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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-2016 NRB AgendaCm Lf SEBASTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY— JANUARY 05, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — December 01, 2015 Meeting 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Christmas Parade Review B. Oyster Restoration Project Update — (LPOH) i. Status of Permits with Army Corp of Engineer's and SJRWMD fi. Boy Scout Project C. Champion Tree Program Update i. Update By James Clifton D. Earth Day Event 2016 Update I. Website ii. Sponsorship 7. PUBLIC INPUT 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Information on Applied Aquatic Maintenance of canals with herbicides. B. Possible Recycling at future NRB events. C. City Attorney opinion on NRB members communicating with one another. 9. STAFF MATTERS 10. MEMBER MATTERS 11. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA 12. ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F.S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY's ADA COORDINATOR AT (772)589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYBE IN ATTENDANCE. cn)of SEBASTLA1V HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, December 01, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" 1. Vice Chair Gordian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: George Millar— Chairman (sat in around 6:28) Gil Gordian - Vice Chairman Jim Clifton Rose Glaser Jack Lampiasi Andrea Ring Vicki Tunker - Alternate Members Not Present: Bob Progulske Keerthi Weragoda — Alternate Also Present: Frank Watanabe, City Engineer Michelle Stromberg, Environmental Technician 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Per Vice Chair Gordian — any changes to the November 03, 2015 meeting minutes? Per Jack Lampiasi - Motion to approve Per Rose Glaser - 2nd motion to approve meeting minutes 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item A: Champion Tree Per Jim Clifton — No applications received at this point and working on a template for a brochure. On Brochure will have other NRB references and bring up on next month agenda. Thus far this is on the website. Natural Resources Board Meeting December 01, 2015 Page 1 Item B: Clambake Review Per Vice Chair Gordian — Good Weekend, great participation and Informative for the public. Per Jack Lampiasi — Loophole with two (2) members being in booth, is it necessary? Per Andrea Ring — Recycling Bins. Had many people ask about recycling. Can we bring this up to Council? Per the City Engineer Watanabe - Will check with the City Attorney. Item C: Christmas Parade Per Vice Chair Gordian — Takes place on Saturday December 05, 2015. Per the City Engineer Watanabe — Need to submit application to Bruce. Chair Millar wanted the NRB to have more public presence. Email Michelle to let her know if you would like to. Per Rose Glaser — Truck or a ride with Andrea Ring? Per Vice Chair Gordian — Will keep in touch with Michelle on who is coming possibly. Item D: Island Adoption Per Vice Chair Gordian — On hold for the moment — no island currently available. Item E: Oyster Mat Restoration Project — Phase I Update of Status Permit status of Aqencv Permits Per the City Engineer Frank Watanabe — Met with the John Giordano on the status of the Boys Scout project. John has put together information for the oyster bags, which included the area, number of bags and identified the requirements for the bags. There were two items per SJRWMD requirements to be completed. One item is the bags cannot be more than 18" in depth. The proposal by John is 24". The other requirement is the 100 ft. perimeter check of any impacts. Check within the 100' there is no obstructions. Need to stay away sea grass. In addition, the oyster shells need to be re- cleaned that are at the City compound. The shell has to be a cleansed sanitized shell. Per Andrea Ring - Where did we get the shells? Per The City Engineer— In Melbourne, the shells at the compound still in good shape. Per Vice Chair Gordian — We can clean the shells. Per Andrea Ring — When will the project be in the water? Per The City Engineer Watanabe — April and May 2016 is the best time to put the oysters in the water. The Boy scouts are concerned with non -movement of the project. What I need is someone to go out and check that there are no obstructions, a perimeter search, and the two bags are not higher than 18". Need a 3 months incubation period after cleaning the oyster shells. Per Andrea Ring — Suggested the shells to be cleaned sometimes this month. Per The City Engineer — Please email the results and findings then I can submit the permit before the next NRB meeting. Per Jims Clifton - Set a motion to approve the information provided by the City Engineer to submit to SJRWMD with the add information on depth and 100 ft. perimeter check. Natural Resources Board Meeting December 01, 2015 Page 2 Item F: Earth Day Event Update Per Ms. Rose Glaser — Barbara Brooke -Reese created an updated application online. Up to five food vendors. K-9 unit to do there demonstration at 12:00. At that time to give the bands time to break down and set-up. Per Vice Chair Gordian — Have communicated with a couple of animal sanctuaries and a bird sanctuary. Per Ms. Rose Glaser —Two music acts 11-12 and 12:30— Per Vice Chair Gordian — Can send possible music acts and NRB may be able to have radio times. Per Andrea Ring - Could we change the word Festival to Celebration? Per Vice -Chair Gordian — In favor and take a vote Per Andrea Ring - Made a motion Per Chairman Millar — Concerned perception of public if wording is changed from festival to celebration. Per Rose Glaser- 2nd to change and approved by all. Per Barbara Brooke Reese — will make change Per Rose Glaser- have prize donation Per Kristian Beck — per the Florida Outdoor Center — Have received grant a couple of years ago and have purchased a fleet of 16 fat tire bicycles and have a course challenge a series of challenged. May need road closure for safety. Per The City Engineer Watanabe — May want City attorney review, need a hold harmless form. Per Kristian Beck — We have liability insurance. Can have parents sign waiver. Have flags. Per The City Engineer Watanabe — If there is a road closure, the City will provide staff and look into officers. Per Rose Glaser — Working with the newspapers to get press coverage, reviewing rules and regulations and when complete will send out to the vendors. Will send to Barbara as well. Per Andrea Ring — Send out applications to the schools Per Vice chair Gordian — Will try to contact the Per the City Engineer Watanabe — The City has a youth commissions, suggested the NRB to reach out to them. There liaison is Officer Pen — they are meeting in January. 5. PUBLIC INPUT — Per resident Bob Steven — Lives on Concha Drive concerned with the spraying of the invasive species. Applied Aquatics said if the homeowner did not want their home area to be sprayed can put sign out not to. Concerned wildlife went away after spraying and it took 6 weeks for the wildlife to come back. Then AA sprayed again. Bob spoke of the materials used to be sprayed and is concerned. Would like to see the spraying stopped. How to start a petition and the surrounding homeowners would be willing to pay. Natural Resources Board Meeting December 01, 2015 Page 3 Per The City Engineer Watanabe - The City will verify the chemicals used by Applied Aquatics. The waterways are man-made system to convey storm water. The applied chemical should be all certified and approved by permit agencies. Understand about the sensitive issues and keep the roads. Per resident Bob Steven — Would like to look into other alternatives to keep up the waterways. Per Chairman Millar — Is it possible to spray less? Per The City Engineer Watanabe — Applied Aquatics is allowed out on their boats to provide maintenance. South of 512 goes counter clockwise works. The canal system needs to be maintained to allow the flow of storm water. Per Rose Glaser — The Pepper trees are not affected by the spray. Clean out when not blooming. Per Vicky Tunker — Concerned with the toxicity Per chairman Millar — Will speak about this at the next meeting Per James Clifton — History on the spraying Per Andrea Ring — Next meeting to look into alternatives. 6. NEW BUSINESS Recycling Per Chairman Millar — Per the events, possibility for recycling. Per the council in the past it caused more of a mess. Maybe look into bringing it to council and making it mandatory. Issue is removal of all the recycling. Maybe a scheduling issue, look into the cost. Per the City Engineer Watanabe — Good idea. Approach - utilize earth Day to try out the recycling. No matter someone still needs to separate the recyclables. We will look into this. 7. STAFF MATTERS 8. MEMBER MATTERS Per George Millar — Discussed Parade — Saturday at 6:00 - Forming around 4:30. 3 members for sure. Look into an 8' Dowel. Will form an email and send it to Michelle to send out to the NRB board. There was a suggested on using a car, contact Bruce Sigmund, and all agreed to walk, wear City of Sebastian shirt. 9. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA City to look into Legality of talking with members. 10.ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business, Vice Chair Gordian adjourned the Natural Resources Board meeting at 7:14 p.m. 0 Chairman Date Natural Resources Board Meeting December 01, 2015 Page 4 01yor SERASTUN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 DETAILED STATEMENT OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY City of Sebastian Proiect Name: LPOH — Low Profile Oyster Habitat Proiect Site: The Project site is located, adjacent to the shoreline of Indian River Boulevard at the cross street of Harrison Street. There is not a specific address but the project site is located across from the Veterans Memorial Site in the City of Sebastian's right-of-way in zip code 32958. The approximate distance from the edge of pavement is 140'. Proiect Coordinates: N-27048'32.7168" — E-80027'48.996". Proiect Description: The site for the proposed Low Profile Oyster Habitat (LPOH) is within the City of Sebastian's right-of- way, located in Indian River County. The LPOH material will be comprised of biodegradable bags which will break down over a period of 5 years, clean oyster shells and zip ties. Each bag of shells will weigh approximately 30lbs each and will be placed perpendicular and 22' east of the shoreline. There will be 80 bags with 200 shells in each equaling to a total of 16,000 shells. The bags will be placed two high not to exceed 18", 12" in width and will be spaced 3' apart. Proiect Installation: Cultch (Oyster shells) and biodegradable bags shall be placed within the 100' perimeter area deemed sufficient by the agencies to place the oyster bags no higher than 18" — grouped 20' ft. with a 3' ft. spacing in between to allow for aquatic life movement through the project area. Proiect Purpose: The purpose of creating this LPOH is to help protect the City's shorelines and to help with preventing erosion of the shoreline. The Low Profile Oyster Habitat is a way to broaden ecological functions and societal benefits. Oyster habitats are vital to the health of an estuary, filtering nutrients, fine sediments and toxins from the water. LPOH — Phase I - Project Statement an �x SEBASTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (LPOH) LOW PROFILE OYSTER HABITAT PROJECT LOCATION FIELD REVIEW WITH SJRWMD—12/22/15 Proiect Summarv: The Low Profile Oyster Habitat is a way to broaden ecological functions and societal benefits. Oyster habitats are vital to the health of an estuary, filtering nutrients, fine sediments and toxins from the water. Oyster reefs provide important habitat and food for numerous estuarine species, including mollusks, crustaceans, fish and birds. More than 300 species of animals have been documented to live in or have a relationship with oyster beds. Proiect Reauirements: In summary, the SJRWMD general permit for Low Profile Oyster Habitat (LPOH) will require 1. General Dermit reauirements: a. LPOH is less than one quarter acre in size - 10, 89 0 sf>40ft x 7ft = 280 sf b. Work conducted by expertise person - Yes c. LPOH is consistent with management plan - Yes d. LPOH is not part of any mitigation plan - Not associated with developments e. LPOH will not serve any aquaculture function - Will not f. LPOH will not adversely affect natural resources activities- No impacts 2. Notice will reauire: a. An explanation of the project - Prepare narrative b. Documentation from authorize owner - City of Sebastian c. Survey waterway 100' ft. perimeter - Aerial survey 3. All work under general hermit shall be conducted using the following: a. Use clean free culture materials (cultch) or oysters i. Cultch firmly fixed using bags or mesh material - Bags to be fixed ii Cultch to be place in areas of no oysters or restoration of existing oyster reef - No existing oysters iii Cultch shall not be placed on top of substrate with greater than five live oysters per sq. meter and elevation not to exceed 18" from bottom - Not to exceed 18" depth b. Recycled shells, fossil shell or lime rock - Recycled oysters 4. A mini of 60 days Drier to submittal of a notice reauired at least a ore -notice meeting: City will send notice. 5. Within 45 day and no less than 30 days prior to the submittal of the notice. the oerson shall: a. Publish notice in local newspaper City will do b. Provide written notice to the Inland Navigation District City will contact c. Provide written notice to Florida F&W City will do d. Post visible notice at nearby public boat ramps City will do 6. Imulementation will not began until SJRWMD has Confirmed comnliance with the terms and conditions of the Dermit: SR.IWMD ok LPOH — Field Review December 22, 2015 SEBASTIAN BLVD. 512-EAST 4 ,R 1' o � _ : 74 f I �` 1 � •r HARRISON STREET I � 1 mil' El M s NTS CITY OF SEBASTIAN LOW PROFILE OYSTER HABITAT PROJECT LOCATION 100' PERIMETER CLEARANCE CITY OF SEBASTIAN LOW PROFILE OYSTER RESTORATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: THE PROPOSED LOW PROFILE OYSTER HABITAT (LPOH) PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE INDIAN RIVER, ACROSS FROM THE VETERANS MEMORIAL AND PARK OFF OF INDIAN RIVER DRIVE, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 AT COORDINATES - N-27°48.32.7168" - E-80"27'48.96". THE APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FROM THE EDGE OF PAVEMENT IS 140' AND FROM THE SHORELINE THE DISTANCE IS 100'. EDGE OF rL PAVEMENT 22' INDIAN RIVER DRIVE EDGE OF WATER LINE 12" LOCATION OF OYSTER BAGS - TWO STACK HEIGHT NO MORE THAN 18" HIGH INDIAN RIVER LAGOON BOTTOM INDIAN RIVER DRIVE @ HARRISON STREET TYPICAL CROSS SECTION SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 NOT TO SCALE CITY OF SEBASTIAN LPOH - LOW PROFILE OYSTER HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT TOP VIEW - NOT TO SCALE i888 0'l -_20''- -20' -20'' -20' 888 �� �� �� �� 888 �� �� �� �� 22' FROM SHORELINE SHORELINE - _ OYSTER REEF MODULES LENGTH 100' FT. INDIAN RIVER DRIVE @ HARRISON STREET SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 OYSTER REEF MODULE 100, Qn Lf EBAST HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1225 MAIN STREET ■ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 589-5518 ■ FAX (772) 388-8248 www.cityofsebastion.org December 28, 2015 Tamy Dabu Project Manager Department of the Army 400 High Point Drive, Suite 600 Cocoa, FL 32926 Subject: SAI-2015-01763 (NW-TSD) Responses to RAI dated 10-20-15 Dea r Ta my, This letter is written in response to your letter dated 10/20/15 regarding additional comments on the Sebastian Oyster Restoration Project. Per your comment letter, we have been working closely with SJRWMD staff on an individual permit application and responses to all comments. At this time, we would like to have a joint meeting to ensure all comments have been addressed. Please let me know when you are available soon. The following are responses to your comments: 1. Please provide the signed signature page to the application or complete attached application form for the proposed project. This was not supplied with the response received on October 8, 2015. Response: Attached is the signed application page. 2. No detailed exhibits were provided with the application and the application did not include any description of the proposed work. Please describe in detail the proposed project. Include monitoring activities that will take place, frequency of the monitoring, including dates for monitoring and remediation if the project is not successful. The remediation if the project moves or is not successful will need to be removal of the project in its entirety from Indian River, not relocation. Please revise accordingly. Response: Attached are detail exhibits and cross sections. 3. The Corps has the following concerns regarding the oyster reef project sites D & E: a) It appears that the proposed oyster reef project Sites D & E will be located in waters too deep to support oysters. Please revise. Response: City agrees and a new location has been identified within City shoreline right-of-way to address ACOE concerns. See new location map of sit. b) The proposed oyster reef projects will pose a hazard to safe navigation in the water depths and locations proposed. Please revise. Response: City agrees and a new location has been identified within City shoreline right-of-way to address ACOE concerns. See new location map of sit. Sebastian Oyster Restoration Page 1 c) Please not that informational signs may not authorized in navigable waters as signage creates a navigational hazard. Any signs and poles may also require approval from U.S. Coast Guard. Please remove. Response: Acknowledged and any signs will be removed. d) Numerous entities such as the University of Central Florida, University of Florida, St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protextion have been authorized and have conducted studies of the oyster mat/bag restoration projects in the Indian River Lagoon. I encourage you to contact Dr. Linda Walters, Professor at the University of Central Florida for additional guidance regarding your proposed project. Dr. Walters may be reached by phoning 407-823-2148 or IiwalterCcDmail.ucf.edu Response: Acknowledged. e) The response letter states that the oyster projects are 180 feet by 200 feet size which appears extremely large in size especially for a pilot project. Response: City agrees and a new location has been identified within City shoreline right-of-way to address ACOE concerns. See new aerial location map. f) No specific details were provided for the monitoring of the oyster reefs, please provide. Response: City has created and attached new exhibits and details for new site location. g) Please provide a plan view drawing so that it reflects all dimensions to the project. Include the following in your legible plan view drawing: a. Property boundaries b. North arrow C. Road names d. Name of water body e. Approximate mean high water line f. Wetland and surface water locations g. Types of materials to be used (include anchors, etc...) h. Dimensions to all proposed features (length, width, and height) L Location of the proposed project (referenced from fixed points) j. Emergent and submerged vegetation k. Existing water depths referenced to mean low water I. Turbidity control measures (if applicable) M. Cross Section location (s) n. Installation method o. Identify and state if the area will have markers installed and the type that will be used. It appears that if sites D or E are proposed that the project may pose a navigational hazard to the area. Please locate the project so that it does not pose a navigational hazard in the Indian River. Response: City has created a new plan view with item a-o shown. h) Please provide typical cross sections for the project. Please include the following: a. Identify section b. Existing conditions C. Proposed conditions with description d. Dimensions to all features within the section. Response: Attached is the revise cross section with the above items Sebastian Oyster Restoration Page 2 i) Please explain in detail how the project will take place. Include all materials that will be used to install the project and the following information: a. how you will access the site. b. staging of equipment and materials. c. full description of all types of equipment and materials that will be used to install the project, (how you will carefully hand place the materials, etc...) d. anticipated duration it will take to perform the proposed project. e. anchoring mechanisms i.e. if PVC piling or anchoring mechanisms willbe used include size, the number of piles that will be installed, complete details regarding how the piles will be installed into the substrate. IF applicable (if you are using the doughnuts then the PVC piles are not applicable) f. describe the substrate and approximate water depths the project is located in. Response: Attached is the summary statement to SJRWMD which covers the above items Please be sure to describe the substrate that the project will be placed on and the location of emergent and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), with the distance away that any emergent and SAV is found. Response: Acknowledged. Please call or email me on any questions to these responses. Sincerely, %J Frank Watanabe, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Sebastian Cc: Joe Griffin, City Manager Sebastian Oyster Restoration Page 3 6 VeroNews/Sebastian River News December 11, 2015 Serving mainland Indian River County � 6 ullir l ll , td,.^ 'r Sebastian may finally get permit for oyster project By Samantha Rohlfing Baita I Staff Writer ..moms l,abuilu("'Grfl.,uulh.uvl li the third time is truly the charts, Se- bastian's chronically delayed Oyster Bag Project, which has hovered like a rain - cloud over the Natural Resources Board for a year and a half, may finally, at long last, get underway in early 2016. Sebastian Public Works Director Frank Watanabe is confident enough to declare, "We should get the perntit now." Why has it taken so long? A quartet of agencies - the Army Corps of Engineers, St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida bland Navigation District and Flor- ida Fish and Wildlife Service - all had con- cerns and questions. The first two times the application was submitted it was returned with requests for additional information, lust when the NRB thought all the ques- tions had been answered and requirements met, new concerns popped up. An initial concern was that the first lo- cations proposed for the project, originally meant to use oyster mats, were on private property. Then, further information was requested about whether the water would be shallow enough - 18 inches or less - so the oysters would not be submerged all the time; whether the project would inter- fere with river navigation; and whether it would be too close to the shoreline. As the permit application was going back and forth, and the months were passing, oyster restoration "technology" was chang- ing. The City was informed by St. Johns that the project would need to ditch [lie oyster mats concept and use, instead, oyster bags. SEBASTIAN ' CITY NOTES "! i SEBASTIAN EXCHANGE CLUB HONORS STUDENT STAND -OUTS The Exchange Club of Sebastian hon- ored five students in November with awards that encourage youngsters who are honest, hardworking, helphd and fair. Recipients were: Tatiana Bullard, who maintains a 3.5 CPA at Sebastian River High School, at - In mid-2014, when the project was first proposed, local Boy Scout John Giordano chose it as his Eagle Scout project, and received approval from the City Council. Since then, lie has kept busy coordinating with the City, and gathering required data. Watanabe praised the enterprising young matt, saying"he did all the homework." Giordano researched bag specifications, suppliers and cost; determined optimum tends NursingAssistan t Classes and plans to attend Indian River State College for two years and then University of South Florida to study Public Health and Bio- medical Anthropology. Jared Beeves, who is a role model for his peers at SRHS and demonstrates a high standard for himself His work ethics are high and he's always prepared in class dis- cussions. Jared is on the A/B Honor roll, and wants to join the U.S. Air Force. Anthony St. John is a quiet leader, who leads by example. Ile is an "all around nice kid" and a role model person and strident. A member of the chorus, Anthony is the "perfect example" of what a Stornn Grove water temperature for oyster spawning; and prepared a chart showing high and low water temperatures at proposed locations. tie drew a diagram of the project, including location and placement of 80 bags contain- ing 200 shells each. If the permit, in its third iteration, is final- ly approved, the project will still be on track for installation during the optimum oyster reproduction season next sprung. ■ Middle School Stellar Stingray should be. Megan Jackson is a cheerleader and member of the band and choir. She is in honors classes and is a great role model. Witty, and an excellent student with a pleasant attitude, she hopes to attend the University of Florida and be- come a forensic agent. Daniel Romano is respectful, works hard, demonstrates integrity, and is a trusted, considerate friend, at SC- JHS. His smiles are contagious, and he demonstrates good citizenship. Daniel wants to join the SRHS Navy ROTC and become a Navy SEAL. ■ MANAGEMENT, iNC Post office Box 1469 Eagic Lake, FL 33639-1469 1 ^ .. (BOO) 408-88B2 1 " (863) 533-8882 F .. (863) 53-1 3322 Areas Treated by Applied Aquatic Management, Inc. Canals: Elkum Waterway Canal Joy Haven Canal Upper Schuman Lower Schuman Collier Creek S. of 512 Collier Creek N. of 512 Hardee Lake Airport Canal Ditches: Balboz Ditch 512 Ditches Boy Scout Ditch Mitigation Areas: Hardee Lake Mitigation Boat Ramp Mitigation Stone Crop Basin Mitigation Ponds: County Lane Pond Periwinkle Pond Schuman Memorial Pond Garden Park Pond Deg Park Pond Herbicides Used: Roundup Custom Sonar 2,4D Amine Copper (chelated) Reward ^ .appliedagLI 1rrn9MIXum Attachment A SCOPE OF SERVICES The work to he performed consists of the selected Contractor (Contractor) furnishing all labor, equipment, and herbicides as described hercin for the control of aquatic plants, specifically within the areas outlined and generally as needed in eligible public wutcrs within the boundaries of the St. Johns River Water Management District, The locution of work sites and the priority or herbicide applications to control aquatic plants will he specified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Commission). The work will he performed under the supervision or a Site Manager designated by the Commission who may be on the work site at any time during any given working period. The Commission Site Munger will also be responsible for inspecting and approving all work. The Commission has twenty (20) working days to inspect and approve the services for payment upon receipt of completed Report of Operations form, attached hereto as Exhibit A, documenting the work performed by the Contractor, and a correct invoice. All herbicides shall be used in accordance with the EPA Label. The Contractor shall be liable for any penalty, fines or damages resulting from the misuse of herbicides, After full execution of it Task Assignment, the Commission's Site Manager shall notify the Primary Contractor, by facsimile or email, when it is determined that aquatic plant management services are needed. This written notification shall include the work locations and plant species to be controlled in a general scope of work, and the approximate umount or lime anticipated for this work to he accomplished, called the work period. The Primary Contractor must reply in writing (either by email or facsimile) to the Commission's Site Manager within one working day (24 hours) to verify that the Primary Contractor will be able to commence operations within rive (5) working days of the notice. If the Primary Contractor does not respond within one working day, or if the Primary Contractor is unable to commence opurdlions within five (5) days after receipt of the written notification by the Commission's Site Manager, the Commission will contact the Secondary Contractor, The Contractor cony not begin work until authorized by the Commission's Site Manager in writing (including email or facsimile). The estimated crew npenting time is 1,000 hours per year, hot may range as high as 1,500 boars if unforeseen problems develop. The Commission reserves the right to increase the crew operating time rt8 needed in maintain desired levels of vegetation. The Contractor is guaranteed a minimum of 16 crew operating hours for each work period assigned under an executed Task Assignment Nolilicadon Form. All work shall be conducted Monday through Friday, unless approved in advance by the Commission s Site Manager. No work shall be conducted on, or within seven (7) days prior to federal or slatc-observed holidays unless approved in advance by tine Commission's Site Manger. The Contractor's work wce6 shall not exceed 40 hours and a work day shall not exceed ten (10) hours without prior approval from the Commission's Site Manager. The Contractor shall be prepared to commence management operations (i.e. leave the boat ramp headed for the control site) at or before 8!00 A.M. in order to maximize effective work time before wind and rain can interrupt operations. Obligations of the COMMISSION The Commission agrees to he responsible for the following: A. Instruct the Contractor on the areas and plants to he controlled and provide lice Contractor with directions, maps, coordinates, or other information to locale work sites. D. Locate launch sites for the Contractor's equipment as close us possible to the various work sites, C. Coordinate work assignments with the Contractor utilizing the Commission's Site Manager. 1. The Site Manager shall notify the Contractor via e-mail or facsimile regarding impending work periods. 2. Notifications %hallinclude: U. Witter hodics or work site within the water body, plant types and approximate mnounts that arc in need of control, and, h. Approximate length of work period. D. Determine the types of hcrbicide(s) and adjuvants to he used at each control area and (lie rate of application. E. The Commission reserves the right to modify work plans as needed, Obligations of the Contractor A. The Contractor shall at all times provide an herbicide applicator certified with n Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Restricted Use Pesticides License in the Aquatic Pest Control category its part of each on -site work force. Any non -certified applicators must be under the direct visual supervision of an ;applicator, provided by the Contractor, who has the certification its specified above. B. The Contractor shall respond to lite Commission's Site Manager's notification of a pending work period, via email or facsimile, within one (1) work day after receiving the notification. 1. The Contractor shall either confirm the ability to commence operations, or explain why the Contractor cannot commence aquatic plant management operations within five (5) days of [lie Site Manager's notification. 2. If confirmed, the Contractor shall commence aquatic plant management operations within five (5) days or the Commission's Site Manager's notification. 3. The Contractor shall contact the Commission's Site Manager by phone, facsimile, or c-mail at the beginning and end or each work day and relate to the Site Manager the approximate work accomplished that day as well as approximate, if any, work remaining. 4. The Contractor shall commence work (U,. leave the boat ramp headed toward the control site) at or before 8.00 A.M. each work day as approved by the Commission's Site Manager. C. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that maximizes cast -effective control of target plants while protecting to the greatest degree practicable, non -target flora and fauna, the environment, and the public from work operations. A, The Contractor shall have all vessels prominently marked with the Contractor company name and telephone contact number. E. The Contractor shall arrive at the beginning of each work period with factory scaled herbicide and spray additive containers required to make the necessary herbicide applications. F. The Contractor shall supply and post signs indicating applicable water use restrictions :u access points in lite treatment area ;told at appropriate shoreline locations. The Contractor shall also be responsible for the removal of the signs once the use restriction period is over. G. Thu Contractor shall properly dispose of all herbicide and adjuvant containers. H. The Contractor shall have, at each work site, a properly functioning wind meter and it properly functioning oxygen meter. 1. The Contractor shall record wind readings prior to starting and hourly during all liquid phenoxy or phenoxy-like herbicide applications pursuant to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rules in Chapter SE-2, F.A.C. 10 2, The Contractor shall take oxygen readings each day before commencing management operations and contact the Commission's Site Manager before commencing management operations if the dissolved oxygen level is below rive (5) parts per million. The Contractor shall provide the Commission's Site Manager, at the end of each work week, with a written record completed on Report of Operations form that contains the following information: 1. total gallons/pounds of each herbicide and adjuvant applied; 2, total number of acres for each type of aquatic plant treated; 3, total hours of operating time; 4. total hours of lay time; 5, total hours of adverse weather lost time; &. water quality (dissolved oxygen) measurements when required; 7, wind data measurements as applicable under Florida Pesticide Law and Rules; B. number of water use restriction signs/stakes posted; and 9. any other information required by the Commission. The Contractor shall submit as invoice to the Commission's Tallahassee business address no later than the 20"' of the month lollowing a month in which aquatic plant control was performed. Only work for which the Commission's Silo Manager received a Report of Opumlians documenting work performed will he considered for payment. K, The Contractor shall furnish the following equipment 1. A minimum of two f21 airboats with six (6) or eight (S) cylinders, in good working condition, cnpablo of safely hauling at least 400 pounds of herbicides on a plane from the shore to the control site. The airboats shall be able to operate for sustained periods nt slow speeds required for herbicide application. The airhoats shall be in fully operational condition including herbicide delivery systems, spare parts, fuel, lubricants, and other supplies normally required for operation, along with safety equipment. A direct metering apparatus for applying liquid formulation herbicides is acceptable in many cases; however, water quality at some sites may be such that clean wetter must he hauled to the control site. Therefore, at least two (2) uirbaat> shall be equipped with a 50.100 gallon spray lank with built in mechanical agitation, and a pump capable of delivering at least tan (10) gallons per minute. The liquid formulation spray :assembly must be equipped with a handgun with a spray swath of 20-30 feet for controlling floating or emergent plants. A boom with weighted trailing hoses (at Ieast five (3) Icet) must be provided to apply herbicides to extensive stands of submersed vegetation. At least two (2) of the aforementioned airhoats must also be equipped with spreaders to evenly apply granular or pelletized herbicide farmuladons at a rate of approximately 40 pounds in 5-9 minutes. Thu spreader can he a blower or mechanical broadcasler provided operation of the devise does not cause breakage of the herbicide pellets or excessive dust. 2. Transport truck(s) shall be provided with boat trailer(s) to be of sufficient size Ie carry required herbicides and supplies for the work period, and safely haul the crew and airboal(s). The truck(s) and trailers) shall be furnished and fully operational including spare parts, fuel, lubricants, and other supplies normally required rot operation. L. The herbicide and spray additives to he provided and applied by the Contractor are listed below: 1. 2,4-D Amino - dimethylamine suit 2,4-Dichlarophunoxyacctic acid containing at least 3.75 pounds of the active acid equivalent per gallon, isomor specific by the AOAC method. 2. Aquathal K 3. Aquathal Super K 4. Copper chelate 5. Diquat �11 6. Glyphosaw - containing 5.4 pounds per US gallon of the isopropyl amine Sall ul'glyphosale or 4.0 pounds per US gallon of the acid, glyphosate 7. Hydrolhol S. Imazamox 9. Imazapyr 10. Kinetic 11. Triclopyr NOTES: a) Spray adjuvants and the type of herbicide to be used for a particular plant type and me of applicuiion shall be determined and approved by the Commission's Site Ma auger prior to use. b) Fluridone, imazumox, penoxsulam, or other herbicides may be used and supplied by the Commission. c) All herbicides must be EPA registered or have the appropriate Florida Special I ocal Needs (Section 24(c) FIFRA) registration to be applied In ponds, hakes, reservoirs, marshes, bayous, ditches, canals, rivers, and streams. These herbicides are in he provided as needed depending on the type of vegetation to he controlled. d) The Commission reserves the right, at its option, to furnish ;my or all of the herbicides and spray additives in lieu of reimbursing the Contractor for purchasing herbicides. Time Eligible and Inelieible for Reimbursement: A. Elieilile crew onemting time; The time [lie spray crew spends during the workday performing no aquatic plant control operation in accordance with this solicitation. Eligible crew operating time includes airbom use from launch site to and including herbicide spray operations, approved survey time and travel time from spray site to spray site and return to launch site. Eligible crew operating time also includes: reasonable travel time between the Commission's Site Manager's office facilities and the designated work site (only if the Contractor is requested to report to the Site Manager's office regarding control operations), actual spray operations on the water body, approved survey time and travel between spray sites. Eligible crew operating times does not include: travel time from the Contractor's office to the Commission s Site Manager's office, travel time from the Contactor''• office or place of lodging to the designated work site, crew time for lunch and break periods, down time for equipment repair or for other crew time delays that may occur that hail spray operations. A. Eligible adverse we liter lost time: During the contract period it is expected that adverse weather (rain and/or wind) will affect The Contractors crew and equipment operating time. Therefore, in order to minimize the government's expense and Contractor's labor and equipment cost, the Commission will allow the Contractor to charge three (3) hours maximum per workday to the contract for adverse weather lost time with the Commission's Site Managers approval. The intent of the adverse weather lost time cost is to allow the Contractor to recover some costs it' and when contract operations must be ballad due to weather conditions. C. Eligible snaugine and nushint;: Removal of physical obstructions such as wind -fallen Bather or pushing floating islands or masses of vegetation to gain access to target plants than are significant to the overall control Wall, to provide alternate channels that will require less vegetation management, or that can be shown to otherwise benefit the uquatic plant control operations, may be required. All snagging and pushing work must be approved in advance by the Commission's Silt! Manager.