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Home My WebLink About07-27-2020 PR AgendaCM OF SE�T" HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 228-7052 FAX (772) 228-7077 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN PARKS 8 MECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DAY. JULY 27TH. 2020 6:00 PM 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL 4) MEETING CHAIR MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS S) AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of members. Deletions do not apply. 6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting Minutes from June 22n4, 2020 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 8) PUBLIC INPUT 9) NEW BUSINESS: Item A: Proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Element Item B: Parks & Properties Integrated Pest Management Plan 10) STAFF MATTERS Item A: Current Project(s) Update 11) BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS 22) ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA AND DATE: August 20, 2020 13) ADJOURN ANYPERSON WHO DECIDES TOAPPEALANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECTTOANY MATTER CONSIDERED ATTHIS MEETING JOB HEARING) WILLNEEDARECORO OFTHE PROCEEDINGSAND MAY NEEDTOENSURETHATA VERBATIM RECOROOFTHE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES ME TESTIMONYAND EWDENCE UPON WHICH ME APPEALIS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 FS.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THEAMERICANS WITH DISABIUTIESACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIALACCOMMODAnON FORTHIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CMSADACOOROINATOR AT 589--5330 AT LEAST48 HOURSIN ADVANCEOFTIIIS MEETING. HOWEVER, THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO CHECK THE CM WESSM FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON ANYCHANGES TO ME MANNER IN WHICH THE MEETING WILL BEHELDANDTHELOCATION. arvoF SIEBASm HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Board Meetinq Date: Agenda Item Title: Recommendation Backqround: July 27th, 2020 Meeting Minutes from June 22"d, 2020 Approval of Meeting Minutes from the June 22"d, 2020 meeting If Agenda Item Requires Exoenditure of Funds: Total Cost: N/A Attachments: Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of Regular Meeting on June 22nd, 2020 1 2 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 2020 Call to Order -- Chairperson Webster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledqe of Allegiance was recited by all. 3. Roll Call Present Mr. Agudelo Ms. Webster Ms. White Not Present Mr. Sims -- Excused 4 Mr. Renzi Mr. Danise (a) (late arrival) Mr. Mauro (a) Also Present Mr. Brian Benton, Leisure Services Director Mr. Paul Carlisle, City Manager Mr. Ken Killgore, Chief Financial Officer Ms. Janet Graham, Technical Writer (via Zoom) Meetinci Chair Makes Announcements Ms. Webster announced that Mr. Sims is excused this evening, and Mr. Danise will be voting in his place. Mr. Richard Mauro is present and has been nominated by City Council as an alternate member. 5. Aaenda Modifications -- None 6. ADr)roval of Minutes -- February 24. 2020 Ms. Webster called for a motion. A motion to accept the Minutes as presented was made by Mr. Renzi, seconded by Ms. White, and passed unanimously via voice vote. 7. Unfinished Business A. Integrated Pest Management Plan for Parks Update Mr. Benton reviewed that he and Ms. Kim Haigler have been working with the Integrated Pest Management Sub -Committee and have resumed their meetings. Although there were no meetings for a period of time due to the coronavirus, Ms. Haigler has been PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 working on the Plan and working with some professionals in the field to review it. Now that the meetings are back to being held, the Sub -Committee is able to review the Plan. At the last meeting, the Sub -Committee approved the first five sections of the Plan. The sixth section will be reviewed at the next meeting for approval. It is planned to bring this Plan back to the Parks and Recreation Committee with the Sub -Committee's approval at the July meeting. It will also go to the Natural Resources Board and then to City Council for their review, hopefully in August. He called for questions/discussion. Ms. Webster asked if the fire ants have been gotten under control. Mr. Benton stated yes, staff were able to treat the playgrounds and their surrounding areas as well as the athletic fields. About every two weeks staff does go around and assess all the playgrounds. Staff is on the ballfields every single day, so they see those every day. Mr. Agudelo asked how often the ballfields are checked for wasp nests. He has observed nests a few times. Mr. Benton stated he will have staff check for those. They are checking in the dugouts at least once or twice a week doing visual checks. He will have staff check the football fields, around the basketball goals and the skate park on a consistent basis as well. B. Updated Park Signage Review and Discussion Mr. Benton reviewed that a sign vendor was chosen in December. This vendor was approved by City Council. Last August, City Council approved the color scheme, etc. for the signs. However, going forward the sign manufacturer has come back with some alternate designs. The poles are metal that are painted with a wood -like finish. The backboard of the signage is a foam material. That is what staff is looking to present to City Council in the future. He has provided this Committee with a mockup and the recommendation for the prototype so it could be reviewed and commented on. Ms. White asked if the picture that is included in the agenda packet is the type sign that will be used for all the parks. Mr. Benton said yes. He stated most of the parks will have double -sided signs except for Easy Street because of the location. Ms. White asked if the budget of $102,000.00 is for all the signs. Mr. Benton stated that figure is what was allocated for this year. This project will take place over a three-year period. CRA also has $100,000.00, so they are assisting with some of the signage in the CRA district. Ms. White inquired whether the wooden sign along US 1 for Riverview Park will be replaced. Mr. Benton stated that sign will be replaced in a later phase, probably in year three, with an acknowledgement sign that the contractor is developing. Ms. White asked if the sign to replace the for Riverview Park which displays the events and dates will still allow dates and events to be posted. Mr. Benton answered yes. Ms. White asked if the rope design PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 on the pole will be at an additional cost. Mr. Benton stated there is no additional cost for that. Ms. Webster asked whether the Barber Street sign will have space to put dates, etc. Mr. Benton stated the decision was made for that sign specifically that the marquee will not be replaced. However, the groups will all have their H-frame signs that they currently use. Ms. Webster called for anyone from the public who wished to speak to this matter. Seeing no one and no one being on Zoom, Ms. Webster called for a motion. A motion to approve the sign design and colors as presented was made by Mr. Agudelo, seconded by Mr. Renzi, and approved unanimously via voice vote. 8. Public Input Mr. Ben Hocker, Sebastian, reviewed that sometime ago there was work done on coming up with signage on CR 512. He asked if that had been discontinued or if that plan was still being considered. Mr. Benton stated that the US 1 and County Road 512 gateway signs are included in this plan to be replaced as well. 9. New Business A. Select a Chairman and Vice -Chairman, adopt rules of procedure. Motion was made by Ms. White nominating Ms. Webster to continue as Chairperson, seconded by Mr. Renzi, and approved unanimously via voice vote. Motion nominating Ms. White as Vice -Chairperson was made by Ms. Webster, seconded by Agudelo, and approved unanimously via voice vote. Ms. Webster called for a motion to adopt the Rules of Procedure. Motion was made by Mr. Renzi to adopt the Rules of Procedure, seconded by Mr. Agudelo, and approved unanimously via voice vote. B. Fiscal Year '21 -- Capital Improvement Projects related to the use of Recreation Impact Fees Mr. Benton stated Mr. Paul Carlisle, City Manager, and Ken Killgore, Chief Financial Officer, are present tonight and can answer questions anyone has regarding the budget and capital projects. He reviewed that City staff assessed the needs of the parks and identified four projects to be funded with the use of recreational impact fees for fiscal year 2021. The City Code specifically permits recreational impact fees to be used only to PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 acquire, construct or provide recreational improvements or facilities. This is preliminary until approved by City Council in September. In fiscal '21 there are the following projects that staff has requested to be funded out of recreational impact fees: • Continuation of the Park Identification Signage. That is an additional $30,000.00 to continue that process into the second year. • Playground Improvements. A request for $70,000.00 has been made for playground improvements for next year. George Street will be moved to fiscal year '21. Filbert Park is the next in line for fiscal year '21 as well. Ms. White asked when playground improvements are addressed, will that be all new playground equipment with accessible equipment that is included in the playgrounds. Mr. Benton stated that all of the playgrounds with the exception of Bryant Court have been converted to engineered wood fiber. There was not enough mulch to do Bryant Court, but now that the mulch is in, that park will be converted as well. Ms. White asked if standard -style playgrounds will be used. Mr. Benton said it will depend on the size of the park. Both George Street and Filbert are similar in size. Staff will ask for bids for these parks and will ask for recommendations from a few members of the Parks and Recreation Committee to be involved in this process. It will then come before the entire Committee for approval. This will be included in next year's budget, fiscal year 20-21. Ms. White inquired regarding the $110,000.00 figure in fiscal year 23-24. Mr. Benton stated that is for creative playground. It is actually two playground sets in one, and it is the premier playground within the City. Ms. White asked if there will be any type of shade shelters. Mr. Benton stated when the bid process starts, staff is going to request if there is any possibility of including shade. There will not be a stand-alone shade structure, but a lot of the playgrounds have shade components to them that will be included in the playground. Mr. Agudelo asked how many of the City parks have wheelchair -accessible activities for kids who might be disabled but still want to participate. He asked if that is a consideration going forward for the improvements. Mr. Benton stated that going forward, as each playground is improved, they will have accessible components to each one of them. • Park Improvements. Mr. Benton explained that this is the $20,000.00 that is budgeted each year for items that are brought up by the Committee that were not included in the budget year. Ms. Webster explained for the new Committee members that whenever there are smaller items that are needed, this Committee does not have to go back to City PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 Council. There is money in a fund that can be used for smaller things for all the parks. Ms. White inquired if all the $20,000.00 is not used in a fiscal year, does that balance carry over to the next year. Mr. Benton stated it does not carry over; it replenished itself to $20,000.00, and that money stays in recreational impact fees. Ms. Webster asked for public comment on what was just reviewed. Seeing no one and hearing nothing from Zoom, Ms. Webster called for a motion. A motion to approve the items that were presented by Mr. Benton was made by Ms. Webster, seconded by Mr. Agudelo, and approved unanimously via voice vote. C. Friendship Park Tennis Court Discussion Mr. Benton stated that on May 14, 2020, staff recommended that the City Council approve the resurfacing of the clay tennis courts at Friendship Park. The cost for this project was budgeted at $30,000.00, and the lowest quote received came in at $23,300.00 by Welch Tennis Courts. City Council postponed voting on this item and asked the City Manager to look into the cost to resurface the courts into hard asphalt courts. In the agenda packet is included a quote from Welch Tennis Courts to do this in the amount of $244,600.00 to convert from clay to asphalt. This quote did not include replacement of the fencing, which Mr. Benton anticipates would be necessary to complete the project. He has since received a quote to do the asphalt work only for $82,000.00. However, this does not take into account the removal of the existing clay, installing the tennis surface, net posts and fencing, which in speaking with another tennis company would cost in the range of $130,000.00, bring that closer to $210,000.00. He has provided the Committee with the information in regard to current staffing costs, hours of operation, and fees charged for session usage and annual passes. Maintenance of the clay courts to extend the life span of resurfacing does have an annual cost, which is dependent on how much maintenance can be done from a City staffing level. At a minimum, there would need to be added approximately one to two tons of clay to each court per year. Municipal clay courts are going to need to be resurfaced every five to seven years, which is similar to the resurfacing of hard courts, and the costs are comparable to resurface clay and to resurface hard asphalt tennis courts. Mr. Benton has received many emails from participants over the past month, and many have outlined the physical benefits to players of the clay courts over asphalt. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 There was a lengthy discussion among Mr. Benton and the Committee members on the clay vs. asphalt surfacing of the tennis courts. Subjects covered were cost of clay vs. asphalt, maintenance of both surfaces, staffing, fees charged to use the facility, etc. Ms. Webster called on anyone from the public to speak. • Ben Hocker, Sebastian, related that he had stopped by the tennis courts and observed that there should be a time limit to use the courts. He feels that staffing the courts will keep things organized. • Kim O'Connell spoke for Vincent Fiola (sic), who is a Sebastian resident but could not attend this evening's meeting. Ms. O'Connell read a letter from Mr. Fiola (sic) regarding the tennis courts. He is in favor of the clay courts because of less wear and tear on muscles and joints. He also mentioned that asphalt is not maintenance free, and he gave estimates for what it would cost to maintain both surfaces. • Charles Edwards, Sebastian, spoke in favor of retaining the clay courts. • Mark Woodman, Sebastian, spoke in favor of charging a fee to use the courts and maintaining the clay courts. There being no other public comment, Ms. Webster called for a motion. A motion to keep the clay courts and not convert them to hard courts was made by Mr. Renzi, seconded by Mr. Agudelo, and passed unanimously via voice vote. Ms. White suggested that Mr. Benton look into raising the fees to use the courts. Mr. Carlisle stated that Mr. Benton is currently working on a park use fee application and rate structure that will be presented to this Committee before it goes to Council. This will involve not just the tennis courts, but pickleball, baseball, etc. 10. Staff Matters A. Current Project(s) Update • Baseball and Softball Field Projects -- Mr. Benton stated the plan for the fencing project was originally to do one or two fields this year. With the little league being shut down, staff will attempt to do all four fields at the same time. That project is currently out to bid. Those bids will be in next week to be presented to City Council on July 8. The design for the dugouts is still being finalized. He hopes to have that finalized in the next week. Those dugouts will be fenced. Regarding PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 7 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 the batting cages, staff has looked at purchasing an entire new system utilizing the pole system that is currently there. Most of the poles are structurally sound, so staff will install a netting system on the existing pole structure that is there. He has had a discussion with little league about installing turf. He will get them some prices to see if they can afford to do it. On the football fields, Mr. Benton said the four sets of bleachers will be replaced. They have been delivered, and they will begin to be assembled, and on the north side of the football field there will be a small-scale project where millings are installed under the bleachers so that there will be no need to deal with weeds. • Pickleball lighting -- Mr. Benton said there were some delays with the contractor due to COVID. The light fixtures have been received. Poles are expected to be delivered July 1 st. The timeframe for installation of the lights will be late July/early August. The token machines have been received. • Yacht Club Accessible Dock -- Mr. Benton stated this is a project that has been in the works for a while. Indian River Docks has been chosen as the contractor. There is a pre -construction meeting scheduled the day after this meeting to begin this process moving forward. After that pre -construction meeting, there will be a better timeline available. They will have to shut down the south side of the Yacht Club boat ramp for approximately one week. Signage will be posted as well as information on social media and the City's website. The north side of the ramp will remain open. • Sidewalk Work at Riverview Park -- Mr. Benton stated that he and Ms. Lisa Frazier are going before City Council at their next meeting for Council to approve improving the sidewalks in Riverview Park. That would include tearing them out, doing some buffering from the trees, and doing some root relocations so that the sidewalk can be replaced. That will involve closing the park down for a couple weeks later this summer if it gets approved. Mr. Benton called for questions or comments from the Committee. Ms. White inquired where the monies for these projects come from. Mr. Benton stated all of these projects are funded by the Recreation Impact Fee account except the Riverview Park sidewalk project. Mr. Killgore explained that the project has to be an improvement or an enhancement in order to qualify for the recreation impact fees. Ms. White asked if the money to improve the sidewalks in Riverview Park comes out of the waterfront money. Mr. Carlisle stated there were some capital projects for Indian River Drive improvements. Some of those funds came in under budget, and some of those funds are being transferred over into the sidewalk funds. The sidewalk work will not come out of impact fees. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 Mr. Danise asked about which dock is going to be worked on. Mr. Benton said it will be the dock on the south side. Mr. Agudelo inquired about bullpens at the Barber Street complex. He asked if it would be possible to put bullpens at each of the fields. Mr. Benton stated the current plan is to install bullpens for the little league fields. On the senior fields, those bullpens can be installed, one on each side or two down the left field section where the clay mound is. Mr. Agudelo also asked when the work on a warning track will be done. Mr. Benton stated that is something that will need to be phased in over a few years. Mr. Agudelo asked if all the fencing is being replaced, as in places the fencing is very rusted. Mr. Benton stated this project is only replacing the fencing from the dugouts outward. However, there are backstop panel replacements. Staff is currently looking for someone who can manufacture those panels. The company that had been used to replace the panels is no longer in business. Those panels can be replaced on an as -needed basis. Mr. Agudelo asked if it would be possible to place padding around the basketball goals. Mr. Benton stated he would look into the cost for padding around the basketball goals. He stated that there is a basketball goal replacement project that could potentially be included in next year's budget. 11. Board or Committee Member Matters Mr. Renzi commented that Mr. Benton is doing a great job, and he is to be congratulated. Ms. White asked regarding getting lightning detectors. Mr. Benton stated that is included in this year's budget proposal. He had a discussion with the previous City Attorney on this matter, but he has not had a chance to discuss it with the new City Attorney. Ms. White also asked how the pickleball is going. Mr. Benton stated there have been a lot of people playing, mostly in the mornings and in the evenings. Mr. Danise stated that he made some notes that he submitted. In his encounters with the public, most are pleased with the park facilities as well as the personnel involved with the parks in Sebastian. Mr. Benton asked that he get a copy of those notes so that they can be put in the Minutes. (SEE ATTACHED) Mr. Agudelo echoed what the other Committee members said about how good the parks are looking over the past year or so. He asked Mr. Benton to pass along to the City personnel who take care of the parks that they are doing a great job. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 9 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2020 Mr. Mauro mentioned that a park down in Vero Beach closed, and there are more people coming to Sebastian to play pickleball. He looked at the signs at the pickleball courts, and he suggested that might be something that needs to be looked at, as it is a little misleading. Ms. Webster thanked the City staff for the job they are doing. 12. Items for the Next Agenda: July 27, 2020 A. Comprehensive Plan Parks and Open Spaces Elements Mr. Agudelo suggested that the adopt -a -park program that was instituted last year be discussed at the next meeting. Ms. Webster suggested redoing the program so that the new Committee members can pick the parks they want to adopt. Mr. Benton stated the Committee will get the proposed Comprehensive Plan elements a couple weeks in advance of the July 27 meeting so they have a chance to go over the proposed elements prior to the meeting. 13. Adiourn There being no further business, Ms. Webster adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. 91 Joann Webster, Chairperson Parks and Recreation Committee jg Date: CITY 01' EB - low- WNW"� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Board Meetinq Date Agenda Item Title July 27t", 2020 Proposed 204( and Discussion Element Comprehensive Plan Element Review of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Recommendation: Committee discussion with staff and consultants on the proposed Parks, Recreation & Open Space Element - Goals, Objectives, and Policies & Updated Data and Inventory Analysis. If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: N/A Attachments: Proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Element of Parks, Recreation & Open Space J U LY 271 2020 PARKS & RECREATION BOARD PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE ELEMENT *EDITS TO THE EXISTING ELEMENT ARE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS BASED ON STATUTORY CHANGES, CONSOLIDATIONS, ADDITIONS, ETC. PLEASE NOTE ANY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DISCUSSION WITH CONSULTANTS AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING. A. Proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Element 1. Review by Staff of Parks, Recreation & Open Space Element — Goals, Objectives, and Policies & Updated Data and Inventory Analysis 2. Discussion by Board 3. Public Input 3. Next Steps CITY OF SEBQSTIAN Comprehensive Plan 2040 PARKS, RECREATION, 8 OPEN SPACE ELEMENT The City of Sebastian has a comprehensive system of public and private recreation sites including parks, natural areas, waterway access, and recreation facilities. The City makes it a priority that adequate active and passive recreation and open space is provided and distributed equitably throughout the City. The Parks & Recreation Element ensures that the City has a comprehensive system of public recreation and open space which meets the needs of existing and projected users and which enhances the natural resources of the City. PARKS, RECREATION, 8 OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 1. Requires Level of Service (LOS) standards for parks and recreation facilities; 2. Ensures equitable distribution of parks to guarantee accessibility to recreational facilities for all residents; 3. Requires the development of a City Parks System Master Plan to identify and plan for the maintenance of existing facilities and development of new facilities; 4. Encourages the utilization of creative urban design concepts such as low impact development and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED); 5. Enforces the City's Integrated Pest Management Plan to encourage nature - based pest management methods; 6. Promotes the conservation of environmentally sensitive open space, environmental teaching, and sustainability efforts at parks; 7. Emphasizes bicycle and pedestrian access and the expansion of the City's trail network; 8. Promotes increased public access to the City's shorelines; 9. Encourages community outreach and promotes environmental education activities; and 10. Identifies City coordination efforts with the public and private sector in order to provide and promote recreational opportunities. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, & POLICIES Goal 6-1: Provide Well Planned Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Open Space. The City's Goal is to provide well planned, active and passive recreation and open space ensuring a comprehensive system of parks, recreational facilities, and open space that meets the health, safety and welfare needs of the City residents and visitors and which enhances the natural environment of the City. Objective 6-1.1: Parks and Recreation System. The City shall undertake a comprehensive program to ensure that the Level of Service (LOS) for parks and recreation facilities is maintained, with a distribution of parks and recreational facilities throughout the City that meets the needs of all residents and visitors. Policy 6-1.1.1: LOS Standards for Parks and Recreation Facilities. The City adopts the standards shown in Tables 6-1 and 6-2 as the Recreation and Open Space LOS standards. The City shall maintain these adopted LOS standards to reflect the diverse character of Sebastian and the needs of the various age groups, social and economic groups, and recreational preferences of City residents. Facilities and their respective standards and service areas are defined as either neighborhood or community parks. Note, for the purpose of this Element, the definitions provided in the Data Inventory and Analysis (DIA) shall apply. Table 6-1: Recreation Standards for Size and Location Classification Location Acres/1,000 Size Service Residents Area Neighborhood Neighborhood area 2.0 1.0 to 5.0 0.5 mile acres radius Community Group of 2.0 5.0 to 25.0 0.5 mile to 3 neiq hborhoods acres mile radius Table 6-2: Recreation Standards for Facilities Facility Standard Baseball/Softball Fields 1 field per 6,000 residents Basketball Courts 1 court per 5,000 residents Boat Ramps 1 ramp per 12,500 residents Equipped Play Areas 1 area per 10,000 residents (playground) Football Fields 1 field per 20,000 residents Golf Course 18 holes per 50,000 residents Recreation Center & Gym 1 center per 25,000 residents Soccer Fields 1 field per 10,000 residents Swimming Pools 1 pool per 25,000 residents Tennis Courts 1 court per 5,000 residents Volleyball Courts 1 court per 8,500 residents Bicycle Trail (paved) 1 mile per 31,250 residents Bicycle Trail (unpaved) 1 mile per 10,750 residents Hiking Trail 1 mile per 6,000 residents Pickleball 1 court per 5,000 residents Note: Standards are based on permanent population. Policy 6-1.1.2: Public Parks. The City shall use the information and analysis developed as part of the DIA to create a Parks System Master Plan. The Parks System Master Plan shall be consistent with the Open Space LOS Standard, except as may be amended per E below, and provide additional information including development of a schedule for the: A. Inventory of existing facilities; B. Identification and maintenance of existing facilities; C. Development of new facilities; D. Criteria for the prioritization of funding for the acquisition, development and enhancement of public parks, with an emphasis on existing parks to facilitate projects to maintain adopted LOS standards for the Capital Improvements Program (CIP); and E. Investigate potential alternative approaches to meeting LOS through the use of a park hierarchy, differential LOS, etc. that looks at not only the inventory of facilities but also the location and proximity to users. Policy 6-1.1.3: Capital Planning. Consistent with Policy 6-1.1.2, the City shall review on an annual basis the need for new recreation sites and facilities as well as the need for repair and renovation of existing facilities. These identified needs shall be incorporated into the capital improvement plan. The analysis shall be directed towards maintaining a system of recreational sites and facilities which is responsive to user needs. Policy 6-1.1.4: Monitor and Update Recreation Demand and Supply Analysis. When a park activity threshold listed in Table 6-2 is reached, the City shall investigate the applicability of providing such activity or facility. The investigation shall include public input and may utilize hearings and user surveys to encourage input. Periodically, the continued relevance of the facility standards to current resident needs and desires shall also be investigated in a similar manner. Policy 6-1.1.5: Population Projections. The City, as part of the Comprehensive Plan update, shall update the population projections for the following five and ten year planning horizons and apply these projections to determine projected future demand. The City will strive to review and update the population projections on a five-year basis. Policy 6-1.1.6: Current and Projected Unmet Park Facility Demand. Consistent with Policy 6- 1.1.10, the City shall adopt and maintain a multi -year schedule of capital construction projects to address future projected deficit in park facilities as identified in the DIA. As part of the recommended Parks Master Plan and population projections, the City shall analyze future projected (potential) deficit in Community Park space. Projected deficits in future years shall be scheduled to be addressed prior to their projected occurrence. Policy 6-1.1.7: Mandatory Land Dedication or Fees in Lieu Thereof. The City shall enforce provisions for the mandatory dedication of land for parks and recreation or fees in lieu thereof for all development with new dwelling units. These regulations are intended to ensure that new development provides for the necessary recreation lands, facilities, and/or fees in lieu in order to accommodate the additional demands generated by residents of the new development. Policy 6-1.1.8: Land Dedication Enhancement. The City shall update and maintain the Land Development Code (LDC) to match the LOS standards, enhance the applicability of the dedication or fee in lieu provisions, add objective criteria for determining private recreation credits, and eliminate the ability for private recreation credits to satisfy all public recreation land dedication requirements. Policy 6-1.1.19: Coordination with Governance & Implementation Element. The City shall schedule and incorporate such projects costing $25,000 or more into the Governance & Implementation Element. Policy 6-1.1.10: Maintenance of Existing Recreation Land and Facilities. The City shall maintain existing recreation land and facilities through the use of proper management and funding techniques. The City shall ensure that recreation facilities are well managed, well maintained, and that high quality recreation programs are available to all residents. Policy 6-1.1.11: Utilize Creative Concepts of Urban Design and Conservation of Environmentally Sensitive Open Space. All plans for development or redevelopment of park land resources involving or adjacent to environmentally sensitive lands shall incorporate creative concepts of 6 urban design (stormwater/low impact development) and landscape. The plans shall be designed to enhance controlled access along the shoreline and wetland systems. Active and passive recreation areas shall be planned in a manner compatible with unique natural features of the site. Where provided, the design shall provide a circulation system to minimize conflict between pedestrians and vehicles and shall seek to use necessary stormwater management areas as a beneficial feature of the design. Adequate landscape and screening shall be integrated into park development plans to minimize land use conflicts, protect stability of established residential areas, and enhance community appearance. Policy 6-1.1.12: Promote Environmental Education as Part of Recreation Programs. The City shall promote environmental education and management as an integral part of park and recreation policies and programs. Support for cooperative programming between resource agencies and local educational advisors will provide park and recreation resources as an instrument for environmental teaching, and as a means for accomplishing the City's Goals and Objectives. The City shall promote the development and maintenance of the nature trail at Kildaire Park. Policy 6-1.1.13: Promote Health Education. The City shall continue to offer community events and provide educational programming that highlights the importance of health and fitness. Policy 6-1.1.14: Promote Sustainable Development Concepts as Part of Park Design, The City shall utilize native plants and Florida Friendly Landscape techniques when landscaping is added or updated in parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces. The City shall utilize low -impact development strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from parks and recreation facilities. The City shall utilize the 2020 Parks Integrated Pest Management Plan in maintaining parks, recreation, and open space landscapes. Policy 6-1.1.15: Waterfront Redevelopment. Consistent with Policy 6-1.1.3, the City shall consider waterfront redevelopment needs, particularly the potential for new access points to the Indian River, including areas to support parking demands generated by shoreline access improvements. As such land, facility, and improvement needs are identified; the City shall investigate the potential of addressing such needs through the use of public or private not -for -profit agency resources. Policy 6-1.1.16: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The City shall incorporate cost-efficient CPTED principles and practices into the design, construction, and operations of new park and facility construction. The City shall also begin to incorporate CPTED principles in existing properties as it becomes fiscally possible or when renovations take place. Policy 6-1.1.17: Outings. The City shall continue to offer youth, adult, and senior recreational opportunities and outings. Objective 6-1 .2: Land Acquisition. The City shall maintain a program to continually evaluate the potential purchase of land for parks, recreation, conservation, and open space needs. Policy 6-1.2.1: Acquisition. The City shall identify and prepare a list of possible acquisition lands for recreation or open space to meet the current and future needs of City residents, as measured by the adopted City LOS standards through 2040. The City shall add proposed land acquisition projects to the City's CIP. Policy 6-1.2.2: Access. The City shall give priority to acquisition of lands that provide access to parks, recreation or open space areas. Policy 6-1.2.3: Priority. The City shall give high priority to acquisition of lands in the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) and in or adjacent to jurisdictional wetlands for passive recreational purposes, provided that that the City determines that recreational use of these sites would not endanger the public health, safety, welfare or environment. Objective 6-1.3: Protect Natural and Open Space. The City shall maintain a comprehensive LDC which includes performance criteria designed to protect lands designated as natural reserves or open space including the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Sebastian River, and their tributaries from incompatible land uses and to ensure such lands shall remain functionally intact. Policy 6-1.3.1: Implementing the LDC. In addition to the mandatory park and recreation land and facilities regulations, the City shall enforce the LDC which includes specific open space definitions and standards addressing protection of open space, natural vegetation, landscape, and signage. Standards shall include stipulations governing the provision and use of open space for buffering, protection of natural corridors, including drainageways, as well as other commonly accepted uses. The City shall also maintain standards which include performance criteria designed to preserve public access to the Indian River Lagoon, St. Sebastian River, and their tributaries. Policy 6-1.3.2: Standards for Review and Maintenance. The City shall maintain criteria which shall be used to review all proposals for development in existing and proposed areas designated as open space on the master drainage plan map(s) and/or the Future Land Use Map. Policy 6-1.3.3: Preservation of Potential Sites. All sites listed in the DIA as Unimproved Future Park Sites shall be retained by the City for use as parks, recreation facilities, or nature reserves. Policy 6-1.3.4: Incorporation of Green Infrastructure Plan. The City shall strive to incorporate a natural system of connectivity within the park and open space system. The Green Infrastructure will aid in transport of natural ecosystems, reduced flooding of developed area, and increased treatment of stormwater runoff. Policy 6-1.3.5: Environmentally Sensitive Lands. Whenever possible, recreational sites should be established with active and passive uses to provide a range of recreational facilities and opportunities, and to ensure preservation or conservation of environmentally sensitive lands. The City shall identify those recreational sites containing environmentally sensitive lands and limit those portions to passive use recreation only; where it is determined that passive recreational use of these lands would not endanger the public health, safety, welfare, or environment. Policy 6-1.3.6: Passive Recreation. The City may use City -owned floodplains, conservation lands or environmentally sensitive lands, and other similar areas for passive recreational land, provided that the City determines that passive recreational use of these sites would not endanger the public health, safety, welfare, or environment. The City shall partnership with local, regional, state and federal agencies in reaching this goal. Objective 6-1.4: Public Access. Multi -modal access (i.e. pedestrian, bike, vehicular) shall be provided to all public recreation sites, with pedestrian access to all facilities at such sites. As park sites are acquired, developed, or redeveloped, all modes of access shall be considered. Policy 6-1.4.,1: Access. All future City owned parks and recreational facilities shall have direct access on a public street, right of way, or easement. The City shall not vacate necessary existing rights -of - way, easements, walkways, and other properties available for public access to parks and recreation facilities or open space. Policy 6-1.4.2: Park and Public Space Connectivity. The City shall connect parks and public spaces through pedestrian/bike access ways including linear parks, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, trails, blueways (such as kayak trails), and greenways. Policy 6-1.4.3: Automobile Access. The City shall ensure an appropriately scaled level of automobile access. Parks with facilities designed to appeal to a wider audience than the immediate adjacent area shall have adequate parking for the anticipated number of users. Parking areas where coverage of sod cannot be maintained due to the level of use shall have paved parking installed. Compatibility with the character of the park and surroundings shall be taken into account in designing automobile access. Policy 6-1.4,4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Access. The City shall ensure bicycle and pedestrian access to all sites and internal pedestrian access to all recreation facilities. Whenever possible, site access shall be connected to existing sidewalks and pathways providing access to the community at large. Bicycle racks shall be provided at all parks, special facilities, and nature reserve areas. Policy 6-1.4.5: Accessible Facilities. Recreation sites shall be connected to external accessible routes when present and shall include internal accessible routes to all facilities whenever feasible. All types of amenities shall be provided with barrier -free access in a representative quantity. The City shall identify and schedule any readily constructible barrier -free access improvements and evaluate other improvements for inclusion in the capital improvement plan. The City will provide vehicle parking, ADA- compliant parking, bicycle racks, and barrier -free access at City -owned parks and recreational facilities. Policy 6-1.4.6: Restrooms. Parks with existing restrooms shall be evaluated for the condition of the restrooms and the level of accessibility provided. Deteriorated facilities shall be scheduled for renovation, with feasible accessibility improvements included in the scope of work. Policy 6-1.4.7: Opportunity. Each park amenity replacement, improvement, or addition shall be recognized as an opportunity to improve access for all users, including those with special needs, through universal design. Policy 6-1.4.8: Bicycle and Hiking Trails. The City shall pursue the expansion of the existing network of trails so that a comprehensive, connected system is created which includes integration with State and County networks. Policy 6-1.4.9: Wayfinding and Voluntary Compliance. The City shall add wayfinding and similar signage, using consistent design themes and language, to all parks that are currently not marked and shall install park system maps at all parks as may be necessary. To improve user understanding and compliance, and facilitate enforcement, the City shall install a park rules sign of consistent appearance at each site. Objective 6-1.5: Coordination of Planning and Resources. The City shall coordinate planning for recreation improvements with each level of government including the State of Florida, Indian River County, the Indian River County School Board, non -profits, the private sector, and the public at large in order to provide and promote recreational opportunities, understand needs, and encourage environmental education activities all in a cost effective manner. Policy 6-1.5.1: Joint School -Park Concept. Consistent with the Public Schools Element, the City shall cooperate with the Indian River County School Board to promote joint use of schools and parks for school and public recreation activities. Efforts shall be focused on the two schools within the City limits (Pelican Island and Sebastian elementary schools), however the two schools immediately adjacent to the City may be included as well (Sebastian River Middle and Sebastian River High). Policy 6-1.5.2: Private Sector. On a continuing basis through the site plan and subdivision approval process, the City shall coordinate with private sector developers in providing needed improvements to recreation facilities by enforcing the recreation land and facility dedication or fee in lieu provisions of the LDC. Policy 6-1.5.3: Funding Sources. The City shall pursue grants, foundations, and other public/private funding sources for the development, expansion, and maintenance of park and public space resources. The City shall seek out and obtain the advantages of all appropriate local and non -local sources of financial and technical assistance. Alternative funding sources and their operational and administrative impacts shall be regularly monitored so that evolving State and Federal assistance programs can be aggressively pursued in furtherance of the City's recreation goals and objectives while remaining cost effective and fiscally equitable. Policy 6-1.5.4: Other Human Service Planning Efforts. The City shall create realistic plans and take responsive action to meet identified needs in a cost-effective and fiscally equitable manner by encouraging the use of local park and recreation resources for a wider range of human services delivery (i.e. health information, consumer protection, nutrition, literacy, etc.) Policy 6-1.5.5: Cooperative Education Programs. Park and recreation resources shall be used by the City as an instrument for environmental education as well as other adaptive education programs. This effort shall facilitate the use of local parks as year-round community education and recreation facilities for all age groups. Policy 6-1.5.6: Citizen Outreach. The City shall coordinate with local media outlets (newspaper, television, etc.) as well as use the City website and social media as appropriate to inform residents about recreation activities and events. Outreach efforts shall include targeted efforts to reach the entire community. Policy 6-1.5.7: Volunteer Organizations. The City shall continue to support the efforts of and work closely with volunteer organizations that provide a wide range of recreation programs. Policy 6-1.5.8: Intergovernmental Coordination. Specific Objectives and Policies regarding intergovernmental coordination and this Element are provided and identified in the Governance & Implementation Element. Objective 6-1.6 Boating And Waterways. The City shall include blueways, waterways, and boating in parks, recreation, and open space planning including the identification of high priority facilities. Policy 6-1.6.1. Schedule. The City shall develop and maintain a schedule for the assessment of high priority waterways networks, including boating, kayak and canoe trail ways, and other water transportation options including but not limited to inspections, repairs, and future capital improvements projects. Policy 6-1.6.2: LOS. The City shall adopt LOS standards for boating and fishing facilities, such as boat ramps, kayak and canoe launches, fishing piers, and public access points. Policy 6-1.6.3: Public Access. The City shall strive to maintain a no net loss policy for public access to waterways and shorelines and will work to maintain and/or expand the publicly accessible location throughout the City. 11 DATA INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION The City of Sebastian has a comprehensive system of public and private recreation sites, including parks, natural areas, waterway access, and recreation facilities. This Element provides a recreation inventory, analysis, and policies pursuant to the requirements of Section 163.3177(6)(e) of the Florida Statutes. In addition, current and projected needs for recreation sites, facilities, and open space are analyzed based on an assessment of existing and projected recreation demands and a plan to meet those demands provided. DEFINITIONS Neighborhood Park. A smaller park for diverse local recreational activities. Neighborhood parks are generally 1 to 5 acres in size and accessible by foot or bicycle with a service radius of about one-half mile and a service population of up to 5,000 persons. Typical development may include basketball and tennis courts, open play areas, play structures, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, lighting, and limited parking. Community Park. A larger park that provides a diverse range of community -scale recreational and leisure activities or contains an area of environmental or aesthetic quality. Facilities and activities may include, but are not limited to, athletic fields and courts, swimming pools, gymnasiums, performing and fine arts centers, crafts buildings, play structures, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, lighting, and parking. A community park is typically a "drive -to" facility from 5 to 25 acres in size that services the needs of up to 25,000 people. Community parks are ideally located near collector or arterial roads to accommodate adequate access and should be well -buffered from adjacent residential areas. Special Facilities. Special recreation facilities are generally identified as unique in their nature and purpose. Special facilities are exemplified by golf courses, community centers, boat ramps, zoos, stadiums, and other single -purpose facilities. While development standards are available for such facilities, the provision of special facilities is typically based more on the desires or unique characteristics of a community rather than numerical standards. District Park. A major or district park is usually designed to provide recreation opportunities to more than one community or an entire county. These sub -regional parks are often based on a resource or scale that cannot be provided by a community park. District parks can serve populations of about 100,000 people and are typically located within 30 minutes driving time of the users. These parks may provide ample contact with natural aspects of the setting and include large picnic areas, areas for field sports, nature trails, boating facilities, and riding trails. Regional Park. Regional parks function primarily to provide special natural resource use to people of all ages. They are generally more than 3,000 acres in size and within an hour's driving time of the population they serve. Activities available at a typical regional park include boating, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, overnight camping, and nature appreciation. Nature Reserve Area. Areas primarily designed with consideration for outdoor recreation and nature preservation, including but not limited to, areas for viewing and studying land, aquatic, or avian wildlife; conservation activities; swimming; hiking; camping; trail facilities; nature centers; or botanical gardens. Service area radius and desirable acreage vary. A nature reserve area may be one of the following: Conservation / Open Space Area. Are preserved and managed to protect its natural environment or aesthetic quality or to protect health, safety, and welfare by providing open spaces between roadways or development, with recreation and leisure activity serving as a secondary function. Linear Recreation Area. Area developed to provide travel routes for one or more types of recreational or human operated vehicles such as horseback riding, bicycling, hiking, or jogging. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE INVENTORY This section presents an inventory of park sites, existing resource -based and activity -based recreational facilities and open space, and identifies parks, playgrounds, and beaches accessible to the public within the vicinity of Sebastian. The inventory also indicates the type of improvements (amenities) developed on the sites. Included in the inventory are city, county, and state parks. Recreational facilities at school sites, though only potentially available for public use when classes are not in session, represent another resource included in the inventory. The inventory provides an emphasis on recreation space within the city limits of Sebastian. However, Indian River County and the State of Florida maintain an abundance of district and regional parks and open space throughout the area in the northern part of Indian River County that are available to and frequented by Sebastian residents and these have been inventoried. Smaller scale county parks immediately nearby Sebastian are also mapped. Recreation facilities that are owned and operated by the private sector which may be available at a private club or as an amenity provided by a housing development are not included due to their restricted access. A. Classification Since recreation space provided by the City differs according to purpose, function, and activity, a regimen of recreation space classification was developed and used to profile the existing recreation system. As a design guide helpful to measure the adequacy of future recreation resources and needs, this classification system defines recreation space according to service area and function. Service area classifications include neighborhood and community parks as well as natural areas and special facilities. In addition, recreation areas can be classified into two broad categories: active -based and passive -based recreation activities. Most public parks and open spaces can be classified as either active- or passive -based recreation depending on the facilities and natural resources located at the park site. These terms are defined as follows: 1. Active -Based. Active -based recreation activities involve the pursuit of physical exertion that raises the heart rate to a level significantly above the resting level. This may be achieved through participation in a variety of activities such as team sports like baseball and football, as well as individual activities including jogging, bicycling, hiking, swimming, or playground activity. The main benefits of such recreation uses are increased cardiovascular fitness and improved mental health through release of energy and/or tension. Active -based recreation activities rely on the presence of recreational facilities that enable certain activities to function. Without the provision of such facilities, the activity would either be limited in quality or altogether eliminated. Active -based recreation areas may include open space areas which allow for unprogrammed play of a variety of sports. Active -based recreation activities are further divided into two categories: a. User Oriented. User -oriented activities can be provided anywhere, if funding and space are available. Activities include: baseball, football, basketball, golf, and tennis. User -oriented facilities generally are man-made, and should be located to best serve the population of the community. b. Resource Based. Resource -based activities are those activities that can only occur in certain environments. This includes all water related activities, hiking trails, hunting, and camping. Resource -based activities are designed to make maximum use of the natural resources, such as waterways, woodlands, and wetlands since the resource is not present in all communities. 2. Passive -Based. Passive -based recreation involves activities that do not necessarily raise the heart rate significantly above the resting level, but rather provide refreshment through furnishing visual and/or psychological release from the pressures of everyday urban life. In passive -based recreation facilities, emphasis is placed on enjoyment of a natural resource or an activity and not on participation. The passive -based recreation facilities category includes picnic tables, observation areas, botanical gardens, historical or archaeological sites, and park benches. Passive recreation activities include sunbathing at the beach, walking through a scenic area, or a visit to a local historical site. Passive -based recreation areas are often referred to as open spaces and preserves. Open spaces include: fields, walking trails, scenic view points, and greenbelts. Generally, open space areas have minimal facilities. Open space can also be used to enhance urban areas by providing relief from intense or monotonous development. B. Inventory of Parks and Recreation Areas The City has a total of approximately 584 acres of developed, city -owned recreation land and other undeveloped recreation land. Within and immediately adjacent to the City are public school sites with recreation areas that can be available to the public. In addition, state and county owned lands available for recreation use are located near the City in the unincorporated portion of Indian River County. Below is a listing of the recreation sites and open space areas within the City of Sebastian and the nearby unincorporated area, including a listing of amenities, organized by type and shown on the associated maps. 1. Neighborhood Parks (See Table 6-3 and Map 6-1) 2. Community Parks (See Table 6-4 and Map 6-2) 3. Special Facilities (See Table 6-5 and Map 6-3) 4. Nature Reserve Areas (See Table 6-6 and Map 6-4) 5. Unimproved Future Park Sites (See Table 6-7 and Map 6-5) a. The City of Sebastian obtained a number of unimproved park sites as part of the settlement with General Development Corporation (GDC). These former GDC sites total 52.36 acres of land which can be used in the future for neighborhood parks, community parks, special facilities, or nature reserves depending on their size and location and the community's needs. 6. School Sites (See Map 6-6). The Indian River County School Board has two schools within the City of Sebastian as well as two schools immediately abutting City limits. These schools provide areas which could be made available for recreation use by nearby residents. a. Sebastian Elementary. This 40 +/- acre school is located within the City on CR 512 east of the Florida Power and Light Company easement at 400 Sebastian Boulevard in the northern part of the City. Facilities include a baseball field, outdoor playground, basketball courts, and open space for passive recreation. b. Pelican Island Elementary. This 32.23 +/- acre school is located within the City at the corner of Schumann Drive and Barber Street at 1355 Schumann Drive in the south portion of Sebastian Highlands. Facilities include a baseball field, an all-purpose field, basketball courts, an outdoor playground, and open space for passive recreation. c. Sebastian River Middle. This 43 +/- acre school is located on CR 512 immediately west of the City limits at 9400 CR 512. Facilities include a baseball field, a football/soccer field, and four tennis/basketball courts. d. Sebastian River High. This 78 +/- acre school is located on 90th Avenue south of CR 512 immediately west of the City limits at 9001 90th Avenue. Facilities include a football stadium with running track, three football/soccer fields, baseball field, softball field, two basketball courts, and eight tennis courts. 7. Indian River County Parks. The County's Parks Department operates the following in the northern portion of Indian River County: a. Amber Sands Beach Access. This 3.38 acre site is located along the Atlantic Ocean within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge at 12566 North A1A. Amenities include a beach access boardwalk and unpaved parking. b. Dale Wimbrow Park. Sharing a 74 acre site with Donald McDonald Park west of the City limits, between the Sebastian River and the Airport, this park is located at 11805 Roseland Road. Amenities include a playground, picnic pavilions, an event pavilion, boat launch, fitness trail, fishing access, BBQ grills, restrooms, and paved parking. c. Donald McDonald Park. Sharing a 74 acre site with Dale Wimbrow Park west of the City limits, between the Sebastian River and the Airport, this park is located at 12315 Roseland Road. Amenities include 29 primitive campsites, 1 campsite with electricity, an observation boardwalk, boat launch, fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms with showers, and a ranger's office with a multi- purpose room. d. Golden Sands Beach Park. This 15.42 acre site is located along the Atlantic Ocean at 10350 North A1A. Amenities include beach access with lifeguards, a playground, picnic pavilions, restrooms with showers, and paved parking. e. Kiwanis Hobart Park. This site is located southeast of the City at 5790 77th Street. Amenities include 2 baseball fields, basketball court, playground, 2 large pavilions, covered picnic tables, horseshoe pits, and restrooms. f. North County Regional Park. This site is adjacent to the west side of the City at 9450 CR 512 within the St. Sebastian Buffer Preserve State Park. Amenities include a swimming pool, waterpark, 4 baseball fields, 4 soccer fields, playground, and restrooms. g. Roseland Ballfield (Helen Hanson Park). This 1.93 acre site is north of the City limits at 8020 129th Court. Amenities include a baseball field, playground, halfcourt basketball court, and restrooms. h. Roseland Community Center and Park. This 0.72 acre site is located along the Sebastian River north of the City limits at 12925 83rd Avenue. Amenities include a community building, river access boardwalk, pavilion, playground, and BBQ grill. i. Seagrape Trail Beach Access. This 0.76 acre site is located along the Atlantic Ocean on the east side of North A1A and north of Marbrisa Drive. Amenities include boardwalk beach access and paved parking. j. Treasure Shores Beach Park. This 20.8 acre site is located along the Atlantic Ocean at 11300 North A1A. Amenities include beach access, a playground, walking trails, restrooms with showers, and parking. k. Turtle Trail beach Access. This 1.16 acre site is located along the Atlantic Ocean on the east side of North A1A and north of River Club Drive. Amenities include boardwalk beach access and paved parking. I. Wabasso Beach Park. This 1.32 acre site is located along the Atlantic Ocean at 1820 Wabasso Beach Road. Amenities include beach access with lifeguards, restrooms with showers, and paved parking. m. Wabasso Causeway Park. This 0.46 acre site is located on the Indian River Lagoon southeast of the City limits at 3105 Wabasso Bridge Road. Amenities include a boat launch, canoe launch, picnic tables, pavilions, restrooms, and paved parking. n. West Wabasso Park. This 10 acre site is adjacent to the south side of the City at 8900 64th Avenue. Amenities include 1 baseball field, 2 basketball courts, a tennis court, playground, 2 pavilions, and restrooms. o. Indian River County Conservation Areas. The County maintains a number of conservation areas in the northern portion of Indian River County within or adjacent to Sebastian: p. Ansin Rivenfront Conservation Area and Canoe Launch. This 123 acre site northeast of the intersection of CR 512 and CR 510 is partially in an unincorporated pocket along the west side of the City and partially in the City. The site contains a walking train and mature live oak habitat. Also, at 9800 Canoe Launch Cove, are a canoe launch, 2 pavilions, and parking. The site augments the protection of the St. Sebastian River and provides a pedestrian connection and greeriway between CR 512, the Trans -Florida Central Railroad trail grade (Fellsmere Rail Trail), and the 22,000 acre St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. q. North Sebastian Conservation Area. This 407 acre site is in the northern portion of the City, with general access from Friendship Park at 1225 Main Street and equestrian access from further west on Main Street. The conservation area contains numerous habitats: xeric oak scrub, sand and pine scrub, sand pine forest, scrubby flatwoods, mesic pine flatwoods, wet flatwoods (osprey nesting area), freshwater marsh, upland hardwood forest, wetland forested mix, shrub, brushland, and freshwater ponds and lakes. The area is a key mitigation tract for the Florida Scrub -Jay Habitat Conservation Plan, and is accessible to the public through over 5 miles of hiking, off -road bicycling, and horseback trails; fishing; a boardwalk; kayak launch; and horse trailer parking and corrals. r. Sebastian Scrub Conservation Area. This 9.94 acre site is located at 1258 Schumann Drive within the City limits and near the Englar Drive Stormwater Park. It provides oak scrub and scrubby flatwoods habitat for the Florida Scrub -Jay. s. Sebastian Harbor Preserve. This 163 acre site is located on Englar Drive across the street from the Englar Stormwater Park and (in combination with the abutting Sebastian Scrub Conservation Area) forms part of a large contiguous area of habitat preservation. t. Wabasso Scrub Conservation Area. This 111 acre site along CR 510 west of 58th Avenue adjacent to the south side of the City primarily consists of sand pine / scrub oak habitat. It is an important component of the Florida Scrub -Jay Habitat Conservation Plan and is also being utilized for gopher tortoise relocations. In addition, there are other conservation areas maintained by the County in the vicinity of Sebastian that are not listed because they are not open to the public. 8. State Parks a. Pelican Island and Indian River Spoil Islands. The 4,760 acre Pelican Island wildlife sanctuary is the nation's first designated wildlife sanctuary. Wildlife enthusiasts frequent this area in boats to observe a wide variety of water fowl and marine life. In addition, the various spoil islands within the Intracoastal Waterway offer a number of recreational opportunities, including camping, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and shellfishing. A total of 19 spoil islands are located within the waterway spanning from the Brevard County line to the Wabasso Causeway. These islands range in size from 0.5 to 4 acres and are undeveloped. b. Sebastian Inlet State Park. This 1,000 acre site spans Indian River and Brevard counties, stretching over 3 miles of the barrier island east of Sebastian. The main entrance is at 9700 South State Road A1A in Melbourne Beach. Amenities include beach access, boat rental, canoe and kayak rental, boat launch, improved campsites, pavilions, picnic areas, a playground, and restrooms. Activities include fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife watching. A unique feature of the park is the treasure museum commemorating the sunken Spanish treasure off shore. c. St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. This 22,000 acre site is located in both Indian River and Brevard counties and is adjacent to the City across the Sebastian River. The main entrance is at 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive in Fellsmere. The park protects a longleaf pine forest and native plants and animals. Amenities include horseback and hiking trails, primitive campsites, and picnic areas. Activities include canoeing, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. 9. Private Recreation. Private recreation areas and facilities provided within Sebastian reduce the need for the City to provide such facilities. A wide assortment of recreation opportunities are made available to the residents of Sebastian through private recreation resources both within and outside the City. Active recreation opportunities include outdoor sports and athletics such as golf, fishing, and boating. Indoor activities include gymnastics, weight training, aerobics, karate, and yoga. Since a significant portion of the City's population has access to these private recreation offerings, the City's obligation to provide land area and facilities is reduced and was taken into consideration in the recreation supply and demand analysis in the next section. Table 6-3: Neighborhood Parks Size Active/ in ID Name Passive Acres 1 Blossom Street Active 2.68 940 Cody Avenue 2 Bryant Court Active 3.55 117 Bryant Court 3 Cheltenham Lake, Cheltenham Passive 2.51 Street & Cownie Lane 4 Easy Street Active 6.94 458 Easy Street 5 Filbert Street Active 9.08 170 Filbert Street 6 Garden Club Passive 8.32 1028 Barber Street 7 George Street Active 2.27 1270 George Street 8 Historical Passive 2.49 Schumann Drive 9 Periwinkle Passive 4.42 444 Periwinkle Drive Total 42.26 Inventory as of May 2020 U)9 O— O 0 R ti mR N = U df Ca d Y R U '" a E CC3 =40. 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V C d O O) 'ad 0 v M. a) d >, md L O N i co C VCC jQ E O) _ V A V m -aO U W O Y Cf C rn V Y Y a >. U Active/ Size in m :� W d _V a N a CD p° m M- IL a a IL ID Name Passive Acres 1 Airport Observation Passive 0.15 1 38 2 100 East Airport Drive 2 Riverfront Walkway Active 1.6 mi. 20 1.6 1.6 2 4 4 1 1 3 Community Center Active 1.07 2 1 1 1 1 36 2 1805 Central Avenue Fisherman's Landing 4 Working Waterfront Active 2.19 4 11 1 1 1 1 60 3 10 1540 N. Indian River Drive 5 North County Active -- 3.1 Greenwa 6 Golf Course Active 154 1 3 ? 116 18 6 100 Brush Foot Drive Main Street Boat 7 Ramp Active 3.19 5 1 2 1 2 1 7 1 33 3 27 1 1302 US Hiohwax 1 8 Sebastian Yacht Club Active 0.72 4 1 1 2 1 3 1 5 14 7 38 2 j 820 Indian River Drive Sebastian Historical j 9 Museum at Friendship Passive Note 2 1 1 1 Park 178 9 10 Senior & Art Center at Passive Note 2 2 1 Friendship Park 11 Skate Park at Barber Active Note 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 Street Park 12 Splash Pad at Active Note 2 7 5 1 1 3 26 2 Riverview Park 13 Veterans Memorial at Active Note 2 5 1 Riverview Park Total 161.47 49 4.7 2 11 5 5 1 3 1 1.6 4 15 1 3 1 10 21 1 2 1 442 78 36 75 3 1. Inventory as of May 11, 2020 2. Acreage included with host park 3. Trailer Parking for Sebastian Yacht Club is at Riverview Park 4. Senior & Art Center, Sebastian Historical Museum, and City Hall shared parking 5. Fisherman's Landing Working Waterfront includes fish market, fish cleaning and weighing area, and public observation benches w N v a 0 (n am m ca p = CD 7 �1 M. CAD < 0) o m N — X O CD CD go CD CD C a_ W CD 0)_ o CD (n N y - <. CD C<D CD M W N N W n CD p N O CD 0 F. 0 0 -A --L j N N N � � BBQ Benches Boat Ramp Canoe/Kayak Launch Dock Hiking Trail (miles) Open Play Field Picnic Tables (uncovered) Trash Receptacles Dog Waste Pick-up Station Bicycle Rack Parking (regular) (paved) Parking (regular) (unpaved) Parking (handicap) (paved) Table 6-7: Unimproved Future Park or Nature Reserve Sites ID Name Location Parcel Number Size In Acres 10 100 Main Street Main Street 31380100002000800000.0 1.03 2 Adams Street Adams Street/Acorn Terrace/Barber 31382500001000100001.0 3.81 Street 3 Carnival Terrace Carnival Terrace/Caravan Terrace/ 31382500001282000000.1, and 2.05 Periwinkle Drive .2 5 Concha Drive Concha Derive/Horizon Terrace/Ocean 31382500001347000000.1 2.93 Cove Street 6 Empress Avenue Empress Avenue 31391900001001700001.0 1.72 7 Kildare Drive 113 Kildare Drive/High Drive 31391800003001600001.0 1.6 8 Manly Avenue Manly Avenue/Donna Lane 31391800001000100002.0 0.68 9 Melrose Lane Melrose Lane/Crown Street/Celtic Ave. 31381300002193000000.0 1.9 10 Newhall Terrace Newhall Terrace/Rosebush Terrace 31382400001267000000.1 2.24 11 Tracy Drive Northwest of Keystone Drive &Bristol 31391900001000900001.0 35.33 Street at 134, 136, 138, 140, 142 & 144 and Tracy Street 31391900001570000009.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 and 14.0 12 Tuxedo Terrace Tuxedo Terrace/Surre,, Terrace 31382400001211000000.1 2.49 13 US 1 Green Area 1401 US Highway 1 31390600003002000001.0 0.06 14 Wimbrow Drive Wimbrow Drive 31390700001000000000.3 4.62 TOTAL 60.46 Inventory as of October 6, 2017 RECREATION ANALYSIS A. Summary of Inventory The recreation and open space inventory indicates that the City of Sebastian contains 584.3 acres dedicated for public recreation, which includes 126.38 acres of developed park land, 244.24 acres of nature preserve, 52.36 acres of unimproved future park sites, and 161.32 acres for the public golf course and other special facilities. Based on the April 1, 2017 estimated resident population of 24,192 for Sebastian, this total parks acreage represents 24.15 acres per 1,000 residents. The population estimate is provided by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida, which is the official population estimate recognized by the State. B. Demand Methodology Current and future demands for recreation space were determined by applying recreational space standards to population estimates and projections for the City of Sebastian. Standards for developed park area acreage and service area are established by policy as a Level of Service standard and are shown in Table 6-8. Standards for types of amenities were determined by utilizing the existing statewide provided average Level of Service provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in their publication Outdoor Recreation in Florida — 2013 (the Statewide Comprehensive Recreation Plan). Also utilized was an average of the Regional, Population, and Jurisdiction Type benchmarks from the 2017 NRPA (National Recreation and Parks Association) Agency Performance Review as well as standards established by Indian River County. C. Current Recreation Demand 1. Acreage Demand. For each park classification, a minimum amount of area is required to satisfy space requirements needed to support those facilities that are demanded by residents living within that service area. Table 6-8: Recreation Standards for Size and Location Classification Location Acres/1,000 Size Service Existing Surplus/(Deficit) Residents Area LOS Neighborhood Neighborhood 2.0 1.0 to 5.0 0.5 mile 3.04 ac. 1.04 ac./1,000 area acres radius Community Group of 2.0 5.0 to 25.0 0.5 mile to 3 2.19 ac. 0.19 ac./1,000 neighborhoods acres mile radius Notes: Based on Policy 6-1.1.1; Existing LOS as o, October 6, 2017 based on April 1, 2017 population of 24,192 per BEBR and inventory Tables 6-3 and 6-4. Park acreage standards were compared to Sebastian's April 1, 2017 population to estimate current demand for park area. Table 6-8 identifies existing demand for the Neighborhood and Community park classifications and demonstrates that the City has no existing deficiencies. Facility Demand. Recreational facility demands shown in Table 6-9 represent the minimum level of service to be provided within the City to meet the resident population's basic facility needs. Other facilities not included in the minimum facilities list may be provided at the City's discretion and facilities may be provided before the population threshold is reached (the existing golf course for example) if the City determines it is in the best interest of the residents to do so. Table 6-9: Recreation Standards for Facilities Facility Standard Demand Existing Surplus/ (Deficit) Baseball/Softball Fields 1 field per 6,000 4 5 1 residents Basketball Courts 1 court per 5,000 4 4 residents Boat Ramps 1 ramp per 12,500 1 3 2 residents Equipped Play Areas 1 area per 10,000 3 13 10 (playground) residents Football Fields 1 field per 20,000 1 2 1 1 residents Golf Course 18 holes per 50,000 _ 1 1 residents Recreation Center & Gym 1 center per 25,000 — 0 residents Soccer Fields 1 field per 10,000 2 1 (1) residents Swimming Pools 1 pool per 25,000 — 0 residents Tennis Courts 1 court per 5,000 4 10 6 residents Volleyball Courts 1 court per 8,500 2 3 1 residents Bicycle Trail (paved) 1 mile per 31,250 — 0 residents Bicycle Trail (unpaved) 1 mile per 10,750 2.3 miles 0 (2.3) residents Hiking Trail 1 mile per 6,000 4.0 miles unknown unknown residents Pickleball 1 court per 5,000 residents Notes: Demand based on April 1, 2017 population of 24,192 per BEBR; Existing as of October 6, 2017. Recreation facility standards were compared to Sebastian's April 1, 2016 population to estimate current demand for recreational facilities. Table 6-9 identifies existing demand for those facilities included in the list and shows that the City has existing deficiencies for soccer fields (1 field). Strong consideration should be given to how to address these deficiencies and /or whether other County facilities open to the general public meet the need. Regarding unpaved bicycle trails and hiking trails, the City's unpaved trails have all been categorized as hiking trails though they can also be used by suitable off -road bicycles. D. Future Recreation Demand Tables 6-11 and 6-12 identify future park land and amenity demands based on the rates established above and the City's projected population in five and ten years as shown in Table 6-10. Table 6-10: Projected Population April 1, 2017 2020 2021 1 2025 2026 2030 Indian River County 148,962 156,600 158,960 168,400 170,380 178,300 City of Sebastian 24,192 25,381 25,762 27,285 27,607 28,895 Notes: Current (April 1, 2017) population per BEBR; Indian River County projected population figures for 2020, 2025, and 2030 are BEBR "medium," other years are extrapolated; City of Sebastian projected population figures are based on utilizing the same growth percentage as Indian River County projections by BEBR. 1. Future Park Area Demand. The demand for park land in the future is based upon two factors: the future population and the adopted Level of Service. Through Policy 6-1.1.1, the City has adopted a Level of Service of 2 acres per 1,000 population for neighborhood parks and 2 acres per 1,000 population for community parks. The demand is determined by dividing the future population by 1,000 and then multiplying it by 2 acres for each classification. Beginning in 2023, the City will begin to experience a deficit in the Community Park classification while still exhibiting a surplus on an overall basis. Table 6-11: Projected Park Acreage Demand Adopted LOS Demand Existing Surplus/ Year Classification Population (Acres/1,000 Acres Acres (Deficit) Population 2017 Neighborhood 24,192 2.0 48.38 73.49 25.11 Community 2_0 48.38 52.89 4.51 Total 4.0 96.76 126.38 29.62 2021 Neighborhood 25,762 2.0 51.52 73.49 21.97 Community 2_0 51.52 52.89 1.37 Total 4.0 103.04 126.38 23.34 2026 Neighborhood 27,607 2.0 55.21 73.49 18.28 Community 2_0 55.21 52.89 f2.32) Total 4.0 110.42 126.38 15.96 Notes: Adopted Level of Service based on Policy 6-1.1.1. Existing acres based on inventory in Tables 6-3 and 6-4 as of October 6, 2017. 2. Future Park Facility Demand. The demand for park facilities in the future is based upon the same two factors as the future land demand: the future population and the adopted Level of Service. Through Policy 6-1.1.1, the City has adopted the Level of Service rates shown below in Table 6-12. The demand is determined by dividing the future population by the various rates, with a result less than 1 meaning that no such facility is yet required and all other results being rounded down to the nearest whole number. Currently, the City is deficient in the provision of soccer field facilities and this is projected to worsen with the addition of basketball courts, recreation center/gym, and swimming pool facilities to the deficiency list during the 10-year planning period. Table 6-12: Projected Park Facility Demand Facility Baseball/Softball Fields Basketball Courts Boat Ramps Equipped Play Areas (Playground) Football Fields Golf Course (18 holes) Recreation Center & Gym Soccer Fields Swimming Pools Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts Bicycle Trail (paved) (mile) Adopted Demand Surplus/(Deficit) LOS 2017 2021 2026 Existing Residents/ (24,192) (25,762) (27,607) 2017 2021 2026 Facility 6,000 4 4 5 5 1 1 0 5,000 4 5 5 4 0 (1) (1) 12,500 1 2 2 3 2 1 1 10,000 3 3 3 13 10 10 10 20,000 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 50,000 - - - 1 1 1 1 25,000 - 1 1 0 0 (1) (1) 10,000 2 2 2 1 (1) (1) (1) 25,000 - 1 1 0 0 (1) (1) 5,000 4 5 5 10 6 5 5 8,500 2 3 3 3 1 0 0 31,250 - - - 0 0 ? ? Bicycle Trail (unpaved) 10,750 2.3 miles 2.3 miles 2.5 0 (2.3) (2.3) (2.5) (mile) miles Hiking Trail (mile) 6,000 4.0 miles 4.2 miles 4.6 unknown unknown unknown unknown miles Notes: Adopted Level of Service based on Policy 6-1.1.1; Existng facilities based on inventory n Tables 6-3 and 6-4 as of October 6, 2017. E. Extrajurisdictional Recreation Demand Parks provided by the City of Sebastian can be used by City residents as well as by residents of other municipalities and unincorporated Indian River County. In a similar manner, parks and open space provided by Indian River County can be used by City residents. Other municipalities are not anticipated to be a significant factor because those near Sebastian are smaller in population and not particularly close geographically. In considering the effects of population growth in unincorporated Indian River County on the City's parks, it is noteworthy that the population of the City and the County as a whole are growing at the same rate. In addition, both the City and the County have established the same Level of Service of 2.0 acres per 1,000 population for neighborhood parks and 2.0 acres per 1,000 population for community parks. The County has an overall Level of Service for parks of 6.61 acres per 1,000 population, which is greater than the City's overall standard of 4.0 acres per 1,000 population. The County's Level of Service for various park amenities approximates the City's, with most standards the same or more stringent than the City's. Therefore, the impacts of population growth in the County are not anticipated to be disproportionate or a significant detriment to the City's park system. RECREATION PLAN This section describes several alternative ways to provide recreation space and facilities to meet the current and future demands identified above and how to meet the desires of Sebastian's population in the future. A. Park Area Supply The future supply of park land is based upon the existing improved park acreage and the current supply of unimproved park land. The deficit identified in Table 6-11 above could be addressed by reclassifying an existing Neighborhood Park (with appropriate changes to the amenities) into a Community Park. This would need to be coupled with ensuring that the Neighborhood Park category is also kept in compliance with the Level of Service standard. There may also be operational or programmatic needs (field space, parking, etc.) that may trigger the need to expand one or more of the existing Community parks which would also address the projected deficit. In addition, as shown in Table 6-7, there are 52.36 acres of unimproved vacant park land distributed across 7 sites in the City that could be used to meet the deficit if appropriately sized and located. The unimproved park land could also be used as nature reserves, open space, or for as -yet undetermined needs and should be retained. Most neighborhoods are within close proximity to parks within Sebastian. Access for all ages is improved when residents can reach recreation opportunities by walking or biking rather than driving, therefore good geographic distribution of parks is an important consideration for future supply. To maintain this important relationship between residents and recreation, parks may need to be added to serve locational needs that are in excess of the numerical demand calculated above. Critical to ensuring that the park acreage Level of Service is met is ensuring that the recreation demand created by new development is fully met through the use of the recreation land dedication and fee -in -lieu provisions in the LDC. The dedication requirement should be set the same as the established Level of Service so that new development does not exacerbate any existing or pending shortfalls. Appropriate use of the fee -in - lieu provisions will ensure that impacts are addressed in the most efficient and fairest manner to serve the whole community since a series of small land dedications would be less beneficial than consolidated park sites of appropriate size that could be adequately designed and provided with useful amenities. B. Park Facility Supply The future supply of park facilities is based upon the existing improved park sites and the City's ability to add amenities to existing park sites and/or develop new park sites with new amenities. The deficits identified in Table 6-12 above could be addressed through either of those means by utilizing existing City recreation impact fee funds and fee -in -lieu funds from new residential development. There may also be as -yet unidentified facilities that the community may desire or current recreation activities that fall out of favor and whose facilities can be converted to other uses. The best matching of resident desires and facilities provided is an ongoing process, and the City's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and City staff can play a useful role in this effort. C. Quality The service that recreational facilities provide should be measured not only by the quantity available but also by the quality of the facility as well. Facilities that are in disrepair should be repaired as soon as possible since they discourage participation and reduce the level of service provided by the City. Deteriorated facilities also promote unwanted activities by sending a message that the area is not monitored. Recreational facilities that are underdeveloped also limit use by the community. Amenities which provide for a more fulfilling and enjoyable park visit (restrooms, picnic tables, lights, etc.) should be provided to the extent desired by the community even though there is no established numerical standard. D.Open Space The City has a robust inventory of open spaces and natural areas, which provide a remarkable balance and boundary to the suburban development of the City. These natural areas should be celebrated and preserved, including enhancing public use to reinforce public appreciation and support. E. Special Groups The provision of recreational facilities should consider the needs of special groups such as the elderly, individuals with disabilities or special needs, and children. These groups require special planning in the provision and design of parks and recreation facilities. 1. Individuals with Disabilities. Parks and recreational facilities should be designed to accommodate the needs of those residents with disabilities and/or special needs. Parking facilities at parks should include ADA compliant parking spaces and active recreation facilities such as football and baseball fields should contain accessible routes utilizing ramps as necessary to enable passive participation or spectating at events. In addition, accessible routes should be provided to all types of amenities within a park to the extent feasible. Special consideration should be given to improving access, including restroom design, whenever work is done to renovate or expand a park since this benefits all users of the park. 2. Seniors. The recreational interests of seniors may vary from those of more active age groups. Ensuring an adequate mix of active and passive recreation opportunities is an important way to satisfy the needs of all age groups in the City. 3. Children. Young children lack the size and strength to actively participate in certain recreational activities, but can do so where special facilities are provided. For example, shallow wading pools located immediately adjacent to swimming pools allow them to safely enjoy water activities. Playgrounds should also include equipment designed for various youth age groups when space allows, and accessibility should be provided and improved whenever possible. F. School Sites The use of school recreation sites for public recreation represents an efficient use of these facilities and, ultimately, efficient use of public tax expenditures. After the school day and any school -sponsored afterschool activities, and when school is not in session, these facilities are left unused when not made available to the public. The creation and maintenance of a joint -use agreement between the City and the Indian River County School Board would be a means to enhance recreation opportunities and meet the demands identified in Tables 6-11 and 6-12 above. G. Coordination with Indian River County A portion of the park and open space area within and surrounding the City is owned and maintained by Indian River County. Therefore, the City should coordinate future recreation plans with the County, especially specialized facilities or those that serve a larger than neighborhood scale population. 28 H. Private Recreation Some existing developments provide private on -site recreation for their residents. While this does help to reduce the demand on public parks, it is important to recognize that the amenities are not always comparable and the provision of recreation in the public realm where all residents can come together is key to a sense of community identity and pride. The private on -site recreation provided in residential developments is also not typically of the same scale as public recreation (private neighborhood playgrounds vs. large community public ballfields for example). Accordingly, new developments which provide their own on -site recreation may be granted partial but not total credit towards the recreation land dedication requirements through careful application of the LDC. Map 6-1: Neighborhood Parks �!g I t t J (9) Hardee J (6) Easy y 1 ,o Park r• I Street • ' I (1) • i y /Park i♦ r, 1 .�F % I1 •�� A♦ 1 I } • �IL J • ,� J 10 f Historical Park • ! (2) Blossom I tr .. ,., I 1 f ` Street Park I ♦ • ♦ , � � � ♦ ' 1, 1 (7) • ♦♦--r. f ;46ardon club • I • �� - - - 1 Schumann Drive eeo(AR Cu P K 1 r %X16 p - 1 (8) George N ♦ s ♦ ♦ f i Street •� �� 1♦ f. 1 (4) Chelten%am •• �� ♦ f Filbert E •• 1 Lake Pe , f�. t Str et ( • I • Bryant Cq4rt nkle • f1 ! %II � i ♦I �4b ♦ ,�..! CITY OF SEBASTIAN Map No. 6-1 Neighborhood Parks W City Boundary 025 05 i Park Boundary Prepared by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Mies 112 mile radius for planning purposes only December 22, 2017 f 30 Map 6-2: Community Parks R I � ♦♦ 1 I o • R ♦ I- o� • / R y°, `ds �p • I � + + M t d-diki Park 11 1 �♦ +c 1 iIII (3) FkIV Grrtrw {III ok 1 I 1 ♦ `f 41 1 .s`. ♦ ! 1 • ♦ / • ♦ • is • I f 11 •♦♦ •� I * ♦♦ t A IA I ` / ♦, ♦ 9 I 1 I r44 f (7) Barber Street IyI ,1 I / Sports Complex • < 1 R R • i '0 ! • + • I ♦ 1 t a 3111'.0.e ASS lip AI'sH kD I ♦ ♦ >;-dP I I ♦+ I s c. , sl 0I' a o ,ft 4� N CITY OF SEBASTIAN Map No. 6-2 Community Parks I t , {•r ,� W E City Boundary 0 25 0 5 S I i s Park Boundary Prepared by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council t for planning g purposes on � _ _ ! 3 mile radius 'y December 22. 2017 Map 6-3: Special Facilities O (3) Community Center O (4) Fisherrrans Landing Park (9) Sebastian Historical Museum (10) Senior CP 'O(7) Main Street Boat Ramp & Art Canter O (1) Airport Observation O(e) Sebastian Yee rill Chub O (6) 6oi1 Course ci 112) Splash Pad �o �w O (2) Bark Park N 6 i 2 3 t ` :1L rc r 0(11) Skate Park x 3 T Zf 0(5_)F ellsmere Rall TWO s e5 ST INA E: Sv, eE A C A RD N CITY OF SEBASTIAN W E Map No. 6-3 Special Facilities City Boundary $ O Special Facilities 0 025 0115 1 Miles t December 22. 2017 �ara.0 I-. f Prepared by Treasure Coasl Regional Planning Council for planning purposes only Map 6-4: Nature Reserve Areas N W E S 0 0.25 J05 is November 13, 2017 a All' Q (3) Storrocrop Park ` R) K41 re 0 i� •a ... AR 01 i:i s St k Y F U. r s � t z 85 STfW A8/.550 SEA H CITY OF SEBASTIAN Map No. 6-4 Nature Reserve Areas City Boundary Park Boundary 9 Prepared by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for planning purposes only. 33 Map 6-5: Unimproved Future Park Sites 'n (71 W�mbrowOrIw F VP 7 g G r. (5) Melrose Lane a (4) Empress Arenue (2) Carnival Terrace (1) Adams Sheet (3) Concha Drive fib eTrWAen L60 eeACH RD I N CITY OF SEBASTIAN W Map No. 6-5 Unimproved Future Park Sites City Boundary 0 0 25 05 1 Future Park Site Prepared by Treasure Coast 1 Regional Planning Council Miles � ( for planning purposes only December 22, 2017 Map 6-6: School Locations Sebastian River Middle School i Sebastian River High School 9 I E N w S 0 0;5 05 t Miles , + November 13, 2017 r�, A� Oy l ? S Sebastian Elementary School t rk 7 G 4 F Y 2 R. G F r Q :J Y y Pelican Island Elementary School a5 STIWAeI.LSd eEACH RD _ I CITY OF SEBASTIAN Map No. " School Locations City Boundary S Schools Prepared by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for planning purposes only CFlYOF 11 LA d HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Board Meetinq Date: July 27t", 2020 Agenda Item Title: Parks & Properties Integrated Pest Management Plan Recommendation: Committee review, discussion and provide a recommendation to City Council on the provided Parks & Properties Integrated Pest Management Plan. Backqround: The Parks & Properties Integrated Pest Management Plan Sub -Committee was developed in February, 2020 to assist staff in the development of the Plan. The sub- committee was comprised of the Leisure Services Director, IPM Coordinator, Natural Resources Board members and Scientific Advisors. The Sub -Committee met over that past few months and developed the IPM Plan that is presented you today for comment and review in order to make a recommendation on the plan to City Council. If Agenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: N/A Attachments: Proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Element of Parks, Recreation & Open Space Integrated Pest Management Plan For City Parks and Properties t a,. August 2020 CROF XBASTL HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND THIS DRAFT FOR PRESENTATION TO THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD ON 7/27/20 IPM.PLAN.V1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Integrated Pest Management Plan is the collaborative product of hard work, in- depth discussion, thoughtful review, and peer -reviewed scientific research conducted over five (5) months, by the following charter members of the IPM Sub -Committee: Natural i es uiL es Board Members Kathy Brothers Brian O'Neill Thomas Carrano Jessica Lovell Dr. Graham Cox, Pelican Island Audubon Society Christine Kelly-Begazo, University of Florida- WAS Indian River County Extension Office Sharon Tyson, Florida State Parks Ruth Callaghan, CEAC (Certified Environmental Analytical Chemist) r�Yys�'uv Brian Benton, Leisure Services Director Kimberly Haigler, IPM Coordinator The IPM Sub -Committee hereby approves this IPM Plan, in its entirety, on the 20th day of July, 2020. The Parks and Recreation Board hereby approves this IPM Plan, in its entirety, on the 27th day of July, 2020. The Natural Resources Board hereby approves this IPM Plan, in its entirety, on the 4th day of August, 2020. The aforementioned collectively present this IPM Plan and accompanying Resolution (R-20-12) for City Council approval on the 27rh day of August, 2020. SUST 5E The City of Sebastian's IPM Plan is a Sustainable Sebastian Initiative. For more information about Sustainable Sebastian visit.- https://www.sebastionnrb.com/ TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION Scope 1 IPM Sub -Committee 3 IPM Coordinator 3 IPM Plan 4 Goals 4 IPM Program 4 Community IPM Cycle 6 Standard Operating Procedures 8 II. ATHLETIC PARKS Overview 10 Key Pests 10 Non -Chemical Methods 10 Ill. ACTIVE PARKS Overview 12 Key Pests 12 Non -Chemical Methods 12 IV, PASSIVE PARKS Overview 14 Key Pests 14 Non -Chemical Methods 14 V. FURTHER NON -CHEMICAL RECCOMMENDATIONS Future Considerations 16 VI. PESTICIDE USE METHODOLOGY Planning Pesticide Application Treatment Notitication Approved Pesticides New or Restricted Pesticides VII. DATA MANAGEMENT Data Recording & Collection Program Transparency Annual Report & Evaluation Vill. FUTURE RECOMENDATIONS Future Recommendations 14 20 20 22 24 24 24 26 IX. APPENDIX Appendix A: R620-12 27 Appendix B. Contractor Agreement (IPM.GA.vl) 31 Appendix C: Fertilizer Ordinance 33 Appendix D: Chemical Control Log (IPM.rcr.vt) 38 Appendix E: Pesticide Notification Sign 39 Appendix F. Environmental Impact Quotient Formula 41 Appendix G: Pesticide Exemption Form (IPM.PEFNI) 43 Appendix H: Monthly IPM Log (IPM.Ma.vl) 45 Appendix I: Glossary of Terms 47 INCLUDED FIGURES Figure 1: Map of City's Parks and Properties 2 Figure 2: Diagram of the Community IPM Cycle 7 Figure 3: Parks and Properties Classification Table 8 Figure 4: Table of Recommended Non -Chemical Control Methods 17 Figure 5: Approved Pesticide Table (IPM.APT.Vl) 23 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENTPLAN I. INTRODUCTION Scope The City of Sebastian's Leisure Services Department is the steward of over 300 acres of land at more than 25 locations, including community parks, city grounds, street medians, pathways, and sports facilities. Large park areas comprise 280 acres of the properties. Within the City's parks there are: 10 tennis courts, 11 playgrounds, 8 pickle ball courts, 4 basketball courts, 3 football/soccer fields, 5 baseball/softball fields, 3 volleyball courts, a dog park, a splash pad, and a skate park. This plan will not cover any of the ponds, canals, and ditches within these properties. These features are managed collectively by the City's Stormwater Department and will be addressed with a separate IPM Plan. The park lands offer a large array of recreation and enrichment opportunities for people of all ages. The City's Municipal Cemetery is managed by the Public Facilities Department. The 11 acre property consists primarily of sodded groundcover and is subject to frequent foot traffic, beyond its roads and paths. Therefore, for the purposes of controlling pests on the property, the cemetery will be included into the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan as a part of the City parks and properties (Figure 1). The Leisure Services and Public Facilities Departments are charged with maintaining these diverse landscapes in a safe, attractive, healthy, and useful condition. These properties represent a major component of the City's capital assets and the City recognizes its responsibility to its employees, park users, and the general public, and seeks to employ the highest professional standards in the performance of its duties. To best manage pests on City properties, City staff and contractors will continue utilizing the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) through the implementation of an IPM Plan. The Sun Rises Over the Indian River at Riverview Park. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 1 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IPM Sub-Cornmittee In February of 2020, the IPM Sub -Committee was formed to assist City staff in the development of an Integrated Pest Management Plan for the City of Sebastian's parks and properties. The sub -committee is to be comprised of the Leisure Services Director, IPM Coordinator, three Natural Resource Board Members, and two local scientific consultants. The role of the IPM Sub -Committee is to assist in the development of a cohesive IPM Plan, advise on pest management issues, and evaluate the City's progress towards the goals of the IPM Plan. The Sub -Committee will review and approve the annual IPM report before it is presented to City Council. As part of the annual review, Sub -Committee Members will evaluate the current techniques and products to ensure they are based on the best available technologies and scientific information available. Recommendations will be made regarding changes to the annual reporting process and the IPM Plan document. In the development of the initial IPM Plan, the IPM Sub -Committee will meet weekly. Following adoption of the final IPM Plan by City Council, the committee will meet annually, unless more frequent meetings are needed, as determined by staff. All IPM Sub -Committee meetings will be held in compliance with Florida's Sunshine Laws, with public notice, posted agenda, and minutes taken by a recording secretary. IPM Coordinator In order to provide for the planning and oversight of the IPM program, the position of IPM Coordinator is established. The appointed IPM Coordinator shall be a member of City staff who is in a position related to environmental or planning, but not from the Leisure Services Department. They will lead the creation and implementation of the IPM Plan, which will apply to the City's pest management activities on all of its parks and properties. Their responsibilities will also include the following: ■ Serve as liaison to IPM Sub -Committee ■ Monitor that City staff are adhering to the IPM Plan Standard Operating Procedures ■ Maintenance of accurate records on IPM implementation and use ■ Keep records of staff training in Green Business Best Management Practices and staff pesticide applicator certification ■ Assure the inclusion of City IPM policies and practices in any applicable third party contracts or purchase orders for pest management ■ Implement outreach efforts and maintain City's IPM Website. The IPM Coordinator will prepare an annual report of the City's IPM activities, which will be reviewed each March, by the IPM Sub -Committee and Leisure Services Director in an effort to assess the effectiveness of pest control methods, feasibility of new methods and technologies, and decide whether revision of the IPM Plan is required. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE, 3 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IPM Plan For the purposes of this plan, a pest may be any plant (weed), vertebrate (bird, rodent, or other mammal), invertebrate (insect, tick, mite, or snail), nematode, or pathogen (bacteria, virus, or fungus), which may cause disease, inflict damage, or out -compete the more desirable species for an area. In addition, a pest may be aesthetically undesired, or threaten to impact human/animal health. Any substance, or combination of substances which is intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pest species is called a pesticide. The City adopts the following IPM definition as established by the City's IPM Sub -Committee: "To promote the most sustainable pest management methods, based on planning and prevention; which aim to minimize risks to human and environmental health through the limited use of chemicals, while also remaining economically feasible." ■ Protect environmental resources by reducing the amount of pollutants entering surface and ground water and minimizing effects on native plants, animals and habitats ■ Ensure effective, economic pest management on City property, while minimizing health risks to the public, City staff, and the environment ■ Promote the transparency of the City's pest management activities ■ Increase public awareness of IPM methods and benefits IPM Progi, The IPM plan, as well as future modifications or amendments will be reviewed and voted on initially and annually by the IPM Sub -Committee, Natural Resources Board, Parks &Recreation Board, and then presented to City Council for final approval. The plan will then be incorporated as City policy through the adoption of Resolution R-20-12 by City Council (Appendix A) . O'M etagrtim Ldaral ciiion_ The Leisure Services Director and the IPM Coordinator are responsible for coordinating, tracking, and reporting the implementation of the City's IPM Program. City Staff and Contractors conducting pest management activities within City parks and properties are required to record thorough field data. The IPM Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate records of pesticide use and non - chemical methods utilized that are accessible for reference. All records will be retained for 1 year and stored on the City's Laser fiche system indefinitely. �`rtjiip _,_ All City employees who, within the scope of their duties, apply or use pesticides will be trained on the City's IPM Policies as well as proper chemical storage and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). A certification course on Green Business Best Management Practices will be provided through partnership with the University of Florida CITY OF SEWTIAN PACTU 4 ED PEST MANAGEMENT FLAN Indian River County Extension Office as needed. The training sessions are coordinated by the Human Resources Director, who will track employees' attendance and submit to IPM Coordinator to ensure all City field staff hold an active certification. At all times a minimum of 2 City staff members must be state certified pesticide applicators. The Human Resources Director and IPM Coordinator will keep a copy of all staff certifications on file. All pesticide applications will be in compliance with state regulations regarding applicator licensing. ,_sn+irces forThe IPM coordinator will act as a resource for City staff to help identify new pests and pest related concerns, and to assist in determining the best course of action consistent with the established IPM SOPS. The IPM Coordinator will also seek out and provide access to expert resources when needed. Education and outreach efforts will include distribution of information, either created internally, or obtained through partnership with local and state government agencies. The IPM Coordinator will coordinate and keep records of the following: • A City webpage where the public may obtain information on IPM practices for their property, view the City's IPM Plan, annual IPM reports, IPM Sub -Committee minutes, and pest management treatment records. • The City's efforts to promote the reduction of urban pesticide use through social media, the City's website, print and television media. • The City's outreach to pest control operators (PCO's) and landscapers. • Distribution of IPM information and resources at public outreach and community events. • IPM information distributed to residents through the "New Homeowner Folders" during the final planning and zoning inspection. • Updates and status reports following the annual report and as requested by City officials. ('nn4nrt The Procurement Coordinator will review contract provisions and/or amendment(s) to agreements that provide pest management services within city maintained parks, properties and facilities covered under this IPM Plan. All such contractors shall be required to review and sign the "contractor agreement" (Appendix B). Contract work will be monitored by IPM Coordinator to ensure that City IPM policies and practices are adhered to by all contractors performing pest management work. 1,�rtin: The IPM Coordinator will handle reporting to regulatory agencies, which credit the adoption of an IPM Plan as a Best Management Practice (BMP). • Incorporate the IPM Plan into the Florida Department of Environmental Protections (FDEP)'s National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II, MS4 Permit Cycle 4, Year 2 Annual Report (September, 2022) and the Cycle 5 NOI CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 6 NAGEMENT PLAN (September, 2024) as a new BMP for Element 6: Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping. • Add as new project and update through the statewide Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) annual report on water quality projects. • Add as new activity and provide update to the Indian River Lagoon Council for the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) annual report on lagoon -related accomplishments. immunity IPM Cych This established cycle (Figure 2) will serve as the guideline for IPM Plan development and is based on planning and prevention, with the use of chemicals as the last resort for pest control. and Monitoring: Staff routinely scouts the landscapes and buildings to locate pests. Pest populations are monitored by visual checks and traps. 2. 1.11r ;l'i� �!',:ii:; Pests must be identified to the exact species. Life history attributes are to be known for each species. This step is key to effective treatment. 3. The focus is on prevention- what it takes to keep pests out. Determine what action is needed and whether a threshold has been crossed. Proper techniques and timing are for required management. 4. Sio-4"r W� All pest management strategies are classified as biological, cultural, mechanical, or chemical. All methods are combined to maintain pests at acceptable thresholds. • Biolooical Control: enhances natural enemy populations by creating habitat or adding populations • Cultural Control: Disrupts the pest's environment by removing pest attractants or utilizing pest resistant variety of desired species • Mechanical: Creates physical barrier to pest entry • Chemical Control: the last tool in the IPM toolbox, the goal is evaluate costs and benefits to choose the least -toxic and most feasible option available that will do the job 5. Record F*eeonal- Accurate record keeping is essential to a successful IPM program. Data must be kept on control methods implemented, chemical usage by staff, and purchase orders. Determine if control methods were effective by knowing what has changed through trap counts and observation. 6.Document if the treatments met expectations. Establish if all actions have been in compliance with the City's IPM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assess what was learned and determine whether the plan needs revised. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FLAN Standard Operating Procedures When selecting and implementing a pest management strategy, from this plan, the following will be considered: ,P,,->> .,1-actork, Use and function of the landscape. • Considering the use and function of the landscape, parks are divided into three functional categories (Figure 3) in which the action threshold and methods are decided: ➢ Passive: neighborhood parks which can more likely be maintained with a natural approach. Some of these parks have playgrounds, which will need to be assessed regularly. ➢ Active: do not contain Bermuda turf, and receive the most activity on a daily basis. They need to be treated proactively, due to the number of park patrons on a daily basis and the nature of the activities that take place. ➢ Athletic: turf grass must be maintained to a higher standard to ensure the playability and safety of the participants. Proactive treatments are necessary in order to provide the standard of care that is required. • Erosion and runoff potential of site • Proximity to surface, surficial, and groundwater resources Figure 3: Parks and Properties Classification Table Active Pcrks__� Barber Street Riverview Park Complex Friendship Park Field Schumann Park Hardee Park Friendship Park Bark Park Pickleball Complex Barber St. Common Areas Cemetery Easy Street Kildaire Park Filbert Park Bryant Park Periwinkle Park Cheltenham Park Yacht Club Community Center Medians Historical Park George Street Park Blossom Park Garden Club Park Main St. Boat Ramp Stormwater Park City Hall/ PD Grounds Potential effects on City staff and park visitors. • Toxicological properties and potential health effects of materials or methods • Equipment operation safety issues • Staff safety and injury concerns Envirr7-,', a,_ r+al Considerations Protection of native plants, animals and pollinators. • Consider toxicity or potential harm caused by the method to non -target organisms and habitat. CITY OF SEPASTIAN PAGF P INTFC-'rRAl FI) F FSl' MAW,44MUNT rIAN • Potential for bioaccumulation of materials within soils and groundwater • Know if there is potential for negative effects from any pest control method or lack thereof on any federally or state protected species that may be in the area • Be aware of any nesting birds in the area and potential affects the method may cause • Understand the effects the method may have on pollinators • The effects of reduced control of invasive plants or pests to native biodiversity Cost;. Both short and long term costs, as they relate to: • Costs of the material or method • Application and labor costs • Effectiveness and duration of effects on pest populations • Overall feasibility Prodp,j Specific product features • Possible residual effect and decomposition products • Volatility and flammability • Product formulation, recommended dilution and package size • Leachability and solubility • Equipment cleaning consideration before and after use • Potential synergistic effects of pesticide combinations Other Facti Additional factors relevant to the selection • Special equipment or storage required for method • Method of delivery • Chemical application must adhere to the standards of the City's Fertilizer Ordinance Ch.50 Sec.50-5 (Appendix C) • How all criteria may be affected by weather conditions • Previous pesticide applications on site and interval between treatments • Chemical application set -backs from slopes along waterways • Possibility of pest resistance i:t y IV Morning View at the Stormwater Park PAGE 9 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN II. ATHLETIC PARKS Overview At approximately 25 acres, athletic parks are the smallest size -wise of the City's park classifications. However, these parks arguably hold the most importance for its visitors and the community. The City's athletic parks host hundreds of sporting events each year. Athletic facilities play a major role in the physical, mental, and social well-being of all age groups. Youth are provided the opportunities to improve their confidence, self-esteem, and mental alertness. Adults are given a chance to become more physically active and socialize. Our athletic facilities promote a sense of community and prove safe spaces for our park patrons. Friendship Park and the Barber Street Sports Complex are the only parks classified as "athletic parks." On athletic fields, Bermuda Turf is the dominant groundcover and it must be maintained to a higher standard than other parks and public areas to ensure the playability and safety of the participants. Proactive pest treatments are necessary in order to provide the standard of care that is required. Therefore, the tolerance threshold for pest activity, before action is taken is considered low. Key Pests Bermuda Turf is associated with its own unique assortment of animal and plant pests. These include, but are not limited to: • Insects: Fire Ants, Sod Webworms, Mole Crickets, Japanese Beetle Grubs, Cut Worms • Vertebra_ __ Mice, Moles • `',;_ ne4r, Broadleaf Weeds, Signal Grass, Goose Grass, Crab Grass, Dollar Weed, Pennywort, Torpedo Grass, Sedges Non -Chemical MethodF Maintaining the vigor and health of a groundcover is the focus to preventing damage from insects, weeds, and disease. Understanding the biological needs and growth of Bermuda Turf groundcover is essential to reducing the use of chemical pest control methods. In order to prevent pests, the following cultural and mechanical methods will be conducted routinely as part of standard proactive park maintenance procedures within the City's athletic parks: •iir�4r :E: i�:_ ry.,{u, .Ai, Florida soils are very sandy and well -drained. Amending with organic material and microorganisms can increase water -holding capacity and reduce the need for fertilizers. Seasonal testing of pH and nutrient levels are integral to making the best decisions regarding soil management. • Irrigate uniformly ? _�fficientl�r. Maintain efficient irrigation equipment and schedule irrigation in correlation with weather conditions and temporal requirements of the groundcover. Water should be uniformly distributed. Conduct regular water audits to CITY OF SERASTIAN PAGE 10 INTEGRATEU PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN ensure systems are not leaking and the pressure, alignment, and distribution of the heads are correct. • �"'_:. -� Annual testing of the soil should be conducted to ensure that the proper nutrients are being added. The addition of micro -nutrients at the appropriate time of the year will enhance the root system. Fertilization activities must be in compliance with City Ordinance Ch.50 Sec.50-5 (Appendix C) • "�•�*� r.,..��,,�";�,. Compacted soils can inhibit water, air, and nutrient infiltration. Compacted soil also is more susceptible to weed invasion. Aeration of ground covered area receiving the most traffic creates pores in the root zone for air, water, and nutrient uptake that facilitate root growth. Often aeration is combined with a compost top dressing for maximum results. • Mpw rn cnoeci hP ahi, Mowing at the incorrect height for the groundcover species can thin out and starve the grass, or encourage the build-up of thatch. Bermuda Turf is to be mowed at 1 " height. Mowing is conducted often enough so that no more than 1 /3 of the leaf height is cut. • 1�w� � �, � „, ,r; �d ,, - I Dull mower blades cause uneven cutting and weaken the grass blades. The City owns its own blade sharpener and all mowing blades are sharpened as needed. • rw�_��::�;i«�a�Pests can easily spread among sites by hitchhiking on un-sanitized lawn equipment. Cleaning the mower and all landscape tools between areas minimizes pest transport. In addition, separate mowers are used for Bermuda Turf than is used on the St. Augustine common areas. •!�_:'__J�i''r�s;�. Thatch buildup can impede air and water infiltration, much like compaction. Verticutting allows the grass to absorb nutrients and moisture more efficiently by ensuring that all the moisture is absorbed by the fresh, young blades of grass instead of the thatch. • Over-SeF� T,,„,.� The appearance and/or removal of pests as well as extensive drought conditions often leave open patches of disturbed soil behind, which are favored habitat for many weeds. Broadcasting Rye Grass seeds over Bermuda Turf will fill in these areas and prevent weed infiltration, while enhancing the greenness and overall aesthetics of turf areas. • 6 ,-ii�',��_��« To prevent weeds and promote water retention, mulch has been amended to areas surrounding some of the trees and shrubs bordering athletic parks. The mulched areas will be amended annually, as needed to maintain its effectiveness. A wide row of metal spikes, attached to a tractor is routinely dragged along the baselines and infield of baseball and softball fields. This levels the ground for running and prevents infiltration of groundcover and weeds. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE I INTEGRATH) L'M MANAC EMEND PLAN III. ACTIVE PARKS Ova wfew Active Parks are parks that do not contain Bermuda turf, and receive the most activity on a daily basis. Active parks feature open grassed areas for play, paths for walking and playgrounds. Predominantly, the groundcover in these parks is St. Augustine, and occasionally Bahia grass. Depending on the pest, active parks also need to be treated proactively, due to the number of park patrons they receive on a daily basis and the nature of the activities that take place. The City's active parks include: Riverview Park Complex, Schumann Park, Hardee Park, Friendship Park, Bark Park, the Pickleball Complex, Barber Street Park common areas, and the cemetery property. Groundcover in these parks does not have to be maintained to as high a standard as on athletic fields, as playability is not a factor. However safety must be maintained throughout the park, therefore, the tolerance threshold for pest activity, before action is taken is considered moderate. Key Pests The common park areas of active parks have fewer pests that would require treatment and for most of them the tolerance threshold is quite high. These include, but are not limited to: • :nsects: Fire Ants, Mole Crickets • Wertebr,j Mice, Moles • 'AIeeds: Broadleaf Weeds, Signal Grass, Dollar Weed, -m-Chemical Methods Similar to the Athletic parks, maintaining healthy groundcover is key to preventing damage from insects, weeds, and disease. Understanding the biological needs and growth of St. Augustine groundcover is essential to reducing the use of chemical pest control methods. However, optimum health is not required, as pest tolerance thresholds are much higher. Therefore, in order to prevent pests, the following cultural and mechanical methods will be conducted as needed, as part of the selective maintenance of the City's active parks: • 1;-d� ��_�in hecv�J�u s.�C Florida soils are very sandy and well -drained. Amending with organic material and microorganisms can increase water -holding capacity and reduce the need for fertilizers. Seasonal testing of pH and nutrient levels are integral to making the best decisions regarding soil management. 'Ai Maintain efficient irrigation equipment and schedule irrigation in correlation with weather conditions and temporal requirements of the groundcover. Water should be uniformly distributed. Conduct regular water audits to ensure systems are not leaking and the pressure, alignment, and distribution of the heads are correct. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 12 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN • werfiiize properly Annual testing of the soil should be conducted to ensure that the proper nutrients are being added. The addition of micro -nutrients at the appropriate time of the year will enhance the root system. Fertilization activities must be in compliance with City Ordinance Ch.50 Sec.50-5 (Appendix Q • Mow at correct height. Mowing at the incorrect height for the groundcover species can thin out and starve the grass, or encourage the build-up of thatch. St. Augustine is to be mowed at 3-5" height, depending on the season. Mowing is conducted often enough so that no more than 1/3 of the leaf height is cut. •°ways mow with sharp blades. Dull mower blades cause uneven cutting and weaken the grass blades. The City owns its own blade sharpener and all mowing blades are sharpened as needed. • Tool Sanitation. Pests can easily spread among sites by hitchhiking on un-sanitized lawn equipment. Cleaning the mower and all landscape tools between areas minimizes pest transport. In addition, separate mowers are used for Bermuda Turf than is used on St. Augustine. • OvPr-Seeding. The appearance and/or removal of pests as well as extensive drought conditions often leave open patches of disturbed soil behind, which are favored habitat for many weeds. Broadcasting Rye Grass seeds over sparse groundcover areas in Riverview Park will fill in these areas and prevent weed infiltration, while enhancing the greenness and overall aesthetics of grassed areas. • Mulching. To prevent weeds and reduce water requirements, mulch has been amended to areas surrounding some of the trees and shrubs bordering athletic parks. The mulched areas will be amended annually, as needed to maintain its effectiveness. �.n A girl and her dog enjoy the Bark Park CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 13 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IV. PASSIVE PARKS Overview Passive Parks do not contain Bermuda turf, and receive least activity on a daily basis. Passive parks do not feature larger open grassed areas for play. Traffic is primarily on pathways and playgrounds. Predominantly, the groundcover in these parks is St. Augustine, and occasionally Bahia grass. Depending on the pest, passive parks may not require proactive treatments. The City's passive parks include: Easy Street Park, Historical Park, Kildaire Park, Filbert Park, Bryant Park, George St. Park, Periwinkle Park, Blossom Street Park, Cheltenham Lake Park, Main Street Boat Ramp, Garden Club Park, Yacht Club, Community Center, Stormwater Park, and 5 miles of road medians (Schummann Drive, USl) and 512 intersections. Groundcover in these parks does not have to be maintained to as high a standard as on athletic fields or active parks, as playability is also not a factor. Safety of turf is not a concern beyond the immediate trail areas and playgrounds. Therefore, the tolerance threshold for pest activity, before action is required is considered high. The common park areas of passive parks have fewer pests that would require treatment and for most of them the tolerance threshold is very high. These include, but are not limited to: • 1�a".�f�� Fire Ants, • V((?5tebwilk.i�,- Mice, Moles Nora-Ch,mmlcul Methods Similar to the athletic and active parks, maintaining healthy groundcover is the key to preventing damage from insects, weeds, and disease. Understanding the biological needs and growth of St. Augustine and Bahia groundcover is essential to reducing the use of chemical pest control methods. However, optimum health is not required, as pest tolerance thresholds are much higher. Therefore, in order to prevent pests, the following cultural and mechanical methods will be conducted occasionally, as part of the reactive maintenance of the City's passive parks: • daintain I:: i�Florida soils are very sandy and well -drained. Amending with organic material and microorganisms can increase water -holding capacity and reduce the need for fertilizers. Seasonal testing of pH and nutrient levels are integral to making the best decisions regarding soil management. • t�:_i`�, ��c['��atrr�i� J:�_i ��JN,. Maintain efficient irrigation equipment and schedule irrigation in correlation with weather conditions and temporal requirements of the groundcover. Water should be uniformly distributed. Conduct regular water audits to ensure systems are not leaking and the pressure, alignment, and distribution of the heads are correct. nroperh, Annual testing of the soil should be conducted to ensure that the proper nutrients are being added. The addition of micro -nutrients at the appropriate CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 14 TEGRATEG PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN time of the year will enhance the root system. Fertilization activities must be in compliance with City Ordinance Ch.50 Sec.50-5 (Appendix Q • ^? ��', �>��rt Mowing at the incorrect height for the groundcover species can thin out and starve the grass, or encourage the build-up of thatch. St. Augustine is to be mowed at 3-5" height, depending on the season. Mowing is conducted often enough so that no more than 1 /3 of the leaf height is cut. •��+"�F.°•, �,u�li ,Ua._�n�� Dull mower blades cause uneven cutting and weaken the grass blades. The City owns its own blade sharpener and all mowing blades are sharpened as needed. •i nno nnixi�;�Pests can easily spread among sites by hitchhiking on un-sanitized lawn equipment. Cleaning the mower and all landscape tools between areas minimizes pest transport. In addition, separate mowers are used for Bermuda Turf than is used on St. Augustine. •,IK.i,aF,g To prevent weeds and reduce water requirements, mulch has been amended to areas surrounding some of the trees and shrubs bordering athletic parks. The mulched areas will be amended annually, as needed to maintain its effectiveness. Gopher Tortoise munches on grass at Filbert C:11Y OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 15 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN V. FURTHER NON -CHEMICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Future Considerations In addition to the cultural and mechanical pest control methods currently being implemented within the City's parks and properties, observations of the areas prompted the following recommendations for future consideration (Figure 4): • 1��;,."� t. <<r�; i�:�sui�;.��1 Applic-.c�.lon In order to adhere to the label requirements for pesticide and fertilizer application equipment must be carefully calibrated and maintained. Over time and with continual use, chemicals can erode parts of the equipment. Nozzles can deteriorate and triggers can become loose. This can result in a drastic, unintended increase in application rates. Updated motorized equipment cleans more efficiently, calibrates and hold calibration more accurately, and deteriorated parts can be easily replaced. • r c-� ��. , Replacing a wide strip of the turf that is closest to the back fence of the baseball/softball fields with rocks or other material will further decrease the amount of turf grass that needs to be maintained. Also of importance, the change in terrain serves as a "warning" for fielders trying to make a deep catch that they are running out of room, without having to take their eye off of the ball. For maintenance, it is simply dragged regularly, just like the baselines, to prevent turf grass or weed infiltration. •r,,.KAfP �9frt�r+r��. Weeds are a continual problem underneath sports bleachers, park benches, and trash cans. These areas cannot be mowed and it is difficult or even impossible to use a weed eater around. Chemical control becomes the only feasible option. Installing a concrete platform under these features will pay off through the reduction of staff hours and chemical use, as well as increase the parks' aesthetics. • 6ev.. Trees enhance the shade and comfort for spectators, provide wildlife habitat, and shade groundcover, reducing water requirements. While no trees should be placed on or in proximity to athletic fields, still there are many spaces for the addition of trees within the general park areas. Trees will also enhance the safety of playgrounds as they shade the equipment from the Florida sun. The addition of trees will also enhance the aesthetic of the parks overall. • ��,_� �' 'a��;.d,, Currently, the mulched areas in these parks are minimal. Enlarging the mulched areas, by grouping trees into large landscaped islands will reduce the amount groundcover that needs maintained. Many Bermuda Turf pests have natural predators, which can be attracted to the athletic field by installing landscape beds of native flowering annuals and perennials along the edges of the general park areas. The addition of martin nests and owl or bat boxes around the perimeter of these parks will help to control moles, voles, and other rodents. CITY OF SFV$hSTIAN PAGE 16 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Figure 4: Table of Recommended Non -Chemical Control Methods BIOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND MECHANICAL CONTROLS A Control Method IPM Control Pests Description How to Implement Strategy Treated Brazilian Red -eyed Fly Biological Mole Crickets Established locally in Central and Southern Releases were done by UFAFAS "Ormia deplete" Florida a V Insect Parasitic (� Nematode "Stelnernema Biological Mole Crickets Presumably established, no longer Nematode is no longer produced O Scapteriscr available for purchase commercially since 2010. 0 Introduce the wasps prefered plantings of in Lana Wasp Parastiold Biological Mole Crickets Widely established in Florida shrubby false buttonweed, partridge pea. & white -flowered Pentas Many Insect and Dull mower blades cause uneven cutting Ensure that staff sharpens all mower blades on Always Mow with Sharp Cultural Weed Pests and weaken the grass blades allowing a consistent schedule and when necessary. Blades Affected distressed areas to be infiltrated by pests. The City has the tools and trained staff to accomplish this. Aerating is a BMP that will promote healthy Many Insect and turf, reduce soil compaction, encourage Staff is converting a tractor to be used on turf Aerate Regularly Cultural Weed Pests deeper rooting, increase water infiltration, and we have confirmed that we can rent reduce thatch buildup and assist with the aerating equipment. elimination of weeds. Ensure that City staff, athletic organizations, special event committees and rental groups take the time to clean all park areas in which Clean Food Areas After Following special events and athletic food and oil or grease have been placed. Events Cultural Insect Pests events in our City parks we are often left These items often attract pests and we will ask with lots of food, oily and greasy areas. that all these areas are throroughly cleaned following activities. City staff will also continue to pressure clean these areas on an as needed basis. a Florida native plantings will attract natural Insect and Weed As the budget allows or in working with local Florida Native Plantings Cultural predators, reduce the need for irrigation, Pests non-profit groups begin to introduce plantings and reduce maintenance in some areas. of florida natives to our parks. V Adding trees to general areas in active and Weed and Insect passive parks will enhance the shade and As the budget allows staff can Identify parks Increase Tree Plantings Cultural comfort for park visitors, provide wildlife Pests and areas to plant florida native trees to habitat and shade groundcover, reducing promote shade and comfort. water requirements. Irrigate Uniformly and Maintain efficient Irrigation equipment and Insect and Weed Conduct regularwaier audits to ensure systems are not leaking and the pressure Efficiently Cultural schedule irrigation in correlation to weather Cultural alignment, and distribution is correct for the conditions. park. Maintaining updated chemical and fertilizer application equipment is necessary Staff will stay up-to-date on the equipment Maintain Updated to adhere to the label requirements for and ensure that equipment is replaced as Chemical and Fertilizer Cultural Insect and W eed applications to ensure equipment is necessary to ensure the correct calibrations Application Equipment Pests calibrated. Updated motorized equipment are applied per the label. Staff will also cleans more efficiently, calibrates and hold maintain servicing all parts necessary as calibration more accurately and recommended from the manufacturer. deteriorated parts can be easily replaced. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 17 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Figure 4: Table of Recommended Non -Chemical Control Methods, continued BIOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND MECHANICAL CONTROLS Control Method IPM Control Pests Description How to Implement Strategy Treated Insect and Weed Mowing at the correct height will ensure Ensure that staff is mowing the varioius grasses Mow al Correct Height Cultural Pests that we promote healthy grass and reduce at the correct heights dependent on the the build-up of thatch. seasons and conditions. Broadcasting rye grass seeds over turf will As budgeting allows staff plans to overseed Over Seeding Cultural Insect and Weed fill In open patches and prevent weed healthy bermuda turf during the dormant Pests infiltration, while enhancing the greenness months and also Riverview Park to help and aesthetics of the turf. prevent weed infiltration. Soil samples should be consistently done each This is a Best Management Practice to take year at the same time to identify any Take Soil Samples and Insect and Weed soil samples to ensure any fertilization deficiencies or excesses in the soil. The addition V Fertilize Properly Cultural Pests provides necessary nutrients and we do not of micro -nutrients at the appropriate time of provide excess nutrients the year will enhance the root system and help promote healthy turf. Pests can easily spread among sites on Staff Is to use a specific mower on Bermuda Insect and Weed unsonitized lawn equipment. Cleaning grass and the zero turn mowers on all other Tool SanitationCultural Pests mowers and equipment between areas grasses. As often as possible staff is to wash minimaes pest transport. and clean equipment, especially when leaving areas with pest problems. Bleachers, benches and trash cans create Develop Concrete or areas which are hard to mow and weed As the budget allows and in areas identified by MlOing PlaHorms Mechanical Weeds eat. Installing a surface underneath these staff we can work to implement surfaces under items would reduce staff hours, chemical these items. use and increase the park aesthetics. Warning tracks serve a safety factor for baseball/softball participants. For the IPM Develop Warning Tracks Mechanical Weeds it serves a purpose to reduce the infiltration Develop plans and as the budget allows begin of weeds along fence lines and reduce the to implement warning tracks along fence lines. amount of turf grass that has to be maintained. The grooming of infield clay is not only a Infield Grooming Weeds safety process but it also assist with Groom the baseball and softball infields on a preventing the infiltration of groundcover daily basis and as often as possible. and weeds. Where safe and applicable manual weed Manual Weed Weeds eradication will involve staff manually Areas deemed safe and applicable can have Q Eradication pulling weeds, manual weed eradication. _U x U To prevent weeds and promote water zza retainment. Mulch around trees and shrubs also helps eliminate damage from As budgeting allows staff should mulch around plants, shrubs, buildings and trees annually. Mulching Mechanical Weeds equipment. Enlarging mulching areas by Also look at areas to group trees into larger grouping trees Into large landscape areas landscape areas. will also reduce the amount of groundcover that needs to be maintained. i - Sub -Committee and staff have began Steam or Hot Water Weeds and Fire Steam and Hot Water Machines to assist research and will continue to explore this Machine Mechanical Ants with weeds and fire ants. possibility and the costs associated with these methods. Thatch buildup can impede air and water Staff is converting a tractor to be used on turf Verticutting Mechanical Insect and Weed infiltration Verticutting will also cultivate the and we have confirmed that we can rent Pests soil and permit the blades to stand up to r groom the grass to be healthier. equipment to verticut our athletic fields. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE IS INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN VI. PESTICIDE USE METHODOLOGY Chemical Controls should only be utilized when biological, mechanical, and cultural control methods are unavailable, impractical, ineffective, or fail to reduce pest populations below tolerance thresholds. The approved products are most effective and pose the least risk, when used as part of an IPM program, following proper and frequent biological, mechanical, and cultural pest control methods. Planning Pesticide Application IbprYyq�.��+�t®�-1. Before chemical control methods are utilized, the certified applicator will properly identify the pest and record data on population estimates, weather, and location. All inspection and application data will be recorded in the field by the certified applicator on the "Chemical Control Log" Form (Appendix D). Proper pesticide application entails applying the minimum amount of product to provide effective control. For this reason, the pesticide manufacturers spend millions of dollars to determine the rate, and therefore the amount, that the pesticide should be applied. These products rarely arrive from the manufacturer ready to use for commercial applications. It is up to the applicator to dilute or mix the product with water, oil and/or surfactant, according to the directions on the product label. The exact concentration of the active ingredient in the pesticide mixture is critical to its effectiveness. Too little product in the mixture may result in reduced efficacy, while too much may result in injury to the treated surface, illegal residues, impacts to the surrounding environment, or unnecessary expense. While the instructions for mixing the product involve simple calculations, it is important that all measurements be made accurately, carefully, and with the most precise measuring equipment available. Directions for mixing and applying pesticides come in two general scenarios: rate per volume of water (pesticide concentration) or rate per area of land (lb. or qt. per acre). Mixing directions will vary. Pesticides that are mixed by concentration generally have specific directions for application. Some insecticide application directions may state to apply until spray runs off the target plant. Some herbicide application directions may state to apply only enough spray material to wet the leaves uniformly. Proper calibration of equipment and knowing how fast it is moving is crucial to controlling how much pesticide is being applied. The applicator must read the label to know how much product to apply. THE LABEL IS THE LAW. Discourc%��-�i 1'i Routinely scheduled pesticide applications and the broadcasting application method should be avoided whenever possible, unless such applications may be reasonably expected to result in an overall reduction in pesticide use when compared with all other practicable alternatives. CITY 01 , IFRASTIAN PAGE 19 INTEGRATED PESTMANAGEMENT PLAN u 1 >1, All Stormwater features (lakes, ponds,'ditches, canals) within or bordering the City's parks and properties will not be treated under this IPM Plan, as they will be addressed in a separate IPM Plan for Stormwater assets. However, as park landscapes are treated with pesticides near these areas a buffer zone must be observed in order to protect the shoreline integrity and water quality. Therefore, no application of pesticides may occur within a minimum of 10 feet from these features. Safety DatesA binder of product labels and safety data sheets (SDS) for all approved pesticides will be provided to City staff and third party contractors whom apply, or may come in direct contact with the pesticides. In addition, this data will be available on the City's IPM website. Treatment Notification The City and contractors shall provide the public and its staff with notification of pesticide applications through the use of the Pesticide Notification Sign (Appendix F). Completed signs should be posted at all major public and employee points of entry to the treated area pursuant to state and/or federal law, the City's IPM Plan, and according to product label instructions. Notice is to be posted at least 24 hours in advance of application and remain in place for 24 hours following the application, unless the manufacturer's product label specifies a longer posting period. Signs shall be of standardized design, printed in color, laminated, and contain the name of the pesticide product, target pest, date and time applied, required re- entry interval and the name and contact number for the Leisure Services Director. Conditional LawrY p%Luds. The Leisure Services Director and IPM Coordinator and may grant authorization to apply a pesticide in regular park and property areas without providing a 24 hour notification. Authorization requires that there is a compelling need to use the pesticide, such as immediate threat to public health, safety, City property, or substantial economic detriment. These signs shall be posted as soon as possible prior to application, and remain posted following the application for 24 hours. All documentation of this exemption must be retained and included in the annual report. Signage shall not be required in right-of-way locations that the general public does not use for recreation, or pedestrian purposes, such as median strips. Approved PesticidF- A comprehensive list of approved pesticides for use within the City's parks and properties has been compiled by the IPM Sub -Committee. These chemicals have either been previously utilized by City Staff, recommended through the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) *extension office publications, or discovered through extensive staff and committee member research. The "Approved Pesticide Spreadsheet" includes pertinent chemical attributes such as: active ingredients and their percentages, EPA Registration #, targeted pest, a cost rating per 1000 ft2, and the observed staff efficacy of the product CITY oP SEBASTIAN PAGE' 20 INTEGRATED LEST MANAGEMENT FI,AN (Figure5). Selection of pesticides for use should be based upon a combination of a low Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ), low cost, and maximum efficacy. L",L In the IPM Sub -Committee's quest to provide pest management options that are not only effective, but also have the least possible risk to human and environmental health, bio pesticide options were reviewed extensively. Bio pesticides, also called "natural" or "organic" pesticides, are non -synthetic and contain only naturally occurring substances. These products break down rapidly in sunlight or water, which means that they do not persist long in the environment and therefore pose the least risk to non -target organisms. Also, bio pesticides are typically fast -acting and can kill immediately on contact or cause the pest to instantly cease essential biological processes, such as feeding. For these reasons, bio pesticide options are generally preferred alternatives to the synthetic chemical pesticides. However, there are also potential risks associated with the application of natural products that the IPM Sub -Committee must consider when selecting pesticides for the "Approved Pesticide Table". It is important to note that all pesticides, whether natural or synthetic, carry inherent risks and require safety precautions. The ability to break down fast can also mean that multiple applications are required to match the efficacy of the synthetic chemical option. Multiple applications can drastically increase the cost and the risks of the product. Because bio pesticides are made of natural substances, they often are exempt from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review process. Therefore, there is little to no data on the long-term risks or efficacy. Of those that are registered by the EPA, many are not registered for sale in Florida, due to the lack of data. The City may not legally use a pesticide that is not state registered in this manner. Bio pesticides that are registered may not be mass produced for commercial use and therefore may be priced too high for use over large areas, or simply not readily available. The lack of EPA review and state registration also means that they are produced by a variety of different sources, which often results in inconsistent potency and efficacy among producers and even within different batches from the same producer. For these reasons, while there are many natural pesticide options listed on the "Approved Pesticide Table", it is not feasible to only approve bio pesticide options. (�11 _J To best create a comparison among chemical methods, the Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) Method will be applied. Developed by Cornell University, the EIQ is a numerical model for pesticide selection. The formula takes into account factors such as: toxicity to humans, leachability to groundwater, runoff potential, soil persistence, and the effects on non -target terrestrial and aquatic species. (Appendix E) The risk of each chemical is the product of its overall toxicity and the potential for exposure. Cornell has a published table of commonly used chemicals and their calculated scores. (Kovatch, et.al, 1992) !-' However, since the risk of a chemical's use increases with the amount that is applied, it is necessary to take into account the rate of application. In order to accomplish this, the EIQ is multiplied by the % of the active ingredient and the rate of application to CITY OF SEBASTIAN P'AGF 21 INYEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN create the Field Use EIQ Rating. The field use EIQ s for all chemicals applied over a period of time can then be summed to create a field number that can then be compared to assess the reduction in environmental impacts among years or seasons. The Field Use EIQ can also be utilized to compare when multiple applications of a low EIQ chemical, such as a bio pesticide, are required versus when single applications are required of a higher EIQ chemical (Appendix F). (Kovatch, et.al, 1992) New or aE d Pestioidt In the development of a thorough and reasonable IPM Plan, It is not advisable to prohibit the use of any IPM Method, which is legally approved and included in the OF IFAS local recommendations for pest management. Unforeseeable conditions may arise in which City staff is limited in what will be effective at reducing pest populations. In addition, the IPM Sub - Committee also recognizes that new pesticides are constantly being developed and approved, which may prove to be more environmentally and economically sustainable than current approved pesticides. On the "Approved Pesticide List" (Figure 5), specific pesticides are labeled as "restricted use." Use of these pesticides is to be avoided. These are only to be utilized to restore high and very high pest populations back down to a moderate tolerance threshold at which it can then be managed by preferred methods. Before purchase of a restricted pesticide or any new pesticide that is not included on this spreadsheet, a "Pesticide Exemption Form" (Appendix F) must be completed by applicator and submitted to the Leisure Services Director, IPM Coordinator, and City Manager for signed approval. This form is to be submitted 4 days prior to proposed application date. The form requires thorough justification for use of the chemical. However, should a new pesticide containing the same % active ingredient(s) be discovered which is preferred, an exemption form must be completed and submitted to the IPM Coordinator, but approval will not be required. "Old Guys" Softball league plays at Barber Street Park CITY OF SFRAMA.N PAGE 22 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN I.0 than $1.0 SS• $1.0041.1t $V$ Z -$a.M RESTRICTED" P.O.W. use requires sub.bdon of a "P.A.ld. Use Exe.pRon Form" Indiealing that all othe,..lhods have been exhausted before Rgure S., Approved Pesticide Table (IPM.APT.V 1) ssy as as t. $an saris• ■or.R,.nstoo ourchase of [his croduct for the specified area. and shall be aooroved and slaned bv. leisure Services Director. IPM Coorsinal r and Cihr Manner COST RATING/ • CITY STAIP • r r "INGRFIENT(S) sW ACRE s USE EIQ TARGET PESTS PERMITTED USE VBSERVIEU cost ol procivet)•• FIFFICACY Advfen Fin Ant IM (Granufar) Insectickle 100-MI Indoxocarb A45% Caution 31.19 1.5'LBS 0 Fro Ants All Parks $341.60125 LOS S HIGH Avenger (Liquid) Herbicide 92967-1 d-Ymonene 70% Caution N/A N/A NonSelective All Parks $105AD/ GAL N/A N/A Conserve SC (Liquid) Insecticide 62719-291 Splrosad 71,bT6 NIA 14.38 0.68 LBS 1.1 Sad Ylebworms All Parks 3147,03/32 OZ SS NIA Dlmensfan 21W Pro Emergent Herbicide 62719-542 Dithiopyr 24% Warning 15.73 2 LOS 7.6 Broodlaof Weeds RESTRICTED' 5116.75/ 64 OZ S$ MODERATE (Liquid) No data, stated to Dr. Kirchner Natural Weed Killer Herbicide Exempt Sodium Chloride 4.00% Caution NIA spray each weed to NIA Nonselective Ail Parks 599.99/ 5 GAL NIA LOW (Liquid) the cdnt of wefness Peppennirt 0145% Eco Might WOW (Liquid) Herbicide Exempt Pofossium Sorbafe 3.5% Caution NIA 27.23 LES NIA NonSelectNe All Forks $2.59555/ GAL $$$$ HIGH Sodium Chloride 3.5% EnkW SC (Liquid) Insecticide 62719-621 Spinasod 22.M MIA i 4.38 •05-.10 OUNCES PER NIA Fire Ants All Parks 5469.951 OT $$$$$ r ANT HILL Fire Ants. Fleas. Athletic. Rlvelvl9'9u Wee CnMelreek 0.069% Plus Fertilizer (0-O-7 Mint Fertilizer) Insecticide 8 70506-125-10404 Blfenthdn .069 % Caution 44.35 Ticks. Mole 261.36 LBS 6.5 Park (Special 520.47/ 50 L85 $S HIGH (Granular) Mini Fertilizer Crickets, Sod Webwarms Events). all Plavgroundr Fire Ants, Fleas, Athletic. Rlvervi•v. Lesco Crosscheck Plus (Liquid). Insecticide 279-32Dd-10404 Bifeniixin 7.9Sa Cautlon 44,35 2,72 LBS 7.3 Ticks Mole Crickets, Sod Park (Special GAL Yl ' Webworms' Events). all$59,70/ Playgrounds Manson (Liquid) Herbicide 228-373 Metsulturon Methyl 60% Caution 16.67 0.06 LBS 0.9 Broadleaf Weeds Athletic $37.7712 OZ HIGH Bogworm. Monterey Of (Liquid) Insecticide 70051-10654705 8ac31us Thuringiensh 98.35% Caution r:fA N/A YVebworm. All Pada $72.991GAL SiS •n. Armyworm, Orange Guard (Liquid) Insecticide 61887-1 ddknonene 5.8% Caution N/A I LB OR 4 LBS PER ANT NIA Ants, Roaches, All Parks $29.95/ GAL $$$$ IlERY LOW HILL Fleas Oub-iorac.5A37� G4 Plus (Liquid) Herbicide 2217-930 Sulfentrazone .69% Caution 85.46 6.81 LBS 34 Signal Grass and RESTRICTED* $301.4412.5 GAL Si MODERATE 24-D 11.81% Torpedo Gross Revolver Post Emergent Herbicide 432-1266 %ramsulfuron 2.34% Caution 15.33 1.63 LBS 0.6 Goose Gross Athletic 5595.000/ 87 OZ $S$ HIGH (Liquid) Round Up Pro Conardrale Herbicide 524-529 Glyphaaole 50.25% Caution 15.33 3.2 LBS 24.6 Mon -Selective RESTRICTED' $699,95/ 30 GAL $ hfIGF1 (Liquid) 2.4-D 10.49% Broadleaf Weeds, Athletic & Speedzone Southern Pod Herbicide 2217_835 Meceprop-p 2.66% Caution 77.17 5 LBS i i A specifically Florida Surrounding $168.38/ 2.5 GAL S$ HIGH Emergent (Liquid) Dicomba .67% Cadentrom a Z45 Pusley Common Areas 1 1-1 Insecticide 432-1217 FfpronA .0W% Caution 88.25 87 LBS I.1 Fla+ Ants, Fleas, Athletic SI39/ 50 L8S $$$$ HIGH Ticks, I.I.I. Crickets Tribune(UqukQ Herbicide I 100.1390 Dlquai 37.3% I Caution J 39.2 1 _ .. .. _... J Nor,.,e,ectl, 1 .tESTRICTED° 5240.04I 2.3 GAL S A9vucRni� -The Field Use MR is calculated based on the maximum label recommended application rate PAGE 23 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN VII. DATA MANAGEMEMT Accurate records are essential for the success of an IPM program. They provide staff with historical, site -specific knowledge of pest activity and pesticide application. With this information, it can be predicted when certain pest problems are likely to occur. Effective record -keeping can also call attention to patterns of pest outbreaks and associations among pest populations, as well as provide valuable data for assessment of the IPM Program. Data Recording & Collection All Non -Chemical pest control activities conducted within athletic parks will be recorded on the "Monthly IPM Log" (Appendix H). Because chemicals are applied very rarely to passive and active parks, daily records of non -chemical methods are not necessary. Before chemical control methods are utilized, the licensed applicator will properly identify the pest and record data on population estimates and efficacy of application. The date, time and location of pest will be recorded as well as the location and extent of turf damage or abnormalities. This data will be recorded on the Chemical Control Log Form (Appendix D) each time that pesticides are applied. These sheets will be completed manually in the field by the certified applicator and submitted to the IPM Coordinator monthly so that the data may be digitally compiled and stored. Orders. All purchase orders for chemicals or IPM related equipment and materials will be submitted annually to the IPM Coordinator. �n!a*ram*ter All contractors who manage pests on City owned, leased, or managed property shall be required to adhere to the guidelines established in the City's IPM Plan. Contractors must sign the "IPM Plan Contractor Agreement" (Appendix B) and maintain complete records of all chemical and non -chemical pest control activities. When applicable, a "Pesticide Exemption Form" must be submitted. "Pesticide Notification Signage" must also be posted per the IPM plan requirements. A summary of these activities must be submitted to the IPM Coordinator monthly, or upon completion of the job. These records must include treatment sheets and "Chemical Control Log" forms for all pesticide applications. Program Transparency All records and information regarding the IPM Program will be made available to employees and the public through the City's IPM Program Website and upon request, in accordance with the State's Sunshine Laws. Annual Report & Evaluatiot, The IPM Coordinator will maintain all records relevant to the IPM Program, in order to prepare an annual report of the City's IPM activities. The annual report will be reviewed, each March, by the IPM Sub -Committee and City staff in an effort to assess the effectiveness of pest control PAGP 24 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMV FLAP methods, feasibility of new methods and technologies, and to decide whether revision of the IPM Plan is required. The annual report will include the following elements: • A summary of all field inspection data and chemical application record sheets • All non -chemical pest control methods implemented • Summarized data presented in tables and graphs to depict trends in usage and Field use EIQ • A discussion of all restricted chemical wavier forms submitted • Purchase Orders for all Pesticides • Pest management challenges reported by staff • Determine if the results have met expectations, or if the IPM plan requires modification • Summary of all public outreach activities conducted and their outcome • Any proposed modifications to Approved Pesticide List • Suggestions for amendments to the IPM Plan and policy • Summary of all staff training activities CI1Y OF SEBASTIAN PAGE WS 11►jL��3;7i7��'3i, JT:�[�3��'d�iii��L•W I. FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS The IPM Sub -Committee acknowledges that this plan does not encompass every aspect of integrated pest management, nor could it address every possible scenario that may arise as this plan is incorporated into City policy. For this reason, the sub -committee members are in consensus that they shall reconvene six (6) months following adoption of this plan in order to closely review the data collected and address any inconsistencies, or amendments needed. For future consideration the Sub -Committee Members make the following recommendations: • A numeric quantification of pest populations is not being required, as this task may become tedious for applicator staff. Instead, it was decided to provide a more subjective scale ranging from "very low" to "very high". Should future review of data indicate the need, then a more quantitative approach may be needed. • Records of non -chemical pest management activities through completion of the "Monthly IPM Log" are only being required from staff conducting work on the City's athletic parks. These activities occur constantly in all City properties, but recording each activity on parks and spaces in which chemicals are very rarely applied, did not seem necessary. Should future review indicate that there is a regular need for chemicals in these areas, and then this requirement may need to be broadened to include more of the City staff. • The collection of data for purposes of monitoring impact to native plants, animals, and pollinators from the conduct of pest management activities is not being required. The field EIQ formula assumes that native plants, animals, and pollinators are all present and measures potential risks to them by using the score, assigned to the chemical and incorporating the area covered and frequency of application. Should future review of data that are being collected indicate excessive or regular use of chemicals, a more quantitative approach may be needed. • At the time that this IPM plan was drafted, there was no available data to assign an Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) for bio pesticides, as they are not subject to EPA review. There is a universal need and it is anticipated that future research will assign EIQs to these products. It is therefore recommended that the IPM Coordinator check peer -reviewed research regularly, so that these numbers may be incorporated into the "Approved Pesticides Table" and aid in pesticide application decisions and evaluation. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMEW PLAN Appendix A: R-20-12 CITY OF MASTIAN PAGE 27 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN RESOLUTION NO.R-20-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE "INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) PLAN FOR CITY PARKS AND PROPERTIES" TO BE IMPLEMENTED INTO CITY POLICY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, City Council believes that a commitment to the environment is integral to a thriving and livable community; are in support of the "Sustainable Sebastian" Initiative (R-19-30), and are committed to keeping sustainability in mind while supporting the ecological, economic, and social needs of our community, and WHEREAS, the IPM Sub -Committee was created in February, 2020 by request of the City Council, to assist City staff in the development of an Integrated Pest Management Plan for the City's parks and properties, and WHEREAS, a pest may be any plant, vertebrate, invertebrate, or pathogen, which may cause disease, inflict damage, or out -compete the more desirable species for an area, be aesthetically undesired, or threaten to impact human/animal health, and WHEREAS, to adopt an integrated pest management policy is to promote the most sustainable pest management methods, based on planning and prevention; which aim to minimize risks to human and environmental health through the limited use of chemicals, by first promoting biological, physical, mechanical, and cultural pest control methods, while also remaining economically feasible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: CITY OV SEBA�TIAN PAGE 28 INTEGRATE[! PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION 1. SUPPORT FOR THE "IPM PLAN FOR CITY PARKS AND PROPERTIES". The City Council hereby is in support of the "IPM Plan for City Parks and Properties", which shall be implemented into City policy and annually reviewed, by the Leisure Services Director, IPM Coordinator, IPM Sub -Committee, and City Council to ensure that the four following goals are being achieved to the maximum extent practicable: • Protect environmental resources by reducing the amount of pollutants entering surface and ground water and minimizing effects on native plants, animals and habitats • Ensure effective, economic pest management on City property, while minimizing health risks to the public. City staff, and the environment • Promote the transparency of the City's pest management activities • Increase public awareness of IPM methods and benefits SECTION 2. CONFLICT. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this resolution may be renumbered or re - lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of further action of the City Council by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion was seconded by Councihnember and, upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows: CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 29 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Mayor Ed Dodd Vice Mayor Charles Mauti Councilmember Jim Hill Councilmember Pamela Paris Councilmember Damien Gilliams The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this _ day of , 2020. CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Ed Dodd, Mayor ATTEST: Jeanette Williams, MMC City Clerk Approved as to Form and Content for Reliance by the City of Sebastian Only: Manny Anon, Jr., City Attorney CITY of WASTIAN PAGE 30 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix 6: Contractor Agreement CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE Sl MOF SEBASTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND The Contractor, following: Administrative Services Department Procurement Division 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)388-8232 IPM PLAN CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (Company Name) • Review and follow the City's IPM Plan completely , hereby agrees to all of the • Inform and train employees of the IPM Plan's policies and procedures. • Use only pesticides listed in the "Approved Pesticide Table", and apply in accordance with rates/methods on the associating label. • Complete the "Chemical Control Log" form completely with every pesticide application. • Should there be a need to apply a pesticide classified as "restricted" on the "Approved Pesticide Table" or a pesticide not named on the table, a "Pesticide Exemption Form" must be completed and submitted to the Leisure Services Director at least four (4) days before proposed application date. • Notify the Leisure Services Director at least three (3) business days before pesticide application. Provide the location, date and anticipated chemicals being used. • Post the completed "Pesticide Notification Signage", in accordance with the IPM Plan requirements • Report monthly to the IPM Coordinator with all treatment sheets and completed "Chemical Control Logs" I am a legal agent of the above named company and am fully authorized to sign and bind the above listed Company to this IPM Plan Contractor. Print Name: Title: Signature: Date: IPM.CA.Vl INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix C: City Fertilizer Ordinance CITY OF SEBASTIAN PACE 33 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FLAN City of Sebastian Code of Ordinances CH.50 Sec. 50-5. - Florida -friendly fertilizer use on urban landscapes (a) Findings. As a result of impairment to the City of Sebastian's surface waters caused by excessive nutrients, or, as a result of increasing levels of nitrogen in the surface and/or ground water within the aquifers or springs within the boundaries of the City of Sebastian, the city council has determined that the use of fertilizers on lands within the City of Sebastian creates a contributing risk that adversely effects surface and/or ground water. (b) Purpose and intent. This section regulates the proper use of fertilizers by any applicator; requires proper training of commercial and institutional fertilizer applicators; establishes training and licensing requirements; establishes a prohibition application period; specifies allowable fertilizer application rates and methods, fertilizer -free zones, low maintenance zones, and exemptions. The ordinance requires the use of Best Management Practices which provide specific management guidelines to minimize negative secondary and cumulative environmental effects associated with the misuse of fertilizers. These secondary and cumulative effects have been observed in and on the City of Sebastian's natural and constructed stormwater conveyances, rivers, creeks, canals, springs, lakes, estuaries and other water bodies. Collectively, these water bodies are an asset critical to the environmental, recreational, cultural and economic well-being of the City of Sebastian's residents and the health of the public. Overgrowth of algae and vegetation hinder the effectiveness of flood attenuation provided by natural and constructed stormwater conveyances. Regulation of nutrients, including both phosphorus and nitrogen contained in fertilizer, will help improve and maintain water and habitat quality. (c) Definitions. For this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Administrator" means the city manager, or any other city official designated by the city manager. "Application" or "apply" means the actual physical deposit of fertilizer to turf or landscape plants. 'Applicator" means any person who applies fertilizer on turf and/or landscape plants in the City of Sebastian. ' Board" or "governing board" means City Council of the City of Sebastian. 'Best Management Practices" means turf and landscape practices or combinations of practices based on research, field-testing, and expert review, determined to be the most effective and practicable on -location means, including economic and technological considerations, for improving water quality, conserving water supplies and protecting natural resources. "Commercial fertilizer applicator", except as provided in F.S. § 482.1562(9), means any person who applies fertilizer for payment or other consideration to property not owned by the person or firm applying the fertilizer or the employer of the applicator. "Fertilize"; 'fertilizing'; or "fertilization" means the act of applying fertilizer to turf, specialized turf, or landscape plants. "Guaranteed analysis" means the percentage of plant nutrients or measures of neutralizing capability claimed to be present in a fertilizer. "Institutional applicator" means any person, other than a private, non-commercial or a commercial applicator (unless such definitions also apply under the circumstances), that applies fertilizer for the purpose of maintaining turf and/or landscape plants. Institutional applicators shall include, but shall not CITY OF SEBASTIAN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN be limited to, owners, managers or employees of public lands, schools, parks, religious institutions, utilities, industrial or business sites and any residential properties maintained in condominium and/or common ownership. "Landscape plant" means any native or exotic tree, shrub or groundcover (excluding turf). "Low maintenance zone" means an area a minimum of ten feet wide adjacent to water courses which is planted and managed in order to minimize the need for fertilization, watering, mowing, etc. 'Person" means any natural person, business, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, association, club, organization, an/or any group of people acting as an organized entity. "Prohibited application period" means June 1 through September 30 or the time period during which a flood watch or warning, or a tropical storm water or warning, or a hurricane watch or warning is in effect for any portion of the City of Sebastian, issued by the National Weather Service, or if heavy rainfall is likely. "Sebastian Approved Management Practices Training Program" means a training program approved per F.S. § 403.9338, or any more stringent requirements set forth in this Chapter that includes the most current version of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's "Florida -Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of water Resources by the Green Industries, 2008" as revised and approved by the administrator. "Saturated soil" means a soil in which the voids are filled with water. Saturation does not require flow. For the purpose of this section, soils shall be considered saturated if standing water is present or the pressure of a person standing on the soil causes the release of free water. "Slow release", "controlled release", "timed release", "slowly available" or'water insoluble nitrogen'' means nitrogen in a form which delays its availability for plant uptake and use after application, or which extends its availability to the plant longer than a reference rapid or quick release product. 'Turf', "sod", or "lawn" means a piece of grass -covered soil held together by the roots of the grass. "Urban landscape" means pervious areas on residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, highway right-of-way, or other nonagricultural lands that are planted with turf or horticultural plants. For the purposes of this section, agriculture has the same meaning as in F.S. § 570.02. (d) Applicability. This section shall be applicable to and shall regulate all applicators of fertilizer and areas of application of fertilizer within the City of Sebastian unless such applicator is specifically exempted by the terms of this section from the regulatory provision of this section. This section shall be prospective only, and shall not impair any existing contracts. (e) Timing of fertilizer application. No applicator shall apply fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus to turf and/or landscape plants during the prohibited application period, or to saturated soils. (f) Fertilizer free zones. Fertilizer shall not be applied within ten feet of any pond, stream, watercourse, lake, canal, or wetland as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code) or from the top of a seawall. If more stringent City of Sebastian Code regulations apply, this provision does not relieve the requirement to adhere to the more stringent regulations. Newly planted turf and/or landscape plants may be fertilized in this zone only for a 60-day period beginning 30 days after planting if need to allow the plants to become well established. Caution shall be used to prevent direct deposition of nutrients into the water. (g) Low maintenance zones. A voluntary ten -foot low maintenance zone is strongly recommended, but not mandated, from any pond, stream, water course, lake, wetland or from the top of a seawall. A swale/berm system is recommended for installation at the landward edge of this low maintenance zone to capture and filter runoff. If more stringent City of Sebastian Code regulations CITY OF SEBASTIAN apply, this provision does not relieve the requirement to adhere to the more stringent regulations. No mowed or cut vegetative material may be deposited or left remaining in this zone or deposited in the water. Care should be taken to prevent the over -spray of aquatic weed products in this zone. (h) Fertilizer content and application rates. (1) No fertilizer containing phosphorous shall be applied to turf or landscape plants in the City of Sebastian unless a soil or plant tissue deficiency is verified by a University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, approved testing methodology. In the case that a deficiency has been verified, the application of a fertilizer containing phosphorous shall be in accordance with the rates and directions for the Central Region of Florida as provided by Rule 5E-1.003(2), Florida Administrative Code. Deficiency verification shall be no more than two years old. However, recent application of compost, manure, or top soil shall warrant more recent testing to verify current deficiencies. (2) The nitrogen content of fertilizer applied to turf or landscape plants within the City of Sebastian shall contain at least 50 percent slow release nitrogen per guaranteed analysis label. (3) Fertilizers applied to an urban lawn or turf within the City of Sebastian shall be applied in accordance with requirements and directions set forth on the label or tag for packaged fertilizer products, or in the printed information accompanying the delivery of bulk fertilizer products, as provided by Rule 5E-1.003(2), Florida Administrative Code, Labeling Requirements For Urban Turf Fertilizers. All packaged and bulk fertilizer products sold in the City of Sebastian shall be sold in packages with labels or tags, or, if sold in bulk, be accompanied by printed information, which complies with the requirements of Rule 5E-1.003(2), Florida Administrative Code. (4) Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus shall not be applied before seeding or sodding a site, and shall not be applied for the first 30 days after seeding or sodding, except when hydro - seeding for temporary or permanent erosion control in an emergency situation (wildfire, etc.), or in accordance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for that site. (i) Application practices. (1) Spreader deflector shields are required when fertilizing via rotary (broadcast) spreaders. Deflectors must be positioned such that fertilizer granules are deflected away from all impervious surfaces, fertilizer -free zones and water bodies, include wetlands. (2) Fertilizer shall not be applied, spilled or otherwise deposited on any impervious surfaces. (3) Any fertilizer applied, spilled, or deposited, either intentionally or accidentally, on any impervious surface shall be immediately and completely removed to the greatest extent practicable. (4) Fertilizer released on an impervious surface must be immediately contained and either legally applied to turf or any other legal site, or returned to the original or other appropriate container. (5) In no case shall fertilizer be washed, swept, or blown off impervious surfaces into stormwater drains, ditches, conveyances, or water bodies. (j) Management of grass clipping and vegetative matter. In no case shall grass clippings, vegetative material, and/or vegetative debris be washed, swept, or blown off into stormwater drains, ditches, conveyances, water bodies, wetlands, or sidewalks or roadways. Any material that is accidentally so deposited shall be immediately removed to the maximum extent practicable. (k) Exemptions. The provisions set forth in the chapter shall not apply to: (1) Bona fide farm operations as defined in the Florida Right to Farm Act, F.S. § 823.14; PAGF 36 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (2) Other properties not subject to or covered under the Florida Right to Farm Act that have pastures used for grazing livestock; (3) Any lands used for bona fide scientific research, including, but not limited to, research on the effects of fertilizer use on urban stormwater, water quality, agronomics, or horticulture. (4) Golf courses when landscaping is performed within the provisions of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection document, 'Best Management Practices for the Enhancement of Environmental Quality on Florida Golf Courses", these provisions shall be followed when applying fertilizer to golf course practice and play areas; (5) Athletic fields at public parks and school facilities that apply the concepts and principles embodied in the Florida Green BMPs, while maintaining the health and function of their specialized turf areas; (6) Vegetable gardens owned by individual property owners or a community, and trees grown for their edible fruit. (1) Training. (1) All commercial and institutional applicators or fertilizer within the City of Sebastian, shall abide by and successfully complete the six -hour training program in the "Florida -Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries" offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the University of Florida Extension "Florida -Friendly Landscapes" program, or an approved equivalent. (2) Private, non-commercial applicators are encouraged to follow the recommendations of the University of Florida IFAS Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program when applying fertilizers. (m) Licensing of commercial applicators. (1) Prior to January 1, 2014, all commercial applicators of fertilizer with the City of Sebastian, shall abide by and successfully complete training and continuing education requirements in the "Florida -Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries", offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the University of Florida IFAS "Florida -Friendly Landscapes" program, or an approved equivalent program, prior to obtaining a City of Sebastian Local Business Tax Receipt for any category of occupation which may apply any fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants. (2) After December 31, 2013, all commercial applicators of fertilizer within the City of Sebastian, shall have and carry in their possession at all times when applying fertilizer, evidence of certification by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a Commercial Fertilizer Applicator per 5E-14.117(18) F.A.C. (3) All businesses applying fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants (including but not limited to residential lawns, golf courses, commercial properties, and multi -family and condominium properties) must ensure that at least one employee has a "Florida -Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries" training certificate prior to the business owner obtaining a local business tax receipt. Owners for any category of occupation which may apply and fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants shall provide proof of completion of the program to the City of Sebastian. (n) Enforcement. The provisions of this section may be enforced pursuant to any method provided for by the Code or Ordinances or general law. (Ord. No. 0-12-06, § 1, 5-9-12; Ord. No. 0-14-02, § 1, 3-26-14) CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 37 L`j tle1;-NI142 *1 VIT-11 uXdMT I k11III A 10 Appendix p: Chemical Control Log CITY OF SEBASTIAN PACE 38 CITY OF SEBASTIAN CHEMICAL CONTROL LOG LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT APPLICATOR NAME: DATE OF APPLICATION: TIME: PRODUCT NAME EPA REGISTRATION # PARK PEST(S) TARGETED METHOD OF APPLICATION NAME: TYPE: Athletic Active Passive WEATHER CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED (MPH) EFFECTIVENESS PEST POPULATION EST. SIZE OF AREA TREATED PRODUCT CONCENTRATION APPLICATION RATE ADDITIONAL NOTES Low Moderate Very Low Low High Moderate High Very High APPLICATOR NAME: DATE OF APPLICATION: TIME: PRODUCT NAME EPA REGISTRATION # PARK jff- � PEST(S) TARGETED METHOD OF APPLICATION NAME: TYPE: Athletic Active Passive WEATHER CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED (MPH) EFFECTIVENESS PEST POPULATION EST. Ii SIZE OF AREA TREATED I PRODUCT CONCENTRATION APPLICATION RATE ADDITIONAL NOTES Low Very Low Moderate Low High Moderate High Very High IPM.CCL.V1 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix E: Pesticide Notification Sign CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 4Q RESTORATION IN PROGRESS CAUTION As a part of Sebastian's work to restore and maintain healthy, active public areas, pests are being treated with approved pesticides by state -licensed applicators, in compliance with the City's Integrated Pest Management Policy. Thank you for your cooperation. TARGET PEST: AREA TREATED: PESTICIDE: RE-ENTRY PERIOD: APPLICATION DATE: APPLICATION TIME: For more information, contact the City's Leisure Services Director, Brian Benton at (772) 228-7057 To learn more about Sebastian's IPM Program and other Sustainable Sebastian Programs visit: https://www.cityofsebastian.org/260/Natural-Resources-Board IWIMIU MI INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN :Appendix F: Environmental Impact Quotient Formula CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 42 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGWENT PLAN Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) Formula- EIQ=(C[(DT*5)+(DT*P)]+ I(C*((S+P)/2)*SY)+(L)]+ I(F*R)+(D*((S+P)/2)*3)+(Z*P*3)+(B*P*5)]}/3 • DT = dermal toxicity ability of a substance to cause local reaction and/or systemic poisoning in people or animals by contact with the skin • C = chronic toxicity Harmful effects caused in repeated exposure situations • SY = systemicity ability of the product to be translocated to other tissues which have not received the product directly • F = fish toxicity risk to fish, the most sensitive aquatic vertebrate to toxicity • L = leaching potential risk of moving through the soil profile, leaching, and gettinginto groundwater • R = surface loss p:: ;:tidal susceptible to loss through runoff and erosion during high -intensity rainfall events • D = t; 1 `� `,, sty risk to birds, which are the vertebrates most sensitive to toxicity • S = soil halt -life persistence, or the "lasting -power" of a pesticide within the soil • Z = bee toxicity risk to the essential pollinators • B = beneficicr1 e7rfhmr,,1 t^.:,1^1"y risk to non -target organisms which are an important group of microorganisms that work to maintain ecosystem health • P = plant surface ra::i` life. Persistence, or the "lasting- power" of a pesticide on the surface of the leaves, stems, and fruit Once an EIQ value has been established for the active ingredient of each pesticide, field use calculations can begin. To accurately compare pesticides and pest management strategies, the dose, the formulation or percent active ingredient of the product and the frequency of application of each pesticide needs to be determined. To account for different formulations of the same active ingredient and different use patterns, a simple equation called the EIQ Field Use Rating was developed. This rating is calculated by multiplying the EIQ value for the specific chemical obtained in the tables by the percent active ingredient in the formulation by the rate per acre used (usually in pints or pounds of formulated product). EIQ FIELD USE RATING = EIQ x °I"o ACTIVE INGREDIENT x RATE Source: Kovach, J., Petzoldt, C., Degni, J., and Tette, J. 1992. A method to measure the environmental impact of pesticides. New York's Food and Life Sciences Bulletin 139:1-8 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 43 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix G: Pesticide Exemption Form CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 44 PESTICIDE EXEMPTION FORM This form is to be submitted for approval in order to request exemption for use of a product that is: 1) Classified on the "Approved Pesticide Table" as "Restricted" OR 2) Not named on the "Approved Pesticide Table" Form to be submitted to the Leisure Services Director for approval at least 4 days before application Name: Department/Contractor: PESTICIDE Date(s) of Proposed Use: Product Name: Active Ingredient(s): Concentration: Application Rate: EPA Registration #: Target Pest(s): LOCATION Site Name: General Area Description: Juzliri%.Aiivn Reason for Use: Explanation of any Previous Control Methods: Strategy to Prevent Future Exemptions: APPROVAL Leisure Srvcs. Dir. Approval: IPM Coordinator Approval: City Manager Approval: Date: Date: Date: Date: APPROVED PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS ALSO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF THE "CHEMICAL, CONTROL LOG" FORM IPM.PEF.V1 CITY OF SERASTIAN LEISURE SERVICES DEPARThf FNT INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix H: Monthly IPM Log CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 46 MONTHLY I PM LOG T SERASTi+ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND DATE LOCATION FOR ATHLETIC PARKS �h Q� MONTH: COMMENTS IPM.MIL.VI INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix I: Glossary of Terms CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 48 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Aeration Bahiagrass IPM Glossary of Terms involves mechanically perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction groundcover that is drought and heat tolerant, relatively durable, low -growing and low -maintenance turf. Beneficial Species preferred species which naturally feed on, out -compete or otherwise hinder the growth of pest populations. Ex. Ladybug, Air potato Beetle) Bermuda Turf preferred groundcover for athletic fields in the state. It is valued for its exceptional heat and drought tolerance and a capacity to withstand heavy use and recuperate quickly Best Management actions based on current science and technology that Practice (BMP) have been proven to be effective, with careful consideration given to protect public health, safety, wildlife and the environment Bioaccumulation gradual accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals, in an organism; substance is absorbed at a rate faster than that at which the substance is lost by catabolism and excretion. Biod',versti't naturally occurring variety of species that coexist in an area N2 pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. For example, canola oil and baking soda have pesticidal applications and are considered bio pesticides. Rr��dlcust Applicaflon general distribution of the pesticide over the entire ground surface of an area. In comparison to "spot application" in which the pesticide is applied directly to the pest location RuWsr Zane predetermined distance surrounding a body of water where fertilizer and pesticide applications are prohibited Cherni`oi any substance consisting of matter. This includes any liquid, solid, or gas. A chemical is any pure substance (an element) or any mixture (a solution, compound, or gas). They can either occur naturally or can be created artificially CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 49 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Contract A legal binding written agreement, including but not limited to a contract, lease, permit, license or easement, between a person, firm, corporation, or other entity, including governmental and a City department; which grants a right to use, lease, or occupy property of the City for a specified purpose or purposes Contractor person, firm, or corporation or other entity, including governmental that enters into a contract with the City for services EIQ a formula created to provide pesticide applicators with data regarding the environmental and health impacts of their pesticide options so they can make better informed decisions regarding their pesticide selection ��1��eFed Species protected species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Highest level of conservation status Exotic Species often referred to as alien, nonnative, nonindigenous, or introduced species, are those that occur in areas outside of their natural geographic range Field Use EIQ Rating rating calculated by multiplying the EIQ value for the specific chemical obtained in the tables by the percent active ingredient in the formulation by the rate per acre used; the rating allows comparisons of environmental impact between pesticides and different pest management programs can be made Fertilizer chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility Fug yW'M,e substance (pesticide) that is intended to be used for the prevention, control and/ or eradication of fungal pests VeMvtdo substance (pesticide) that is intended to be used for the prevention, control and/ or eradication of plant pests Insecticide substance (pesticide) that is intended to be used for the prevention, control and/ or eradication of insect pests Invasive exotic species that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native Irrigation artificial application of water across a land to assist in the health and durability of plant species Key Pests often encountered at an unacceptable population level, at least once a year. They are unique to each park classification, based on how the area is used CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGESO IN` EC-4ATED PEST MANAGEMENT FLAN Leachability ability of a pesticide to travel downward through the soil profile due during rain events or irrigation where it can contribute to groundwater contamination, this trait is a product of the chemical and soil characteristics Mulch material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich soil and prevent weed growth Native Species any species that normally lives and thrives in a particular ecosystem has developed with the surrounding habitat; they are easily affected by introduction of exotic species species and are preferred due to the lack of resources required to maintain and for the protection of the area's biodiversity Nematode any of a phylum (Nematoda or Nemata) of elongated cylindrical worms parasitic (harmful) in animals or plants or free-living in soil or water Over -Seeding process of planting new grass seed to fill in areas of thinning turf. It's a great way to improve the density of your lawn and enhance its color P thogen any disease -producing agent, especially a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism Pest any plant (weed), vertebrate (bird, rodent, or other mammal), invertebrate (insect, tick, mite, or snail), nematode, or pathogen (bacteria, virus, or fungus), which may cause disease, inflict damage, or out -compete the more desirable species for an area. In addition, a pest may be aesthetically undesired, or threaten to impact human/animal health Pesticide any substance or combination of substances which is intended to be used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest; this includes herbicides, insecticides, bio pesticides, fungicides, etc. Phase II MS4 Permit FDEP permit issued to the City every 5 years, which contains all of the approved BMPs which the stormwater department must implement in order to protect water quality Pollinators anything that helps carry pollen from the male part of the flower (stamen) to the female part of the same or another flower (stigma), are viewed as "beneficial species" Protected Species any species that is protected from harm by activities such as land development and hunting through government legislation CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 51 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Safety Data Sheets data sheets that are federally required for all hazardous chemicals. Sheets must contain all of the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical. Any entity creating, storing, distributing, or applying these chemicals must have these on -site and accessible to all staff. Solubility measure of the ability of a pesticide to dissolve in a solvent, which is usually water. Pesticides that are highly soluble in water dissolve easily. Such pesticides are more likely to move with water in surface runoff or to move through the soil in water St. Augustine a low, mat -forming groundcover that is commonly cultivated as a lawn grass, forms a dense turf when properly planted and maintained; grows tightly enough to permit average amounts of foot traffic, and also to compete well with weeds. Sustainable (ecological) quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, thereby supporting long-term ecological balance Threatened Species protected species that is vulnerable to endangerment in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Moderate level of conservation status Verticutting also called vertical mowing, removes thatch buildup in the lawn so turf can breathe easy, better absorb nutrients, and soak in much -needed moisture. A verticutter machine has blades that cut down into the thatch without damaging the healthy grass. This breaks up that dead layer and brings it to the surface so it can easily be collected and removed CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 52 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN This document compiled, coordinated, and written by Kimberly Haigler finalized on 7/20/20 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PACE 53