Analysis and Design tasks. The Basin allocated $900,000 to begin work. Also in April 2006, the Governing Board, on behalf of the Green Swamp Basin, allocated $497,000 to begin work on this project. The District initiated a Northern District Strategy to address water conservation and water supply issues

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affecting this northern region. Although the water resources of the region are generally in good condition, accelerated growth in some areas may increase impacts to those resources. Therefore, this project was moved from B037 to H066 to be considered as a Water Supply and Resource Development Project and eligible for Governing Board funding. The Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative is much like the Upper Peace River and Myakka River Watershed Initiatives that the Governing Board is participating in as Water Supply and Resource Development projects. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 487,990 502,630 0 0 990,620 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 621,412 46,250 0 603,000 1,270,662 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FL Fish & Wildlife 0 0 250,000 0 0 250,000 Water Protection & Sust T. F. (Surface Wtr Rstr) 0 250,000 0 0 0 250,000

Total $2,761,282

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones District Recognition/Signage: In reports. 11/6/06 11/6/06 2. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Consultant Contract Executed 7/30/06 7/24/06 Consultant Notice to Proceed 7/30/06 7/24/06 Digital Topographic Information Commence 12/4/06 3/26/07 Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/4/07 3/26/07 Watershed Management Plan Commence 10/17/07 Digital Topographic Information Complete 3/26/08 Watershed Evaluation Complete 10/29/08 Watershed Management Plan Complete 12/23/09 Consultant Contract Expiration 5/31/11 Status As Of: December 20, 2007 Historical Status: An agreement was executed with Post, Buckley, Schuh, & Jernigan (PBS&J) to develop and refine a project plan and schedule, begin the survey of the main river and tributaries, evaluate gaps in information, transform current model databases into the GIS system, and begin to assemble the watershed model. The agreement between the District and PBS&J was executed on 07/24/2006 and transmitted with notice to proceed on 07/24/2006. Work Order 1 was executed on 08/29/2006 for Data Review, a Project Work Plan, and a Hydrographic Survey Plan and associated cost. The kick-off meeting occurred on 09/05/2006. On 09/12/2006, District and PBS&J staff met to discuss LiDAR data sets and schedules, survey availability, and use of ongoing and completed project data to avoid duplicative efforts. During the week of 09/25/2006, District and PBS&J staff conducted field reconnaissance to identify shoaling areas and potential locations to survey. Staff received the draft Hydrographic Survey Plan on 10/05/2006. On 11/07/2006, District staff selected river cross sections to be surveyed for comparison with bathymetric LiDAR flown by Woolpert staff on 06/09/2006 on the river at C.R. 48. On 11/12/2006, Woolpert staff conducted the bathymetric LiDAR flight on the Floral City pool for comparison to Minimum Flow and Levels hydrographic survey data. On 11/30/2006 and 12/08/2006, District staff conducted field reconnaissance to identify shoaling areas in the Green Swamp. On 12/11/2006, District staff transmitted review comments to PBS&J for the Project Work Plan and revised Hydrographic Survey Plan. Staff made a formal presentation at the 12/14/2006 Basin Board meeting, and provided the board with a draft project work plan timeline showing the task schedule. The project work plan timeline has been finalized and is included as an exhibit. On 12/12/2006 and 12/27/2006, District staff met with stakeholders to discuss historical alterations to the river channel within the Green Swamp. On 12/28/2006, District staff conducted field reconnaissance to investigate evidence of historical alterations to the river channel in the Green Swamp. On 01/02/2007, District received the revised Project Work Plan from PBS&J. Work Order 2 authorizing development of the LiDAR geodatabase and commencement of the Desk Top Watershed Evaluation was executed on 03/26/2007. On 05/01/2007, District and PBS&J staff met to discuss the methodology for field data collection. PBS&J staff presented Work Order 3 authorizing field work associated with completing the Watershed Evaluation was executed on 05/29/2007. On 05/30/2007, PBS&J and District staff met in the field to collect hydrographic survey data in the Green Swamp. The Governing Board provided direction during its April 2007 meeting to change the Project Number from B037 to H066 and add $500,000 to the proposed FY2008 budget. The Project Number change and associated budget transfers were completed on 06/18/2007. PBS&J provided an updated Project Work Plan Timeline to the District on 06/27/2007. On 07/13/2007, PBS&J and District staff conducted a helicopter recon of the Withlacoochee River, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Green Swamp, to verify potential control points identified during PBS&J's desktop analysis. PBS&J submitted Work Order 2, Invoice 1 for review of 07/16/2007. On 07/19/2007, PBS&J staff met at the District to discuss project status. District staff completed review of Work Order

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2, Invoice 1 on 07/27/2007. On 08/15/2007, District staff visited PBS&J's Tampa office to discuss deliverable format for Work Orders 2 and 3. PBS&J staff provided an updated Project Work Plan Timeline to the District on 08/20/2007. As of 08/27/2007, District staff has collected hydrographic survey data for approximately 26 river miles from S.R. 471 downstream to Lacoochee Park. Staff is currently working on an additional 4 miles downstream from Lacoochee Park to U.S. 301. On 08/28/2007, PBS&J submitted Work Order 2 (Invoices 4, 5, and 6) and Work Order 3 (Invoices 1, 2, and 3). On 09/20/2007, PBS&J staff met with District staff to discuss Work Orders 2 and 3 deliverables and specific hydrographic survey needs. As of 09/27/2007, District staff has completed hydrographic survey data collection for approximately 30 river miles from S.R. 471 downstream to U.S. 301 near Trilby. On 10/09/2007, District staff completed reviews for Work Order 2 (Invoices 4, 5, and 6) and Work Order 3 (Invoices 1, 2, and 3). PBS&J staff submitted a scope of work and itemized budget for Work Order 4 on 10/102007. On 10/12/2007, PBS&J staff provided a proposed hydrographic survey budget and scope of work. Watershed Management Plan commencement date of 10/17/2007 is delayed because of consultant negotiations on the hydrographic survey plan. On 10/29/2007, PBS&J staff submitted Work Order 4 for review. On 10/30/2007, District staff met with PBS&J staff and the surveyor to finalize hydrographic survey needs. Current Status: On 11/13/2007, PBS&J staff submitted Work Order 5 for review. On 11/16/2007, District staff completed review of Work Order 4 and provided comments to PBS&J. On 12/06/2007, PBS&J submitted a revised version of Work Order 4 for review. On 12/11/2007, District staff completed review of Work Order 5 and provided comments to PBS&J. On 12/17/2007, District staff completed review of revised version of Work Order 4 and provided comments to PBS&J. On 12/19/2007, PBS&J submitted a revised version of Work Order 4 for final review. On 12/20/2007, PBS&J submitted a revised version of Work Order 5 for review.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 119 H300 TBRRP - Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project

Project Type WS&R Dev. 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 Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Water Department, Pasco County, Tampa Water Department Project Manager SCOTT, KATHY Task Manager(s) WRIGHT, CARL, ANDRADE, ANTHONY, RAMOY, ALISON Status Ongoing/No FY$ Description The Regional Project is the result of the collaboration of the District and three local agencies to maximize the use of reclaimed water resources within the Tampa Bay Area. The project will help the four partners reach mutual goals of (1) reducing the use of traditional water supplies for irrigation and other purposes, (2) increasing the beneficial use of wet-weather reclaimed water flows, rather than continue the practice of discharging them to tide or deep wells, and (3) helping to restore the natural systems in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The project consists of the planning, design and construction of more than 45 miles of reclaimed water transmission pipelines, pumping and storage, and additional distribution pipelines and infrastructure. The project is large and complex and, as such, is being budgeted over several years by the six affected Basin Boards and the Governing Board that will receive the water supply benefits. The individual project components are described in more detail as their respective elements, H301 through H310. Benefits The Regional Project will result in an etimated 17 mgd offset by using an annual aveage of 26 mgd of reclaimed water. It will supply reclaimed water to approximately 30,000 customers in Tampa, Pasco and Hillsborough counties to offset 9 mgd of potable water supplies during the dry season. It will also store wet weather flows to supply additional customers and reliably meet peak season demands, and restore natural systems in Hillsborough and Pasco counties, achieving an additional estimated 8 mgd benefit. Additionally, the Tampa Bay Estuary Program estimates that removing the reclaimed water discharge to Tampa Bay from the HFC plant could reduce nitrogen loading by 175 tons annually, or 3.5 percent. Costs The project is estimated to cost $223 million, shared by the District and its three partners. Four million in state funds was recieved in FY2006 toward the project, and additional state and federal funding is being sought. As of FY2007, the District's Basin and Governing boards have contributed a total of $34.47 million toward the project, $8.3 million of which has been encumbered in agreements. Funds illustrated below reflect only those being used for staff time and some consulting costs. In FY2006, a consultant was selected to help the project team coordinate the complex technical and financial aspects of the project among various partners. Additional Information The District's partnership with the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County and Pasco County is expected to use, as the primary reclaimed water source, the City of Tampa's Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (HFC plant); however, it is anticipated that other facilities will be part of the project in the future. This project is expected to significantly contribute to meeting water supply needs in the Tampa Bay area over the next 20 years. Therefore, funding for each of the TBRRP projects is allocated to each affected basin board proportionate to the basin population relative to the Hillsborough-Pasco-Pinellas county area. The funding allocation is: Governing Board 50%; Alafia River Basin 5%; Coastal Rivers Basin 4%; Hillsborough River Basin 12.5%; Northwest Hillsborough Basin 6.5%; Pinellas-Anclote Basin 21.5%; and Withlacoochee River Basin 0.5%. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 106,851 (1) 7,341 0 0 114,191 011 Alafia River Basin 15,856 0 4,118 0 0 19,974 013 Hillsborough River Basin 30,856 0 4,118 0 0 34,974 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 18,856 0 4,118 0 0 22,974 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 13,856 0 4,118 0 0 17,974 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 48,856 0 4,118 0 0 52,974 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 4,904 0 2,994 0 0 7,898 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay Reg Rclm Wtr 7,000,000 (6,950,713) 0 0 0 49,287 Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 15,000,000 (15,000,000) 0 0 0 0

Total $320,246

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

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Project Team Coordination Initiation 12/31/02 10/18/02 Preliminary Project Cost Estimation 12/31/03 12/31/03 Master Conceptual Project Document 1/31/04 2/3/04 Begin Cost Allocation 3/31/04 3/26/04 First Draft Master Agreement 4/30/05 4/26/05 Hire Coordinating Consultant 10/31/05 2/1/06 Develop Project Schedule Framework 1/31/06 1/5/06 Begin Revising Project Description Document 4/30/06 3/1/06 Execute Final Master Agreement 12/31/06 Finalize Project Description Document 11/30/07 Joint Board Meeting 12/1/07 Finalize Cost Allocation 12/31/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 The Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project partners last met January 10, 2007, to discuss project configuration scenarios and the transition to the City of Tampa becoming the lead agency on the project. Some planning and design work has been completed, and some construction has been completed on elements that will be used regardless of the participation of all regional partners. These elements include the Pasco County Land O'Lakes Reclaimed Water Reservoir and a pipeline to supply new customers in south-eastern Pasco County. All of the $4 million in Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Funds provided by the State in FY2006 for the Regional Project have been expended. In FY2008, the same State trust fund awarded the Regional Project $250,000, all of which has been applied to the Pasco County Land O'Lakes Reservoir Project. The District's Basin Boards will receive funds back in the form of liquidated funds previously encumbered in contracts where costs were reduced by the use of the trust funds. In September, District staff received a letter the Tampa Water Department Director, indicating the City of Tampa plans to focus its resources on areas identified in the South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water Expansion Evaluation Report at this time, which does not include several of the elements associated with the North Tampa pipeline element of the Regional Project. The reclaimed water flows at Tampa's HFC Plant were central to the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project. Until such time that the partners, and most importantly the City of Tampa, is ready to resume work on the Regional Project, all but some final administrative activities related to it have ceased. Staff will instead focus on assisting Tampa as appropriate with its plans to use HFC Plant flows for the STAR Expansion Project. In early December, District staff was presented with a proposal from Water Partners, Inc.(WPI) for a conceptual project to maximize the use of reclaimed water in Hillsborough County, including a first phase that would use available reclaimed water from Hillsborough County's south-central reclaimed water system to supply an additional power generating unit at the Tampa Electric Company's facility in southwestern Polk County. Some of the basins that participating in the TBRRP may be asked to participate in the STAR Expansion Project and WPI project. In February, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaining funds that had been set aside for the TBRRP.

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District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,002,033 0 1,418 0 10,072,278 16,075,729 011 Alafia River Basin 496,396 0 671 0 1,112,358 1,609,425 013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,084,968 0 985 0 2,935,914 4,021,867 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 678,111 0 671 0 1,412,802 2,091,584 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 479,142 0 671 0 807,684 1,287,497 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,661,249 0 671 0 4,251,264 6,913,184 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 53,769 0 671 0 108,504 162,944 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay Reg Rclm Wtr 0 290,069 0 0 0 290,069 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Tampa 12,443,520 0 0 0 12,443,520 Total $44,895,819

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Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Develop Scope of Work 11/30/04 11/30/04 Agreement to Contracts 12/10/04 12/2/04 Issue Notice to Proceed 1/3/05 1/3/05 Execute Agreement 3/31/05 6/1/05 Complete Project 6/30/06 3/31/07 Contract Termination 12/30/06 3/31/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 The Basis of Design Reports (BODRs) are completed and City and District staff met in July 2006 to discuss the complex financial issues related to the project. To date, all $586.252.50 budgeted for the project has been encumbered, and $463,311 has been expended, including $290,065 in Ecosystem and Restoration Trust Funds allocated by the State in FY2006. In September 2007, District staff received a letter the Tampa Water Department Director, indicating the City of Tampa plans to focus its resources on areas identified in the South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water Expansion Evaluation Report at this time, which does not include several of the elements associated with the North Tampa pipeline element of the Regional Project. The reclaimed water flows at Tampa's HFC Plant were central to the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project. Until such time that the partners, and most importantly the City of Tampa, is ready to resume work on the Regional Project, all but some final administrative activities related to it have ceased. Staff will instead focus on assisting Tampa as appropriate with its plans to use HFC Plant flows for the STAR Expansion Project. In February 2008, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaining funds that had been set aside for the TBRRP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 123 H303 TBRRP - North Tampa Reclaimed Water Pipeline Phase II Construction

Project Type WS&R Dev. 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 Cooperator(s) Hillsborough County Water Department, Pasco County, Tampa Water Department Project Manager SCOTT, KATHY Task Manager(s) RAMOY, ALISON Status Ongoing/No FY$ Description The Regional Project is the result of the collaboration of the District and three local agencies to maximize the use of reclaimed water resources within the Tampa Bay Area. The project will help the four partners reach mutual goals of (1) reducing the use of traditional water supplies for irrigation and other purposes, (2) increasing the beneficial use of wet-weather reclaimed water flows, rather than continue the practice of discharging them to tide or deep wells, and (3) helping to restore the natural systems in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The project consists of the planning, design and construction of more than 45 miles of reclaimed water transmission pipelines, pumping and storage, and additional distribution pipelines and infrastructure. The project is large and complex and, as such, is being budgeted over several years by the six affected basin boards and the Governing Board that will receive the water supply benefits. The individual project components are described in more detail as their respective elements, H301 through H310. This project (H303) represents a segment of that Regional Project that will supply approximately 13,000 customers in New Tampa with reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. The project consists of the feasibility, design, permitting and construction of 55,700 LF of 42-inch reclaimed water transmission main from the terminus of the 48-inch pipeline representing the lower segment of Tampa's northern transmission system (project H301) south of the Hillsborough River, to a point near Tampa's Morris Bridge water treatment facility. The project also includes a reclaimed water pumping station and diurnal storage at the site near the Morris Bridge facility. The pipeline can carry up to 31 mgd during peak demands to serve North Tampa's and Pasco's needs. This project is expected to significantly contribute to meeting water supply needs in the Tampa Bay area over the next 20 years. Benefits This project is one segment of the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project, leading to the overall project benefit of supplying approximately 26 mgd of reclaimed water to achieve approximately 17 mgd offset. Costs The cost of this segment of the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project is estimated to be $22.1 million, and the District's share is approximately $11.1 million, of which $9,268,572 has been budgeted to date. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,776,786 0 0 0 12,528,924 16,305,710 011 Alafia River Basin 377,678 0 0 0 1,252,890 1,630,568 013 Hillsborough River Basin 944,197 0 0 0 3,132,234 4,076,431 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 490,983 0 0 0 1,628,760 2,119,743 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 302,143 0 0 0 1,002,312 1,304,455 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,624,017 0 0 0 5,387,442 7,011,459 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 37,767 0 0 0 125,292 163,059 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Cooperators 2,115,000 0 0 0 2,115,000 Total $34,726,425

Status As Of: December 31, 2007 The Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project partners last met January 10, 2007, to discuss project configuration scenarios and the transition to the City of Tampa becoming the lead agency on the project. Some planning and design work has been completed, and some construction has been completed on elements that will be used regardless of the participation of all regional partners. These elements include the Pasco County Land O'Lakes Reclaimed Water Reservoir and a pipeline to supply new customers in south-eastern Pasco County. All of the $4 million in Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Funds provided by the State in FY2006 for the Regional Project have been expended. In FY2008, the same State trust fund awarded the Regional Project $250,000, all of which has been applied to the Pasco County Land O'Lakes Reservoir Project. The District's Basin Boards will receive funds back in the form of liquidated funds previously encumbered in contracts where costs were reduced by the use of the trust funds. In September, District staff received a letter the Tampa Water Department Director, indicating the City of Tampa plans to focus its resources on areas identified in the South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water Expansion Evaluation Report at this time, which does not include several of the elements associated with the North Tampa pipeline element of the Regional Project.

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The reclaimed water flows at Tampa's HFC Plant were central to the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project. Until such time that the partners, and most importantly the City of Tampa, is ready to resume work on the Regional Project, all but some final administrative activities related to it have ceased. Staff will instead focus on assisting Tampa as appropriate with its plans to use HFC Plant flows for the STAR Expansion Project. In early December, District staff was presented with a proposal from Water Partners, Inc.(WPI) for a conceptual project to maximize the use of reclaimed water in Hillsborough County, including a first phase that would use available reclaimed water from Hillsborough County's south-central reclaimed water system to supply an additional power generating unit at the Tampa Electric Company's facility in southwestern Polk County. Some of the basins that participating in the TBRRP may be asked to participate in the STAR Expansion Project and WPI project. In February, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaining funds that had been set aside for the TBRRP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 125 H304 TBRRP- Pasco County Central Regional Reuse Interconnect Transmission Main Segments

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 278,039 0 0 0 1,601,346 1,879,385 011 Alafia River Basin 21,491 0 0 0 168,144 189,635 013 Hillsborough River Basin 88,906 0 0 0 386,496 475,402 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 24,276 0 0 0 221,682 245,958 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 29,679 0 0 0 122,406 152,085 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 127,935 0 0 0 680,736 808,671 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 3,418 0 0 0 16,650 20,068 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 557,000 0 0 0 557,000 Total $4,328,204

Status As Of: November 09, 2007 The Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project partners last met January 10, 2007, to discuss project configuration scenarios and the transition to the City of Tampa becoming the lead agency on the project. The City of Tampa is proceeding with ongoing projects such as the South Tampa Area Reuse and, while committed to the Regional Project, considers it one for later implementation. All of the $4 million in Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Funds provided by the State in FY2006 for the Regional Project have been expended. In FY2008, the same State trust fund awarded the Regional Project $250,000, all of which has been applied to the Pasco County Land O'Lakes Reservoir Project. The District's Basin Boards will receive funds back in the form of liquidated funds previously encumbered in contracts where costs were reduced by the use of the trust funds. In September, staff received a letter the Tampa Water Department Director, indicating the City of Tampa plans to focus its resources on areas identified in the South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water Expansion Evaluation Report at this time, which does not include

19 Withlacoochee River Page 126 H304 TBRRP- Pasco County Central Regional Reuse Interconnect Transmission Main Segments several of the elements associated with the North Tampa pipeline element of the Regional Project. In the letter, the City requested the use of funds set aside for the Regional Project for use in the STAR Expansion Project. District staff is currently completing a comparison of costs and benefits of the STAR Expansion Project to the Regional Project and will take a position of future funding based on the outcome.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 127 H305 TBRRP - Pasco County Wet Weather Reclaimed Water Utilization

Project Type WS&R Dev. 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 Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager SCOTT, KATHY Task Manager(s) HANCOCK, MIKE, WRIGHT, CARL, ANDRADE, ANTHONY Status Ongoing/No FY$ Description The Regional Project is the result of the collaboration of the District and three local agencies to maximize the use of reclaimed water resources within the Tampa Bay Area. The project will help the four partners reach mutual goals of (1) reducing the use of traditional water supplies for irrigation and other purposes, (2) increasing the beneficial use of wet-weather reclaimed water flows, rather than continue the practice of discharging them to tide or deep wells, and (3) helping to restore the natural systems in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The project consists of the planning, design and construction of more than 45 miles of reclaimed water transmission pipelines, pumping and storage, and additional distribution pipelines and infrastructure. The project is large and complex and, as such, is being budgeted over several years by the six affected basin boards and the Governing Board that will receive the water supply benefits. The individual project components are described in more detail as their respective elements, H301 through H310. This project (H305) accomplishes the goals of the Regional Project by exploring ways to beneficially use surplus reclaimed water. A couple of opportunities to achieve those goals appear to exist. One is to seek available land resources for natural systems restoration. Another opportunity is the use of Pasco County surplus flows. The Land O'Lakes Reclaimed Water Reservoir Project consists of the design, permitting, and construction of a reclaimed water storage reservoir located on 35 acres of county-owned land adjacent to the Land O' Lakes wastewater treatment facility. It will have an average depth of 12 feet and will store 100 million gallons of Pasco County's surplus reclaimed water for use to meet dry-season demand. The Land O' Lakes Reservoir will enable the county to supply up to 926 additional customers with reclaimed water, and reliably meet the peak-season demands of an estimated 185 customers who currently have had to rely on ground-water sources when dry-weather flows were not available. The Beneficial Use of Surplus Reclaimed Water part of the project investigates the use of wet-weather flows in Pasco County through storage, land application, irrigation in agricultural and urban settings, and the augmentation of existing, restored or created wetland systems. The amount of land application will be a function of the availability of the reclaimed water, the infiltration capacity of the land application sites, and water-quality attenuation capacity of the receiving land and wetlands. Existing infrastructure and reclaimed water systems already approved for construction will be utilized to the greatest extent possible. Some additional infrastructure, including conservation easements and/or fee simple land acquisition, is anticipated. This project will investigate the engineering feasibility and provide estimates of cost to construct recommended facilities and possibly future phases of the project. Benefits Land O'Lakes Reservoir: The project is expected to offset an annual average of 333,300 gallons of potable-quality water supplies per day. Without surplus reclaimed water to supplement system flows during periods of peak demand, the county would not be able to provide reclaimed water service to these customers, and potable water would be used. Beneficial Use of Suplus Reclaimed Water: Identify the potential for maximizing the use of wet weather reclaimed water flows for recharge and/or storage from wastewater facilities in Pasco County, Tampa, and municipalities in Pinellas County such as Largo and Clearwater. Costs The total cost of this element of the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project was estimated to be $7,600,000, and the District's share is approximately $5,670,000, of which $2,085,355 has been budgeted to date. The District and Pasco County signed a Cooperative Funding Agreement in FY2004 for the Land O'Lakes Reclaimed Water Reservoir for a total cost of $3,860,000, with the District's share being $1,930,000. The project costs have increases signficantly to approximately $24 million, and Pasco County is currently paying those additional costs. The Beneficial Use of Surplus Reclaimed Water is funded 100 percent by the District, and the related contracts total $220,000. Additional Information Pasco County has determined that their surplus reclaimed water disposal capacity in their system of rapid infiltration basins is insufficient to handle anticipated reclaimed water flows. he county has identified a need to develop seasonal storage (long-term, large-capacity) to manage their flows year-round in order to avoid potential wastewater permitting problems in future years. Pasco County has drafted a long-term plan to develop approximately 1.2 billion gallons of storage for reclaimed water produced by their wastewater treatment plants by building five reclaimed water reservoirs adjacent to existing system infrastructure between the Odessa and Handcart Road facilities' central and eastern parts of their county-wide system. Initial planning indicates that three of the reservoirs are planned to hold approximately 100 million gallons each, and two of them will hold approximately 400 million gallons each. Storing a total of 1.2 billion gallons of surplus reclaimed water available from Pasco County and the City of Tampa when no customers are using it will allow the county to make the water available during the 100-day peak-demand season when daily supplies are typically tapped out. As a result, the county will be able to serve up to 16,667 customers in addition to those already connected, and in addition to those that will be connected as a result of the 10 mgd made available from the City of Tampa

19 Withlacoochee River Page 128 H305 TBRRP - Pasco County Wet Weather Reclaimed Water Utilization

during the dry season via the Regional Project. In FY2005, $20,000 was transferred from H012, Largo/Clearwater/Pasco Reclaimed Water Project, to the Beneficial Use of Surplus Reclaimed Water Project (H305) to include wet-weather reuse flows from the wastewater facilities in Largo and Clearwater in investigation of maximizing the use of those flows within Pasco County. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,901,814 0 1,690 0 1,298,322 3,201,826 011 Alafia River Basin 173,791 0 806 0 158,352 332,949 013 Hillsborough River Basin 439,679 0 806 0 395,874 836,359 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 226,135 0 806 0 205,854 432,795 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 139,885 0 806 0 126,678 267,369 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 743,635 0 806 0 680,904 1,425,345 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 18,541 0 806 0 15,834 35,181 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay Reg Rclm Wtr 0 1,938,536 125,000 0 0 2,063,536 Ecosystem Trust Fund - TBRRAP Cooperator 0 0 125,000 0 0 125,000 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 1,930,000 0 0 0 1,930,000 Total $10,650,360

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Land O Lakes Reservoir Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 5/31/04 5/3/04 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 7/15/04 7/23/04 Contract Execution: 9/1/04 8/25/04 Notice to Proceed: 9/15/04 8/25/04 Commence Design: 9/15/04 8/25/04 Complete Design: 5/15/05 6/1/05 Signage Erected: 9/15/05 Commence Construction: 9/15/05 Project Complete: 6/30/06 Contract Close-out 12/31/06 2. Beneficial Use of Reclaimed Water RFP issued for Phase I 9/24/04 9/24/04 RFP issued for Phase II 10/1/04 10/1/04 Phase I Consultant Contract Executed 3/18/05 4/5/05 Phase I Notice to Proceed 3/25/05 4/6/05 Phase I Work Order One Issued 4/6/05 4/6/05 Phase II Work Order One Issued 5/24/05 9/9/05 9/2/05 Phase II Notice to Proceed 5/24/05 5/26/05 Phase II Consultant Contract Executed 5/24/05 5/26/05 Phase I Work Order One Complete 6/10/05 3/15/06 4/25/06 Phase II Work Order One Complete 7/24/05 11/1/05 Phase II Work Order Two Issued 11/1/05 11/2/05 Phase II Work Order Two Complete 11/2/05 11/29/05 Phase II Work Order Three Issued 11/29/05 11/29/05 Phase II Work Order Three Complete 12/31/05 1/25/06 Phase I Work Order Two Issued 5/22/06 5/22/06 Phase II Work Order Four Issued 5/27/06 5/27/06 Phase II Work Order Four Complete 6/27/06 6/27/06 Phase ! Work Order Two Complete 8/22/06 2/2/07 Phase II Agreement Termination 12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/07 Phase I Agreement Termination 12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Land O' Lakes Reservoir: The county commenced compaction grouting as required by FDEP as part of the permitting process in

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February, reservoir construction began in March 2007. Due to the appearance of subsurface anomalies, additional grouting and geotechnical work is being performed on the slurry walls in the southeast corner of the reservoir. The county has decided to construct a liner over the slurry wall as a potential part of the remediation, and the consultant is completing the redesign of the lined portion. The FDEP permit modification for the redesign was submitted in November 2007. Project is on schedule and approximately 75% complete. Substantial completion is anticipated in February 2008. District staff evaluated a County request to consider increasing the District's original funding commitment to the reservoir project, and will propose a $2 million funding increase in the District's share of the project costs to the affected basin boards in February 2008. In September, District staff received a letter the Tampa Water Department Director, indicating the City of Tampa plans to focus its resources on areas identified in the South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water Expansion Evaluation Report at this time, which does not include several of the elements associated with the North Tampa pipeline element of the Regional Project. The reclaimed water flows at Tampa's HFC Plant were central to the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project. Until such time that the partners, and most importantly the City of Tampa, is ready to resume work on the Regional Project, all but some final administrative activities related to it have ceased. Staff will instead focus on assisting Tampa as appropriate with its plans to use HFC Plant flows for the STAR Expansion Project. In early December, District staff was presented with a proposal from Water Partners, Inc.(WPI) for a conceptual project to maximize the use of reclaimed water in Hillsborough County, including a first phase that would use available reclaimed water from Hillsborough County's south-central reclaimed water system to supply an additional power generating unit at the Tampa Electric Company's facility in southwestern Polk County. Some of the basins that participating in the TBRRP may be asked to participate in the STAR Expansion Project and WPI project. In February, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaininf funds that had been set aside for the TBRRP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 130 H306 TBRRP - Tampa Bay Water Downstream Augmentation Project

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,773,557 (6,268,207) 0 0 0 505,350 011 Alafia River Basin 677,950 (626,820) 0 0 0 51,130 013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,693,000 (1,567,053) 0 0 0 125,947 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 880,959 (814,866) 0 0 0 66,093 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 542,610 (501,456) 0 0 0 41,154 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,911,055 (2,695,328) 0 0 0 215,727 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 68,922 (62,682) 0 0 0 6,240 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay Reg Rclm Wtr 0 1,722,108 0 0 0 1,722,108 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Tampa Bay Water 2,250,000 0 0 0 2,250,000 Total $4,983,749

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Phase 1: Feasibility Project Effective Date & Notice to Proceed: 5/1/04 5/1/04 Project Commence: 5/1/04 5/1/04

19 Withlacoochee River Page 131 H306 TBRRP - Tampa Bay Water Downstream Augmentation Project

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 5/30/04 5/26/04 Basin Boards Approval of Agreement: 6/30/04 6/30/04 Governing Board Approval of Agreement: 6/30/04 6/30/04 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 6/30/04 6/16/04 Contract Executed: 8/30/04 10/6/04 Project Stakeholders Workshop I: 9/1/04 9/1/04 Project Stakeholders Workshop II: 11/19/04 11/19/04 Draft Final Report: 5/30/05 5/6/05 Final Report and Study Complete: 12/31/05 12/31/05 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 The Downstream Augmentation project for which there was a Cooperative Funding Agreement has been completed; the project data was used by Tampa Bay Water to during the development the System Configuration II project conceptual design. TBW pulled the downstream augmentation permit from consideration of DEP in November 2007. All invoices have been received and processed. For Phase I, $997,556 in ad valorem was budgeted and encumbered, and $961,165 was reimbursed. The remaining $36,391 will be proportionately liquidated back to the appropriate Governing and Basin Boards for the Regional Project. Under an agreement with project partners to use the funds allocated to the Regional Project by the state, $486,632 was reimbursed to this project for Phase I, and $1,235,470 for Phase II. No District funds were used for Phase II. In September, District staff received a letter the Tampa Water Department Director, indicating the City of Tampa plans to focus its resources on areas identified in the South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water Expansion Evaluation Report at this time, which does not include several of the elements associated with the North Tampa pipeline element of the Regional Project. The reclaimed water flows at Tampa's HFC Plant were central to the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project. Until such time that the partners, and most importantly the City of Tampa, is ready to resume work on the Regional Project, all but some final administrative activities related to it have ceased. Staff will instead focus on assisting Tampa as appropriate with its plans to use HFC Plant flows for the STAR Expansion Project. In early December, District staff was presented with a proposal from Water Partners, Inc.(WPI) for a conceptual project to maximize the use of reclaimed water in Hillsborough County, including a first phase that would use available reclaimed water from Hillsborough County's south-central reclaimed water system to supply an additional power generating unit at the Tampa Electric Company's facility in southwestern Polk County. Some of the basins that participating in the TBRRP may be asked to participate in the STAR Expansion Project and WPI project. In February, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaining funds that had been set aside for the TBRRP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 132 H307 TBRRP- Pasco County Central Regional Reuse Interconnect and Storage/Pumping Facility

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 820,803 0 0 0 1,154,196 1,974,999 011 Alafia River Basin 82,081 0 0 0 115,422 197,503 013 Hillsborough River Basin 205,200 0 0 0 288,552 493,752 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 106,705 0 0 0 150,042 256,747 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 65,664 0 0 0 92,334 157,998 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 352,945 0 0 0 496,308 849,253 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 8,209 0 0 0 11,538 19,747 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 459,651 0 0 0 459,651 Total $4,409,650

Status As Of: December 31, 2007 In September, District staff received a letter the Tampa Water Department Director, indicating the City of Tampa plans to focus its resources on areas identified in the South Tampa Area Reclaimed Water Expansion Evaluation Report at this time, which does not include several of the elements associated with the North Tampa pipeline element of the Regional Project. The reclaimed water flows at Tampa's HFC Plant were central to the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water Project. Until such time that the partners, and most importantly the City of Tampa, is ready to resume work on the Regional Project, all but some final administrative activities related to it have ceased. Staff will instead focus on assisting Tampa as appropriate with its plans to use HFC Plant flows for the STAR Expansion Project. In early December, District staff was presented with a proposal from Water Partners, Inc.(WPI) for a conceptual project to maximize the use of reclaimed water in Hillsborough County, including a first phase that would use available reclaimed water from Hillsborough County's south-central reclaimed water system to supply an additional power generating unit at the Tampa Electric Company's facility in southwestern Polk County. Some of the basins that participating in the TBRRP may be asked to participate in the STAR Expansion Project and WPI project. In February, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaining funds that

19 Withlacoochee River Page 133 H307 TBRRP- Pasco County Central Regional Reuse Interconnect and Storage/Pumping Facility had been set aside for the TBRRP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 134 H308 TBRRP - South Hillsborough Area Reuse Exchange (SHARE)

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,571,428 0 0 0 3,928,572 5,500,000 011 Alafia River Basin 157,142 0 0 0 392,856 549,998 013 Hillsborough River Basin 392,858 0 0 0 982,140 1,374,998 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 204,286 0 0 0 510,714 715,000 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 125,714 0 0 0 314,286 440,000 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 675,714 0 0 0 1,689,288 2,365,002 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,714 0 0 0 39,288 55,002 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 250,000 0 0 0 250,000 Total $11,250,000

19 Withlacoochee River Page 135 H308 TBRRP - South Hillsborough Area Reuse Exchange (SHARE) for the STAR Expansion Project. In early December, District staff was presented with a proposal from Water Partners, Inc.(WPI) for a conceptual project to maximize the use of reclaimed water in Hillsborough County, including a first phase that would use available reclaimed water from Hillsborough County's south-central reclaimed water system to supply an additional power generating unit at the Tampa Electric Company's facility in southwestern Polk County. Some of the basins that participating in the TBRRP may be asked to participate in the STAR Expansion Project and WPI project. In February, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaining funds that had been set aside for the TBRRP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 136 H309 TBRRP - South Hillsborough Area Reservoir Project (SHARP)

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,340,387 0 0 0 10,135,716 11,476,103 011 Alafia River Basin 134,429 0 0 0 1,013,574 1,148,003 013 Hillsborough River Basin 335,323 0 0 0 2,533,926 2,869,249 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 174,609 0 0 0 1,317,642 1,492,251 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 107,644 0 0 0 810,858 918,502 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 576,393 0 0 0 4,358,358 4,934,751 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 13,392 0 0 0 101,358 114,750 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hillsborough County 1,000,000 0 0 0 1,000,000 Total $23,953,609

19 Withlacoochee River Page 137 H309 TBRRP - South Hillsborough Area Reservoir Project (SHARP)

In early December, District staff was presented with a proposal from Water Partners, Inc.(WPI) for a conceptual project to maximize the use of reclaimed water in Hillsborough County, including a first phase that would use available reclaimed water from Hillsborough County's south-central reclaimed water system to supply an additional power generating unit at the Tampa Electric Company's facility in southwestern Polk County. Some of the basins that participating in the TBRRP may be asked to participate in the STAR Expansion Project and WPI project. In February, District staff will present these developments to the basin boards and, during the FY2009 budget cycle, make recommendations for using remaining funds that had been set aside for the TBRRP.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 138 H310 TBRRP - Regional Reuse Interconnect Between Hillsborough County and Tampa

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 589,286 0 0 0 2,690,712 3,279,998 011 Alafia River Basin 58,928 0 0 0 269,070 327,998 013 Hillsborough River Basin 147,322 0 0 0 672,678 820,000 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 76,608 0 0 0 349,794 426,402 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 47,142 0 0 0 215,256 262,398 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 253,392 0 0 0 1,157,010 1,410,402 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 5,892 0 0 0 26,910 32,802

Total $6,560,000

19 Withlacoochee River Page 139 K356 FYN Hernando County

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Hernando County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program provides education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to homeowners but also includes outreach to students. Outreach efforts will include workshops, retail outreach, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic media, school visits and distribution of printed materials. Benefits Each year, approximately 70,000 people receive education either on a personal basis, at workshops, classes and exhibits or through materials distribution. Education addresses three priority concerns of the Basin Boards -- water quality, water supply, natural systems. Education promotes widespread adoption of environmental landscaping best management practices to reduce environmental damage from improper landscape design, installation and maintenance. Programs are in place to educate current residents and the anticipated influx of new residents who will be moving into the thousands of new homes being built in the county. Costs The total cost of the FY2008 program is $72,064, which includes approximately one-half of a percent increase in costs for coordinator salary/benefits and program materials. Decreases in costs for travel and postage help offset this increase. The District's share of $35,032 provides 30% of the coordinator's salary along with funds for materials, postage and workshop and office expenses. Based on reaching 70,000 Hernando County residents, the cost of the outreach is approximately $1.00 per person. The District's total is shared by two Basin Boards: 84% from the Coastal Rivers Basin Board ($29,427) and 16% from the Withlacoochee River Basin Board ($5,605). Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information The District has supported the Hernando County FYN Program since 2001. 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. In 2006, the District project manager for Florida-friendly landscaping created a five-year plan for the District's support of the FYN outreach. Part of the plan includes education of county administrators on the value of the FYN outreach with the goal of more proportionate financial support of the programs. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 110,778 0 31,013 0 0 141,791 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 34,930 0 7,191 0 0 42,121 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District FDEP 12,176 0 0 0 12,176 Hernando County 156,247 37,032 0 0 193,279 Total $389,367

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Purchased Order Created: 10/1/07 10/19/07 First Advisory Committee Meeting 12/13/07 12/13/07 First Task Report: 1/31/08 Second Advisory Committee Meeting: 4/10/08 Second Task Report: 4/30/08 Third Advisory Committee Meeting: 6/12/08 Third Task Report: 7/10/08 Fourth Advisory Committee Meeting: 9/11/08 Project Complete 9/30/08 Fourth Task Report: 10/31/08

19 Withlacoochee River Page 140 K356 FYN Hernando County

Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The following outreach was accomplished by the Hernando County FYN coordinator, John Korycki, in FY2007: 47 group presentations for 901 people, 856 personal/telephone/email/mail contacts, 11 school programs for 254 students, 12 exhibits attracting 3,939 people, 8 articles published reaching 25,210 people, 13 mass media events reaching 86,300 people, 10,129 educational items distributed and 241 hours contributed by volunteers. The FYN advisory committee held its first FY08 meeting and among other actions began planning the annual Florida-friendly Landscaping -- Grow Smart Workshop, which will be be held in February. The report on activities in the first task period of FY2008 is due by 1/31/2008. A cooperative funding initiative proposal was submitted by Hernando County for funding of the FYN program in FY2009.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 141 K358 Hernando WMPlan Blue Sink

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County, Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE 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 Blue Sink Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 30 square miles and is located in Hernando County. The watershed is experiencing development without the benefits of a current WMP and has water quality issues associated with stormwater runoff entering the Floridan aquifer via the Blue Sink complex. With FY2003 and FY2005 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, 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, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (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 budget amount for this project is $428,306, of which the District's share is $200,550. The District's FY2003 and FY2005 contributions through the Withlacoochee River Basin are $111,050 and $89,500, respectively. FEMA's FY2003 contribution is $138,256.40. The County's FY2005 contribution is $89,500. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. 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. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FY2003 funding the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan were completed through the floodplain analysis and delineation. With FY2005 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element will be completed including the surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (BMP) alternative analysis. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of Best Management Practices and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Hernando County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 216,782 0 1,144 0 0 217,926 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District FEMA 138,256 0 0 0 138,256 Hernando County 89,500 0 0 0 89,500 Total $445,682

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones FEMA, District, and County Recognition on Reports and DFIRMs 6/30/04 9/30/04 2. Critical Project Milestones Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 8/1/03 4/15/03

19 Withlacoochee River Page 142 K358 Hernando WMPlan Blue Sink

Notice to Proceed 8/14/03 8/1/03 Consultant Services Agreement Executed 8/14/03 7/31/03 Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Complete 11/30/03 4/21/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 11/30/03 11/30/03 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 4/30/04 9/30/04 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 4/30/04 9/30/04 FY2005 District Funds Encumbered 7/25/05 7/25/05 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 10/29/05 12/31/09 Consultant Agreement Expiration 7/31/06 12/31/09 Cooperator Agreement Executed 11/30/06 4/18/07 Cooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/07 12/31/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: The District let a Request for Proposals soliciting consulting firms to conduct watershed management plans to the District's Guidelines and Specifications. Staff selected eleven of the fourteen respondents. TBE Group, Inc (TBE) was assigned duties associated with this watershed. On 02/04/2003, the Withlacoochee River Basin Board recommended that the Governing Board authorize staff to assign, and begin purchase and/or work order(s) negotiations for the Blue Sink Watershed Management Plan; and authorize the Executive Director to execute the purchase and/or work order(s) for an amount not to exceed the budgeted amount. The Governing Board's approval occurred on 02/25/03. Digital contours and spot elevations were developed by Pride Enterprises and transmitted to TBE. The consultant services agreement with TBE is executed and the Notice to Proceed for Work Order 1 to conduct Elements 1 and 2 was issued on 08/01/2003. Staff approved Element 1 deliverables on 04/21/2004. Staff approved Element 2 deliverables on 09/30/2004. The deliverables will be in accordance with the GIS ArcMap template. The GIS ArcMap template was transmitted to the consultants on 06/01/2004. The executed Work Order 2 for Element 3 tasks, through completion of floodplain analysis and delineation, was transmitted on 08/09/2004 with Notice to Proceed of 9/30/2004. Field Survey is complete. Model verification deliverables were reviewed with comment. The agreement with the County and amendment with TBE encumbering FY2005 funding to address the Level of Service, Water Resource Assessment, and BMP Alternative Analysis was transmitted on 08/03/2005 for signature. Staff received TBE's signed agreement on 08/12/2005. The County's was not returned. Staff approved the floodplain analysis and delineations on 01/08/2006 with comment. Signed and sealed floodplain deliverables were received on 06/06/2006. Staff redeveloped the County and TBE agreements and transmitted them for signature on 12/05/2006. The redeveloped County and TBE agreements for the Level of Service, Water Resource Assessment, and BMP Alternative Analysis were executed on 04/18/2007 and 01/02/2007, respectively. A Watershed Workshop was conducted on 07/17/2007 to gain input from developers, engineers and public to help finalize the Watershed Management Plan. Current Status: Issuance of Work Order 3 to develop the Level of Service, Water Resource Assessment, and BMP Alternative Analysis is pending development of a methodology to incorporate infiltration in the surface water simulation. Amendment extending the District/County agreement expiration date was transmitted to the County for signature on 12/18/2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 143 K557 FYN Citrus County

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Citrus County Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Citrus County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program provides education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to homeowners but also includes efforts toward students, builders/developers and irrigation and landscape professionals. Outreach efforts will include workshops, retail outreach, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic media, school visits and distribution of printed materials. Benefits Approximately 134,370 people will receive education either on a personal basis or through materials distribution. Mass media is also used extensively. Education addresses three of the priority concerns of the Basin Boards -- water quality, water supply and natural systems. Education promotes widespread adoption of environmental landscaping best management practices to reduce environmental damage from improper landscape design, installation and maintenance. Specific focus will be made to educate homeowner association boards and to begin outreach to area builders, developers and landscape and irrigation professionals in cooperation with the District's FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist. Costs The total cost of the FY2008 program is $119,220, which includes approximately one-half of a percent decrease. The District's share of $59,610 provides 50% of the salaries and benefits for the program coordinator and program assistant, and salary for the demonstration site maintenance worker, as well as materials, travel, training, printing office expenses. Based on reaching 134,370 residents of Citrus County, the cost of the outreach is as low as $.44 per person based on type of outreach provided. The District's total is shared by two Basin Boards: 61% from the Withlacoochee River Basin Board ($36,362 ) and 39% from the Coastal Rivers Basin Board ($23,248). Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information The District has supported the Citrus County FYN Program since 2001. 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. In 2006, the District project manager for Florida-friendly landscaping created a five-year plan for the District's support of the FYN outreach. Part of the plan includes education of county administrators on the value of the FYN outreach with the goal of more proportionate financial support of the programs. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 115,309 0 24,809 0 0 140,118 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 169,175 0 37,923 0 0 207,098 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Citrus County 269,064 59,610 0 0 328,674 Total $675,890

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Create Purchase Order: 10/1/07 10/19/07 First Advisory Committee Meeting: 12/11/07 12/17/07 12/17/07 First Task Report: 1/31/08 Second Advisory Committee Meeting: 4/8/08 Third Advisory Committee Meeting: 6/17/08 Third Task Report: 7/31/08 Fourth Advisory Committee Meeting: 9/16/08 Project Complete: 9/30/08 Fourth Task Report: 10/31/08

19 Withlacoochee River Page 144 K557 FYN Citrus County

Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The following outreach was accomplished by the Citrus County FYN coordinators, Audrey Durr and Debbe Hooper, in FY2007: 66 classes/presentations attracting 2,062 people; 631 telephone/email and mail contacts; 480,000 people reached through mass media; 1,065 people at 31 exhibits; and 7,319 pieces of educational materials distributed. Programs involved 74 Master gardeners giving 530 hours. A Florida-friendly landscaping consultation table, staffed by master gardeners, will be set up in Lowes beginning in February, 2008. Home Depot has hosted a similar outreach for the past several months. The report on activities in the first task period of FY2008 is due by 1/31/2008. A cooperative funding initiative proposal was submitted by Citrus County for funding of the FYN program in FY2009.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 145 K751 Hernando WMPlan Squirrel Prairie

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE 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 Squirrel Prairie Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 31 square miles and is located in Hernando County. The watershed is experiencing development without the benefits of a current WMP and has water quality issues associated with stormwater runoff entering the Floridan aquifer via the sink hole complex located on the E-How-Kee Youth Camp parcel. With FY2002, FY2003, and FY2004 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, 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, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (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 cost for this project is $273,790. The District's FY2002 through FY2004 contributions through the Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, and Withlacoochee River Basins are $18,033, $88,672, and $30,190, respectively. The County's contribution is $136,895. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FY2002 and FY2003 funding the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan were completed through the floodplain analysis and delineation. With FY2004 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element will be completed including the surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (BMP) alternative analysis. This project is identified in the Watershed Management Coordination document containing an executed Memorandum of Understanding between Hernando County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of Best Management Practices and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 22,354 0 0 0 0 22,354 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 102,152 0 0 0 0 102,152 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 46,577 0 0 0 0 46,577 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hernando County 136,895 0 0 0 136,895 Total $307,978

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Boards, Hernando Co on reports 3/31/04 12/22/04 2. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 4/30/02 4/22/02 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Approval of Agree. 6/4/02 8/6/02 8/6/02

19 Withlacoochee River Page 146 K751 Hernando WMPlan Squirrel Prairie

Coastal Rivers Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/4/02 8/6/02 8/6/02 Hillsborough River Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/11/02 8/13/02 8/13/02 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 6/14/02 11/7/02 Governing Board Approval of Agreement 6/25/02 8/27/02 8/27/02 Cooperator Contract Executed 2/28/03 2/17/03 Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 8/1/03 8/1/03 Consultant Contract Executed 8/14/03 7/31/03 Consultant Notice to Proceed 8/15/03 8/1/03 Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Complete 9/30/03 4/5/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 11/28/03 12/11/03 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 3/31/04 12/22/04 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 4/30/04 9/30/04 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 1/31/06 12/31/07 Cooperator Contract Expiration 7/31/06 12/31/07 Consultant Contract Expiration 7/31/06 12/31/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: The project was approved in August 2001 for inclusion in the Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River, and Hillsborough River Basin Boards' FY2002 and FY2003 budgets. The agreement for the Squirrel Prairie Watershed Management Plan was recommended for approval by the respective Basin Boards, and approved by the Governing Board during their June 2002 meetings. At that time Hernando County was lead party in the agreement. County staff requested the District to act as lead party in the agreement since the District has the expertise in watershed management. To accomplish this, the agreement type changed from an expenditure to revenue. The executed revenue Agreement has been transmitted to the County. The consultant services agreement with Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt (DRMP) is executed and Notice to Proceed for Work Order 1 to conduct Elements 1 and 2 has been issued. The First Amendment to the County and DRMP agreements adding the FY2004 funding have been executed. Staff approved Element 1 deliverables on 04/05/2004. The executed Work Order 2 for Element 3 tasks through the Level of Service Determination was transmitted on 09/30/2004. Staff approved Element 2 deliverables on 12/22/2004. Staff approved Element 3; Survey, Parameterization, and Model Verification deliverables received on 05/10/2005. Staff approved the floodplain analysis/delineation and the level of surface deliverables on 06/19/2006. Certified floodplain analysis deliverables were received on 08/09/2006. The Surface Water Resource Assessment was completed on 03/08/2007. A Watershed Workshop was conducted on 07/17/2007 to gain input from developers, engineers and public to help finalize the Watershed Management Plan. The County and DRMP agreements for the remaining tasks were transmitted for signature on 10/23/2006 and 10/27/2006, respectively. The DRMP agreement was executed on 12/04/2006. The County returned the agreement on 10/22/2007 and it was executed on 10/31/2007. Current Status: Remaining tasks for completion of the watershed management plan include the BMP alternative analysis. The County and DRMP agreements for the remaining tasks were transmitted for signature on 12/18/2007 and 12/19/2007, respectively. Completion of Work Order 3 to develop the BMP Alternative Analysis is pending development of a methodology to incorporate infiltration in the surface water simulation.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 147 K760 FYN Pasco County

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 Ongoing Description The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) Program in Pasco County provides education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to builders, developers and irrigation and landscape professionals. Outreach efforts will include conferences, workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles and distribution of printed materials. Benefits This program benefits water resources by promoting the application of the nine Florida Yards & Neighborhoods principles in the public and private sectors of the development process. It achieves its goals primarily through consultation with builders, developers, landscape and irrigation professionals and county officials. Much of the success of this program involves extensive one-on-one situations to nurture and "sell" the program's benefits. Outreach through personal meetings, workshops and media releases averages about 25,000 contacts per year. Costs Total cost of the FY2008 program was revised by Pasco County in 10/2007 to $223,762, which for FY2008 is an approximately 2-tenths of a percent decrease over FY2007. The District's match has been reduced from $64,577 to $56,097.90. Basin contributions have been reduced to the following: $28,048.95 from the Coastal Rivers Basin Board; $14,585.46 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board approved; $9,536.63 from the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board; and $3,926.85 from the Withlacoochee River Basin Board. The budget line below includes staff time to manage the project. This is the first year that Pasco County will contribute funding (10%) toward the salary and benefits of the coordinator. Pasco County will also provide funding for supervisory and administrative staff time and office expenses. Tampa Bay Water will contribute $57,013 for FYN homeowner outreach. Based on reaching 25,000 members of the building industry and others, the cost of outreach by the FYN builder/developer outreach coordinator is approximately $3.00 per person. Additional Information 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. In 2006, the District project manager for Florida-friendly landscaping created a five-year plan for the District's support of the FYN outreach. Part of the plan includes education of county administrators on the value of the FYN outreach with the goal of more proportionate financial support of the programs. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 62,323 0 19,118 0 0 81,441 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 150,561 0 33,080 0 0 183,641 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 52,745 0 11,769 0 0 64,514 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 26,945 0 5,322 0 0 32,267 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 404,530 96,701 0 0 501,231 Tampa Bay Water 253,100 65,037 0 0 318,137 Total $1,181,231

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Purchase Order Created: 10/1/07 10/16/07 First Advisory Committee Meeting: 1/17/08 First Task Report: 1/31/08 Second Advisory Committee Meeting: 4/17/08 Second Task Report: 4/30/08 Third Advisory Committee Meeting: 7/17/08 Third Task Report: 7/31/08 Fourth Advisory Committee Meeting: 9/18/08

19 Withlacoochee River Page 148 K760 FYN Pasco County

Project Complete: 9/30/08 Fourth Task Report: 9/30/08 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 Chris Dewey, Pasco County Builder/Developer FYN coordinator, has advanced his support of Florida-friendly landscaping to the building industry significantly in FY2007. Dewey's efforts include the development of a voluntary list of practices that exceed county landscape code requirements for builders and developers to review before new home sites are developed. Dewey has planned a landscape project at a site at Lake Jovita that will demonstrate to the community how a Florida-friendly landscape requires less water and amendments and the difference in water use between lawn and landscape beds. He is also assisting the Pasco County School Board plan landscaping for a new schools that will be built under LEED specifications. In addition, Dewey advised Pasco County staff on the amendment of the county's Landscape and Irrigation Ordinance. Review of landscaping plans by the FYN coordinator for all new county construction was added to the ordinance. The report on activities in the first task period of FY2008 is due by 1/31/2008. A cooperative funding initiative proposal was submitted by Pasco County for funding of the FYN program in FY2009.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 149 K765 Hernando WMPlan Bystre Lake

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE 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 Bystre Lake Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 28 square miles and is located in Hernando County. The watershed is experiencing development without the benefits of a current WMP. With FY2002, FY2003, and FY2004 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, 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, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (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 proposed budget for this project is $481,102. The District's FY2002 through FY2004 contributions through the Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River Basins are $67,044 and $173,507, respectively. The County's contribution is $240,551. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FY2002 and FY2003 funding the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan were completed through the establishment of level of service (LOS). With FY2004 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element will be completed including the surface water resource assessment (water quality) and a best management practice (BMP) alternative analysis. This project is identified in the Watershed Management Coordination document containing an executed Memorandum of Understanding between Hernando County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of Best Management Practices and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 76,106 0 0 0 0 76,106 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 227,184 0 0 0 0 227,184 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hernando County 240,551 0 0 0 240,551 Total $543,841

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Boards, Hernando Co on reports 10/15/03 8/1/03 2. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 4/30/02 5/1/02 Coastal Rivers Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/4/02 8/6/02 8/6/02 Withlacoochee River Basin Board Approval of Agree. 6/4/02 8/6/02 8/6/02 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 6/14/02 11/25/02

19 Withlacoochee River Page 150 K765 Hernando WMPlan Bystre Lake

Governing Board Approval of Agreement 6/25/02 8/27/02 8/27/02 Cooperator Contract Executed 2/28/03 2/18/03 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 8/1/03 8/1/03 Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 8/1/03 8/1/03 Consultant Contract Executed 8/14/03 7/31/03 Consultant Notice to Proceed 8/30/03 8/1/03 Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Complete 11/28/03 12/12/03 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 3/31/04 9/14/04 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 5/31/04 9/28/04 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 1/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/07 Consultant Contract Expiration 7/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/07 Cooperator Contract Expiration 7/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: The project was approved in August 2001 for inclusion in the Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards' FY2002 and FY2003 budgets. The agreement for the Bystre Lake Watershed Management Plan was approved by the Governing Board during their June 2002 meetings. At that time Hernando County was lead party in the agreement. County staff requested the District act as lead party in the agreement since the District has the expertise in watershed management. To accomplish this, the agreement type changed from an expenditure to revenue. The executed revenue Agreement has been transmitted to the County. The consultant services agreement with URS Corporation Southern has been executed and Notice to Proceed for Work Order 1 to conduct elements 1 and 2 has been issued. Element 1 deliverables were approved on 12/12/2003. The amendments to the County and URS agreements adding the FY2004 funding were executed on 04/06/2004. Staff approved the third transmittal of Element 2 deliverables on 09/14/2004. The executed Work Order 2 for Element 3 tasks through the Level of Service Determination was transmitted on 09/28/2004. Staff approved the field survey and watershed parameterization data on 06/07/2005. Staff approved the model verification deliverables on 06/09/2005. Executed Work Order 3 for Element 3 tasks of water quality and BMP alternative analysis was transmitted on 06/14/2005. Staff approved model verification deliverables on 07/25/2005 with comment. Signed and sealed floodplain analysis and delineation deliverables were received on 02/24/2006. Level of Service deliverables were approved on 07/05/2006. A Watershed Workshop was conducted on 07/17/2007 to gain input from developers, engineers and public to help finalize the Watershed Management Plan. The County and URS no cost time extension agreements for the remaining tasks were transmitted for signature on 10/23/2006 and 10/27/2006, respectively. The URS agreement was executed on 11/15/2006. The County returned the agreement on 10/22/2007 and it was executed on 10/31/2007. Current Status: Remaining task includes the completion of the best management practice alternative analysis for 10 BMP locations. The County and URS agreements expired on 12/31/2007. The County and URS no cost time extension agreements for the remaining tasks were transmitted for signature on 12/18/2007. Completion of Work Order 3 to finalize the BMP Alternative Analysis is pending development of a methodology to incorporate infiltration in the surface water simulation.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 151 L175 Hernando WMPlan Eastern Hernando Withlacoochee River

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) General Fund (District), Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE 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 Withlacoochee River Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 55 square miles and is located in Hernando County. The Withlacoochee River was designated an Outstanding Florida Water by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation in 1989 and the watershed is experiencing development without the benefits of a current Plan. With FY2004, FY2005, and FY2006 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin and should be completed. 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 level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (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 cost for this project is $1,100,000. The District's FY2004, FY2005, and FY2006 contributions through the Governing Board and Withlacoochee River Basin are $36,000 and $532,000, respectively. The County's contribution is $532,000. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. The Governing Board's FY2004 funding ($36,000) is for the development of a Non-Point Source Pollutant Loading Model. With the remaining FY2004 and FY2005 funding the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan were completed through the floodplain analysis and delineation. With FY2006 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element should be completed including the following tasks: surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of LOS, and BMP alternative analysis. This project is identified in the Watershed Management Coordination document containing an executed Memorandum of Understanding between Hernando County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of Best Management Practices and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 36,000 0 0 0 0 36,000 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 546,329 0 9,760 0 0 556,089 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Hernando Co - Eastern Hernando W/S Mgmt (L175) 63,000 0 0 0 0 63,000 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hernando County 469,000 0 0 0 469,000 Total $1,124,089

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones District Recognition/Signage: In reports. 7/6/04 10/31/04 2. Critical Project Milestones

19 Withlacoochee River Page 152 L175 Hernando WMPlan Eastern Hernando Withlacoochee River

Draft Agreement to Management Services 7/22/03 7/22/03 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 7/30/03 7/30/03 Basin Board Approval of Agreement 8/5/03 8/5/03 Governing Board Approval of Agreement 8/26/03 8/26/03 Draft Consultant Agreement to Management Services 12/3/03 12/3/03 Draft Consultant Agreement returned from Mgmt. Svcs. 12/12/03 12/12/03 Cooperator Contract Executed 1/30/04 1/30/04 Consultant Notice to Proceed PLM 3/25/04 3/25/04 Element 1, Digital Topographic Info. Commence 4/6/04 4/6/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 4/6/04 4/6/04 Pollutant Loading Model, Prelim. Design Commence 4/6/04 4/6/04 Consultant Notice to Proceed 4/6/04 4/6/04 Pollutant Loading Model Development Commence 6/30/04 6/25/04 Pollutant Loading Model, Prelim. Design Complete 6/30/04 6/25/04 Element 1, Digital Topographic Info.Complete 7/6/04 10/31/04 Pollutant Loading Model Deliverables Commence 9/30/04 1/30/05 9/7/05 Pollutant Loading Model Development Complete 9/30/04 6/30/05 Pollutant Loading Model Deliverables Complete 10/30/04 10/30/06 Amendment to Management Services FY2005 11/11/04 12/9/04 Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 12/6/04 9/30/05 6/2/06 Amendment from Management Service FY2005 12/16/04 12/16/04 Consultant Amend. to Management Services FY2005 2/28/05 2/28/05 Cooperator Amendment Executed FY2005 3/30/05 3/31/05 Consultant Amendment executed FY2005 4/11/05 4/11/05 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 7/11/05 7/11/05 Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 5/31/06 1/29/08 Consultant Agreement Expiration 1/29/07 1/29/08 Cooperator Agreement Expiration 1/29/07 1/29/08 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: Cooperative agreement with Hernando County for watershed evaluation and digital topographic information phases was approved. The consultant, Parsons signed the contract. Pride has completed the digitizing of aerial mapping of the watershed through the Hernando County Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA. Additional funds were added from the CWM decision support initiative to implement GIS methodology to improve pollutant load modeling. A cooperative funding application was approved for next fiscal year to start the Watershed Management Plan. A model design review meeting was held on June 25, 2004 at Parsons Inc. The design was accepted and model development began on this date. The preliminary designs are included as attached images. A progress meeting was held at the District in late August 2004. Parsons has finished the Topographic Information element and comments were provided. Field reconnaissance in the watershed began in early September 2004. Field reconnaissance is complete. The cooperative funding amendment to start the watershed management plan was executed. Parsons amendment for FY2005 was executed April 11, 2005. Parsons is near completion of the watershed evaluation element and has responded to final comments on the water-quality modeling. Work Order #3 is under development. Surface Water Assessment approach, networks, and sub-basins from Watershed Evaluation tasks are under review. Changes in Project Managers because of consultant personnel leaving has negatively effected project progress. Because consultant is behind schedule, Watershed Management Plan tasks will begin as soon as possible before fully completing the Watershed Evaluation, so the Map Modernization project in Hernando County will not experience extended delays. Work Order #3 was executed in July 2005. The survey sub-consultant began work in July 2005. District's project manager changed from Lisann Morris to Gene Altman on 08/12/2005. Staff provided comments on 09/27/2005 for the Pollutant Loading Model and documentation received on 09/07/2005. Watershed evaluation field work and the report were completed 06/02/2006. The Pollutant Loading Model was approved on 10/30/2006. Floodplain deliverables were received on 01/12/2007. The County and consultant amendments extending the expiration date from 01/29/2007 to 01/29/2008 to develop the surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of LOS, and BMP alternative analysis were executed on 04/16/2007. A Watershed Workshop was conducted on 07/09/2007 to gain input from developers, engineers and public to help finalize the Watershed Management Plan. Staff provided review comments on 05/25/2007 draft surface water resource assessment deliverable. Current Status: The County and Parsons agreements expire on 01/29/2008. The County and Parsons no cost time extension agreements for the remaining tasks were transmitted for signature on 12/18/2007. Development of Work Order 5 to develop BMP Alternative Analysis is pending development of a methodology to incorporate infiltration in the surface water simulation.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 153 L177 FYN Marion County

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Marion County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program provides education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to homeowners but also includes efforts toward students, builders/developers and irrigation and landscape professionals. Outreach efforts will include workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic media, school visits and distribution of printed materials. Benefits Approximately 14,000 people receive education either on a personal basis or through materials distribution each year. In addition, the Marion Spring Festival in March attracts 10-12,000 people to the two-day gardening event. Outreach to the community also includes weekly newspaper articles with the potential of reaching 200,000 readers weekly. Education promotes widespread adoption of environmental landscaping best management practices by homeowners, business owners, landscape professionals and others to reduce environmental damage from improper landscape design, installation and maintenance. Costs The total cost of the FY2008 program is $80,000, which is no increase over FY2007's budget. The District's share, 100% of which is funded by the Withlacoochee River Basin Board, is $35,000, which funds 42 percent of the coordinator's salary ($15,000), as well as advertising and printing expenses. The District shares advertising, printing, materials and office expenses with the county. In line with the District and county cost-sharing amounts, a proportional amount of the education outreach is targeted to the residents of the part of the county within SWFWMD jurisdiction. Based on reaching approximately 25,000 residents, the cost of the outreach is estimated to be $3.00 or less per person based on the type of outreach provided. In addition, weekly newspaper articles may reach as many as 200,000 readers per week. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. Additional Information District support of the FYN Program in Marion County began in 2002 with a $2,450 community education grant. Cooperative funding has supported the program since 2004. 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. In 2006, the District project manager for Florida-friendly landscaping created a five-year plan for the District's support of the FYN outreach. Part of the plan includes education of county administrators on the value of the FYN outreach with the goal of more proportionate financial support of the programs. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 106,000 0 36,659 0 0 142,659 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District DEP 25,525 0 0 0 25,525 FNGA 1,000 0 0 0 1,000 Marion County 114,150 45,000 45,000 0 204,150 The Villages 6,000 0 0 0 6,000 Total $379,334

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Purchase Order Created: 10/1/07 10/24/07 First Task Report: 1/31/08 Second Task Report: 4/30/08 Third Task Report: 7/31/08 Project Complete: 9/30/08 Fourth Task Report: 10/31/08 Status As Of: October 24, 2007 The following outreach was accomplished by the Marion County FYN coordinator, Kathleen Patterson, in FY2007: 105

19 Withlacoochee River Page 154 L177 FYN Marion County workshops/educational events with 5,068 attendees, 1,546 telephone/email/visitor contacts, 13,500 materials distributed, media outreach to more than 800,000 people and 522 hours contributed by volunteers. The report on activities in the first task period of FY2008 is due by 1/31/2008. A cooperative funding initiative proposal was submitted by Marion County for funding of the FYN program in FY2009.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 155 L196 Yankeetown - Imp. of BMPs Stormwater Management Improvements

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Yankeetown Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Withdrawn Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Yankeetown Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 8.5 square miles and is located in southeast Levy County. This watershed has water quality issues, flooding issues, and areas that discharge directly to the Withlacoochee River. The Watershed Management Plan elements were completed in 1992 and the updates funded under K766 in FY2002, have been completed. 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. Funding is included to begin the implementation of the BMPs as prioritized in the BMP alternative analysis. Benefits The implementation of the BMPs were prioritized in the potential projects defined by the Alternative Analysis of the Yankeetown Watershed Managment Plan. The projects address repetative flooding of properties in the area and water quality issues with areas of the Town that discharge directly to the Withlacoochee River. Costs The probable cost for this project is $250,000 based on the BMP alternative analysis developed with the Watershed Management Plan completed in 2003. The District's share is $162,500 and the City will contribute $87,500. When each task is completed the project budget and scope may be refined based on the information developed. The District funding amounts, shown in the table, include staff salaries. 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. 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. Additional funding may be needed to complete the Implementation. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the Town of Yankeetown has been 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 requires a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. This project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The Town will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. With prior year funding in FY2003 & FY2005, and this FY2006 funding, work on the Implementation of BMPs will begin and 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. Future funding will be required for completion of the construction, engineering and inspection. Cooperator submitted project for REDI consideration. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 174,320 0 0 0 0 174,320 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Yankeetown 87,500 0 0 0 87,500 Total $261,820

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMDistrict and the Town of Yankeetown will be on all reports 2. FY2003 Funding Basin Board Approval of Agreement 2/5/03 8/5/03 8/5/03 Draft Agreement to Management Services 2/28/03 5/28/03 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 3/14/03 6/26/03 Governing Board Approval of Agreement 4/2/03 8/26/03 8/26/03 Contract Executed 5/22/03 9/10/03 Notice to Proceed to Town 5/25/03 12/31/03 11/24/03

19 Withlacoochee River Page 156 L196 Yankeetown - Imp. of BMPs Stormwater Management Improvements

Completion of Contract K766 7/30/04 2/14/05 9/16/04 Town's Notice to Proceed to Consultant 12/1/04 3/7/05 Design and Permitting Complete 7/1/05 1/31/06 2/10/06 Complete Construction and Bid Documents 8/1/05 2/28/06 3/3/06 Contractor - Notice to Proceed 8/15/05 5/31/06 Construction Complete 11/30/06 4/30/07 Contract Termination 6/30/07 Status As Of: May 04, 2007 FY2003 & FY2005 FUNDING: This project is being treated as an expenditure agreement with the Town of Yankeetown being the lead party.The Project was approved for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Boards' FY2003, FY2005 and FY2006 budgets. The Cooperative Agreement was executed by the Town and the District. The watershed management plan, under K766, has been completed. A Notice to Proceed was issued by the District on July 2, 2004. TheTown selected a consultant for the implementation project. The Town's attorney created an agreement and Council approved the agreement on December 20, 2004. The Town executed the original agreement and provided a Notice to Proceed to the consultant. A kick-off meeting was held on April 6, 2005 and the Consultant started the plans and specifications. The Town received FY2006 funding and an Amendment to the original Agreement, to include the REDI funding and the revised schedule, has been executed. The ERP has been approved and received by the Town. Engineering design and construction documents are complete and the project was bid on April 4, 2006. There were no bids received. The Town has not re-bid the project. A letter was sent to the Town on May 9, 2006 and a meeting was held with the Town on July 10, 2006. The Mayor resigned, but a new project manager was not assigned. District Staff met with the new Vice Mayor on February 20, 2007 and, at her request, met with Town Council on March 12, 2007. The Town has submitted a letter requesting the project be withdrawn.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 157 L272 Pasco Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed Hickory Hills and Tank Lake

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD Task Manager(s) Status Completed 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 Tank Lake area in the Duck Lake Watershed. This BMP will be implemented in the Tank Lake/Hickory Hills 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 Tank Lake area being evaluated in this project represents approximately three square miles. The entire Duck Lake watershed covers an area of approximately 42 square miles (including the Tank Lake area) and is located in east central Pasco County. The Hickory Hills area around Tank Lake has experienced repeated flooding of roads and some homes within the last several years. Funds were budgeted in FY2005 for updating an existing model and the BMP alternative analysis in the Tank Lake area. The BMP alternative analysis to address level of service deficiencies in the Tank Lake area is complete. The analysis resulted in two recommendations. The first is to perform immediate maintenance on the stream channel downstream of Tank Lake, and the County plans to do this work in the late spring of 2007. The second recommendation is to complete elements of the Watershed Management Program for the entire Duck Lake Watershed before implementing any more BMPs. A separate project (see L737) is underway as of the end of March 2007 to develop a watershed management plan for the entire Duck Lake Watershed incorporating the information developed from this project. Funds budgeted in FY2006 and in FY2007 are to implement the recommended BMPs. Benefits Implementing the BMPs selected in the BMP alternative analysis should reduce flooding in the Hickory Hills area. Costs The total budget amount for this project is $700,000, of which the District's share is $350,000 and the County's share is $350,000. The total budget includes $100,000 (FY2005) for the BMP analysis, and $600,000 (FY2006 and 2007) for implementation. The District funding amounts shown in the table below includes staff salaries. Additional funds may be needed in future years depending on the outcome of the BMP analysis. Future implementation projects will be managed under separate activity codes (Refer to project L875). 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 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 the Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan were completed with FY2005 funding by updating the 1987 Stormwater Management Master Plan. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County has been 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 FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 363,584 0 1,313 0 0 364,897 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Pasco County 350,000 0 0 0 350,000 Total $714,897

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Watershed Eval & Plan - FY2005 Draft Agreement to Management Services 11/1/04 1/5/05 1/6/05 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 1/21/05 1/21/05 Cooperator Contract Executed 4/20/05 4/20/05 Consultant Notice To Proceed 8/9/05 8/9/05 2. Watershed Evaluation

19 Withlacoochee River Page 158 L272 Pasco Imp. BMPs Duck Lake Watershed Hickory Hills and Tank Lake

Existing Data Assembly 9/9/05 10/31/05 10/31/05 Field Reconnaissance 10/9/05 10/31/05 10/31/05 Hydrologic Feature Inventory 10/30/05 10/31/05 10/31/05 Hydraulic Feature Inventory 11/9/05 10/31/05 10/31/05 Identify Survey Needs 11/23/05 9/30/05 9/30/05 Immediate Maintenance Evaluation 12/9/05 11/30/05 11/30/05 Preliminary Junction/Reach Development 12/9/05 11/30/05 11/30/05 Watershed Evaluation Deliverables 12/23/05 5/30/06 3. Watershed Management Plan Surveys 1/9/06 5/30/06 Watershed Parameterization 1/23/06 5/30/06 Watershed Model Develop. & Verification 2/9/06 5/30/06 BMP Alternative Analysis 3/9/06 5/30/06 WMPlan deliverables 4/9/06 5/30/06 Project Compete 4/30/06 5/30/06 4. BMP Implementation - FY2006 Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/30/05 9/30/05 Basin Board Approval of Agreement 10/5/05 10/5/05 Governing Board Approval of Agreement 10/25/05 10/25/05 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 11/1/05 9/13/05 Contract Executed 3/15/06 9/30/06 8/21/06 5. BMP Implementation - FY2006 Notice to Proceed 3/15/06 10/15/06 8/21/06 Start up Meeting 4/1/06 6/30/07 6/30/07 Design, Permitting & Construction Docs. 3/15/07 3/1/07 Complete Construction 8/21/07 8/30/07 Commence Construction 8/21/07 6/30/07 6. BMP Implementation - FY2006 Contract Termination 12/31/08 Status As Of: December 26, 2007 This is a cooperatively funded project between Pasco County and the Withlacoochee Basin Board to perform elements of the Watershed Management Program (WPM) in the Duck Lake Watershed. The County hired a consultant to perform Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements of the Watershed Management Program and to update the Duck Lake Stormwater Management Master Plan (SWMP) completed in 1987. The consultant identified Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will relieve flooding in the area around Tank Lake, a water body located in the Duck Lake watershed. An action plan was developed by a committee consisting of Dade City, County, District, and local citizens. It was decided to perform immediate maintenance on the conveyance from Tank Lake to the Withlacochee River. This maintenance will improve flood protection in the Tank Lake area for typical afternoon rain events. The County wants to complete the Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan for the entire Duck Lake Watershed before proceeding with implementing more BMPs in the Tank Lake area. The District and County executed an agreement to encumber FY2006 funds for implementing BMPs. Current Status: The County's contractor began the maintenance activities in June and the project is complete, except for invoicing.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 159 L338 Marion - WMPlan Blue Run (Rainbow River)

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) FULKERSON, MARK Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Blue Run Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 67.8 square miles and is located in Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the Blue Run Watershed, which discharges to the Rainbow River, a SWIM waterbody. With FY2007 funding, the Watershed Management Plan should be completed and including the following tasks: surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination and 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 The total budgeted amount for this project is $697,000 of which the District's share is $224,250. The County will contribute $224,250 and additional funding was provided in FY2006 and FY2007 through State Surface Water Restoration funds($146,500 & $102,000). For FY2007, $204,000 is included in the Basin's budget with a revenue from Marion County for $51,000. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts, shown in the table, include staff 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 FEMA and State appropriations. With prior year funding, the topographic information was refined, work on the Watershed Evaluation element began, and should be completed, and work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin and include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the updating of 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. This project is ranked as a 1A project and funding it should be completed with these FY2007 funds. 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 projects to Implement BMPs, and for Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Marion County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 248,276 0 5,777 0 0 254,053 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co - Blue Run W/S Mgmt (L338) 124,250 0 0 0 0 124,250 Water Protection & Sust T. F. (Surface Wtr Rstr) 248,500 0 0 0 0 248,500

Total $626,803

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones

19 Withlacoochee River Page 160 L338 Marion - WMPlan Blue Run (Rainbow River)

Recognition of the SWFWMD and Marion County will be on all reports Draft Agreements to Management Services 10/29/04 10/27/04 Contour Coverage from Lidar complete 12/1/04 11/9/04 Agreement with Consultant executed 1/14/05 3/17/05 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 2/1/05 3/31/05 Digital Topographic Information complete 4/29/05 6/15/05 Watershed Evaluation complete 4/30/06 3/29/06 Watershed Management Plan complete 9/30/07 Consultant Contract Expiration 12/1/07 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2004 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2005 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared, reviewed by Marion County, approved by Marion County Council, and executed on March 4, 2005. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Consultant was selected, the Consultant Agreement prepared, and the agreement reviewed by Marion County. The Consultant Agreement was executed and a Notice to proceed provided to the consultant. A kick-off meeting was held on April 14, 2005 and a progress meeting on June 28, 2005. The watershed and hydrologic feature inventories were submitted on August 22, 2005, reviewed, comments provided, and approved. The Consultant completed the DTM and the Watershed Evaluation. The Cooperator received FY2006 funding to continue the Watershed Management Plan on this project. An amendment to add FY2006 funds and W.O.#2 have been executed. Staff received deliverables for the Parameterization and provided comments. Work Order #3 has been executed to complete the Watershed Model and Floodplain Analysis. Deliverables have been received through Work Order #3. Staff has executed Work Order #4 to add infiltration as an outfall. An update meeting was held on December 10, 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 161 L340 Sumter Stormwater Utility Study

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Sumter County Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE Task Manager(s) Status Completed Description This project involves performing the elements required to establish a stormwater utility in Sumter County. The County's service area is 580 square miles of which approximately 148 square miles will be included in the Utility study covering the Big Prairie, Jumper Creek Canal, and Gant Lake watersheds. The County is experiencing development pressure without the benefit of a current watershed management plan. A Stormwater Utility Study provides a method to evaluate the condition of the existing stormwater infrastructure, develop preliminary levels of service, estimate project costs for improving or maintaining system infrastructure, and prepare a billing database to equitably distribute costs. The study is to include four major elements: Inventory, Evaluation, Ordinance Preparation and Adoption, and Billing. The Inventory element provides the foundational information for the study, and includes a literature review; an inventory of existing stormwater management infrastructure; identification of flood prone areas; and an assessment of maintenance needs. The Evaluation element involves an assessment of infrastructure requirements based upon existing and future land use and level of service (LOS), and development of 5 and 10 year cost projections for system maintenance and improvements. The Ordinance Preparation and Adoption element includes a review of existing County ordinances, and the preparation of all ordinance documents needed to implement a dedicated funding source. The Billing element includes development of a database and billing algorithm, performance of a mock and first billing, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the mock and first billings. Benefits The establishment of a stormwater utility will provide a dedicated funding source for stormwater management in Sumter County. Costs The total budgeted for this project is $75,000 of which the District's contribution through the Withlacoochee River Basin is $50,000. The County's contribution is $25,000. Additional Information The County is managing the project, where the District project manager must approve agreements to accomplish project tasks. The County selected Government Services Group, Inc. (GSG) on 04/29/2005 to serve as the prime consulting firm with subconsultant services being provided by Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.; and Inwood Consulting Engineers, Incorporated. With FY2005 funding, work on the Inventory, Evaluation, Ordinance Preparation and Adoption, and Billing elements was to be undertaken and completed. If deemed feasible by the County Commissioners, a Stormwater Utility or Fee will be created. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 57,743 0 1,191 0 0 58,934 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Sumter County 25,000 0 0 0 25,000 Total $83,934

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Boards, Sumter Co on reports 1/23/06 3/10/06 2. Critical Project Milestones Commission Authorized Ad Valorem Assessment 12/16/03 12/16/03 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 1/18/04 1/10/05 Draft Agreement to Management Services 12/30/04 12/21/04 Cooperator Agreement Executed 1/31/05 2/10/05 Cooperator Notice to Proceed 1/31/05 2/11/05 Consultant Selected 2/28/05 4/29/05 County/Consultant Agreement Executed 3/28/05 8/23/05 Cooperator Agreement Expiration 3/31/06 3/31/07 3/31/07 First Amendment Executed 3/31/06 4/7/06 County/Consultant Agreement Expiration 8/23/06 3/31/07 3/31/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 162 L340 Sumter Stormwater Utility Study

Status As Of: July 06, 2007 Historical Status: The executed agreement was transmitted to the County with Notice to Proceed on 02/11/2005. Staff provided comments on the County's Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP was let on 02/18/2005 with an anticipated Notice of Decision date of 04/04/2005. The County received 3 responses and bid opening occurred on 04/08/2005. Staff participated in respondent interviews on 04/15/2005. Government Services Group, Inc. (GSG) was selected on 04/29/2005. Agreement negotiations with GSG are complete. The County's service area is 580 square miles of which approximately 148 square miles will be included in the Utility study covering Big Prairie, Jumper Creek Canal, and Gant Lake watersheds. The kick-off meeting with GSG and Inwood Engineering occurred on 12/05/2005. Inwood Consulting Engineering transmitted a 03/10/2006 memo to the County detailing the review results of the County's current Level of Service standards for stormwater and provided recommendations for enhancements to be considered as part of the Stormwater Assessment Program implementation. Staff met with the County, Inwood Engineering, and Governmental Services Group on 09/20/2006 to discuss the Inventory and Evaluation Report. Current Status: The Report and various assessment options were presented to the Commission at the 11/28/2006 workshop during which no action was taken. The project is complete and this is the last status report.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 163 L341 Bushnell WMPlan Bushnell

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Bushnell Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a 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 Bushnell Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 16 square miles, encompasses the City of Bushnell, and is located in Sumter County. The watershed is experiencing development without the benefits of a current WMP. With FY2005 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, 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, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (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 proposed budget for this project is $160,000, of which the District's FY2005 share is $160,000. The City's contribution is in-kind services. When each element is completed the project budget and scope 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 and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of Best Management Practices and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Sumter County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 168,829 0 0 0 0 168,829

Total $168,829

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Board, City of Bushnell on reports 5/10/05 5/20/05 2. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreements to Management Services 11/30/04 11/2/04 Draft Agreements returned from Management Services 12/15/04 12/10/04 Cooperator Contract Executed 1/10/05 1/14/05 Consultant Contract Executed 1/10/05 1/14/05 Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/10/05 2/3/05 Digital Topographic Information Commence 1/10/05 2/3/05 Consultant Notice to Proceed 1/10/05 2/3/05 Digital Topographic Information Complete 7/2/05 9/12/05 Watershed Management Plan Commence 8/2/05 6/5/06

19 Withlacoochee River Page 164 L341 Bushnell WMPlan Bushnell

Watershed Evaluation Complete 8/2/05 4/27/06 Consultant Contract Expiration 7/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/07 Watershed Management Plan Complete 7/31/06 12/31/07 Cooperator Contract Expiration 3/31/07 12/31/07 12/31/07 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: The executed agreements and Work Order 1 with the City and TBE Group were transmitted on 02/03/2005 with notice to proceed. The kickoff meeting occurred on 02/14/2005. Elements 1 and 2 are in progress. Staff reviewed and rejected Element 1 data on 05/20/2005. Staff met with the City on 08/31/2005 to discuss project status, review areas of interest, and to discuss the Level of Service methodology. Element 1 data resubmittal was approved on 09/12/2005. Watershed Evaluation deliverables were approved on 04/27/06. The executed Work Order 2 for the Watershed Management Plan was transmitted on 06/05/06. The floodplain analysis and delineation deliverables were approved on 10/13/2006 with comment. The amendments extending the expiration date from 07/31/2006 to 12/31/2007 for the City and TBE agreements were executed on to 11/15/2006. Current Status: The City and TBE agreements expired on 12/31/2007. The City and TBE no cost time extension agreements for the remaining tasks are in the execution process. Inclusion of infiltration is under evaluation which may impact the floodplain elevations. Remaining tasks include the Level of Service, surface water resource assessment (water quality) and completion of the best management practice alternative analysis. Completion of Work Order 3 to develop the Level of Service, Water Resource Assessment, and BMP Alternative Analysis is pending development of a methodology to incorporate infiltration in the surface water simulation. A Watershed Workshop will be scheduled to gain input from developers, engineers and public to help finalize the Watershed Management Plan.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 165 L433 Pasco County - NAVD88 Control Densification

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 OWENS, JIM Task Manager(s) Status Completed 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, is enhancing the existing vertical control network to support FEMA FIRM mapping, topographic data collection and modeling activities. This 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 Pasco County this includes running level loops and establishing bench marks based on NAVD88 along over 300 miles of roadways that include US 19, SR 52, SR 54, US 41, and US 301 during 2006. This project will enable the surveying community to make an orderly transition to NAVD88 and will allow Pasco County to be on the same vertical datum as the District and Hillsborough County, and to comply with the federal surveying and mapping requirements. Benefits Densification of benchmarks will support the development of Watershed Management Plans for Pasco County thus contributing to flood protection, natural systems, water quality and water supply. Pasco 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. Costs The cost of contractual services for this project is $399,683.10. The District is the lead on this project and will be reimbursed by Pasco County for $199,841.55. The District's cost is split between the Governing Board ($7,993.66), Hillsborough River Basin ($71,942.96), Coastal Rivers ($61,950.88), Pinellas-Anclote Basin ($23,980.98), Withlacoochee River Basin ($33,973.07) based on area. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project. Additional Information This project will be administered by the District. The 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 11,245 0 915 0 0 12,160 013 Hillsborough River Basin 74,336 0 1,831 0 0 76,167 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 64,336 0 915 0 0 65,251 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 26,336 0 915 0 0 27,251 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 36,336 0 915 0 0 37,251 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - NAVD 88 Densification (L433) 200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000

Total $418,080

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreements to Management Services 9/10/05 10/3/05 10/3/05 Draft Agreements returned from Management Services 9/30/05 10/22/05 1/13/06 Contracts executed 10/30/05 4/30/06 4/17/06 Notice to Proceed 11/30/05 4/30/06 5/15/06 Field work completed 8/30/06 4/30/07 4/30/07 Final products delivered 10/30/06 6/30/07 5/14/07 Project Complete 12/15/06 6/30/07 5/21/07 Contract Close Out 12/30/06 8/30/07 6/28/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 166 L433 Pasco County - NAVD88 Control Densification

Status As Of: January 02, 2008 The NGS staff are in-progress with the final processing and adjustment of the newly-established NAVD88 vertical control network for all of the Pasco county benchmarks. The FDEP work is complete and the contract closed.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 167 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) 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 FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 23,347 0 0 0 0 23,347 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,650 0 0 0 0 2,650 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco County BOCC - San Antonio WMP (L455) 0 18,822 0 0 0 18,822 San Antonio - San Antonio WMP (L455) 25,000 (18,822) 0 0 0 6,178

Total $50,997

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones 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 Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/31/07 8/17/06 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 1/31/07 7/15/07 5/10/07 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 Project Close-out 7/15/08

19 Withlacoochee River Page 168 L455 San Antonio - WMPlan San Antonio

Status As Of: December 26, 2007 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. 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: Parsons is currently working on the BMPs for as the next phase of the project.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 169 L459 Marion - WMPlan Withlacoochee River

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) FULKERSON, MARK Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Withlacoochee River and Withlacoochee River 2 Watersheds. The watersheds cover a total area of approximately 73.3 square miles and are located in Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the Withlacoochee River watershed, which discharges directly to the Withlacoochee River. With FY2007 funding, work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin and include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. With FY2008 funding, work on the Watershed Management Plan element will continue and should be completed. 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 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 budgeted amount for this project is $973,000 of which the District's share is $486,500. The County will contribute $486,500. For FY2008, $282,000 is included in the Basin's budget with a revenue from Marion County for $141,000. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. 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 thier projected funding levels, and funding available from others. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the surface water resource assessment (water quality) establishment of LOS, and BMP alternative analysis. With prior year funding, the topographic information will be reviewed, the work on the Watershed Evaluation element will begin, and should be completed. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County was 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 Marion County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 355,185 0 146,784 0 0 501,969 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co - Withlacoochee River WMP (L459) 345,750 0 141,000 0 0 486,750

Total $988,719

19 Withlacoochee River Page 170 L459 Marion - WMPlan Withlacoochee River

Agreement with Marion County executed 12/1/05 5/3/06 Agreement with Consultant executed 5/1/06 8/15/06 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/06 8/15/06 Digital Topographic Information complete 10/31/06 10/31/06 Watershed Evaluation complete 5/31/07 4/16/07 Watershed Management Plan complete 12/31/09 Contract Expiration 6/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County has now been executed. The Cooperator has applied for FY2007 funding to continue the project. The Consultant Agreement has been executed and the Notice to Proceed provided. Update meetings were held on October 19, 2006, December 6, 2006 and April 20, 2007. Deliverables were reviewed for Work Order #1 and Invoices #1, 2, 3 & 4 of Work Order #2, which includes surveying for the watershed management plan. A periodic update meeting was held in May 2007 and a submission was made in June. The deliverables were reviewed and another submission was made in August. Update meetings were held on September 25 and December 10, 2007. Work Order #3 has been submitted.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 171 L461 Marion - WMPlan Withlacoochee Region

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) FULKERSON, MARK Status Ongoing Description This is a project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Withlacoochee Region Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 12.0 square miles and is located in southern Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the Withlacoochee Region watershed. With FY2006 funding, work on the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation will be complete and work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin and should be completed. The Watershed Management Plan element included 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, and BMP alternative analysis. 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 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 budgeted amount for this project is $73,000 of which the District's share is $36,500. The County will contribute $36,500. For FY2006, $73,000 is included in the Basin's budget and completes the project funding requirements. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. 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 thier projected funding levels, and funding available from others. Marion County will provide Topographic Information though the use of Lidar. The entire county was flown and the District has participated in a portion of the costs within the District. When complete, the maintenance will be funded as a basin initiative with matching funds from the cooperator. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County will be developed for the update of the Watershed Management Plan. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 44,998 0 4,789 0 0 49,787 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co - Withlacoochee Region WMP (L461) 36,500 0 0 0 0 36,500

Total $86,287

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and Marion County will be on all reports Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/31/05 8/15/05 Agreement with Marion County executed 12/1/05 5/3/06 Agreement with Consultant executed 5/1/06 8/15/06 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/06 8/15/06 Digital Topographic Information complete 10/31/06 10/31/06 Watershed Evaluation complete 5/31/07 4/16/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 172 L461 Marion - WMPlan Withlacoochee Region

Watershed Management Plan complete 12/31/09 Contract Expiration 6/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County has now been executed. The Cooperator has applied for FY2007 funding to continue the project. The Consultant Agreement has been executed and the Notice to Proceed provided. An update meetings were held October 19, 2006, December 6, 2006, April 20, 2007 and June 16, 2007. Staff has reviewed deliverables from Work Order #1 and a portion of Work Order #2. A periodic update meeting was held in May 2007 and a submission was made in June. The deliverables were reviewed and another submission was made in August. An update meeting was held on September 25 and December 10, 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 173 L462 Marion - WMPlan Blitchton, Cotton Plant 1, and Martel

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Blitchton, Cotton Plant 1, and Martel Watersheds. The watersheds cover an area of approximately 29.0 square miles and is located in southern Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the watersheds. With FY2006 funding, work on the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation will be complete and work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin and should be completed. The Watershed Management Plan element included 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, and BMP alternative analysis. 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 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 budgeted amount for this project is $179,000 of which the District's share is $89,500. The County will contribute $89,500. For FY2006, $179,000 is included in the Basin's budget and completes the project funding requirements. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. 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 thier projected funding levels, and funding available from others. The 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). Marion County will provide Topographic Information though the use of Lidar. The entire county was flown and the District has participated in a portion of the costs within the District. This project involves the Update of Watershed Parameters and Model 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. 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. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County will be developed for the update of the Watershed Management Plan. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 98,935 0 5,134 0 0 104,069 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co - Blichton, Cotton & Martel WMP (L462) 89,500 0 0 0 0 89,500

Total $193,569

19 Withlacoochee River Page 174 L462 Marion - WMPlan Blitchton, Cotton Plant 1, and Martel

Agreement with Consultant executed 5/1/06 8/21/06 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/06 8/29/06 Digital Topographic Information complete 10/31/06 6/14/07 Watershed Evaluation complete 6/30/07 6/14/07 Watershed Management Plan complete 12/31/07 9/30/08 Contract Expiration 6/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County was executed. The Consultant Agreement was executed and the Notice to Proceed provided. A kick-off meeting was held on September 21, 2006. The County and District have agreed to complete this project in conjunction with L463, L783 and L784. The deliverables for the DTM and Evaluation have been received and reviewed. Update meetings were held on July 9 and September 28, 2007. An amendment has been created to extend the expiration date to July 31, 2008.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 175 L463 Marion - WMPlan S.R.200

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the S.R. 200 Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 21.0 square miles and is located in southern Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the watershed. With FY2006 funding, work on the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation will be complete and work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin and should be completed. The Watershed Management Plan element included 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, and BMP alternative analysis. 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 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 budgeted amount for this project is $128,000 of which the District's share is $64,000. The County will contribute $64,000. For FY2006, $128,000 is included in the Basin's budget and completes the project funding requirements. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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. 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 thier projected funding levels, and funding available from others. The 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). Marion County will provide Topographic Information though the use of Lidar. The entire county was flown and the District has participated in a portion of the costs within the District. This project involves the Update of Watershed Parameters and Model 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. 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. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County will be developed for the update of the Watershed Management Plan. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 72,498 0 5,134 0 0 77,632 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co - SR200 WMP (L463) 64,000 0 0 0 0 64,000

Total $141,632

19 Withlacoochee River Page 176 L463 Marion - WMPlan S.R.200

Agreement with Consultant executed 5/1/06 8/21/06 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/06 8/29/06 Digital Topographic Information complete 10/31/06 6/14/07 Watershed Evaluation complete 5/31/07 6/14/07 Watershed Management Plan complete 12/31/07 9/30/08 Contract Expiration 6/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County has now been executed. The Cooperator has applied for FY2007 funding to continue the project. The Consultant Agreement has been executed and the Notice to Proceed provided. A kick-off meeting was held on September 21, 2006. The County and District have agreed to complete this project in conjunction with L462, L783 and L784. Deliverables for the DTM and Evaluation have been received and are being reviewed. A periodic update meeting was held on July 9, 2007. An amendment has been created to extend the expiration date to July 31, 2008.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 177 L465 Dunnellon - Blue Cove Lake Emergency Overflow

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Dunnellon Project Manager WALKER, LARRY 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 Dunnellon Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 5 square miles and is located in City of Dunnellon. Stormwater runoff, from areas of the City of Dunnellon, flows to Blue Cove Lake and an adjacent DRA. When the lake reaches capacity, the excess water flows overland and discharges into an Outstanding Florida Waterway, the Rainbow River. The Rainbow River is a SWIM priority waterbody. With FY2006 funding, a feasibility study will be completed to determine if the water quality will support additional outfalls being placed at the DRA and Blue Cove Lake. When this task is completed, the project budget will be refined based on information developed and the additional outfall(s) that are permittable for implementation. Benefits The Blue Cove Outfall study has been given a high priority in the potential projects defined by the Alternative Analysis, because the overflow from Blue Cove Lake is presently flowing across residential streets, eroding private property, depositing sediments into a canal that is connected directly to the Rainbow River, and flowing down East Blue Cove Drive toward an existing residence. This project is an extension of the outfall structure proposed under project W429, potentially providing a direct outfall from Blue Cove Lake and the associated DRA. Costs The total budget amount for this project is $16,000, of which the District's share is $8,000. The City will contribute $8,000. The District funding amounts, shown 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. 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 Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements, funded in FY2004, have been completed. The Implementation of this BMP will include: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection; however, the present funding is to complete a feasibility study for the implementation of this BMP, as prioritized in the BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed for a feasibility study of the Implementation of this BMP. The design and construction of this proposed BMP would require additional funding. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding may be required for 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 13,734 0 2,153 0 0 15,887 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Dunnellon 8,000 0 0 0 8,000 Total $23,887

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and City of Dunnellon will be on all reports Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/31/05 10/10/05 Agreement back from Management Services 10/31/05 12/13/05 Agreement with City executed 12/1/05 2/7/06 City's selection of Consultant 5/1/06 3/1/06 City's Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/06 3/1/06 Study complete 10/1/06 1/15/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 178 L465 Dunnellon - Blue Cove Lake Emergency Overflow

Contract Termination 9/30/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by City of Dunnellon and Management Services. The City will be acting as lead party on this project. The City has a new City Manager. Staff met with the City on January 11, 2006, January 25, 2006 and February 15, 2006 to assure seamless coordination. A new Project Manager, Diana Murack, has been assigned by the City and a notice to proceed was provided to the consultant. A draft of the report was reviewed and and comments provided. Staff has now received the final deliverable and has processed the invoice.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 179 L466 Hernando County Irrigation Evaluation and Audit Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando Co. Utilities Water & Sewer District Project Manager RAMOY, ALISON Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project consists of providing up to 250 Hernando County Utility Department customers with irrigation system evaluations, which will include site specific recommendations on enhancing the efficiency of their systems, water conservation educational information, outdoor water conservation kits and for irrigation systems without a rain sensor, one will be provided. Benefits The project is estimated to save up to 35,000 gallons of water per day (gpd), based on regional data that suggests that 140 gpd can be saved by auditing a single family irrigation system and implementing the recommendations for improving the operational efficiency. Costs The total project cost, including the audits, rain sensors, outdoor water conservation kits and promotional advertising is $51,000. The Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards have each funded $12,750 in FY2006, for a total District contribution of $25,500. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 5 years, is $0.97 per thousand gallons saved. Additional Information A significant amount of potable water is being used to irrigate the urban landscape. Data collected throughout Florida and the United States show that half of all water used is primarily for outdoor irrigation. To help offset this high demand for potable water to irrigate the landscape, Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) will provide the opportunity for its customers to become knowledgeable on how their irrigation systems operate most efficiently, with an emphasis on water conservation. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 15,945 0 1,340 0 0 17,285 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 14,878 0 1,340 0 0 16,218 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hernando County 25,500 0 0 0 25,500 Total $59,003

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Contract Executed: 2/10/05 4/3/06 4/23/06 Draft Agreement to Management Services: 11/28/05 1/13/06 2/13/06 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services: 12/30/05 1/27/06 3/1/06 Contractor Selected: 5/1/06 5/15/07 5/15/07 Recognition of District funding will be including in advertising 5/15/06 6/1/07 Program Advertising: 5/15/06 6/1/07 6/1/07 Program Implementation: 5/31/06 6/1/07 6/1/07 Audits Completed: 12/31/07 12/31/08 Draft Report: 1/1/09 1/1/10 Final Report: 3/31/09 3/31/10 Contract Close-out: 9/30/09 9/30/10 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 The BOCC has selected Sunshine State Spinklers as the irrigation contractor for the project. The First Amendment to the Agreement, extending the close-out date, was executed on October 1. The contractor has completed 22 irrigation evaluations. Three rain sensors have been installed.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 180 L468 City of Inverness Reclaimed Water Transmission Main

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Inverness Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This alternative water supply project consists of the construction of approximately 17,000 LF of reclaimed water transmission main serving as an interconnection to the Inverness Golf and Country Club turf irrigation system, and the expansion of a pump station located at the WWTP. This project will allow the Inverness Golf and Country Club (WUP#008997) to reduce its dependence on potable-quality water sources for turf irrigation of the golf course. The project also will provide the city with the ability to provide reclaimed water, through existing piping, to the Citrus County Holden Park athletic fields and reduce their dependence on three small-diameter groundwater wells currently used for irrigation. Benefits The total project flow will be .413 mgd, and the total offset is estimated to be .314 mgd. The golf course will receive approximately .338 mgd of reclaimed water to offset an estimated .254 mgd of ground water. The athletic fields will receive approximately 0.08 mgd to offset 0.06 mgd of ground water. Costs The total project cost is $2,010,000 for project construction. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board budgeted $330,250 in its FY2006 budget and 443,600 in its FY2007 budget. $39,500 is being provided from the Water Protection Sustainability Trust Fund (WPS TF) in FY2006 and $227,800 in FY2007. The remaining project cost, $201,000, will be addressed in future requests. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.54 per 1,000 gallons offset. Additional Information The project will be constructed on land owned by the City of Inverness, within the public right-of-way, and along easements granted to the County within the properly boundaries of the Inverness Golf and County Club. As a separate project, the City of Inverness is upgrading the City's WWTP to qualify as a water reclamation facility capable of producing reclaimed water for public access. The upgrade to the WWTP will enable it to operate at its permitted capacity, which will, in turn, allow the City to serve additional un-sewered areas, such as those around the lakes. The removal of septic tanks around the lakes will help to improve the water quality of the lakes and surrounding region. The city has assured District staff that the WWTP upgrade will be completed by the time the reclaimed water project is ready to come on-line. 100 percent of the project costs are expected to be needed for construction. All design work was completed, as in-kind services, by Citrus County as part of the airport expansion. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 778,168 0 2,024 0 0 780,192 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 261,300 6,000 0 0 0 267,300

Total $1,047,492

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Management Services: 12/15/05 2/10/06 4/20/06 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services: 2/28/06 5/23/06 Contract Executed: 5/30/06 7/24/06 Notice to Proceed: 6/1/06 7/25/06 Signage Erected 3/30/07 6/1/07 Construction Commence: 10/1/07 2/29/08 Construction Complete: 11/1/08 12/31/10 Transmission Main Certification: 12/1/08 1/1/11 Contract Close-Out: 12/31/08 1/31/11 Status As Of: January 01, 2008 Construction is expected to begin early FY08. A first amendment was drafted for this project that will adjust the milestones, project commence, completion and closeout dates to reflect the current stage of the project. Other amendments include the removal of the Distribution Requirements in the original agreement (Exhibit "A," - Paragraph 8, Items A, B and C) as this is a transmission

19 Withlacoochee River Page 181 L468 City of Inverness Reclaimed Water Transmission Main project with 2 end users and does not require a dual distribution ordinance, a landscape ordinance or a 50% customer hookup guarantee. The final amendment was presented to the Inverness City Council on 12/18/2007 and should be returned signed soon afterwards.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 182 L544 Hernando WMPlan Little Withlacoochee River

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a 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 Little Withlacoochee River Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 18.8 square miles and is located in Hernando County. The Little Withlacoochee River was designated an Outstanding Florida Water by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation in 1989 and the watershed is experiencing development without the benefits of a current WMP. With FY2006 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin and should be completed. 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 level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (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 proposed budget for this project is $83,500, of which the District's FY2006 contribution through the Withlacoochee River Basin is $41,750. The County's contribution is $41,750. When each element is completed the project budget and scope 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 and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FEMA FY2004 funding the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan were completed through the development of digital flood insurance rate maps. With FY2006 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element should be completed including the following tasks: surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. 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. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of Best Management Practices and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 46,534 0 2,232 0 0 48,766 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Hernando Co - Little Withlacoochee Rv WMP (L544) 41,750 0 0 0 0 41,750

Total $90,516

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition: In reports. 4/30/07 2. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreements to Management Services 7/10/06 7/5/06 Draft Agreements returned from Management Services 7/31/06 7/19/06 Consultant Contract Executed 8/7/06 8/29/06

19 Withlacoochee River Page 183 L544 Hernando WMPlan Little Withlacoochee River

Cooperator Contract Executed 8/7/06 8/29/06 Watershed Management Plan Commence 8/8/06 8/29/06 Consultant Notice to Proceed 8/8/06 8/29/06 Consultant Contract Expiration 1/31/08 12/31/09 Watershed Management Plan Complete 1/31/08 12/31/09 Cooperator Contract Expiration 4/30/09 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: TBE Group completed the Little Withlacoochee River Watershed Management Plan through the floodplain analysis and delineation under Unit Number M105. The County and TBE Group agreements addressing the surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis were executed on 08/29/2006. A Watershed Workshop was conducted on 07/09/2007 to gain input from developers, engineers and public to help finalize the Watershed Management Plan. Current Status: Completion of Work Order 1 to develop the Level of Service and Water Resource Assessment is pending development of a methodology to incorporate infiltration in the surface water simulation. A work order to develop the BMP Alternative Analysis will be required to complete the project.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 184 L551 Inglis - Imp. BMPs Alternative 3/4/5

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Inglis Project Manager WALKER, LARRY 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 Inglis Watershed. This BMP is recommendation 3/4/5D as prioritized by the alternative analysis outlined in the Plan, which addresses water quality and flooding in Cason Acres. The overall scope has been expanded to include Recommendation 1B Yankeetown School area, and Recommendation 6B Harrison's Branch. The Implementation of BMPs includes: 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 19 square miles and is located in southeast Levy County. The proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies in the Inglis Watershed, which discharges directly to the Withlacoochee River. With FY2007 funding, design and permitting of the project has started. With FY2008 funding, work on the Implementation of BMPs will continue and include construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. 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 proposed BMPs will be designed to reduce runoff pollution, capture, store, and treat runoff, and minimize flooding in the Town of Inglis. Costs The total budgeted amount for this project is $800,000 of which the District's share is $600,000. The Town will contribute $200,000. The Town of Inglis is a REDI community and is seeking to have the Basin Board fund 75% of the project costs and the Town will fund 25%. For FY2008, $225,000 is included in the Basin's budget and the Town of Inglis will fund $75,000. Future funding may be required to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts, shown in the table, include staff 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 Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements, funded in FY2004, have been completed. Future funding will be required for completing construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. With prior year funding, work on the Implementation of BMPs began and included the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, and construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Town of Inglis (Town) has been developed for Implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. This project will be ranked as a 1A project in future years. The Town will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Cooperator submitted project for REDI consideration. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 384,435 0 230,134 0 0 614,569 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Town of Inglis 125,000 75,000 0 0 200,000 Total $814,569

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and Town of Inglis will be on all reports and signage Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/31/05 8/3/05 Agreement with Town executed 12/1/05 4/26/06 Town's selection of Consultant 5/1/06 11/29/05 Town's Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/06 12/16/06 Design and Permitting complete 6/1/07 12/16/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 185 L551 Inglis - Imp. BMPs Alternative 3/4/5

Bidding complete 12/1/07 6/16/08 Construction complete 6/1/09 12/16/09 Contract Expiration 6/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by the Town of Inglis and Management Services. The Town will act as lead party on this implementation project. The Agreement was sent to the Town for signatures on September 26, 2005. The District worked with the Town to obtain Engineering qualifications. The District received a letter from the Town on December 19, 2005, requesting changes in the Agreement. A meeting was held on January 10, 2006 and changes to the Agreement were requested. The changes were completed and the agreement was returned to the Town of Inglis on January 25, 2006 for signatures. The Town's Attorney requested additional changes to the agreement on February 8, 2006. District Legal has reviewed and negotiated with Town's Attorney. Agreement was returned to the Town of Inglis, approved and signed, returned to the District and executed on April 26, 2006. An amendment to add FY2007 funding has been signed by the Town. The Town completed negotiations with the selected design consultant and has provided a notice to proceed. The Cooperator has applied for and FY2008 funding was approved for this project. Staff has received a set of plans and the surveying deliverable. Staff met with the Town's Project Manager on June 22, 2007. An amendment for FY2008 funding has been executed. The Town's consultant has submitted a revised partial set of design plans. The consultant has approached the Town with potential revisions to the scope of work.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 186 L658 Citrus - WMPlan Tsala Apopka Outlet

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Citrus County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Tsala Apopka Outlet Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 43.1 square miles and is located in Citrus County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the Tsala Apopka Outlet Watershed which discharges to the Withlacoochee River. Previously approved FY2007 funding is for the development of Digital Topographic Information and starting of the Watershed Evaluation element. With FY2008 funding, work on the Watershed Evaluation will be completed and the survey, GIS database, and computer modeling tasks of the Watershed Management Plan should begin. 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 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 funding amount for this project is $625,000 of which the District's share is $312,500. The County will contribute $312,500. For FY2008, $262,000 is included in the Basin's budget with a revenue from Citrus County for $131,000. With FY2008 funding, the Watershed Evaluation will be completed and work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin. Future funding will be required to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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 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 FEMA and State appropriations. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the survey, watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination and BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Citrus 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. 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 Citrus County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 101,060 0 136,793 0 82,500 320,353 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Citrus Co - Tsala Apopka Outlet WMP (L658) 99,000 0 131,000 0 82,500 312,500

Total $632,853

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and Citrus County will be on all reports Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/10/06 8/10/06

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Agreement with Citrus County executed 10/31/06 10/16/06 Agreement with Consultant executed 11/30/06 12/20/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 12/15/06 3/9/07 Digital Topographic Information complete 3/30/07 6/9/07 6/1/07 Watershed Evaluation complete 6/30/08 Watershed Management Plan complete 6/30/10 Contract Expiration 10/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2006 for inclusion in the Coastal Rivers Basin Board's FY2007 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Citrus County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County was executed and the Consultant Services agreement was executed. Work Order #1 was completed. A kick-off meeting was held on April 3, 2007. The Cooperator has applied for and FY2008 funding was approved for the project. Update meetings were held on June 1, 2007 and July 26, 2007. Staff received the DTM deliverable on October 1, 2007 and provided review comments. Staff is awaiting WO #2 and final deliverables for WO #1.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 188 L659 Citrus - WMPlan Cardinal Lane

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Citrus County BOCC Project Manager NGUYEN, NAM Task Manager(s) WALKER, LARRY Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Cardinal Lane Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 50.8 square miles and is located in Citrus County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the Cardinal Lane Watershed which discharges to the Gulf of Mexico. Previously approved FY2007 & prior funding is for the development of Digital Topographic Information and performance of the Watershed Evaluation element. FY2008 funding is to begin developing the Watershed Management Plan. 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 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 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 budget amount for this project is $717,000 of which the District's share is $358,500 and the County's share is $358,500. The District's share is split between the Coastal Rivers Basin ($351,100) and the Withlacoochee River Basin ($7,400). The funding request is for the second year phase of this multi-year funded effort. The FY2008 funding is $315,000 with the Coastal Basin funding $154,300, the Withlacoochee Basin funding $3,200 and revenue of $157,500 from Citrus County. Previously approved FY2007 funding included $178,000 with the Coastal Basin funded $87,000, the Withlacoochee Basin funded $2,000 and revenue of $89,000 from Citrus County. Future funding is required to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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 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 and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. 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 FEMA and State appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Citrus 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 work 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 Citrus County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 89,060 0 158,979 0 109,800 357,839 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 3,121 0 6,885 0 2,200 12,206 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Citrus Co - Cardinal Lane WMP (L659) 89,000 0 157,500 0 112,000 358,500

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Total $728,545

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

1. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/10/06 8/10/06 Cooperative Agreement with Citrus County executed 10/31/06 10/16/06 Consultant Agreement executed by Consultant 3/15/07 3/13/07 Consultant Agreement executed by District 3/23/07 3/28/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 4/2/07 4/5/07 Commence Digital Topographic Information 4/5/07 4/5/07 Complete Digital Topographic Information 6/1/07 6/17/07 Commence Watershed Evaluation 6/19/07 6/19/07 Execute Consultant Work Order #2 by District 1/15/08 Complete Watershed Evaluation 4/1/08 Commence Watershed Management Plan 5/1/08 Complete Watershed Management Plan 2/1/09 Contract Expiration 7/31/10 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed with Citrus County on 10/16/06. Consultant Agreement is under review at ECT, Inc.. Itemized project budget is being finalized by consultant along with draft of Work Order #1. Consultant Agreement with ECT, Inc. was executed on 3/28/07. Work Order #1 was executed on 4/4/07. With Work Order #1, ECT will perform the Project Development, Digital Topographic Information and begin the Watershed Evaluation. A project kick-off meeting was held on 4/19/07 with consultant and Citrus County. Deliverable for Work Order 1, Invoice 1 is anticipated early June, 2007. Consultant is finishing up Work Order #1; Deliverable 2 is anticipated early September. Consultant is setting up Work Order #2 and anticipate starting in mid September. Current Status: The preliminary catchments, connectivities, data gathered from ERPs and field data acquisition approach, as part of Work Order #1, Deliverable 2, will be submitted to the District for review beginning of January 2008. The reasons for the delay are due to the challenges of using the ArcHydro tools for delineating preliminary catchments and connectivities and the time it took in acquiring plans from ERPs.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 190 L660 Citrus - WMPlan Inverness

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Citrus County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) FULKERSON, MARK Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Inverness Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 37.1 square miles and is located in Citrus County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the Inverness Watershed which discharges to the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. Previously approved FY2007 funding is for the development of Digital Topographic Information and starting of the Watershed Evaluation element. With FY2008 funding, work on the Watershed Evaluation will be completed and the survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, and computer modeling tasks of the Watershed Management Plan should begin. 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 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 funding amount for this project is $626,000 of which the District's share is $313,000. The County will contribute $313,000. For FY2008, $331,000 is included in the Basin's budget with a revenue from Citrus County for $165,500. With FY2008 funding, the Watershed Evaluation will be completed and the work on the Watershed Management Plan element will begin. Future funding is required to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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 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 FEMA and State appropriations. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the survey, watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination and BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Citrus 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. 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 Citrus County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 73,060 0 171,293 0 76,500 320,853 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Citrus Co - Inverness WMP (L660) 71,000 0 165,500 0 76,500 313,000

Total $633,853

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and Citrus County will be on all reports

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Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/10/06 8/10/06 Agreement with Citrus County executed 10/31/06 10/16/06 Agreement with Consultant executed 11/30/06 12/20/06 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 12/15/06 3/9/07 Digital Topographic Information complete 3/30/07 6/9/07 6/1/07 Watershed Evaluation complete 6/30/08 Watershed Management Plan complete 6/30/10 Contract Expiration 10/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2006 for inclusion in the Coastal Rivers Basin Board's FY2007 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Citrus County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County was executed and the Consultant Services agreement was executed. Work Order #1 was completed. A kick-off meeting was held on April 3, 2007. The Cooperator has applied for and FY2008 funding was approved for the project. Update meetings were held on June 1, 2007 and July 26, 2007. Staff received the DTM deliverable on October 1, 2007 and provided review comments. Staff is awaiting WO #2 and final deliverables for WO #1.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 192 L661 Citrus - WMPlan Center Ridge

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Citrus County BOCC Project Manager NGUYEN, NAM Task Manager(s) WALKER, LARRY Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Center Ridge Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 51.8 square miles and is located in Citrus County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues. Previously approved FY2007 funding is for the development of Digital Topographic Information and performance of the Watershed Evaluation element. FY2008 funding is to begin developing the Watershed Management Plan. 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 budget amount for this project is $1,030,000 of which the District's share is $515,000. The District's share is split between the Coastal Rivers Basin ($30,900) and the Withlacoochee River Basin ($484,100). The County will contribute $515,000. The funding request is for the second year phase of this multi-year funded effort. The FY2008 funding is $439,000 with the Coastal Basin funding $13,200, the Withlacoochee Basin funding $206,300 and revenue of $219,500 from Citrus County. Previously approved FY2007 funding included $280,000 with the Coastal Basin funded $8,000, the Withlacoochee Basin funded $132,000 and revenue from Citrus County for $140,000. Future funding is required to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff 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 and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. 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 FEMA and State appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Citrus 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 work 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 Citrus County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 9,121 0 16,885 0 9,700 35,706 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 134,060 0 210,979 0 145,800 490,839 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Citrus Co - Center Ridge WMP (L661) 140,000 0 219,500 0 155,500 515,000

Total $1,041,545

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Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Cooperative Agreement executed by Citrus County 9/26/06 9/26/06 Cooperative Agreement executed by SWFWMD 10/16/06 10/16/06 Execution of Agreement by Consultant 2/7/07 3/9/07 2/7/06 Consultant Agreement executed by SWFWMD 2/28/07 3/15/07 2/26/07 Commence Digital Topographic Information 3/19/07 3/19/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultant/Work Order #1 3/19/07 3/19/07 Complete Digital Topographic Information 5/31/07 6/1/07 Commence Watershed Evaluation 7/1/07 7/1/07 Execute Consultant Work Order #2 by SWFWMD 10/1/07 10/1/07 Complete Watershed Evaluation 5/1/08 Commence Watershed Management Plan 6/1/08 Complete Watershed Management Plan 2/28/09 Contract Expiration 7/31/10 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 Cooperative Funding Agreement with Citrus County was executed on 10/16/2006. Consultant agreement with DRMP, Inc. was executed on 2/26/2007. Work Order #1 will be sent to the District for execution the week of March 12, 2007. A kick-off meeting is anticipated in the upcoming weeks. Work Order #1 was executed on 3/15/07. With Work Order #1, DRMP will perform the Project Development, Digital Topographic Information and begin the Watershed Evaluation. A project kick-off meeting was held on 3/29/07 with the consultant and Citrus County. Deliverable for Work Order 1, Invoice 1 is anticipated for end of May, 2007. Work Order #1 is anticipated to finish in early September. Consultant is setting up Work Order #2 and anticipate starting in mid September. Current Status: The preliminary catchments, connectivities, data gathered from ERPs and field data acquisition approach have been submitted as part of Work Order #1, Deliverable 2 on 11/05/07 for review. Work Order #2 was executed on 10/01/07. The public notification letters and Citrus Chronicles' ad were sent/published to property owners on 12/01/07 as part of the Public Notification task under Work Order #2, Watershed Evaluation. The field reconnaissance and acquisition of additional field data has started in December 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 194 L693 Education Exhibits in the New Childrens 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 O'NEIL, RAINA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Children's Museum of Tampa (CMT) 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. In FY2007, the District funded the planning and development phase for interactive water exhibits. District staff and BBEC members have been 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. Additional exhibits throughout the museum would also include water conservation messages and water-related themes. The FY2008 funding is for exhibit construction and installation. 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 all elements of the District's AORs, 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 a 2002 independent evaluation of the District's Youth Education Program as one to which the District needed to expand its reach.This project will help 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 of the District, including FY2007, FY2008 (already approved) and FY2009 (future funding) is $617,442. The Basins shared the planning phase costs of $112,500 in FY2007. Staff recommended that the remaining funding request ($504,942) be split between FY2008 and FY2009, with the total funding in FY2008 of $252,471 to be shared by the Basin Boards 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 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 011 Alafia River Basin 14,850 0 29,968 0 29,968 74,786 013 Hillsborough River Basin 33,075 0 69,100 0 68,900 171,075 014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 19,575 0 37,340 0 37,340 94,255 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 2,973 0 22,987 0 22,249 48,209 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 28,125 0 35,396 0 35,396 98,917 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,381 0 13,559 0 12,821 28,761 020 Peace River Basin 6,167 0 21,288 0 20,550 48,005 021 Manasota Basin 5,354 0 25,985 0 25,247 56,586

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Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Other Funding Sources 1,322,500 4,750,000 13,018,602 0 19,091,102 The Children's Museum of Tampa 37,463 253,994 0 0 291,457 Total $20,003,153

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 Time line of building construction, exhibit fabrication and Museum grand opening 12/30/07 12/27/07 Schematic design and fabrication documents 12/30/07 12/14/07 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 To date, cooperator has been notified of the approval of FY2008 funding. District staff has received the documentation required in the FY2007 agreement and is processing final invoice for payment. District staff is working with cooperator to develop a scope of work for the FY2008 components of the project.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 196 L726 Pasco County - Horizontal Control Network

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Pasco County Project Manager OWENS, JIM Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project includes field surveying and adjustment of field measurements required to develop the horizontal control data needed for mapping Public Land Survey System sections in Pasco County. This project will result in the recovery and location of monumentation in the vicinity of section corners, and/or calculated positions of section corners based on the locations of supporting evidence, in accordance with existing land records (General Land Office (GLO) Township Plats, GLO Notes, Official Records, Certified Corner Records, Right of Way Maps, etc). The project deliverables are expected to be: Certified Specific Purpose Survey Report documenting all work performed in determining the location of all sections mapped; the surveyor's report will display the 8 controlling corners (section corners and quarter section corners located within all sections); the surveyor's report will list the Florida State Plane coordinate values, North American Datum of 1983/HARN Adjustment, for all section corner evidence located and/or calculated. Benefits This project will add another significant level of refinement to the Pasco County horizontal and vertical control network. These refinements augment the accuracy and reliability of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood plain mapping and the resulting watershed management studies. This project will also support the storm water infrastructure inventories designed to comply with the National Pollution Elimination System (NPDES) permits, inventory and analysis systems that rely on the accuracy of this data. This data would not only be used to support systems directly related to watershed management but to further align indirect systems such as watershed resource ownership and regulated property use to expanded analytical and reporting reliability and capability of these systems. Accurate survey control networks are the foundation of modeling and mapping activities. This project will allow Pasco County to significantly improve the accuracy of its parcel ownership boundaries and transportation infrastructure GIS base map databases. A more accurate GIS base map will allow for more accurate delineation of structures and/or properties in flood prone areas and supports the District and Counties Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map updates. Costs Total cost for contractual services for this project is $322,000 of which the District's share is $161,000. The District's share is split between the Governing Board ($7,728), Hillsborough River Basin ($58,121), Coastal Rivers Basin ($50,071), Pinellas-Anclote Basin ($18,515), Withlacoochee River Basin ($26,565) based on area.The County will contribute $161,000. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project. Additional Information This project will be administered by the District. Survey work will be completed by a private surveying and mapping firm licensed to work in Florida. This is a continuation of Pasco County's long term horizontal and vertical control densification efforts. Pasco County's densification project began in 1988 with the SWFWMD Co-Funding the development of 237 National Geodetic Survey Blue Book, Second Order, Class I, G.P.S. horizontal and vertical control points. More recently the SWFWMD has Co-Funded another project (L433) in conjunction with this goal in the expansion of survey level loops establishing a Benchmark Densification Network to support the orderly transition from the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29) to NAVD 88. The cooperator can meet all funding requirements for the project. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 8,636 0 915 0 0 9,551 013 Hillsborough River Basin 59,029 0 1,831 0 0 60,860 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 50,979 0 915 0 0 51,894 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 19,423 0 0 0 0 19,423 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 27,473 0 915 0 0 28,388 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - Horizontal Control Network (L726) 161,000 0 0 0 0 161,000

Total $331,116

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

19 Withlacoochee River Page 197 L726 Pasco County - Horizontal Control Network

Draft Agreement Sent to Management Services 10/13/06 10/23/06 Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/30/06 11/1/06 Cooperative Agreement Executed 12/15/06 12/29/06 12/20/06 Cooperative Agreement Notice to Proceed 1/7/07 1/15/07 12/20/06 Execute Consultant Work Order #1 2/1/07 2/5/07 Complete Consultant Work Order #1 3/29/07 3/23/07 Execute Consultant Work Order #2 3/30/07 3/23/07 Complete Consultant Work Order #2 4/30/08 Final products delivered 6/30/08 Project Complete 8/29/08 Contract Close Out 9/30/08 Status As Of: December 03, 2007 MGIS staff are coordinating the project activities with the Pasco County Survey Department and the Consultant for the mapping of all townships in Pasco county. Work Order #1 (pilot project) Township 26 South, Range 20 East is complete. Work Order #2 is underway and the following townships are complete: Township 26 South, Range 21 East; Township 26 South, Range 19 East; Township 26 South, Range 18 East; Township 26 South, Range 17 East; Township 26 South, Range 16 East; Township 26 South, Range 15 East; Township 25 South, Range 16 East; Township 25 South, Range 17 East; Township 25 South, Range 18 East; Township 25 South, Range 19 East; Township 25 South, Range 20 East; Township 25 South, Range 21 East.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 198 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 ANTOINE, KENDRA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing 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. Pasco Adopt-A-Pond is funded through donations, in-kind volunteer services and Pasco County. In FY2008 the program will organize four pond adoptions, conduct 24 education presentations, distribute "Welcome To Pasco" packets in two neighborhoods and conduct FL LAKEWATCH training for four homeowners. In addition, six residential groups will receive door hangers and storm drain markings. Utility bill inserts encouraging reduction in non-point source pollution will be distributed through the local utility company. Benefits Local and regional benefits include improved water quality, maintained ponds and reduced pollution sources (e.g., trash, fertilizer). 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 FY2008 project cost is $51,064.50, with the Coastal Rivers Basin Board contributing $12,529 (50%), the Hillsborough River Basin Board contributing $6,264 (25%), the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board contributing $4,260 (17%) and the Withlacoochee River Basin Board contributing $2,005 (8%). The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the amount of work projected to occur within each specific basin. The funding will be allocated toward staff time, materials and program expenses. The program is estimated to reach 5,500 Pasco County residents at approximately $9 per person. Budget lines below reflect costs 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 FY2007, the Pasco County Adopt-A-Pond program completed the following: 3 new pond adoptions, 16 pond workdays utilizing 310 volunteer hours, 12 education outreach presentations with 218 participants, more than 2,081 door hangers and good neighbor letters were distributed to 6 communities, 125 stormdrain markings, two educational events and 10 articles published in the local newspaper and community newsletters, including a publication in the Pasco County Parks & Recreation program calendar, which was distributed to 30,000 residents. More than 32,000 residents were reached through the FY2007 Pasco Adopt-A-Pond program. To date, a total of six ponds have been adopted through the Pasco Adopt-A-Pond program. The pond locations are as follows: Denim Pond located at US 41 & Highway 54 in Land O' Lakes; Lazy Duck Pond on Leonard Road in Land O' Lakes; Naked Duck Pond on Cot Road in Lutz; Swan Lake Pond on Swan Landing in Land O' Lakes; Aloha Pond on Gopher Trail Place in Land O' Lakes and a pond on Little Road and St. Lawrence Drive in New Port Richey. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 013 Hillsborough River Basin 8,340 0 6,945 0 0 15,285 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 16,680 0 13,210 0 0 29,890 016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 5,671 0 5,573 0 0 11,244 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,669 0 2,686 0 0 5,355 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Other Funding Sources 6,564 6,006 0 0 12,570 Pasco County 40,000 20,000 0 0 60,000 Total $134,344

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 Third Task Report Due 6/30/08

19 Withlacoochee River Page 199 L731 Adopt-A-Pond Pasco

Fourth Task Report Due 9/16/08 Status As Of: December 19, 2007 The FY2008 purchase order is open. To date, the FY2008 Pasco Adopt-A-Pond program has completed the following: 1 pond presentation, 1 new pond adoption and 14 pond workdays utilizing 48 volunteers and 125 volunteer hours.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 200 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 elements will be completed with FY2007 funds. With FY2008 funding work on the Watershed Management Plan can begin. 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 $1,200,000 of which the District's share is $600,000. The District's share is split among the Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, and Green Swamp Basin budgets, based on area. Pasco County will contribute $600,000 as revenue. Since this is a multi-year funded project for FY2008 $150,000 is proposed to be split among the budgets for the three Basin Board's, with the County contributing $150,000. The current amount estimated for completing the Watershed Management Plan is $700,000. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The remaining funds, up to $500,000, will be used for implementing BMPs in the future. 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 19,092 0 14,655 0 22,500 56,247 013 Hillsborough River Basin 11,275 0 8,829 0 12,500 32,604 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 173,275 0 131,485 0 215,000 519,760 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Pasco Co - Duck Lake WMP (L737) 200,000 0 150,000 0 250,000 600,000

19 Withlacoochee River Page 201 L737 Pasco - WMPlan Duck Lake Watershed

Total $1,208,611

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of District, Basin Board on all reports 2. Contracts Notice to Proceed Consultant Contract Agr. to Mgmt. Svs 9/11/06 9/11/06 Draft Rev Agreement to Management Services 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 WO #1 Issued 3/15/07 3/12/07 3. Work Order # 1 Project Development 4/12/07 4/12/07 Digital Topographic Information 7/12/07 11/15/07 Watershed Eval. (Partial) 8/12/07 11/15/07 3b. Work Order # 1 WO # 1 Completed 8/12/07 11/30/07 4. Contract Period Consultant Contract Expires 12/31/09 Revenue Agr. Expires 12/31/09 Status As Of: December 26, 2007 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 12th and the kick off meeting was held on March 26th. 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 consultant is focusing on model and parameter maintenance in Pasco and Hernando County, so progress is slow.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 202 L769 Citrus Co. Tsala Apopka Stormwater

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Citrus County Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project consists of design, permitting and construction of three (3) stormwater retrofits projects. Two (2) are located at Citrus County maintained boat ramps and includes their associated parking areas and one (1) is a stormwater discharge point at the interchange of US 41 and Highway 200 on Lake Hernando. All three (3) sites are currently contributing sediment and/or pollutants to the Tsala Apopka System via direct stormwater input. The projects will be designed to improve water quality entering Lake Tsala Apopka by using available space to construct treatment areas. These will be constructed in such a way to be aesthetically pleasing and preserve the natural character of the surrounding lands. Benefits The project includes the retrofit of several discharge points of untreated stormwater entering Lake Tsala Apopka. In 1998, the District and Citrus County cooperatively funded a similar retrofit project near the historic downtown in Inverness. One of the new sites will provide additional treatment in this area. Costs The FY2007 total project cost is $237,000, with the County and the Withlacoochee River Basin Board each contributing half ($118,500). Funds in FY2008 will be used for salary, travel and central garage charges. Additional Information The selection of the three (3) priority sites was the result of a FY2006 Cooperative Funding project between the County and the District. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 120,611 0 2,327 0 0 122,938 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Citrus County 118,500 0 0 0 118,500 Total $241,438

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Contract Development & Execution Agreement sent to Management Services 4/30/06 8/1/06 3/2/07 Agreement returned from Management Services 5/15/06 9/1/06 3/9/07 Agreement sent to Cooperator 5/22/06 1/1/07 3/19/07 Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 6/22/06 2/1/07 4/24/07 Contract fully executed 7/7/06 3/15/07 5/15/07 Notice to Proceed 7/15/06 4/10/07 2. Critical Project Milestones Consultant Selection 10/1/06 5/20/07 Begin Design and Permitting 1/31/07 6/15/07 Complete Design and Permitting 6/30/07 10/10/07 Begin construction 8/1/07 12/31/08 Complete construction 12/1/07 6/1/08 Project as-built survey 12/15/07 8/1/08 Contract close-out 12/31/07 10/30/08 Status As Of: December 06, 2007 Following a review of ownership of the proposed sites, it was determined that the Lockshire Park site is wholly privately owned so it's priority status has been lowered. The funds that were designated for the site will be used for additional work at the North Apopka Boat Ramp site. The District will amend the original contract to reflect the change. Jones Edmunds and Associates have completed the geotechnical and survey work. The project schedule is as follows:

60% Design and draft ERP submittal-December 28, 2007

19 Withlacoochee River Page 203 L769 Citrus Co. Tsala Apopka Stormwater

60 % Design Review meeting with Citrus County-January 7, 2008 100 % Design and ERP application submittal-January 18, 2008 Construction Bid-February 29, 2008

19 Withlacoochee River Page 204 L776 Hernando County - Topographic Mapping

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager FITOS, EKATERINA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The project is part of a County-wide topographic information mapping effort that will include approximately 462 square miles within the District's boundaries. Existing topographic maps of the County no longer accurately represent land usage changes arising from an increase in population occurring within the County from 17,000 in 1970 to 156,000 in 2005, significant landscape modifications occurring in the last 15 years, and substantial infrastructure improvements of State Highways. The District is managing this effort which will provide Light detection and range (LiDAR) data for the entire County. LiDAR uses an advanced laser distance-measuring device and geographic reference system that automates the capture of surface elevations at a fraction of the cost of previous mapping approaches. Benefits The deliverables from the project will include surface elevations that meet the District's and the Federal Management Agency's (FEMA) mapping specifications. The data will be compatible with the County's and District's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases. The primary purpose of the data will be to support cooperative District and County projects that will result in the update of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Additionally, the data will fill topographic voids, provide a base map in Digital Terrain Modeling, support planning for future watershed management programs, design and implementation of any large-scale drainage improvement projects, assist in emergency preparedness planning, Homeland Security and will allow for more accurate and efficient mapping of wetlands. Costs The total project cost for contractual services is $600,000 with funding being divided equally between Hernando County and the District. The District's funding is divided up between two Basins in the amounts of Coastal Rivers Basin - $189,300 and Withlacoochee Basin - $110,700. This is a one-year project. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project. Additional Information The District will administer this project. The County will reimburse the District for 50% of all costs associated with contractual services. Similar cooperative projects have been completed, or are underway for Citrus, Pasco and Sumter Counties. The cooperator can meet all funding requirements for the project. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 201,331 0 8,455 0 0 209,786 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 122,731 0 9,216 0 0 131,947 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Hernando Co - Topographic Mapping (L776) 300,000 0 0 0 0 300,000

Total $641,733

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/19/06 9/19/06 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 10/11/06 10/11/06 Contract executed 11/1/06 11/20/06 Notice to Proceed 11/15/06 11/30/06 Field work completed 3/31/07 Final products delivered 11/26/07 Project Complete 3/30/08 Status As Of: December 17, 2007 The Digital Terrain Model (DTM) was reviewed, and quality control comments were sent to the Vendor on November 29th, 2007. The Vendor is currently reviewing these comments, and will deliver the final dataset by the end of December.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 205 L783 Marion - WMPlan Cotton Plant 2 and 3

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a project to update the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Cotton Plant 2 and 3 Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 27.6 square miles and is located in Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues. 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 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 funding amount for this project is $168,000 of which the District's share is $84,000. The County will contribute $84,000. With FY2007 funding, the wathershed parameters and model will be updated to the District's Guidelines and Specifications and reflect the changes in the watershed since the previous work was done. When the update is completed, the maintenance will be funded as a basin initiative with matching funds from the cooperator. 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 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 FEMA and State appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County will be developed as a funded project contingent on the approval of future funding 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 District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Marion County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 86,060 0 4,148 0 0 90,208 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion County - Cotton Plant 2 & 3 WMP (L783) 84,000 0 0 0 0 84,000

Total $174,208

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and Marion County will be on all reports Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/9/06 8/9/06 Agreement with Marion County executed 11/15/06 1/12/07 Agreement with Consultant executed 12/15/06 1/7/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 12/30/06 1/12/07 Digital Topographic Information complete 3/31/07 Watershed Evaluation complete 6/30/08 Watershed Management Plan complete 6/30/10 Contract Expiration 10/1/10

19 Withlacoochee River Page 206 L783 Marion - WMPlan Cotton Plant 2 and 3

Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County was executed and the Notice to Proceed provided. A kick-off meeting was held on February 12, 2007. The County and District have agreed to complete this project in conjunction with L462, L463 and L784. An update meeting was held on July 9, 2007 with the Consultant and the County. Staff is awaiting deliverables. An update meeting is to be held on December 20, 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 207 L784 Marion - WMPlan Flemington, Hog Prairie and NW Ocala

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to update the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Flemington, Hog Prairie and Ocala Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 144.7 square miles and is located in Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues. Previously approved FY2007 funding is for the development of Digital Topographic Information and performance of the Watershed Evaluation element. With FY2008 funding, work on the Watershed Management Plan element should be completed. 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 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 funding amount for this project is $643,000 of which the District's share is $321,500. The County will contribute $321,500. For FY2008, $412,000 is included in the Basin's budget with a revenue from Marion County for $206,000. With FY2008 funding, the wathershed parameters and model will be updated to the District's Guidelines and Specifications and reflect the changes in the Flemington, Hog Prairie, and NW Ocala watersheds since the previous work was done. 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 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 FEMA and State appropriations. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the survey, watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination and BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the updating of 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 Marion County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 117,560 0 210,148 0 0 327,708 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co - Flemington/Hog Prairie/Ocala (L784) 115,500 0 206,000 0 0 321,500

Total $649,208

19 Withlacoochee River Page 208 L784 Marion - WMPlan Flemington, Hog Prairie and NW Ocala

Agreement with Consultant executed 12/15/06 1/7/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 12/30/06 1/12/07 Digital Topographic Information complete 3/31/07 Watershed Evaluation complete 6/30/08 Watershed Management Plan complete 6/30/10 Contract Expiration 10/1/10 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 The project was approved August 2005 for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County has now been executed and the Consultant Services Agreement has been executed and the Notice to Proceed provided. A kick-off meeting was held on February 12, 2007. The County and District have agreed to complete this project in conjunction with L462, L463 and L783. The Cooperator has applied for FY2008 funding to continue the project. An update meeting was held on July 9, 2007 with the Consultant an the County. Staff is awaiting deliverables. An update meeting is to be held on December 20, 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 209 L786 On Top of The World Marion County Reclaimed Water Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Sidney Colen and Associates, Ltd. Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This alternative water supply project consists of the design, permitting and construction of a reclaimed water storage and transmission system at the On Top of The World (OTOTW) subdivision in Marion County. The project includes one 2.5 million gallon ground storage tank for flow management and dirunal storage; installation of 1,226 linear feet (LF) of reclaimed water transmission mains (120 LF - 24", 973 LF - 16", 133 LF - 10") and the conversion of the Bay Laurel Center Community Development District South wastewater treatement plant to a reclaimed water pump station and storage facility. The project will provide reclaimed water to the two golf courses (OTOTW and Candler Hills) and common areas in the OTOTW development. Benefits The project will provide an initial annual average reclaimed water flow of 0.788 mgd and offset 0.5908 mgd of potable ground water. Costs The total project cost is $2,198,000, with a District share of 50 percent ($1,099,000). The Withlacoochee River Basin Board budgeted $122,257 in its FY2007 budget and $413,674 in its FY2008 budget. $155,800 is being provided from the Water Protection Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF) in FY2008. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $0.90 per 1,000 gallons offset. Of the total project costs, approximately 80 percent is for construction ($1,785,000) and the remainder ($439,600) is for design and administration. Additional Information The OTOTW development currently treats its wastewater at the Bay Laurel Community Development District plant at OTOTW. The current flow at that plant is 0.33 mgd, which is disposed of in rapid infiltration basins (RIBs). As part of this project, this will be decommissioned and converted into a reclaimed water pump station and storage facility. OTOTW will construct a new treatment plant in a different location to produce reclaimed water for public access, and is planned as a "zero discharge" facility. The two golf courses and common areas, plus an additional two golf courses once all are completed, present an irrigation demand just over 1.0 mgd. (WUP# 1156) Over time, reclaimed water flows are expected to continue to increase as the development matures, and enough flow may be available to meet the demand. Of the total project cost of $2,198,000, approximately 90 percent ($1,958,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder ($240,000) for design and administration. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 122,257 0 413,674 0 0 535,931 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 0 0 155,800 0 0 155,800

Total $691,731

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Signage Erected 5/1/06 5/19/06 Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 10/1/06 10/23/06 Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 11/15/06 1/17/07 Contract Execution: 2/1/07 2/13/07 Notice to Proceed: 2/5/07 2/13/07 Commence Design: 5/1/07 10/1/07 Commence Construction: 5/1/08 6/30/08 Project Complete: 4/30/09 6/30/09 Contract Close-out: 3/31/10 12/31/10 Status As Of: January 01, 2008 A first amendment was drafted for this project that will adjust the milestones, project commence, completion and closeout dates to reflect the delays experienced during the design phase. Also included in the amendment is a payment requirement involving the related wastewater treatment facility being duly permitted by the Fl. Department of Environmental Protection to deliver reclaimed water flows to the

19 Withlacoochee River Page 210 L786 On Top of The World Marion County Reclaimed Water Project project as proposed in the project's Scope of Work.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 211 L787 Sumter WMPlan Big Prairie and Gant Lake

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Sumter County Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE 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 Big Prairie and Gant Lake Watersheds. The watersheds cover approximately 46 and 21 square miles, respectively, and are located in Sumter County. The area is experiencing development pressure without the benefits of watershed management plans. With FY2008 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan elements will begin, and should be completed. 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 Level of Service (LOS), and Best Management Practices (BMPs) 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 proposed budget for this multi-year project is $733,333, of which the District's share is $256,874. The County's contribution of $476,459 includes $109,792 from the County and $366,667 from the State through a Community Budget Issue Request (CBIR). Funding contributions are as follows; FY2007 - District $220,624, County $73,542, CBIR $294,167; FY2008 - District $36,250, County $36,250, CBIR $72,500 and completes the project funding requirements. Funding percentages by fiscal year and total budget are as follows; FY2007 - District 30%, County (REDI) 10%, CBIR 40%; FY2008 - District 5%, County (not REDI) 5%, and CBIR 10%; total budget - District 35%, County 15%, and CBIR 50%. When each element is completed the project budget and scope 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 and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. 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 the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation were 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 Sumter County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. The County qualified as a Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) community in FY2007. The County is no longer a REDI community due to population increase between FY2007 and FY2008. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 226,666 0 41,591 0 0 268,257 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Sumter Co - Big Priaire/Gant Lk WMP (L787) 367,709 0 108,750 0 0 476,459

Total $744,716

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

19 Withlacoochee River Page 212 L787 Sumter WMPlan Big Prairie and Gant Lake

1. Critical Project Milestones District Recognition/Signage: In reports. 11/2/07 2. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreements to Management Services 6/30/07 7/9/07 Draft Agreements returned from Management Services 7/30/07 7/23/07 Consultant Contract Executed 8/30/07 8/28/07 Cooperator Contract Executed 8/30/07 8/17/07 Consultant Notice to Proceed 9/30/07 Digital Topographic Information Commence 9/30/07 Digital Topographic Information Complete 11/2/07 Watershed Evaluation Commence 11/30/07 Watershed Management Plan Commence 1/10/08 Watershed Evaluation Complete 1/10/08 Watershed Management Plan Complete 1/10/10 Cooperator Contract Expiration 9/30/11 Consultant Contract Expiration 9/30/11 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: FY2007 funding was approved 10/01/2006. FY2008 funds are in the proposed FY2008 budget. Inwood Consulting Engineers was selected to provide consulting services for this project. The County and Inwood Engineering agreements were submitted to the execution process on 06/07/2007 and executed on 08/17/2007 and 08/28/2007, respectively. Current Status: Work Order 1 is in the execution process.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 213 L789 FYN Sumter County (Villages)

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Sumter County Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) Program for The Villages in Sumter County provides education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to homeowners. Outreach efforts include workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic media and distribution of printed materials. Benefits Approximately 74,000 people will receive education annually either on a personal basis or through materials or The Villages media. Education addresses three priority concerns of the Basin Boards -- water quality, water supply, natural systems, flood protection. Education promotes widespread adoption of environmental landscaping best management practices by homeowners to reduce environmental damage from improper landscape design, installation and maintenance. Programs are in place to educate current residents and the continuous influx of new residents. Costs Because Sumter County and The Villages no longer fit within REDI criteria, the total request for the FY2008 program has been reduced from $66,560 to $52,060. The District's share is $26,030 (a 38% decrease from FY2007). The District and the county both provide 50% of the coordinator's salary and benefits. Sumter County will also provide office space and equipment, computer and telephone access, and clerical and supervisory support as in-kind contributions. Based on reaching 74,000 residents of The Villages, the cost of the program will be approximately $.55 per person. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board approved $26,030 (100%). The budget line below includes staff time to manage the project. Additional Information This program will continue to be housed within The Villages community. 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. In 2006, the District project manager for Florida-friendly landscaping created a five-year plan for the District's support of the FYN outreach. Part of the plan includes education of county administrators on the value of the FYN outreach with the goal of more proportionate financial support of the programs. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 41,658 0 27,638 0 0 69,296 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Sumter County 31,158 26,030 0 0 57,188 Total $126,484

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual FY2008 Purchase Order Issued: 10/1/07 10/12/07 First Task Report: 1/31/08 Second Task Report: 4/30/08 Third Task Report: 7/30/08 Project Complete: 9/30/08 Fourth Task Report: 10/31/08 Status As Of: December 17, 2007 The report on activities in the first task period of FY2008 is due by 1/31/2008. The following outreach was accomplished by the The Villages/Sumter County FYN coordinator, Jim Davis, in FY2007: 17 media events with an audience of 590,500; 39 presentations to an audience of 3,034; 1,164 individual contacts; 3 master gardener trainings for 65 people; 3 youth projects with 63 participants; 10,593 pieces of literature distributed; 294 volunteer hours. The report on activities in the first task period of FY2008 is due by 1/31/2008. A cooperative funding initiative proposal was submitted by Sumter County for funding of the FYN program in FY2009.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 214 L823 Dade City Reclaimed Water Project

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Dade City Project Manager MUSICARO, MELISSA Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description The project includes the design and construction of approximately 15,000 linear feet of 12 inch transmission line, lining of existing 10 million gallons RIB storage pond, and construction of a one million gallon reclaimed water storage tank and pump station. The City has secured a 20-year service agreement with the Little Everglades Ranch property. The reclaimed water delivered to the Little Everglades Ranch will be used for irrigating the race track area and sod farm. Benefits The project will provide an estimated 0.3 mgd of reclaimed water to offset the 0.3 mgd use of Little Everglades Ranch for the race track and sod production. Costs The total project cost is $3,844,440. The District's share is requested to be $1,922,220. The Withlacoochee River Basin Board approved $263,409 in FY2008. An additional $59,621 has been allocated in FY2008 from the Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Fund, reducing the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's share to $263,409. The total project allocation for FY2008 is $586,440. Future funding will be based on multi-year requests by the Cooperator. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $3.09 per thousand gallons offset. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 265,338 0 1,629,000 1,894,338 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 0 0 59,621 0 0 59,621 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Dade City 0 263,409 1,629,000 0 1,892,409 Total $3,846,368

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 12/31/07 Design Commence 1/31/08 Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 1/31/08 Notice to Proceed 3/1/08 Contract Executed 3/1/08 Construction Commence 8/31/08 Construction Complete 9/30/09 Contract Termination 12/31/10 Status As Of: December 28, 2007 An agreement has been drafted and will be processed for approval.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 215 L946 Citrus - WMPlan Chassahowitzka River

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Citrus County BOCC Project Manager NGUYEN, NAM Task Manager(s) WALKER, LARRY Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Chassahowitzka River Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 50.7 square miles and is located in Citrus County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues. FY2008 funding is for the development of Digital Topographic Information and performance of the Watershed Evaluation element. Future funding is required to complete the Watershed Management Plan. 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 budget amount for this project is $739,000 of which the District's share is $369,500. The District's share is split between the Coastal Rivers Basin ($354,900) and the Withlacoochee River Basin ($14,600). The County will contribute $369,500. The FY2008 funding is $175,000 with the Coastal Basin funding $84,000, the Withlacoochee Basin funding $3,500 and revenue from Citrus County for $87,500. With FY2008 funding, the topographic information will be reviewed, the work on the Watershed Evaluation element will begin, and should be completed. Future funding is required to complete the project. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff 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 and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. 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 FEMA and State appropriations. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the survey, watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination and BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Citrus 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. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The District will manage the project and enter into work 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 Citrus County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.

Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 87,694 0 270,900 358,594 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 7,194 0 11,100 18,294

19 Withlacoochee River Page 216 L946 Citrus - WMPlan Chassahowitzka River

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Citrus Co-Chassahowitzka River WMP (L946) 0 0 87,500 0 282,000 369,500

Total $746,388

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Cooperative Agreement executed by Citrus County 9/30/07 Cooperative Agreement executed by SWFWMD 9/30/07 Status As Of:

19 Withlacoochee River Page 217 L953 Marion County Water Conservation Program

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WHITE, BRENT Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description Marion County is proposing an outdoor water conservation education and irrigation evaluation project to educate potable and groundwater users on specific irrigation system modifications to maximize water savings through efficiency. Project participants will receive an irrigation system evaluation, site-specific recommendations, automatic shutoff device installation if an operable device is not present, and Florida-friendly landscaping educational materials. This project is an effort to reduce potable and groundwater demand and increase resource availability to consumers using potable and groundwater for irrigation. A qualified irrigation contractor will be hired to perform evaluations. This project offers approximately 250 irrigation system evaluations at no cost to the customer. Since this is the County's first irrigation evaluation project, the estimated project costs are based on costs from existing irrigation evaluation programs with the District. Benefits The County estimated benefits according to "Potable Water Conservation Best Management Practices for the Tampa Bay Region" (Tampa Bay Water 2003), wherein a City of Tampa study (1998-2000) of 96 residential locations identified an average savings of 188 gallons per account per day as a result of irrigation evaluations. Therefore, the total estimated water savings from the program could be as much as 47,000 gpd. Costs The total cost of this project is $100,000 with the Withlacoochee Basin Board's share at 50 percent, or $50,000 and Marion County's share at 50 percent, or $50,000. The cost benefit amortized at eight percent over five years is $1.42 per thousand gallons saved. Additional Information The initial request by Marion County was for $100,000 to determine which programs they could implement to save water. District staff advised that the tools to determine those programs already existed, including Conserve Florida and District resources, such as the District's website features and District staff. As such, staff further advised that requesting $100,000 to accomplish that goal may not be necessary. As a result of several discussions, where landscape irrigation was focused on as a significant universal water savings opportunity District-wide, the outdoor education and irrigation evaluation project was decided upon as a pilot project for FY2008 while the County takes advantage of available District resouces to identify other potential projects for full-scale implementation in the future. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 51,903 0 0 51,903 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Marion County 0 50,000 0 0 50,000 Total $101,903

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

Draft RFP 10/1/07 10/15/07 Agreement with SWFWMD 12/1/07 Program Implementation 1/1/08 End of Irrigation Evaluations 9/30/08 Begin Program Evaluation 10/1/08 Distribution Report Due 11/30/08 Rain Sensor Code Adoption 1/31/09 End Program Evaluation 10/1/09 Final Report Due 12/31/09 Project Closeout 1/31/10 Status As Of: January 01, 2008 The agreement was sent to the cooperator for signature on 11/16/2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 218 L954 Marion - WMPlan Gum Swamp

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) FULKERSON, MARK Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Crystal River Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 36.1 square miles and is located in the unincorporated area of Marion County near Sumpter County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues in the Crystal River watershed which discharges directly to the Withlacoochee River. 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 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 funding amount for this project is $529,000 of which the District's share is $264,500. The County will contribute $264,500. For FY2008, $160,000 is included in the Basin's budget with a revenue from Marion County for $80,000. With FY2008 funding, the topographic information will be refined, work on the Watershed Evaluation element will begin, and should be completed. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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 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 FEMA and State appropriations. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the survey, watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination and BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the updating of 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 Marion County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 82,171 0 184,500 266,671 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co-Gum Swamp WMP (L954) 0 0 80,000 0 184,500 264,500

Total $531,171

19 Withlacoochee River Page 219 L954 Marion - WMPlan Gum Swamp

Notice to Proceed to Consultant 12/31/07 Digital Topographic Information complete 6/30/08 Watershed Evaluation complete 6/30/09 Watershed Management Plan complete 12/31/10 Contract Expiration 5/31/11 Status As Of: December 17, 2007 The project was approved for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2008 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County has been executed. A Consulting Services Agreement with Jones, Edmunds has also been executed. Work Order #1 is being prepared.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 220 L955 Marion - WMPlan West Ocala

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Marion County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the West Ocala Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 22.0 square miles and is located in Marion County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues. With FY2008 funding, the topographic information will be refined, work on the Watershed Evaluation element will begin, and should be completed. 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 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 funding amount for this project is $460,000 of which the District's share is $230,000. The County will contribute $230,000. For FY2008, $139,000 is included in the Basin's budget with a revenue from Marion County for $69,500. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. 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 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 FEMA and State appropriations. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the survey, watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination and BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Marion County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the updating of 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 Marion County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 71,671 0 160,500 232,171 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Marion Co-West Ocala WMP (L955) 0 0 69,500 0 160,500 230,000

Total $462,171

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and Marion County will be on all reports Draft Agreements to Management Services 8/1/07 8/1/07 Agreement with Marion County executed 10/31/07 10/31/07 Agreement with Consultant executed 11/30/07 11/29/07 Notice to Proceed to Consultant 12/31/07 12/3/07

19 Withlacoochee River Page 221 L955 Marion - WMPlan West Ocala

Digital Topographic Information complete 6/30/08 Watershed Evaluation complete 6/30/09 Watershed Management Plan complete 12/31/10 Contract Expiration 5/31/11 Status As Of: December 17, 2007 The project was approved for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2008 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared and reviewed by Marion County and Management Services. This is a revenue agreement with the District acting as lead party. The Agreement with the County has been executed. The Consulting Services Agreement with Watershed Concepts has been executed, Work Order #1 has been signed, and a Notice to Proceed has been provided.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 222 L956 Dunnellon - Imp. BMPs Alternative 2A

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Dunnellon Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Dunnellon Watershed, which discharges to the Withlacoochee River. The watershed covers an area of approximately 5 square miles and is located in the City of Dunnellon. Stormwater runoff, from areas of the City of Dunnellon, flow to Route 40 and Cedar Street. Runoff then is collected in a stormwater collection system, which discharges into the Withlacoochee River. The system is presently flowing under a parking lot and discharging runoff, with sediments, into a boat basin that is connected directly to the Withlacoochee River. This project is to design and install a hydrodynamic separator along Cedar Street to improve water quality entering the Withlacoochee River. Benefits The improvements on Cedar Street near the LandingsCondominiums Project was given a high priority in the BMP Alternative Analysis, because the repetative flooding of several properties in the area, and water quality issues with an untreated discharge to the Withlacoochee River. Costs The total budget amount for this project is $150,000 based on the BMP alternative analysis developed with the Watershed Management Plan completed in September 2005. The District's share is $75,000, and the City will contribute $75,000. When each task is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information developed. The District funding amounts, shown in the table, include staff salaries. Additional Information 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 Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements, funded in FY2004 with SWIM funding, have been completed. The Implementation of BMPs includes: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Funding is included to complete the implementation of this BMP, as prioritized in the BMP alternative analysis. Additional funding may be needed to complete the remaining Implementation of BMPs. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with City will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FY2008 funding, the work on the Implementation of BMPs will begin and includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection of this high priority project. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 77,171 0 0 77,171 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District City of Dunnellon 0 75,000 0 0 75,000 Total $152,171

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones Recognition of the SWFWMD and Dunnellon will be on all reports and signage Draft Agreements to Management Services 9/1/07 8/28/07 Agreement with City executed 12/1/07 City's selection of Consultant 5/1/08 City's Notice to Proceed to Consultant 6/1/08 Design and Permitting complete 3/1/09 Bidding complete 6/1/09 Construction complete 6/1/10 Contract Expiration 9/30/10

19 Withlacoochee River Page 223 L956 Dunnellon - Imp. BMPs Alternative 2A

Status As Of: December 17, 2007 The project was approved for inclusion in the Withlacoochee River Basin Board's FY2008 budget. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared by the District and reviewed by the City of Dunnellon. The City will act as lead party on this project. The Agreement was sent to the City for signature on September 11, 2007. Staff is awaiting return of the documents for execution.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 224 L957 Sumter WMPlan Jumper Creek

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Flood Protection, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Sumter County Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE 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 Jumper Creek Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 79 square miles and is located in Sumter County. The area is experiencing development pressure without the benefits of a watershed management plan. With FY2008 funding the work on the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements will begin, and should be completed. The Watershed Management Plan element will begin requiring future funding to complete. 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 Level of Service (LOS), and Best Management Practices (BMPs) 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 proposed budget for this multi-year project is $936,000, of which the District's share is $234,000. The County's total contribution is $702,000, of which $234,000 is from the County and $468,000 is from the State through a Community Budget Issue Request (CBIR). Since this is a multi-year funded project the funding contributions are as follows; for FY2008 District $117,000, County $117,000, and CBIR $234,000; for FY2009 District $117,000, County $117,000, and CBIR $234,000 and completes the project funding requirements. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The total budget funding percentages are as follows; District 25%, County 25%, and CBIR 50%. 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 and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan to complete the watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water quality), level of service determination, and BMP alternative analysis. 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 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 Sumter County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed through Unit Number M116 and also to quantify surface water flow into the Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative being developed under Unit Number H066. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 122,350 0 117,000 239,350 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue Sumter Co - WMP for Jumper Ck (L957) 0 0 351,000 0 351,000 702,000

Total $941,350

19 Withlacoochee River Page 225 L957 Sumter WMPlan Jumper Creek

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Recognition District and County Recognition: In reports 12/30/07 2. Critical Project Milestones Draft Agreement to Management Services 11/30/07 Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 1/30/08 Cooperator Agreement Executed 2/28/08 Consultant Agreement Executed 2/28/08 Consultant Notice to Proceed 2/28/08 Digital Topographic Information Commence 3/1/08 Watershed Evaluation Commence 6/30/08 Digital Topographic Information Complete 6/30/08 Watershed Management Plan Commence 10/30/08 Watershed Evaluation Commence 10/30/08 Watershed Management Plan Complete 11/30/09 Consultant Agreement Expiration 2/28/11 Cooperator Agreement Expiration 2/28/11 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: Funds are included in the FY2008 budget. Current Status: Staff transmitted the County agreement and consulting services agreement with TBE Group on 09/11/2007. The County's 09/18/2007 comments on the District/County agreement are under review.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 226 L959 Hernando County Reuse Feasibility/Reclaimed Water Master Plan

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality Basin(s) Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is for a reuse feasibility/master plan that explores the feasibility of developing a reuse system associated with expanding Hernando County's Wastewater Treatment Plants to pubic access reuse standards, and to determine the overall best use of the reclaimed water resource. The proposed plan would determine the components, sizing and costs associated with upgrading the plant to produce public-access reuse quality; identify potential users of the reuse water; potential quantities of water needed; potential offsets to groundwater; determine components, sizing and costs associated with the design and constructing the necessary storage, pumping, transmission, and distribution systems; provide options to optimize beneficial use of reuse flows; and create a plan for implementing recommendations, to include a schedule for the upgrade of WWTPs to meet FDEP public contact standards. The plan would also consider creating a reliable reuse supply, especially addressing issues associated with wet weather storage. Benefits Upon completion of this project, the cooperator will have a reuse feasibility and master plan. Costs The total cost of the feasibility project is estimated to be $100,000 and the District's share is expected by the cooperator to be 50 percent, or $50,000. The Coastal Rivers Basin Board is requested to fund $41,670 in FY2008, and the Withlacoochee River Basin Board is requested to fund 8,330 in FY2008. Additional Information The applicant originally submitted a multi-million dollar funding request for a design/permit/construction project to provide reclaimed water for golf course irrigation at the Silverthorn Development. However in early-March after discussions with District staff, the cooperator requested the application be modified to be only for a reuse feasibility study. Hernando County has six subregional wastewater treatment plants which currently generate 3.796 Annual Avg. MGD of effluent of which 1.788 Annual Avg. MGD is disposed of via Rapid Rate Infill Basins with 2.008 Annual Avg. MGD of the Spring Hill Plant effluent going to Timber Pines Golf Course for irrigation. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 44,089 0 0 44,089 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 8,330 0 0 8,330 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hernando County 0 300,000 1,437,000 0 1,737,000 Total $1,789,419

Status As Of: January 01, 2008 Project has been approved by the Coastal Rivers Basin Board and the Governing Board. Contract was sent to the cooperator for signature on October 26, 2007, but has not been returned to the District. Project timelines will be added to PIMS upon execution of cooperative funding agreement.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 227 L960 Hernando County Ridge Manor/Hickory Hills Reclaimed Water Transmission Main

Project Type Cooperative Funding AOR(s) Water Supply, Water Quality Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Hernando County Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This alternative water supply project consists of design, permitting, and construction of a 1 million gallon reclaimed water storage tank and pump station at the Ridge Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant and approximately 22,000 linear feet of reclaimed water transmission main from the Ridge Manor to the proposed Hickory Hills Development to provide reclaimed water for irrigation (primarily golf course). The project includes a second (booster) pump station at the Hickory Hills Development to distribute reclaimed water to three (3) lined storage ponds with a combined storage capacity totaling 7,280,000 million gallons to be constructed at the Hickory Hills development, and 9,000 linear feet of reclaimed water transmission main to interconnect the three storage ponds. Benefits The project is anticipated to eventually provide 1.25 mgd (at build-out) of reclaimed water to the golf course and common areas of Hickory Hills, a new development that is expected to be build in central-eastern Hernando County. The estimated offset is .75 mgd. Costs Total project costs are $6,658,900 and the District's contribution, requested of the Withlacoochee River Basin Board, is anticipated to be 50 percent, or $3,329,450. The applicant has submitted a funding schedule that spreads funding over a period of six (6) years. Assuming the total necessary flow can be obtained and an interest rate of 8% amortized over 30 years the project cost/benefit is $2.14 per thousand gallons offset. Additional Information Hernando County will be the District's cooperator for this project, even though the developer (Hickory Hills, LLC/Sierra Properties) will be providing the cooperator's entire cost share. Hernando County and the developer will work closely to design and construct the project, with the developer serving as the county's "agent" in accomplishing some of the project's administrative tasks. This arrangement is necessary to insure that the Governing Board's mandatory requirement that District funded reclaimed water infrastructure be utilized to its proposed capacity and purpose for a minimum of 20 years. While the developer could potentially go out of business, the county will continue to exist indefinitely. The Hernando County BOCC voted in April 2007 to amend the county's Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the development. Hernando County and Hickory Hills have negotiated a water/sewer/reclaimed water service agreement. While these two issues have been resolved, several remain. The developer has not initiated the process required to obtain an environmental resource permit (ERP) for the construction of the development infrastructure as of April 20, 2007. ERPs must be obtained before beginning any construction activity that would affect wetlands, alter surface water flows, or contribute to water pollution. This process typically takes between 12 and 36 months, and begins with an impact analysis, which in itself typically takes between 6 and 18 months . As of April 20, 2007, the impact analysis had not been initiated. Additionally, in order to serve the project at Hickory Hills with reclaimed water, the WWTP must be upgraded to public access standards. In order to do so, the county must apply for and obtain a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The FDEP permitting process typically takes 1-2 years before a permit is issued, assuming the county meets all conditions required by the FDEP. On June 1, 2007, District staff and representatives of the applicant reached an agreement whereby the District will not be responsible for reimbursing the applicant for any project costs until the WWTP is upgraded and permitted to provide reclaimed water flows, and the Hickory Hills Development is fully permitted. This provision will be included in any agreement between the District and the applicant, in addition to language already in the District's standard contract template requiring that construction commence before any project costs can be reimbursed. Once upgraded, the flow of the Hernando County WWTP will be 0.33 mgd and an additional 0.2 mgd is anticipated to come from Hickory Hills at build out. Nearly half of the flows anticipated to serve the relcaimed water project will not be available until the homes are constructed and begin to experience water use. In its application for a water use permit, the developer estimates the project will be built out in 10-20 years. Hernando County is anticipated to supply potable water to the development, and has a water conserving rate structure; therefore,this project eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. Of the total estimated project cost of $6,658,900, design represents $869,100 (13%) and construction represents $5,789,800 (87%). Any additional funds budgeted are for District staff time for project management. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

19 Withlacoochee River Page 228 L960 Hernando County Ridge Manor/Hickory Hills Reclaimed Water Transmission Main

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 150,000 0 0 150,000 Project Funds Not Budgeted by the District Hickory Hills, LLC (on behalf of Hernando County) 0 320,875 2,214,900 793,675 3,329,450 Total $3,479,450

19 Withlacoochee River Page 229 M109 Levy - FEMA Map Modernization

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod. AOR(s) Flood Protection Basin(s) Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Federal Emergency Management Agency, Levy County Project Manager WALKER, LARRY Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is to perform map modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Levy County Watershed. The County covers an area of approximately 358 square miles. The watershed faces flood damage and water quality issues. With FY2007 funding the work on the Map Modernization will begin. 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 $350,000. FEMA will contribute $350,000. With FY2007 funding the work on the Map Modernization will begin. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Evaluation of other watersheds to complete the survey, watershed modeling development, floodplain analysis, LOS, surface water resource assessment, and alternate analysis of BMPs. 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. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Levy County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed. 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 (FIRMs). Funds will be used to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) within Levy county. The District will execute a Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds in Levy county. 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. With FEMA funding several tasks of the Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan elements for priority watersheds within Levy county will be accomplished. Watersheds will be prioritized based on the needs of the local governments and the District. Because of funding constraints some watersheds will not be studied in detail. The risk information from the current FIRMs will be transferred to the modernized, digital maps. These watersheds will be studied in detail when additional funding is available through the cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the priority watersheds will include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. Development of countywide, digital FIRMs and outreach for the successful adoption of the FIRMs will also be performed. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered. Future cooperative funding request(s) will be required to complete remaining Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks (e.g. LOS determination, surface water resource assessment, and BMP alternative analysis). Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 697 0 1,032 0 0 1,729 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 350,000 0 0 0 0 350,000

Total $351,729

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual

19 Withlacoochee River Page 230 M109 Levy - FEMA Map Modernization

Critical Project Milestones Mapping Activity Statement Executed 11/15/07 Consultant Agreement Executed 11/30/07 10/11/07 Scoping 12/31/07 11/14/07 Independent QA/QC of Base Map Aquisition 3/1/08 Base Map Aquisition 3/1/08 Independent QA/QC of Topographic 5/1/08 Topographic Data Development 5/1/08 Field Surveys 5/1/08 Hydrologic Analysis 6/1/08 Independent QA/QC of Hydraulic Analysis 7/1/08 Hydraulic Analysis 8/1/08 Floodplain Mapping 9/1/08 Independent QA/QC of Hydrologic Analysis 9/1/08 Independent QA/QC of Floodplain Mapping 11/1/08 DFIRM Database 1/1/09 Independent QA/QC review of DFIRM Database 3/1/09 Preliminary Map Products 4/1/09 Post-Preliminary Processing 11/1/09 Status As Of: December 14, 2007 MAS No. FY07.10 for Levy County has been sent to Executive. A consulting services agreement with URS Southern Corporation was executed and Work Order #1 is signed. A pre-scoping meeting was held with Levy County on October 12, 2007 and the Scoping meeting was held on November 14, 2007.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 231 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. Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 49,272 (45,891) 9,679 0 0 13,060 013 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 0 275,000

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Total $2,338,060

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 # 4 Completed 12/31/06 6/30/09 WO # 3 Completed 12/31/06 3/31/06 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 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#2 New River & Bassett Branch Survey 5/6/04 5/6/04 WO#1 - Element 2, Watershed Eval. Commence 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

19 Withlacoochee River Page 233 M112 FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2

Status As Of: December 26, 2007 The District will be issuing work orders in early November for consultants to perform model and parameter maintenance. 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.

19 Withlacoochee River Page 234 M116 Sumter WMPlan FEMA Map Modernization

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod. AOR(s) Flood Protection Basin(s) General Fund (District), Withlacoochee River Cooperator(s) Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager ALTMAN, GENE Task Manager(s) Status Ongoing Description This project is to perform map modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Sumter County watersheds. There are 23 watersheds covering an area of approximately 580 square miles in the County. The watersheds are experiencing development pressure without the benefits of watershed management plans. With FY2007 funding the work on the Map Modernization will begin. 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 budget amount for this project is $650,000. FEMA's FY2007 contribution is $650,000. With FY2007 funding the work on the Map Modernization will begin. Deliverables from the District, County, and City of Webster FY2006 through FY2007 funded and proposed FY2008 and FY2009 funded watershed management plans (Project Numbers L341, L351, L471, L787, and L957) will be used to update the FIRMs. The District, County, and City of Webster contributions are $1,183,635, $1,329,865, and $72,500, respectively. Total funding availability to update the FIRMs including future funding is $3,236,000. When each element is completed the project budget and scope 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. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Sumter County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs countywide. 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 FIRMs. Funds will be used to perform elements of the District's WMP within the County. The District will execute a Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds in the County. The District will coordinate with the local government(s), manage the project, and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FEMA funding several tasks of the Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan elements for priority watersheds within the County will be accomplished. Watersheds will be prioritized based on the needs of the local governments and the District. 2 of the 23 watersheds were funded in FY2006 under project numbers L341 and L351. 2 additional watersheds were funded in FY2007 under project number L787 to develop watershed management plans through the completion of the best management practice (BMP) alternative analysis. The detailed information from these will be used to update the FIRMs. Because of funding constraints some watersheds will not be studied in detail. The risk information from the current effective FIRMs will be transferred to the modernized, digital maps. These watersheds will be studied in detail when additional funding is available through the cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the priority watersheds will include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. Development of countywide digital FIRMs and outreach for the successful adoption of the FIRMs will also be performed. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered. Future cooperative funding request(s) will be required to complete the remaining watersheds not studied in detail including Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks (e.g. LOS determination, surface water resource assessment, and BMP alternative analysis). Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 19,529 0 13,434 0 0 32,963

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District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 650,000 0 0 0 0 650,000

Total $682,963

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Recognition FEMA, District, and County Recognition on DFIRMs and FIS Reports 1/30/08 2. Critical Project Milestones CTP Agreement Executed 9/14/01 9/14/01 Consultant Agreement Executed 8/28/07 8/28/07 FEMA's Notice to Proceed to District 10/31/07 Consultant Notice to Proceed 10/31/07 Mapping Activity Statement Executed 10/31/07 Scoping Meeting 1/30/08 Independent QA/QC Review of Base Map 2/28/08 Base Map Acquisition 2/28/08 QA/QC of Topographic Data 4/29/08 Topographic Data Development 4/29/08 Hydrologic Analysis 7/30/08 QA/QC of Hydrologic Analysis 8/30/08 Hydraulic Analysis 12/30/08 Field Surveys and Reconnaissance 12/30/08 QA/QC of Hydraulic Analysis 1/30/09 Floodplain Mapping 4/29/09 QA/QC of Floodplain Mapping 5/30/09 DFIRM Production (Merge Revised & Non-Revised) 6/29/09 DFIRM Production (Non-Revised Areas) 6/29/09 QA/QC of DFIRM Production (Non-Revised Areas) 7/30/09 Application of DFIRM Graphic & Database Specs. 8/30/09 QA/QC of DFIRM Graphic & Database Specifications 10/30/09 Preliminary DFIRM & FIS Report Distribution 12/30/09 Mapping Activity Statement Expiration 9/30/10 Consultant Agreement Expiration 9/30/10 Outreach for duration of project 12/30/10 Post Preliminary Processing 12/30/10 CTP Agreement Expiration 9/14/20 Status As Of: December 31, 2007 Historical Status: The District included $650,000 in the FY2007 budget anticipating FEMA's allocation of same. FEMA provided notification on 03/07/2007 of FY2007 allocation $650,000 for use in updating the FIRMs in Sumter County. Watershed Concepts was selected as the consulting firm to provide consulting services for this project and staff met with Watershed Concepts on 04/10/2007 discussing various options to consider in developing detailed watershed management plans and the FIRMs with limited allocated funding. draft Mapping Activity Statement FY07.11 was transmitted to FEMA for review 1 on 06/01/2007. The draft consulting services agreement with Watershed Concepts was submitted to the review and approval process on 06/18/2007. The draft Mapping Activity Statement FY07.11 was transmitted to FEMA for review 2 on 08/20/2007. The consulting services agreement with Watershed Concepts was executed on 08/28/2007. Current Status: The Mapping Activity Statement FY07.11 is in the execution loop. Work Order 1 addressing the Scoping process is under review.

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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 Ongoing 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. 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.

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Prior Cumulative FY2008 FY2009 Future Total Funding Transfers Funding Funding Funding Funding

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (Districtwide) 11,308 0 8,787 0 300,000 320,095 District Budgeted - Outside Revenue FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 800,000 0 150,000 0 300,000 1,250,000

Total $1,570,095

Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 1. Critical Project Milestones FEMA & District Recognition on Reports 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 Notice to Proceed 3/4/05 3/1/05 Contract Execution 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 XML-base Export System Purchase Order Termination 9/30/07 Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement Execution 9/30/07 Status As Of: January 09, 2008 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

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District. The draft paneling scheme has been prepared and submitted to surrounding water management districts (South Florida, St. Johns River, and Suwannee River). Work Order #3 supplies 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. A sixth work order is being developed to allow the consultant team to present how different types of developments are reviewed and permited by the District, FEMA, and local government (Hillsborough County). FY2006: An additional $120,000 in funds have been approved by FEMA for the five Florida water management districts. These funds were approved to facilitate Map Modernization outreach for all five districts and 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 has been developed with 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 has requested a no-cost time extension to complete the project by December 30, 2007. Secondly, the District has authorized a purchase order for outreach consulting services to support the Map Modernization effort of all the WMDs ($45,000) and specific needs of the District ($48,000). Bender Consulting is providing 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 $63,000 in funds for the quality control and assurance tools has been 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 FY2006 and FY2007 funds for ongoing meeting facilitators services. Work Order #4 has been 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 has been 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. The FEMA forms to encumber these funds have been executed. A Purchase Order has been executed with ESRI to develop the export tool within the ArcHydro environment. Staff is developing an agreement with Watershed Concepts for Map Modernization programmatic assistance, which will encumber FY2007 and FY2008 funds allocated for this activity. Travel funds were board encumbered ($10,000) at the end of the fiscal year. FY2008: The District was awarded $69,620 for ongoing programmatic assistance and to reimburse the District for travel expenses related to Map Modernization projects.

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WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER BASIN STRATEGIC BUDGET PRIORITIES

On October 11, 2007, the Withlacoochee River Basin Board held its annual planning workshop for the purposes of reviewing recent accomplishments, identifying emerging issues and setting strategic budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2009. These priorities provide guidance to District staff and the Basin Board's cooperators in identifying and scoping projects for potential Basin Board funding. At the workshop, the Board agreed on the following set of strategic budget priorities.

Fiscal Year 2009 Strategic Budget Priorities

• Watershed Management Program • Withlacoochee River Feasibility Study • Regional Water Supply Development and Restoration Opportunities for the Lower Withlacoochee River • Springs Protection/SWIM • Tsala Apopka Task Force • Basin-wide Alternative Water Supply Development • Public and Youth Education

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.

Withlacoochee River Basin Southwest Florida Water Management District

27 41 Bronson 75 27ALT Williston

LEVY MARION 27

41 Ocala

19 Rainbow River Yankeetown e Rousseau Dunellon Gulf of Lak 200 Mexico W i th la co o c h e 301 e Tsala Apopka Lake River

Wildwood Inverness Lake 44 Citrus Panasoffkee

Sumter 471 Bushnell 41 Center Hill Webster

Brooksville 50 98 Hernando

75 Pasco 98 301 Dade City

0105 scale in miles