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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05H_11/18/2004 � MEMORANDUM TO: Michael R. Couzzo, Village Manager FROM: Gwen E. Carlisle, Village Clerk�a , !° " DATE: November 1, 2004 SUBJECT: Council Agenda Item — Resolution 15-04/-OS — Declaring Support of the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative's Efforts to Restore and Preserve the Loxahatchee River, and Respectfully Requesting the State of Florida's and the United States Federal Government's Mutual Support of the Initiative's FY 2005 Funding Request. At the request of Vice Mayor Genco, I am attaching Resolution 15-04/OS for Council's consideration at the November 18, 2004 Regular Council Meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 15--04/05 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER PRESERVATION INITIATIVE'S EFFORTS TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER AND RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S AND THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S MUTUAL SUPPORT OF THE INITIATIVE'S FY 2005 FUNDING REQUEST. WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River and its tributaries drain over 270 square miles of both Palm Beach and Martin Counties; and WHEREAS, although the Loxahatchee River has been given protective status of an Outstanding Florida Water Body, it remains impacted; and WHEREAS, development in the region has altered the natural state of much of the river and water qualitp concerns are widespread; and WHEREAS, stormwater runoff from urban and agricultural areas threaten the long- term viability of the once pristine estuary; and WHEREAS, sediment build-up, muck and other pollutants presently jeopardize the sustainability of the river's underwater and shoreline ecological habitats; and WHEREAS, even though the Loxahatchee Riverwas the first nationally designated a Wild and 5cenic River in the State of Florida, comparably little attention is given towards support of local programs aimed at protecting and restoring the treasured resource; and WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative is comprised of a vast consortium of public agencies, public interest groups and concerned citizens who are all dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the Loxahatchee River System; and WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative has pursued state legisla,tive funding to support the construction of water quality improvement projects throughout the river basin. WHEREAS, through the efforts of the local legislative delega,tion, $6A million has been appropriated within the state budget to assist the Initiative since FY 2002; and � WHEREAS, manp more water quality projects remaan to be completed in FY 2005; therefore, the Initiative is again requesting the support of the State of Florida and the United States Federal Government. NOW 1'HEREFORE, be it resolved by the Village Council of the V'illage of Tequesta, Florida: Secti.on 1. The Village herebp notifies the members of the Loxahatchee RiverPreservation Initiative of its continued support in its efforts to restore and preserve the Loxahatchee River and respectfully requests the State of Florida's and the United States Federal Government's mutual support of the Initiative's FY 2005 Funding Request. Section 2. The Village Clerk is herebp directed to transmit this Resolution to the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative, the local sta.te and federal legislative delegaxion and to the office of the Governor of the State of Florida. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect imtnediately upon adoption. FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Page 1 of 1 ��,� �:U� � �°°�� '��`��,��"'�� _ .,: �*�`� ""'�� ,��^�`� - ��-� >; R ,o,m —. - � � � � � � �� z� .� ��''�a.��'` "°�� ,,,� �� .w * �� zi�r°��aw^�Kk��r.ar�� ,y� ",�'�w„d�'��•i2e..- : _ �v�ns��^ ��r�"� r '` 2U05 Legistative �;'��z�� r;,�� Aapro riations Brief ��`x� ` � �'� �3� p °�.�� ; � �,� a � �� z%�� +�� 2005 Application � � .� �� Meeting Schedule LRPI In The News Voting Representatives Supparters Legisiative Sponsors �,,,�� „ Mare Information ��...��Nr��..��r��.�� Contact Us http://www.lrpi.org/ 11/10/2004 2QQ5 LEGI�I��T1V� APPRC)PR�AT(t�N� �F�.IEF The Loxahatchee River is the southemmost tri6utary of the lndian River Lagoon and includes the Northwest Fork of the Loxahaichee '.iver, the first nationaEly designated Wiid and Scenic River in Florida. This historic watershed, over 750 square miies, has been red�ced ,y Bood controi basins and drainage districts ta appraximately 277 square miles in southern Martin and no�thern Palm Beach Coun6es. The region's population is nearing 80,000, and most offhvse residents live in the coasta! communities of Fiobe Saund, Tequesta, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and Juno Beach. Water quantity and quafity influenee the aquatic and wefland ecosystems in the watershed. Water is a limited resource necessary, not only for public use, but to conserve natura[ areas and profect �etlands. Fresh wat�r fhaf historicetfy reached the Witd;and Scenic River began being diverted at the turr� of fhe last century fo provide d�infcing water to Palm Beach. tn the 1950s, #he headwaters of the river were drained for agricutture and athe�� urban (and uses. Today, even more water is being diverted for human consump�ion. :Over the past 50 years, four river miles of cypress swamp have been replaced hy mangraves due to sa(twater infrusion resulting frotn diminished freshwater flow. Wettands have been intentio€�ally drained andlor fiCfed, t�rsimply degraded fhrough water diversion and a lowered water table. Changes in hydrofogy have allowed invasive exotic plants #a move into areas that were once high qualiry wetlands. Meanwhile, the environmental qua[ity of the Loxaf�atcttQe River has been negafivefy in�luEnced by pof(utiorr entering waterways via point and non-point sources. Some of the waterways in the river system are impaired waEers fhaf do not meet`their designated uses. The Loxaf�atchee River �reserrration Initistive (LRPf} rs t�e outgrowth nf a watershed management ef€orf'that fhe Florida Department of Environmental Protection spearheaded in 1996. '►°he �(�l�i was formed in 2QOQ with fhe single purpose of seeking out funding assistance ' ' the �vatershed. Several key projecfs, critical to preserving the tong-term heafth of the Loxahatchee, have not heen imptemented due to lack of resources and oth g' p" rities taking precedence. U ban stormwat W m overraents andfhe restoration of other�tr�bufar�es l including the estuarine porfion of the�river system are emphasized in the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative. Urban ees[dents and river users wil[ be the primary beneficiaries of our efforts to improve � y ' p � , re this va(uable w �'2 million dollars in water fhe water uatit of the Loxahatehee: Over the ast fhree ears; the LRPI has been instrumental in k g ed #hat 1he momenturn to resto q ty p fs. �+Vithin 2005, �t is hop continue as much work ua[i enhanceme�nt rojec ... rernains to be com leted. : ' .., �'Y 2005 Legis�ative �`unding aequ�st Listing 8�'rioritization Legislative Locat 4 der Project Name �unding i Locat Sponsor Match Request Funds 4.1 Cypress Craek Restoration (Patm �each County} - Phase I $150,000 ; PBC DERM $� 50,000 Martin County Hoard of 4.2 Kitching Creek t�estoration - Phase IU �300,Q00 $300,000 ; Counry Co mmissioners Martin Counfy Boarei of 4.3 Cypress CrAC�k F�esiaration (Martin Gaunfy) -�'t�rase { ~$300,400 count Camm�ssioners $300,000 4.4 Community Storm�ater Retrofits � '-� $60Q,000 i Town of Jupiter (TOJ} $600,000 4.5 G18 Sediment Removat $�OQ000 � Jupiter InEef Disfriet $400,000 4.6 Atlantic Ridge Hydroloqic Restoration - Phase [ $'415;fl00 ! J.D. State Park ' $115,OOQ 4.7 Limestone CreeK Restoration - North $15Q,000 � PBG DERM $150,000 4.8 Urban Stormwafer Management System Rehabititation $3�0,000 � Town of Jupifer: $300,000 4.9 datasondo in lhe L.oxahatchee Riv ' �- $20,000 LRDfSFW $20,000 4.10 Laxahatchee I�iver Water Quality Event Sampling Pra}ect �20,000 LRDJSFVdMD $20,000 �,�� Wild & Scenic River �arridor ExoticlPest Plant Cpntrol - Phase �g04,A00 � J.D. State Park $504,000 1 continued�_ ° 4.12 Hydrofogic �testoratian of Harbarview Park $200,000 ; 7own of Jupiter $200,000 �� T Limestone Creek $135,125 4.13 Limestone Creek Restaratian - Sauth �$135,125 Homeownersl SFUVMD! TOJ 4.14 W��fe Utilizatian of the Fiaod Plain of fhe Loxahatchee River � g�5,000 ; FDEP $15,000 Prior to Restoration Ef€orts � 4.15 Exotic Vegetation Removal $284;000 � StRWCD $284,000 4.16 Loxahatchee River Water Quality Trends and;Sfandards $20,OD0 LRDtSFI/tIMD $20,000 4.17 Loxahatchea River Monthly Seagrass/Algae 14�or�itaring !$40,000 ; LRDtS�WMD $40,000 4.18 Loxahatchee River QysterJBenthic Indicator Data Monitorittg ' '$20,000 LRDISFWMD . $20,OQ0 Totals _ $3,573,fi25 $3,573,125 The total locaf match far all 18 projects is �or more infortnation, visit our $3,573,125, representing a 50% cost match. website: www.lrpi•orp LC?Xt�,HATCHEE RI�� ER PRESERVATIQN INITIATIV� � .� � � ' � 1 # ,'� '�; a � !' 1`.. I . �.` i: 1} i i t ; i�_ � �i�...�.�_.::1.,� Lc�XAHATCHEE RIVER PRESERVATION INITIATIVE Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Fiscal Year 2005 Funding Request Applications Please submit the following information (hard copy and on disk-Microsoft Word only) to Kristen Thomson, Town of Jupiter, 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida 33458, 561-741-2363 by July 1, 2004. o Project Title o Project Sponsor o Contact Person (Name, Address, Phone, Fax, E-mail) o Requested Grant Funding Amount/Proposed Local Match Funding Amount o Project Description (provide descriptive picture if available; .jpeg format) Maximum: 200 words Include project location (provide map if available; .jpeg format) o Project Benefits Maximum: 100 words (use bullets if desired) o Project Readiness Maximum: 50 words *Please submit text (.doc format only) separately from photos/maps (.jpeg format only). PO �ox 8900 Jupiter FL 33468-8900 •(561)?4E-5134 • Fax (561)747-.5634 2004 Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Timeline All Initiative Meeting.r are held at 12 pm at the Jupitex Emergency Opexations Centex (EOC) / 3133 Washington Street / Jupiter, Florida 33458 Monday, January 5, 2004 Initiative Meeting (review draft application form and draft tabletop display) Monday, March 1, 2004 Initiative Meeting Distribution of FY 2005 Initiative Funding Request Applications Monday, Apri119, 2004 Initiative Meeting Monday, May 10, 2004 Initiative Meeting Thursday, July 1, 2004 Mandatory Due Date fox FY 2005 Initiative Funding Request Applications Monday, July 12, 2004 Initiative Meeting Distribution of FY 2005 Initiative Funding Request Applications to voting representatives for review Pxesentation of FY 2005 Projects to CoiYUnittee/Discussion Monday, August 16, 2004 Initiative Meeting Selection Voting fox FY 2005 Projects Monday, October 4, 2004 Initiative Meeting Distribution of Final FY 2005 Funding Request Documents Monday, November 15, 2003 Initiative Meeting New Page 1 Page 1 of 1 Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiativ� �oting Represer�tatives Florida Depa�t`ment af Environmer�tal Protection Dick Rot Friends of the Loxahatchee River� Pat Magrogan 2005 t�egistative Appropriatians Brief .Tupiter Inlet Dist�ict Mike Grella 2Q05 Application Laxahatchee River Environmental Contral District Rick I Meet�ng Schedu�e Martin County Kim Love LRPI tn The News Palm Beach County Jon VanArnam Voting Representatives Publr`c at Large, Resr'dent Marge Ketter Sup�arters South Florida Water Management District Tom Conbo. Legisfative Spansors Sout/i Indian River Water C'ontrol District Gale Englisl More tnformation Toevh of Jupiter David Brown, Chairman Contact Us Vitlage of Tequesta Russell White http://www.lrpi.org/voting representatives.htm 11/10/2004 New Page 1 Page 1 of 1 2004 List of Supparters ��,�t�o�� Resolution 112-03 - Town of Jupiter Letters af Su��art The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Monroe N. �a�� -��-��'�� Jupiter Inlet District (Michael J. Grella, AICP) Apnropriations Brief Martin County Board of County Commissioners (Michael Di 2005 A�rplication Florida Center for Environmental Studies (Leonard Berry Friends of the Loxahatchee River, Inc. (Patricia Magrog Meetin�Schedule Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Inc. (Roy Kim Decision Makers Forum Inc. (Martha L. Musgrove) LRPI tn The News Loxahatchee Historical Society (Sharon D. Walker) Loxahatchee River District (Sawyer Thompson) Voti � Representatives Village of Tequesta (Geraldine Genco) Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council (Richar Sup�orters Loxahatchee River Coalition (Patrick Hayes/Susan A. Ken Congress of the United States, House of Representatives (E. Clay Legisla#ive S�onsors Congress of the United States, House of Representatives (Mar Florida House of Representatives, Representative Carl J. D Mc�re informat�fln Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (Karen T Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach Chamber of Commerce (Louise : Contact Us http://www.lrpi.org/supporters.htm 11/10/2004 New Page 1 Page 1 of 1 Legislative Sponsors The Loxahatcliee River Preservation Initiutiv� would like to thank our legislative sponsors for their supp� Florida Sena#or Ken Pruitt Florida Senator Jeff Atwater Florida Re�resentative Joe Negron �� .@C�18��IV£ Appropriations Brief Florida Re�resentative Carl Domino ZOd5 Application United States Re�rese�ntative Mark Fole� M�� Uuited States Representative Clay Shaw LRPi ln The News Voting Representatives Su��rorters �.ei�i8tative Spc►t�sors NI€�re Information Contact Us http://www.lrpi.org/legislative_sponsors.htm 11/10/2004