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Bay County, Florida RESTORE Act Project
Pre-proposal Form
Fall 2014
Project Number (For Staff Only) Submittal Date
Purpose: This form is designed to assist citizens, businesses, public or private organizations, and
local governments wishing to submit a project for consideration of funding from the Gulf Coast
Restoration Trust Fund Direct Component dollars allocated to Bay County by the 2012 RESTORE
Act.
Funds are provided to Bay County, as a federal grant, usually on a project-by-project basis.
Organizations wishing to manage a project must have the capacity to manage a federal grant
and comply with all of its requirements.
A maximum of $6.3 million will be available for this funding cycle. Projects not funded in
this cycle may be proposed in future application cycles.
NOTE: ** Only information submitted on this form will be considered. Complete the form,
save it and email it to RESTOREproposals@baycountyfl.gov. You will receive an email
confirming receipt of your pre-proposal. Please note that Florida has a very broad Public
Records Law and your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
Criteria for eligible projects
A proposed project must meet all the following criteria in order to be eligible for Bay County's Direct
Component funds:
1. Within Bay County or adjacent surface and Gulf waters, or with an identified and strong benefit
to the County
2. Addresses one or more RESTORE Act eligible activities http://tinyurl.com/
RESTOREActEligibleActivities
3. Addresses one or more Bay County Multi-Year Implementation Plan Objectives http://tinyurl.com/
GoalsObjBayMYIP
4. Is not fully funded by another source of money
5. Has a recognizable public benefit
Bay PRP 2014 - 003
10/15/2014
Project Name (Character count limited to 250)
Project Proposer Name (Character count limited to 50)
Affiliation (Character count limited to 50)
Position (Character count limited to 50)
Mailing Address
Street / P O Box
City State Zip Code
E-Mail Address Web-Site
Phone Number Fax Number
Project Description (Character count limited to 500)
Project Size (acres)
Public Benefit (Clearly and briefly describe anticipated outcomes and benefit to the public.
Complete only those that apply) (Character count limited to 300 on each topic)
Economic
Mexico Beach - Beach Restoration Feasibility and Design Plan
Kimberly Shoaf
Mexico Beach Community Development Council
President
PO Box 13382
Mexico Beach
FL
32410
kimberly@mexicobeach.com
850-648-8196
850-648-9403
The proposed project will 1) provide an updated beach management feasibility study, which will
provide long-term beach restoration strategies that Mexico Beach may pursue, 2) develop a
design strategy based on the updated feasibility study, 3) provide permitting efforts for the sand
bypassing project, which will allow Mexico Beach to relocate the inlet-dredged sand to the
critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east, 4) a US Army Corps of Engineers federal
feasibility study determination.
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The erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The erosion of
the beach will also threaten tourism as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors.
A beach restoration plan will ensure the beach provides adequate upland protection and
recreational use.
Environmental
Social
Other
RESTORE Act Direct Component eligible activity that the project undertakes (Check only
those that apply)
Activities Eligible for Funding
Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and
wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region
Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources
Implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation
management plan, including fisheries monitoring
Workforce development and job creation
Improvements to or on State parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater
Horizon oil spill
Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port
infrastructure
Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
Planning assistance
Administrative costs of complying with this subsection
Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including recreational fishing
Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region
The erosion of the beach is threatening coastal habitat used by many species, including
endangered and threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as vegetation. A
beach restoration plan will ensure the coastal dune and beach habitat continue to be available
to these species.
A beach restoration plan and project will ensure that both residents and visitors can continue to
recreate on the beach and enjoy all that it has to offer. In addition, a project will provide upland
protection to upland structures, both residential and commercial.
A beach restoration plan and project are key to coastal resiliency for the 2.0-mile Mexico Beach
shoreline and will provide protection from hurricanes and sea level rise.
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Bay County RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan objectives addressed (Check only
those that apply; read full text of each objective before checking the box. Full text can be
downloaded at http://tinyurl.com/GoalsObjBayMYIP
)
Economic Development and Job Creation
Objective 1.1 Diversify the Economy
Objective 1.2 Contribute to infrastructure
Objective 1.3 Expand airport economic benefits
Objective 1.4 In-demand job training
Objective 1.5 Workforce development fund
Objective 1.6 Facilities to foster tourism and economic development
Objective 1.7 Recreation, public transportation, and opportunities for wage improvements
Objective 1.8 Conserve and protect natural resources
Objective 1.9 Promote recreational Gulf fishing
Objective 1.10 Community resilience planning
Environment
Objective 2.1 Improve and protect the St. Andrew Bay watershed
Objective 2.2 Improve and protect water quality
Objective 2.3 Protect seagrass beds
Objective 2.4 Increase awareness of wildlife habitat
Objective 2.5 Acquisition and management of coastal conservation lands
Objective 2.6 Preserve and restore dune systems and living shorelines
Objective 2.7 Contribute to the protection and recovery of protected species
Objective 2.8 Sustainable approach to long-term collection of water data
Public Infrastructure
Objective 3.1 Public infrastructure for environment and economy
Objective 3.2 Maintain water quality in Deer Point Lake
Objective 3.3 Stabilize unpaved roads
Objective 3.4 Replacement of septic tanks with centralized wastewater treatment
Objective 3.5 Upgrading stormwater treatment facilities
Objective 3.6 Promote low impact development
Objective 3.7 Increase coastal resilience
Objective 3.8 Support the Port Authority's efforts to add capacity and increase trade
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Location
Describe Project Location (Character count limited to 300)
Provide the location of the center of the project as latitude/longitude in decimal degrees. To
determine this, go to the Bay County ArcGIS Map
, (works best in Chrome or Internet Explorer
browsers) put the pointer on the center of your project, and note the latitude and longitude from the
bottom left corner.
Latitude Longitude
Cost
Estimated total cost of project Amount being requested
Describe what the requested funds will be used for. (Character count limited to 300)
If long term funding is needed, indicate the anticipated funding source and availability.
(Character count limited to 300)
Estimate amount of time needed to complete the project
0 to 2 years
3 to 6 years
7 to 10 years
11 plus years
The feasibility study and design strategy will include the 2.0-mile Mexico Beach shoreline, east
of the Mexico Beach Inlet, from FDEP range monuments R-128 - R-138.
29.941191
-85.409144
$135,000.00
$135,000.00
1) update the beach management feasibility study, 2) development of a design strategy based
on the updated feasibility study, 3) permitting efforts for the sand bypassing project, and 4)
USACE federal feasibility study determination.
Funding will be sought from either RESTORE and/or the State of Florida's Beach Management
Funding Assistance Program.
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Matching funds
Are matching funds available?
Yes
No
If yes, describe source and if the match is secured. (Character count limited to 300)
Amount of match secured
Percent of estimated project cost to be
provided by matching funds
Partnerships
Are any partnerships anticipated for this project?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide name of partner(s)
Have funds requested for this project also been requested from another source?
Yes
No
If yes, indicate which source, when requested, anticipated decision and date of decision.
(Character count limited to 300)
Is this project already fully funded by another source of money?
Yes
No
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Bay County, Florida RESTORE Act
2014 - 2015 Full Proposal Form
Project Number:
(For Staff Only) Submittal Date:
Form Revised:
January 5, 2015
Purpose: This form is for those projects that the Bay County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee advanced from the
pre-proposal phase to the full proposal phase. These projects are being considered for potential funding from the
Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund Direct Component dollars allocated to Bay County by the 2012 RESTORE Act.
Process: The information required by Bay County’s full proposal form will build upon the information provided in the
pre-proposal form. Bay County staff will provide to the project applicant the completed pre-proposal form previously
submitted, merged with the blank full proposal form. Applicants will complete the full proposal form and may make
changes in the merged pre-proposal form. For each proposal, only those RESTORE Act eligible activities and Bay
County Multi-Year Implementation Plan objectives that are fully justified by the applicant will be considered. Each
proposal must support at least one eligible activity and one objective.
The Committee will recommend projects for funding to the Bay County Board of County Commissioners. The Board
will decide which projects to submit for federal funding. Information in addition to that provided in the full proposal
may be required from an applicant before consideration of the project by the Board of County Commissioners and/or
before the County applies for federal grant funds, especially for those projects proposed to be managed by an entity
other than Bay County. For those projects selected by the Board, project proposers will be responsible for providing
all project-related information required by Treasury’s grant application process, described in “
RESTORE Act Direct
Component Guidance and Application to Receive Federal Financial Assistance
”.
All Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund (RESTORE Act) Direct Component funds reserved for Bay County will come to
Bay County in the form of federal grants on a project-by-project basis. Direct Component funds are governed by
federal regulations (31 C.F.R. Part 34)
, as well as guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget entitled,
“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards”
(78 Fed. Reg.
78,590; December 26, 2013)
.
Grant funds for each project may be managed directly by Bay County or may be passed through to qualified sub-
recipients. Projects of the type that normally would be competitively bid by Bay County will be competitively bid.
Instructions: Applicants must complete this form in electronic pdf format, save it, and email it to
RESTOREproposals@baycountyfl.gov
. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your proposal. Please note
that Florida has a very broad Public Records Law and your email communications may therefore be subject to public
disclosure.
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. For ADA compliance for the
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Bay PRP 2014-003
02/07/2015
A. General Information
Name of Proposed Project:
Name of Applicant:
Project Description:
Description of Project Location: Please provide a written description of the project's location. Please also provide
a map of the project boundaries using one of the following methods: GIS, Google Earth KMZ file, parcel
numbers, a sketch on a map, or a sketch with geographic reference points. Specify which method is being used.
Submit the map file separately to RESTOREproposals@baycountyfl.gov, making sure to include the name of the
proposal and to describe the map method used.
B. RESTORE Act eligible activity. Fully justify how the proposed project qualifies as one or more RESTORE Act
eligible activity. Eligibility will be evaluated by Bay County and U.S. Department of the Treasury staff.
1. Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats,
beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region.
Mexico Beach - Beach Restoration Feasibility and Design Plan
Mexico Beach Community Development Council
A portion of the 2.0-mile Mexico Beach shoreline (FDEP R-mons 132-138) has been eroding and is threatening
upland structures and infrastructure, coastal habitat, and recreational use. A feasibility study and beach
management plan was completed in 2008 for the City of Mexico Beach. Following various coastal analyses, this
study ultimately identified alternative beach restoration strategies with cost-estimates, including a less expensive
alternative to relocate inlet-dredged sand (sand bypass) from just west of the Mexico Beach inlet (FDEP R-mon
127) to the state designated critically eroded shoreline between FDEP R-mons 132-138.
The proposed project seeks to update the dated beach management feasibility study in terms of shoreline and
volume changes based on an updated beach survey that will also be conducted as part of this project. Other
components to the feasibility study that will be updated include beach restoration cost estimates. The updated
feasibility report will be the basis for the design strategy to be developed as a part of this project. The design study
will evaluate beach restoration alternatives including the sand bypassing project. Preliminary design of, construction
cost-estimates for, and permitting efforts for the recommended alternative will be included. Finally, as part of this
phase of the proposed project, Mexico Beach will seek an initial federal determination from the US Army Corps of
Engineers as to whether there may be federal interest in pursuing a federal feasibility study - the first step in
establishing a federal shore protection project.
With permitting and design complete, Mexico Beach will be able to bypass inlet-dredged sand to the
critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east - the project becomes "shovel-ready."
The 2.0-mile Mexico Beach shoreline is located east of the Mexico Beach Inlet, between FDEP range monuments
R-128 and R-138. See attached Exhibit.
The erosion of the beach not only directly threatens the beach itself, but also the coastal habitat used by many
species to include endangered and threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as beach dune
vegetation. With permitting and design complete, Mexico Beach will be able to bypass inlet-dredged sand to the
critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. This sand bypass would counter the erosion and provide
protection to natural resources. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide
other long-term beach restoration strategies for coastal flood protection that Mexico Beach may pursue.
2. Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources.
3. Implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management
plan, including fisheries monitoring.
4. Workforce development and job creation.
5. Improvements to or on State parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
6. Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure.
7. Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure.
8. Planning assistance.
9. Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including recreational fishing.
10. Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf.
C. Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund (RESTORE Act) Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) for Bay County
objectives. Fully justify how the proposal meets one or more MYIP objectives.
1. Economic Development and Job Creation
Objective 1.1: Diversify the economy in areas of aerospace, medical technology, logistics, and advanced
manufacturing, tourism development projects and defense.
With permitting and design complete, Mexico Beach will be able to bypass inlet-dredged sand to the
critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. This sand bypass counters ongoing erosion and directly provides
much needed coastal flood protection to the upland structures and infrastructure. The updated beach management
feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for coastal flood
protection that Mexico Beach may pursue.
The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach
restoration strategies - planning assistance - that Mexico Beach can pursue. Additionally, Mexico Beach will seek
an initial federal determination from the US Army Corps of Engineers as to whether there may be federal interest
in pursuing a federal feasibility study - the first step in establishing a federal shore protection project.
The erosion of the beach is threatening both upland structures and infrastructure and negatively affecting tourism as
the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. With permitting and design complete, Mexico Beach will be
able to bypass inlet-dredged sand to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. This sand bypass will
help to ensure that there is beach upon which tourists can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The
updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration
strategies for beach sustainability, and thus tourism sustainability, that Mexico Beach can pursue.
The erosion of the beach is threatening both upland structures and infrastructure and negatively affecting tourism as
the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. The sand bypassing project will help to ensure that there is
beach upon which tourists can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management
feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach
sustainability, and thus tourism sustainability, that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term
opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready project proposed by this application.
Objective 1.2: Provide or contribute to infrastructure to attract new and technology-based industry - e.g., high-
tech infrastructure hangars/facilities, industrial sites.
Objective 1.3: Support efforts and expand economic benefits from the airport.
Objective 1.4: Provide in-demand job training and align training infrastructure resources for those jobs that are
in the community or are anticipated.
Objective 1.5: Establish a flexible workforce development fund able to rapidly respond to specific job-training
needs.
Objective 1.6: Develop and promote additional facilities, attractions, ecotourism opportunities, cultural and
heritage resources, and other tourism amenities to foster tourism and economic development.
The erosion of the beach is threatening recreation as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. The
sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the
beach to the east will help to ensure that there is beach upon which residents and visitors can continue to recreate
and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other
long-term beach restoration strategies for beach sustainability, and thus recreational sustainability, that Mexico
Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel
ready project proposed by this application.
Objective 1.7: Support recreation (including improved beach and water access), public transportation (including
bike lanes), and opportunities for wage improvements that enhance the quality of life of Bay County residents
and visitors.
Objective 1.8: Conserve and protect those natural resources that form the basis of the tourist industry.
Objective 1.9: Promote recreational Gulf fishing by establishing artificial reefs, highlighting recreational fish
species that have fewer catch restrictions, and emphasizing the activity and enjoyment of fishing rather than
particular fish species.
Objective 1.10: Support community resilience planning for locally owned businesses to assist continuity of
operations planning for post man-made or natural disasters.
The erosion of the beach is threatening recreation as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. The
sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the
beach to the east will help to ensure that there is beach upon which residents and visitors can continue to recreate
and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other
long-term beach restoration strategies for beach sustainability, and thus recreational sustainability, that Mexico
Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel
ready project proposed by this application.
The beach is the natural resource that forms the basis of the tourism industry in Mexico Beach and Bay County.
The erosion of the beach is threatening this natural resource. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand
traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to protect this natural
resource (the beach) upon which residents and tourists can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The
updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration
strategies for beach sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue and short term opportunities for improving the
beach. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready
project proposed by this application.
The continued erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The sand bypassing
project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the
east will help to ensure coastal resiliency for these upland structures and infrastructure and will provide protection
from coastal storms and sea level rise. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will
provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can
pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready
project proposed by this application.
2. Environment
Objective 2.1: Improve and protect the St. Andrew Bay watershed water quality and watershed condition taking
into consideration the recommendations and priorities in the St. Andrew Bay Surface Water Improvement and
Management Plan, the St. Andrew Bay Stormwater Management Plan (2009), and the Northwest Florida Water
Management District Gulf restoration projects list, as well as the priority recommendations of the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and fishery strategies.
Objective 2.2: Improve and protect the water quality of the St. Andrew Bay, its watershed, coastal lakes, and the
Gulf near-shore waters by advancing acquisition of lands and restoration of wetlands and uplands in proximity to
the Bay.
Objective 2.3: Protect seagrass beds by partnering with organizations to institute a public awareness program
to inform residents and visitors about the value and potential threats to seagrass beds.
Objective 2.4: Increase awareness of the beach and near-shore areas as wildlife habitat.
The erosion of the beach is threatening coastal habitat used by many species, including endangered and
threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as vegetation. The sand bypassing project to dredge
the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to
ensure coastal dune and beach habitat remains available to these species and raises awareness of the beach and
its importance as a wildlife habitat. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will
provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for coastal dune and beach habitat sustainability that Mexico
Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a
shovel ready project proposed by this application.
Objective 2.5: Support acquisition and active management of properties important to coastal conservation lands
in order to protect the natural resources.
Objective 2.6: Preserve and restore dune systems and living shorelines, including oyster reefs, seagrass beds
and marshes, to improve estuarine habitat and water quality, reduce shoreline erosion, increase coastal
resilience and minimize the potential damage to life and property caused by coastal storms.
Objective 2.7: Support projects that contribute to the protection and recovery of protected species listed by the
state or federal government and that improve the flexibility of local infrastructure management, development,
and business operations.
Objective 2.8: Support a sustainable approach to long-term collection of water quality and other important
environmental data that can be used as indicators of ecosystem health and recovery and provide information
for use in adaptive management.
3. Public Infrastructure
For this plan, public infrastructure is defined as man-made infrastructure owned by the public and/or for public use.
Environmental infrastructure, such as wetlands, the seagrass beds, and other habitats, are included in the
Environment section.
The continued erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The sand bypassing
project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the
east will help to preserve and restore the beach and dune system and reduce the shoreline erosion. It will also
ensure coastal resiliency for these upland structures and infrastructure and will provide protection from coastal
storms and sea level rise. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other
long-term beach restoration strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will
also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready project proposed
by this application.
The erosion of the beach is threatening coastal habitat used by many species, including endangered and
threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as vegetation. The sand bypassing project to dredge
the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to
ensure coastal dune and beach habitat remains available to these species and assist in these species recovery.
The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration
strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term
opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready project proposed by this application.
Objective 3.1: Maintain water quality in Deer Point Lake, the local potable water supply, at current levels or
better through conservation land acquisition, septic tank removal, stabilization of unpaved roads and fertilizer
application education.
Objective 3.2: Stabilize unpaved roads in Bay County to reduce nutrient and sedimentation input into the St.
Andrew Bay system; prioritize efforts based on proximity to water bodies and other factors, including guidance
in the St. Andrew Bay SWIM plan.
Objective 3.3: Maintain and improve the water quality of the Gulf and the St. Andrew Bay system by upgrading
sewage treatment facilities to advanced wastewater treatment levels or greater.
Objective 3.4: Facilitate replacement of septic tanks with centralized wastewater treatment, prioritizing efforts
based on factors including proximity to the bay system, density of septic tanks, age and condition of septic
tanks, and soils.
Objective 3.5: Maintain and improve the water quality of the Gulf and the St. Andrew Bay system by installing
or upgrading stormwater treatment facilities, using the St. Andrew Bay Stormwater Management Plan (2009)
and the SWIM plan for guidance and with emphasis on multi-jurisdictional approaches.
Objective 3.6: Promote low impact development (LID) practices.
Objective 3.7: Increase coastal resilience and protect key public assets from coastal flooding.
Objective 3.8: Support the Port Authority’s efforts to add Port capacity and increase trade, including land
acquisition for facilities, expansion of port related infrastructure, continued development of the Intermodal
Distribution Center, maintaining and expanding deepwater access, and the capacity to provide alternative fuels.
D. Budget Information
Budget justification. Explain how the overall budget supports the proposed scope of work and identify sources
of funds. Provide separate Bay County RESTORE and other funds budgets using the provided table at the back
of this form. Provide the budget for each category.
Ongoing costs. Identify ongoing costs necessary to support the project after the major grant period (e.g.,
operation and maintenance of facilities), and the source of funds for those costs. Specifically identify any
ongoing costs proposed to be borne by Bay County.
The continued erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The sand bypassing
project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the
east will help to ensure coastal resiliency for these upland structures and infrastructure and will provide protection
from hurricanes and sea level rise. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will
provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can
pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready
project proposed by this application.
The budget is $135,000 for the following tasks: conduct new beach survey (R-127/128 to R-138); update the
feasibility report to include data collected since the report's completion for shoreline and volumetric changes, etc.;
design study of beach restoration alternatives including the sand bypassing project, and preliminary design of,
construction cost-estimates for, and permitting efforts for the recommended alternative; USACE federal shore
protection project feasibility determination.
With design and permitting complete, the City will be able to apply for funding to support the sand bypassing system
so that Mexico Beach can dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the
beach to the east to counter ongoing erosion. It is anticipated that the city will maintain the system with City
personnel and equipment if assistance for obtaining additional equipment is available.
E. Project milestones. Describe the overall objective of the proposed project and criteria/measures to be
used to evaluate the success in helping to restore and protect the economy and/or environment of the Gulf
Coast region.
F. Natural Resource Projects.
Is this project designed to protect or restore natural resources?
Yes
No
If yes, provide a brief summary demonstrating how the project is based on Best Available Science. Projects
approved by the Board of County Commissioners will be required to complete the Treasury’s three-pronged
test (see below).
1. maximizes the quality, objectivity, and integrity of information, including statistical information;
2. uses peer-reviewed and publicly available data - cite peer-reviewed, objective, methodologically sound
literature sources that support the conclusion that the proposed scope of work is an effective way to achieve
the stated objectives, when available
3. clearly documents risks and uncertainties in the scientific basis for such projects
G. Treasury RESTORE Act Environmental Checklist. Review Treasury’s RESTORE Act Environmental
Checklist (attached to this form) and list and discuss any of the federal acts and executive orders the
applicant anticipates as issues for the proposed project. If any of the items on the checklist apply to a
project, additional information and actions may be required at a later stage.
The overall objectives of the proposed project are 1) to provide an updated beach management feasibility study,
which will provide long-term beach restoration strategies that Mexico Beach may pursue, 2) develop a design
strategy based on the updated feasibility study, and 3) permit the sand bypassing project, which will allow Mexico
Beach to relocate the inlet-dredged sand to the to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. Success will
be measured by completion of an updated beach management feasibility study, design strategy, and permit
progress.
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By law, the Florida Legislature directs the Department of Environmental Protection to develop and maintain a
comprehensive long-term management plan for the restoration and maintenance of the state’s critically eroded
beaches fronting the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Straits of Florida. The state of Florida's Beach
Management Plan deems the Mexico Beach shoreline from FDEP R-mon 132-138 as critically eroded. In
addition, the state's plan recommends "additional nourishment and protective measures are
needed....including....a truck haul bypass system." It also references the 2008 feasibility study's
recommendations regarding "increasing the sand bypassing at the inlet, constructing a beach restoration project
in the critical erosion area, and modifying the bypassing protocol following an additional feasibility investigation."
The proposed project is in keeping with and based upon best available science as defined by the law and policy
of the State of Florida. The project will apply and advance the state of the art in coastal engineering and sciences.
A state Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit and federal US Army Corps of Engineers permit
will be required to implement the sand bypassing project and/or other beach restoration project, if sand
placement in the water is proposed. The federal permitting process will require authorizations (biological
opinions from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service) for any placement of
sand in the water.
H. Economic Development.
Is this an economic development project?
Yes
No
If yes, applicant must specify economic development benefits. Applicants stating economic development as an
objective for their project may be required to conduct a formal economic impact analysis of the proposed project
or provide data for an economic analysis.
I. Job Creation.
Is this project claiming to create jobs?
Yes
No
If yes, describe how jobs are to be created and the types of jobs.
Number of jobs to be created:
Job creation schedule for three consecutive years:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Average wage for each
created job:
Total cost of the proposed
project:
✔
✔
J. Complementary Projects.
Please describe if the project complements other funded or planned projects. For each complemented project,
describe the project, the purpose of the project, the organization conducting the project, the funding source (if
known), and the budget (if known).
K. Project readiness and feasibility
State whether the project is ready to start when funds are available. State the amount of time anticipated after
funding is available that the major work of the project can start.
Permits. Does the proposed activity require any federal, state or local permits?
Yes
No
If yes, list local, state, tribal and/or federal permits required for this project and the status of each permit.
Will this project use the requested funds for land acquisition? (Landowner must be a willing seller.)
Yes
No
If yes, provide the following information.
Legal rights that will be acquired.
Fee Simple
Yes
No
The City of Mexico Beach dredges the Mexico Beach Inlet for channel navigation purposes on an as needed basis
and as frequently as daily (within permitted limits). This program costs approximately $50,000 and produces
approximately 16,000 cy of sand annually. It is funded by the City of Mexico Beach and the Mexico Beach CDC.
The sand bypassing project, once implemented, would allow Mexico Beach to continually bypass that inlet-dredged
sand to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east to counter the erosion. The proposed project
complements the ongoing navigation dredging in that it expands the beneficial use of the dredged material.
The Mexico Beach CDC can secure contracts within 2-4 months for the work as soon as funds are available. The
major work can then start and be completed within a 12-24 month time frame.
✔
A state Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit and federal US Army Corps of Engineers permit will
be required to implement the sand bypassing project and/or other beach restoration project, if sand placement in
the water is proposed. The federal permitting process will require authorizations (biological opinions from the US
Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service) for any placement of sand in the water.
✔
Easement
Yes
No
If a blend of fee simple and easement or other situation, please explain.
If easement, describe life and terms of the easement.
Entity that will hold title.
Easement acreage
Fee simple acreage
Is a recent independent appraisal of the property available?
Yes
No
If yes, state appraised value.
Is a title opinion or certificate available?
Yes
No
✔
The beach, waterward of the private properties, was platted as public lands.
✔
✔
Material risks. List the possible material risks, e.g., operational, legal, regulatory (including permits), budgetary
or ecological risks that may affect the project. For each identified risk, provide a brief discussion of mitigation
strategies that the applicant may need to address in order to implement and/or maintain the proposed activity.
Describe the likelihood of project accomplishing its main purpose. Provide justification for statements.
Does the applicant plan to contract out any work proposed in this application?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the applicant's contracting strategy, schedule, and plan to effectively monitor and manage
contractor performance.
L. Project Management.
Does the applicant propose to manage the proposed project?
Yes
No
If yes, provide the following information. A Financial Risk Assessment may be required prior to provision of funds.
1. Name of proposed manager/manager organization - (manager must have the capability to manage a
federal grant and comply with all requirements)
There is regulatory risk associated with permitting the sand bypassing project and/or other beach restoration
project; however, that risk is low. Staff at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have historically been
supportive of the project. Mexico Beach and its contractors will need to work diligently and communicate effectively
with FDEP to work through permit requirements and negotiate reasonable conditions to ensure successful
attainment of a state permit. There is no reason to believe a permit is not achievable.
The likelihood of the project accomplishing its goals is very high. There are no challenges associated with updating
the beach management feasibility study and developing a design strategy. As stated above, Mexico Beach and its
contractors will need to work diligently and communicate effectively with FDEP to work through permit requirements
and negotiate reasonable conditions to ensure successful attainment of a state permit for sand bypassing. There is
no reason to believe a permit is not achievable.
✔
With minor amendments/agreements, the Mexico Beach CDC can use existing contracts for beach management
(Sustainable Beaches, LLC) and coastal engineering services (Preble-Rish/MRD Associates) via the Bay County
TDC and Bay County in order to issue contracts for the proposed work, which the Mexico Beach CDC will then
oversee. It is anticipated that these contracts could be issued within 2-4 months and that the work schedule itself
would allow for a 6-24month time frame to completion. The project schedule will be detailed in these agreements,
and the Mexico Beach CDC will routinely monitor and ensure the schedule is met, just as it does with other
contracts and agreements it oversees.
✔
Kimberly Shoaf- President, Mexico Beach Community Development Council
2. Has the proposed manager agreed to manage the project if funded?
Yes
No
3. Describe demonstrated applicant experience managing grants and contracts, financial history and track
record, etc. and in completing similar projects – size, type, cost, length of time.
4. Describe the capability to maintain the project after completion – technical, fiscal aspects, organization
stability.
5. Describe the proposed approach to manage the project if funded.
M. Outreach.
Describe any planned outreach efforts related to the project.
✔
The Mexico Beach Community Development Council, with Kimberly Shoaf acting as President, has applied for and
been awarded numerous grants, all with the goal to promote Mexico Beach as a year-round vacation destination.
The most recent grants have been awarded by Visit Florida and Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund
Grants, part of the Deepwater Horizon Settlement.
Visit Florida granted the MBCDC with a $2,500 advertising matching grant for the development of the Mexico Beach
Visitors Guide. This project and grant were concluded in a 12-month time and the MBCDC fulfilled all the
requirements deemed by Visit Florida.
Two Gulf Tourism Seafood Promotional Fund Grants were awarded for marketing campaigns. The first grant in the
amount of $300,000 was for a 12-month time period. This advertising grant focused on an Internet marketing
campaign. The MBCDC fulfilled all the requirements deemed by the Deepwater Horizon Claims Center. The second
grant awarded from this program was for the amount of $200,000. This second advertising campaign was a
television campaign and targeted markets in both the drive and demographic area for Mexico Beach. The MBCDC
fulfilled all the requirements for this grant which was also a 12-month time period. The maximum amount of
$500,000 was awarded to the MBCDC from the Deepwater Horizon Claims Center's Gulf Tourism Seafood
Promotional Funds.
The Mexico Beach Community Development Council is a branch of the Bay County Tourist Development Council
and an incorporated part of the Bay County Board of County Commissioners. The stability of the MBCDC is
dependent on the bed tax collected in the Mexico Beach taxing district, which has maintained itself since its
incorporation in 1998.
The capability to maintain any projects conducted by the MBCDC would be very positive and assured.
The Mexico Beach Community Development Council would work with both the City of Mexico Beach and the Bay
County TDC to assure this project is conducted to its fullest potential. Utilizing the resources that are available and
already in place will allow the project the best outcome to accomplish the goal at hand. With minor
amendments/agreements, the Mexico Beach CDC can utilize existing contracts for beach management
(Sustainable Beaches, LLC) and coastal engineering services (Preble-Rish/MRD Associates) via the Bay County
TDC and Bay County in order to issue contracts for the proposed work, which the Mexico Beach CDC will oversee.
These entities have a proven track record of success for their work on the large-scale (18-mile) and long-term (initial
beach restoration in 1998) Panama City Beaches shore protection project, located to west of Mexico Beach, also in
Bay County.
As part of the permitting process, the adjacent property owners are notified of the project. The names and contact
information of the project representatives will be included in that correspondence should there be any questions or
comments.
Cost Item
Project Costs
Bay County RESTORE
Funds
Other Funds
Personnel and Fringe
Travel
All Equipment greater than $5,000
Supplies
Contractual costs
Construction costs
Administrative costs
Estimated Project Cost by Source
$ $
Total Estimated Project Cost
Estimated Costs by Year
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Major Types of supplies and Estimated Costs
Ongoing costs.
Bay County Funds Other Funds
Estimated annual ongoing costs after project end.
Estimated number of years for ongoing costs.
Total Estimated Ongoing Cost by Source $ $
Total Estimated ongoing Cost
Cost Estimate
Cost Appendix Sheet
$
$
135000
100000
35000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
$60000
Indefinite
0
135000
0
0
135000
0
PROJECT NO. SHEET
CHECKED:SCALE: DESIGNED:
DRAWN:
DATE:
PREBLE-RISH INC
CIVIL SURVEYING
SITE PLANNING
035.167
FEBRUARY 2015
R-128 THRU R-138
RESTORE ACT
CITY OF MEXICO BEACH
BAY COUNTY
FLORIDA
1"=500' E. MOORE K. SPELL E. MOORE
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