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Home My WebLink About7-19-2021 SW IPM AgendaQiY OF SEBAST, HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUB -COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 19th, 2021 — 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FL CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —ACTION ITEM June 28th, 2021 Meeting V. ANNOUNCEMENTS VI. PUBLIC INPUT VII. NEW BUSINESS Item A. Final Approval of Complete Plan —ACTION ITEM i. Discussion of recent major modifications Vill. OLD BUSINESS IX. SUB -COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS X. STAFF MATTERS XI. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA No meeting until March 2022 XII. ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F. S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE. CMOF ZEW HOME Or PELICAN ISLAND Board Meetinq Date Aqenda Item Title Recommendation Backqround: IPM SUB -COMMITTEE AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM July 19th, 2021 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —ACTION ITEM June 28th, 2021 Meeting Sub -Committee Member Approval If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: June 28th, 2021 Meeting Minutes INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUB -COMMITTEE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FL JUNE 28, 2021 I. Call to Order -- The meeting was called to order by Mr. Benton at 2:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. III. Roll call Present Ms. Munroe (Zoom) Mr. Stadelman Mr. Carrano Dr. Cox (Zoom) Absent Ms. Lovell -- Excused Ms. Callaghan -- Excused Also Present: Brian Benton, Leisure Services Director Kim Haigler, Environmental Planner Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant Janet Graham, Technical Writer (Zoom) IV. Approval of Minutes -- May 10, 2021 and May 25, 2021 Chairman Benton asked if everyone had a chance to review the May 10, 2021 Minutes as presented. All indicated they had. Mr. Benton called for a motion. A motion approving the May 10, 2021 Minutes as presented was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Mr. Stadelman, and approved unanimously via voice vote. Regarding the Minutes of May 25, 2021, Mr. Benton asked if everyone had a chance to review the Minutes as presented. All indicated they had. Mr. Benton called for a motion. A motion approving the May 25, 2021 Minutes as presented was made by Mr. Stadelman, seconded by Mr. Carrano, and approved unanimously via voice vote. V. Announcements Mr. Benton informed everyone that last week a new fountain was installed in Garden Club Park. It was paid for out of the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee fund approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUB -COMMITTEE PAGE 2 MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021 VI. Public Input Seeing no one in chambers and hearing no one on Zoom, Mr. Benton closed the Public Input item and moved to the next item on the agenda. VII. New Business A. Future Recommendations Ms. Haigler reviewed the pages attached to the agenda. She mentioned that these are all items that were discussed throughout the previous meetings of this Sub -Committee (SEE ATTACHED). She pointed out the main items, which are the biopesticides, are similar to those which are part of the Parks and Properties IPM. The other main item is the collection of data, which is also similar to what was put in the Parks and Properties IPM. She stated that there are a lot of precise population data that are not going to be required. Staff is going to wait for future review to see that the chemicals are being kept at a low usage, and then it will be decided if a more quantitative approach is needed. She also referred to the Cornell University EIQ, just noting that it was designed for turf grass and crop applications, not for aquatics. However, all the chemicals are listed, but it does not address how they perform in an aquatic environment. It is, however, the best comparison that is available among chemicals. She emphasized that another item to look for in future annual reviews of the Plan is that we research for updates to the EIQ or creation of another numerical comparison method which may be better suited. She then called for questions/comments/additions. Mr. Carrano referred to Page 19, at the last bullet point where it says, "This plan addresses aquatic plants..." He suggested adding the word "invasive" or some language to distinguish it from native plants that may not be causing an issue. Ms. Haigler referred to the Glossary where those terms are defined. After discussion, it was decided to use the terms "invasive and nuisance." Dr. Cox stated he has several comments and questions, and he will send those to Ms. Haigler in an email setting forth those items, since his connection via Zoom is not always the best. Ms. Haigler agreed. There being no further discussion on this item, a motion approving Future Recommendations with the additions/changes stated above was made by Mr. Stadelman, seconded by Mr. Carrano, and approved unanimously via voice vote. B. Appendix INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUB -COMMITTEE PAGE 3 MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021 Ms. Haigler stated the Appendix is a big part of the Plan because there are a lot of regulatory items that the Sub -Committee felt needed to be included. She then reviewed the items, beginning with the Resolution, and asked for questions/comments. Mr. Benton referred to Section 1, Support for the "IPM Plan for the City's Stormwater Conveyance System, which shall be implemented into City policy and annually reviewed by the Stormwater Director, IPM Coordinator, IPM Sub -Committee, and City Council" and asked that the Leisure Services Director be added to that sentence. He also referred to the next page (23) where Councilmember Frederick Jones is listed and suggested it be changed to Councilmember Fred Jones. Also, the date needs to be changed to 2021 instead of 2020. Ms. Haigler stated she will make those changes. After discussion, it was decided that Ms. Haigler would review each of the attachments to the Appendix (SEE ATTACHED), and a vote would be taken on the complete packet with any changes that were discussed during this meeting. Mr. Benton suggested that, at the next meeting prior to final approval of the Plan, some samples of the most recent Field Treatment Sheets be provided to the Sub -Committee members so that they can see all the data that are being entered. Mr. Benton then called for questions/comments. Dr. Cox suggested, regarding the Appendix, a one -page introduction be inserted as to why all of these Appendix documents are relevant to what is being done. Ms. Haigler clarified that these are all discussed in the Plan before they are cited, and she suggested that it might be better to insert that into the Plan where these items are discussed. Dr. Cox agreed. There being no further questions/comments, Mr. Benton called for a motion. A motion accepting the Appendix with the changes proposed by Sub -Committee members was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Mr. Stadelman, and approved unanimously via voice vote. C. Glossary Ms. Haigler reviewed the Glossary, stating that a lot of words were added to this Glossary compared to those that were contained in the Parks and Properties IPM Plan Glossary. Mr. Benton suggested a few changes to the layout of the Glossary, which Ms. Haigler said she would make. Mr. Carrano suggested that where Aeration is discussed, the term "Aeration" should be changed to "Aquatic Aeration," and "Terrestrial Aeration" should be added and defined. Ms. Haigler agreed. He also suggested where it says a ditch is 10 feet or less, something INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUB -COMMITTEE PAGE 4 MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021 that is 10 feet or more should be defined, which is a canal. Mr. Carrano stated he has a few minor changes that he will put in an email to Ms. Haigler. Dr. Cox suggested that, regarding the Glossary, each definition should begin with a capital letter and end with a period. Mr. Carrano agreed. Ms. Haigler stated she would make that change. Dr. Cox also suggested adding EIQ, Ecological Component. Ms. Haigler stated that it is explained in the Table, but she will add it. Mr. Benton asked the Sub -Committee members, if they notice items that should be addressed, to please get them to Ms. Haigler by the end of this week. There being no other questions/comments, Mr. Benton called for a motion. A motion approving the Glossary, subject to the changes that were discussed during this meeting, was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Mr. Stadelman, and approved unanimously via voice vote. VIII. Old Business A. Approved Pesticide Table Ms. Haigler reviewed the table (SEE ATTACHED) and stated that the last time it was reviewed by the Sub -Committee it was decided to include the Field EIQ Ecological Component, which she explained. Also, the Cost Per Acre rating was added, and at the bottom the formula for the ecological component was included. She then called for questions/comments. Mr. Benton inquired regarding the Field EIQ Biological Component. Ms. Haigler explained that there is a Field Use EIQ calculator which uses the data that were listed, and it automatically provides the Biological Field Component. She also emphasized that this table sets forth the maximum use rate, and Mr. Benton suggested that it be emphasized that these are maximum use rates in the document, and only half or a quarter of that number is used by the staff or contractors. Mr. Carrano also suggested that another problem is that the EIQ is established for terrestrial use. Once it is applied for aquatic use, as soon as it goes into the water there is a huge dilution that is occurring almost immediately. Mr. Carrano stated that this is a terrestrial equation, but it really does not work well when it is applied to water, but it is the best we have at this moment to use as a comparison. Mr. Benton stated these are all good points which need to be explained in the document. Ms. Haigler agreed. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUB -COMMITTEE PAGE 5 MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021 Dr. Cox asked if the information for the ecological component is the same source as the Cornell University source. Ms. Haigler stated they are identified at the bottom of the table, and yes, it is the same source. There being no further discussion, Mr. Benton called for a motion on the Approved Pesticide Table. A motion approving Item A, Approved Pesticide Table, with the changes/additions listed above was made by Mr. Stadelman, seconded by Mr. Carrano, and approved unanimously via voice vote. IX. Sub -Committee Member Matters Ms. Munroe stated she will email Ms. Haigler if she has any significant questions, etc. X. Staff Matters A. Blue -Green Algae and Marine Resources Council Update Mr. Benton stated that he recently viewed the Blue -Green Algae Task Force meeting. It is a task force that was put together by the governor last year. It was interesting to see what is happening regarding waterways. He will send the information he has on each of these subjects out to everyone before the next meeting. XI. Items for Next Aqenda A. Complete Version of IPM Plan for Final Approval Ms. Haigler asked the Sub -Committee members to take the time to review the Plan and let her know of any changes or additions as soon as possible, and she will provide the final as far ahead of the next meeting as she can so that there is plenty of time for the Sub -Committee members to review it. Mr. Benton stated that Ms. Haigler will put everything together, and he asked for the Sub -Committee members, if they have changes or comments, to get them to her by the end of this week. XII. Adiournment There being no further business, Mr. Benton called for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Carrano, seconded by Ms. Haigler, and approved unanimously INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUB -COMMITTEE PAGE 6 MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021 via voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. in Ilr Date: nFT CI SEBASTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Board Meetinq Date Aqenda Item Title Recommendation Backqround: IPM SUB -COMMITTEE AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM July 19th, 2021 VII. NEW BUSINESS Item A. Final Approval of Complete Plan -ACTION ITEM Sub -Committee Member Approval If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: Complete Final Draft of the "Integrated Pest Management Plan for the Stormwater Conveyance System" I '*4\ Integral' A A ov w% ov oms o For the City's Stormwater Conveyance System AUGUST 2021 14 SE TIAN STO RM WATER SWIPM.PLAN.VI 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 Resources Board Members Thomas Carrano Jessica Lovell Charles Stadelman Scientific Advisors Ruth Callaghan, CEAC (Certified Environmental Analytical Chemist) Dr. Graham Cox, Pelican Island Audubon Society Nickie Monroe, University of Florida- IFAS Indian River County Extension Office City Staff Brian Benton, Leisure Services Director Kimberly Haigler, Environmental Planner/IPM Coordinator The IPM Sub -Committee hereby approves this IPM Plan, in its entirety, on the 19'" day of July, 2021. The Natural Resources Board hereby approves this IPM Plan, in its entirety, on the 3rd day of August, 2021. The aforementioned collectively present this IPM Plan and accompanying Resolution (R-21-XX) for City Council approval on the 25t" day of August, 2021. SUST $EB The City of Sebastian's IPM Program is a Sustainable Sebastian Initiative. For more information about Sustainable Sebastian visit: https://www.sebastiannrb.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 8 Standard Operating Procedures 9 II. KEY AQUATIC PESTS Overview 11 Aquatic Vegetation Classes 11 Pros and Cons 11 III. STRUCTURES Overview 13 Do Nothing Option 13 Non -Chemical Methods 13 IV. CANALS Overview 14 Do Nothing Option 14 Non -Chemical Methods 14 V. PONDS Overview 16 Do Nothing Option 16 Non -Chemical Methods 16 VI. DITCHES, RIGHTS -OF -WAY, DRY RETENTION AREAS Overview 17 Do Nothing Option 17 Non -Chemical Methods 17 VII. FURTHER NON -CHEMICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Future Considerations 19 VIII. AQUATIC HERBICIDE USE METHODOLOGY Planning Herbicide Application 21 Aquatic Herbicide Selection 23 Treatment Notification 25 IX. DATA MANAGEMENT Data Recording & Collection 28 Program Transparency 28 Annual Report & Evaluation 29 X. FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS Future Recommendations 30 E/W_1»4►10]/:1 Appendix A: R-21-XX 31 Appendix B: Contractor Agreement (SWIPM.CA.V1) 35 Appendix C: Fertilizer Ordinance 37 Appendix D: Field Treatment Sheets (SWIPM.CCL.V1) 42 Appendix E: Aquatic Herbicide Notification Sign 45 Appendix F: Environmental Impact Quotient Formula 47 Appendix G: Pesticide Exemption Form (SWIPM.PEF.V1) 49 Appendix H: Monthly IPM Log (SWIPM.MIL.V1) 51 Appendix I: City Mowing Contract Details 53 Appendix J: City Sediment Control Ordinance 59 Appendix K: State Aquatic Plant Management Statute 62 Appendix L: City MS4 NPDES Permit 66 Appendix M: Glossary of Terms 77 INCLUDED FIGURES Figure 1: Map of City's Stormwater Conveyance System 2 Figure 2: Diagram of the Community IPM Cycle 8 Figure 3: Stormwater Asset Classification Table 9 Figure 4: Diagram of Aquatic Vegetation Classes 11 Figure 5: Table of the City's Key Aquatic Pests 12 Figure 6: Table of Recommended Non -Chemical Control Methods 20 Figure 7: Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table (SWIPM.APT.V1) 27 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN I. INTRODUCTION Scope The City of Sebastian's stormwater conveyance system encompasses 9 miles of canals, 80 miles of ditches, and over 15 ponds and retention areas. Other stormwater assets include: 310 culvert pipes and catch basins, 7 baffle boxes, as well as countless swales, road crossing pipes, dams, weirs, rights -of -way, and a seawall canal perimeter. The Stormwater and Public Works Departments are charged with maintaining all of these features so that the treatment, transportation, and storage capacity of the entire conveyance system is preserved, while also ensuring the safety of City staff, residents, structures, wildlife, and the surrounding natural waters. The City of Sebastian is bordered on the east by the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and on the west by the San Sebastian River (SSR). Both of these waterways are environmentally sensitive, support a large number of native species, and are integral to the natural health of our region. Therefore, the City must also serve as a steward to the IRL and SSR by ensuring that the stormwater entering these waterways is as healthy as possible. Noxious aquatic vegetation will be the only "pest" addressed in this plan. While there are species of fish, shellfish and insects present within the stormwater system, which are classified as "invasive", none besides the mosquito have achieved populations which require management. Mosquito Control is handled by the Indian River County Mosquito Control District and is exempt from the City's IPM Plan. In order to best manage pests within the stormwater system, while also protecting environmental health, City staff and contractors will continue utilizing the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) through the implementation of this IPM Plan. Please note that this plan will not apply to any stormwater features located within any planned unit development (PUD), as these subdivisions have direct contracts with the water management district to design and maintain their own stormwater system. Also, not covered by this plan is the City's cemetery, parks, or other properties, as these assets are managed collectively by the City's Leisure Services Department and are addressed in a separate "Parks and Properties IPM Plan," which was adopted by City Council on October 141", 2020. Otters are year-round residents in our stormwater conveyance system. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 1 z Q a z CW C 'W^ V Q z CQ LU C N d 13 Q W Z h� Li O z N (n U 2 � U `� ?� c + SSR Outfalls ■ 4L�ir; and DPm4 i I � Ba1Re8o�es r. R■rcn[ionAr■as - Canal "ern MjW4)p r Lunde County pork6 r COYnty COnsrnntlGn r Gky4JI—■d Lands CtgrParkt I PrdYPurku t 'r lfl ON A. } r�Sysr" N LU a FA rL U INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IPM Sub -Committee In October of 2020, the Stormwater IPM Sub -Committee was formed to assist City staff in the development of an Integrated Pest Management Plan for the City of Sebastian's stormwater conveyance system. The sub -committee is to be comprised of the Stormwater Director, 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 Stormwater IPM Plan, the IPM Sub -Committee will meet bi- monthly. 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, who shall coordinate with the Stormwater Director. Together, 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 stormwater ponds, canals, and ditches. Their responsibilities will also include the following: ■ Serve as liaison to IPM Sub -Committee • Monitor that City staff and contractors are adhering to the IPM Plan Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ■ Maintenance of accurate records on IPM implementation and use • Keep records of staff training in Erosion and Sediment Control, 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, Leisure Services Director, and the Stormwater 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 A pest, by definition is any plant, animal, or pathogen which causes disease, inflicts damage, or out -competes a more desirable species for an area. In addition, a pest may be aesthetically undesired, or threaten to impact human/animal health. However, for the purposes of this plan, noxious aquatic weeds are the only pest of concern. According to the 2011 Florida Aquatic Plant Management Act, the uncontrolled growth of this vegetation poses a variety of environmental, health, safety, and economic problems (Appendix B).This legislation charges the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) with the supervision and control of aquatic plant management. Therefore, the FWC establishes that a "noxious aquatic plant", is any part or whole of an aquatic plant which has the potential to hinder the growth of beneficial plants, to interfere with irrigation or navigation, or to adversely affect the public welfare or the natural resources of the state. The Florida Aquatic Plant Management Act recommends that the management of these aquatic plants be carried out primarily through "maintenance programs," as they achieve more effective management at a lower overall cost. The City adopts this IPM Plan as its aquatic vegetation maintenance control program and adopts the following definition of Integrated Pest Management 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 pesticides, while also remaining economically feasible." Goals ■ 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 within the City's stormwater conveyance system, 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 Program IPM Policy. The Stormwater 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, and then presented to City Council for final approval. The plan will then be incorporated as City policy through the adoption of Resolution R-21-XX by City Council (Appendix A). CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 4 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IPM Program Coordination. The Stormwater Director, Leisure Services Director, and the IPM Coordinator are responsible for coordinating, tracking, and reporting the implementation of the City's IPM Program. Tracking Pesticide Use. City Staff and Contractors conducting pest management activities within the City's stormwater conveyance system are required to record thorough field data. Accurate records will be maintained on herbicide use and all non -chemical methods utilized, these records will be accessible for reference. All records will be retained for 1 year and stored on the City's Laser fiche system per record retention schedule. Staff Training. All City employees who, within the scope of their duties, direct maintenance activities on the stormwater system will be trained on the City's IPM Policies. A certification course on Green Business Best Management Practices will be provided through partnership with the University of Florida Indian River County Extension Office as needed. Stormwater and Public Works staff also receive certification training on Sediment and Erosion Control. The training sessions are coordinated by the Human Resources Director, who will track employees' attendance and ensure that City field staff holds an active certification. Licensed Applicators. At this time, City staff will not be applying any herbicides on the surface of, or within ten feet of aquatic areas. All aquatic herbicide applications will be performed by a State licensed contractor. Information Resources for Staff. The 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 Program's Standard Operating Practices (SOPs). The IPM Coordinator will also seek out and provide access to expert resources when needed. Public Outreach. 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. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 5 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Contract Provisions. The Procurement Coordinator will review contract provisions and/or amendment(s) to agreements that provide pest management services within city maintained ponds, canals and ditches 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 to ensure that City IPM policies and practices are adhered to by all contractors performing pest management work. Regulatory Reporting. 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 (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. Blossom Street Pond benefits from fountain aeration. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 6 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Community IPM Cycle 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. 1. Inspection and Monitoring: Staff and contractors routinely scout the waters and surrounding landscapes to locate pests. Noxious aquatic vegetaion populations are monitored by visual checks. 2. Identification: Plants must be accurately identified. Life history attributes are to be known for each species identified. This step is key to effective treatment. 3. Planning: The focus is on prevention- what it takes to keep noxious vegetation out. Determine what action is needed and whether a threshold has been crossed. Proper techniques and timing are for required management. 4. Implement Strategy: All pest management strategies are classified as biological, cultural, mechanical, or chemical. All methods are combined to maintain pests at acceptable thresholds. • Biological 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 Keeping: Accurate record keeping is essential to a successful IPM program. Data must be kept on control methods implemented, purchase orders, and chemical usage by contractors. Determine if control methods were effective by knowing what has changed through trap counts and observation. 6. Evaluate Effectiveness: Document if the program is meeting 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 staff use a vacuum truck to remove sediments and vegetation from a catch basin A juvenile alligator hangs out in Periwinkle Pond. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 7 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Figure 2: Diagram of the Community EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS Grass Carp Lady Bugs Pathogens IPM Cycle INSPECTION a MONITORING IDENTIFICATION Tool Sanitation Mower Blade Sharpening pu Mowing Hand Removal Weedoo 1 y Herbicides Insecticides Bio-Pesticides W CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 8 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Standard Operating Procedures When selecting and implementing a pest management strategy, from this plan, the following will be considered by Citv Staff: Site Factors. Use and function of the waters and surrounding landscape. • Considering the use and function of the assets and the surrounding landscape, stormwater features are divided into four functional categories (Figure 3) in which the action threshold and methods are determined: ➢ Structures: including dams, weirs, spillways, catch basins, baffle boxes, culvert pipes, inlets, outlets, and outfalls. These assets have a virtually zero tolerance for plant growth, as they must stay clear of vegetation and debris at all times in order to function. ➢ Canals: shoreline and seawall vegetation is acceptable and often encouraged. However, vegetation must be controlled to the seawall perimeters so that the storage and flow of the waterways is maintained. ➢ Ponds: shoreline emergent vegetation is beneficial and encouraged. However, when the vegetation is not maintained, it can quickly take over open water areas, reduce stormwater storage capacity and degrade habitat quality. ➢ Ditches: along with dry detention areas, and rights -of -way (ROW) areas have the highest tolerance threshold for vegetative growth, maintenance required is minimal. • Erosion and runoff potential of site • Proximity to other surface, surficial, and groundwater resources Figure 3: Stormwater Features Classification Table STRUCTURES CANALS PONDS DITCHES Dams Weirs Spillways Catch Basins Baffle Boxes Culvert Pipes Inlets Outlets Outfalls Elkam Waterway Collier Waterway Schumann Lake Hardee Lake Harbor Waterway Seawall Perimeter Periwinkle Pond Cheltenham Pond Bark Park Pond Garden Club Park Pond Tulip Pond Stormwater TA Day Drive Ponds Easy Street Pond Historic Park Pond Blossom Drive Pond Costs. 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 ROWS Dry DAs Swales CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 9 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Other Factors. Additional factors relevant to the selection • Special equipment or storage required for method • Method of delivery • Terrestrial Fertilizer 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 • Equipment cleaning consideration before and after use • Potential synergistic effects of pesticide combinations The following considerations are addressed through the use of the Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ), which is explained on page 22: Health and Safety Concerns. Potential effects on City staff and residents. • Toxicological properties and potential health effects of materials or methods • Equipment operation safety issues • Staff safety and injury concerns Environmental Considerations. Protection of native plants, animals and pollinators. • Consider toxicity or potential harm caused by the method to non -target organisms and habitat. • 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 Product Characteristics. Specific product features • Possible residual effect and decomposition products • Volatility and flammability • Product formulation, recommended dilution and package size • Leachability and solubility Roseatte Spoonbills graze at the temporary pond at the Friendship Park dry detention area. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 10 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN II. Kev Aquatic Pests Overview This plan will only address the management of noxious aquatic vegetation pests within the stormwater conveyance system. While vegetation is certainly a natural and integral element of any water body, species characteristics and environmental conditions can cause the aquatic vegetation to become a pest within a specific location, requiring diligent monitoring and control. Aquatic Vegetation Classes Any plants that are able to establish, grow, and reproduce in water, whether year-round or seasonal, is considered aquatic vegetation. There are the primary classes (Figure 4) of aquatic vegetation, each presenting unique management challenges: • Emergent: erect, rooted, herbaceous plants growing in water or on a substrate that is at least periodically inundated with water • Floating: leaves that float on the water surface. Their roots may be attached in the substrate or floating in the water column, includes algae. • Submersed: Rooted plants with flaccid or limp stems with most of their vegetative mass located below the water surface, although small portions may extend above the water. Figure 4: Diagram of Aquatic Vegetation Classes Emergent Vegetation Rooted Floating Vegetation Non -Rooted Floating AI ae iVegetation g Submerged Vegetation Pros and Cons M Native aquatic vegetation plays a vital and irreplaceable role in an aquatic ecosystem. These plants provide shelter, habitat and food for many important species of fish, birds, insects, and other wildlife. Shoreline vegetation is critical to preventing erosion and filtering sediments and nutrients from entering the waterbody. Many species of aquatic vegetation also help improve water quality by uptaking excess nutrients from the water and settling sediments out of the water column as they slow the movement of water. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 11 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN At times aquatic vegetation can become a huge management concern in both natural and stormwater systems. In a natural ecosystem, non-native vegetation can out compete native vegetation, adversely affecting habitat quality and biodiversity. In fact, an overgrowth of aquatic vegetation can actually alter entire ecosystems. In man-made aquatic systems, vegetation can block flood control, clog pipes and damage structures. The stormwater conveyance system must preserve the storage and flow of water in order to remain effective. Invasive aquatic vegetation, in particular, has several common traits which makes it very difficult to control and nearly impossible to eradicate: • Very rapid growth (exponential), which can quickly cover very large areas. • Can survive in a wide variety of temperature, light, water, and soil conditions. • Reproduce multiple ways, including seeds, buds, fragments, and shoots from roots. Native aquatic vegetation is more adapted to the local system and tends to stay within its niche, contributing to biodiversity. However, under specific environmental conditions they too can form dense monocultures that require management as well. Therefore the term "noxious aquatic vegetation" includes any native or non-native vegetation requiring control within the stormwater system. Figure 5: Table of the City's Key Aquatic Pests COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME CLASS STATUS Hydrilla Hydrilla vericillata Submersed Invasive, Non -Native Water Hyacinth Eichornia crassipies Floating Invasive, Non -Native Primrose Willow Ludwigia sp. All Native Spatterdock Nuphar advena Floating Native Duckweed Lemna minor Floating Native Cattail Typha sp. Emergent Native Torpedo Grass Panicum repens All Invasive, Non -Native Green Algae Chlorophyta sp. Submersed All Salvinia Salvinia molesta Floating Invasive, Non -Native Alligator Weed Alternanthera philoxeroides All Invasive, Non -Native Without early detection and rapid response, noxious aquatic vegetation can not only cause ecological and structural harm but can also result extensive economic costs. In the United States alone, invasive weed damage and management costs exceed $30 billion each year. Each day, invasive aquatic weeds cover an additional 4,500 acres of public lands and waters across the country. The key to avoiding these costs is to be proactive and create a plan for maintenance control. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 12 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN II. STRUCTURES Overview Stormwater assets classified as "structures" includes all dams, weirs, spillways, catch basins, baffle boxes, culvert pipes, inlets, outlets, and ouffalls. There are over 100 such structures across the Stormwater system. These assets have a virtually zero tolerance for plant growth; they must stay clear of vegetation and debris at all times in order to function. Do Nothing Option There are numerous ways that aquatic plants can interfere with the operating of water management structures, as each structure is unique in its design and/or purpose. Overgrowth of aquatic vegetation around and within these structures can greatly impede the flow of water, block gates opened or closed, often when the operation of these structures is the most critical. These structures are often critical to flood control during major rain events. The damage caused to the structures and by the resulting flooding problems can become very costly to repair. Therefore, the tolerance threshold for noxious aquatic vegetation growth, before action is taken is considered the very low for these assets. Non -Chemical Methods In order to eradicate vegetation, the following cultural and mechanical methods will be conducted routinely as part of standard proactive maintenance procedures within the City's stormwater system: • Excavation. Sediments can build up at outfalls and create a substrate for vegetation to establish. At times of low outfall, City staff may clear the outfall areas with equipment to mechanically remove any vegetation and accumulated sediments. • Vacuum Removal. A vacuum truck is utilized to remove all accumulated sediments and vegetative debris from catch basins and baffle boxes as needed. Note that these assets are never sprayed with herbicides. • Manual Removal. When safe and practicable, vegetation will be removed by hand from structures as part of routine inspections. • Replacement of Structures. Structure design has been modified over time to be more resistant to pest establishment and damage. The defective or aging structures should be replaced with these upgraded versions, when applicable. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 13 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IV. CANALS Overview Stormwater assets classified as "canals" include the entire interconnected system of wide, mostly sea walled waterways. Altogether, the City maintains over 9 miles of canals and seawalls. It is acknowledged that aquatic vegetation provides an important ecological function in the canals. However, the City must be careful that the storage and flow capacity of these important waterways is protected. Do Nothing Option The overgrowth of aquatic vegetation within the canal system can greatly impede the flow of water, crucial for flood control throughout the City. The canals are also frequently utilized for kayaking and fishing. These recreational opportunities are hindered when dense vegetation blocks access and affects the habitat quality by altering the water's chemistry and decreasing light penetration. Finally, and most importantly, the canal system has multiple direct outfalls to the St. Sebastian River (SSR). Any vegetation that is not properly maintained in the canal system is easily introduced into this State protected freshwater system. For this reason, Florida Statute 369.22 (Appendix K) requires that all public and private water owners enact a "maintenance program" for aquatic vegetation. Therefore, the tolerance threshold for noxious aquatic vegetation growth, before action is taken is considered moderate for these assets. Non -Chemical Methods In order to control vegetation, the following cultural and mechanical methods will be conducted routinely as part of standard proactive maintenance procedures within the City's stormwater system: • Excavation. When areas of the canal system are at their lowest storage, the City can access the canal bottoms with equipment to mechanically remove the vegetation and accumulated sediments. • Mechanical Removal by Contractor. During periods where invasive vegetation has spread too extensively at a location to be brought back under control by routine methods, a contractor may be hired with the equipment to cut and remove the vegetation by boat. • Sediment and Erosion Control at Development Sites. In compliance with City Ordinance No. 54-3-11.2. (Appendix J) and the City's MS4 NPDES Permit (Appendix L), proper erosion and sediment control at all sites of development is required to be established and maintained throughout the duration of the project and is inspected regularly for compliance. Sediments directly washing off a site, and into the canals created a mound of substrate for vegetation to establish and carry nutrients which many invasive species thrive on. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 14 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN • Planting Native Emergent Vegetation. In areas of the canal where seawalls are not installed, maintaining a healthy, natural shoreline of native vegetation will help prevent the pest vegetation from re-establishing and enhance the habitat and aesthetic quality of the waterways. Local resident fishes off the Concha Dam into the headwaters of the St. Sebastian River '►'��., i' Native Bobcats use the canal and ditch rights -of -way to travel ` between conservation areas. -- y jo. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 15 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN V. PONDS Overview There are 17 stormwater ponds throughout the City. These include all of the ponds located within City parks, as well as the interconnected ponds of the Stormwater Treatment Area, and the multiple ponds of the Day Drive Retention Area. Pond vegetation provides an ecological as well as an aesthetic benefit. If left to grow uncontrolled, however, the flood control and safety of these properties can be impaired. Do Nothing Option Overgrowth of aquatic vegetation in the ponds can very quickly reduce their stormwater storage capacity, especially in the smaller ponds. This accelerated succession can cause localized flooding problems in a very short time. All of the stormwater ponds are connected to the entire stormwater conveyance system. Aquatic vegetation can block the water flow in and out of the pond. Many species of tall grasses growing around the pond edges can create dense thickets which readily hide dangerous wildlife and can prohibit police and park visitors from seeing beyond; this creates a serious safety concern. Four of the City's ponds also contain a fountain for aeration and algae control. Dense vegetation can damage the fountains by clogging the pump system or blocking the spray. The tolerance threshold for noxious vegetation growth, before action is taken is considered high for these assets. Non -Chemical Methods In order to control vegetation, the following cultural and mechanical methods will be conducted routinely as part of standard proactive maintenance procedures within the City's stormwater system: • Excavation. When all or parts of the ponds are at their lowest storage, the City can access the pond bottoms and edges with equipment to mechanically remove the vegetation and accumulated sediments. • Mechanical Removal by Contractor. During periods where invasive vegetation has spread too extensively at a location to be brought back under control by routine methods, a contractor may be hired with the equipment to cut and remove the vegetation by boat. • Fountain Aeration. A fountain installed in the center of the pond provides water circulation and increases the dissolved oxygen of the water. This inhibits vegetation growth and increases the habitat quality for aquatic animals as well. Currently, there are only 4 ponds with fountains. • Planting Native Emergent Vegetation. Maintaining a healthy, natural shoreline of native vegetation will help prevent the noxious aquatic vegetation from re-establishing and enhance the habitat and aesthetic quality of the pond. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 16 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN VI. DITCHES, RIGHTS -OF -WAY, DRY RETENTION AREAS Overview The stormwater conveyance system is an expansive spider web connected by a massive 80 mile network of ditches. Within the ditches, vegetation assists with the infiltration of the water through the soil and stabilizes the steep banks. However, the growth of noxious aquatic vegetation must also be controlled enough to preserve the flow of the entire stormwater system. Along -side many of the City's water retaining assets are the rights -of -way areas such as designated access roads, drainage easements, buffer zones, and swales. In these areas, groundcover is important to stabilize the soil from erosion; however, it is critical that the vegetation not become so overgrown that it blocks maintenance access to the ponds, canals and ditches. Dry retention areas are located throughout the City and they are areas of lower elevation, which only hold water during periods of heavy rainfall. They are designed to overflow excess water into nearby water features through catch basins and pipes. Keeping dry retention areas vegetated is important to preventing compaction and increasing water infiltration. Too much vegetation can decrease the storage capacity and block the flow of stormwater towards other features. Do Nothing Option The overgrowth of aquatic vegetation around in the ditches and dry retention areas can eventually decrease their storage capacity, creating localized flooding problems. The ditch vegetation can cause very costly blockages in the road crossing culvert pipes. Many of the ditches bisect blocks of residential lots and an overgrowth of woody vegetation from the ditches threatens utility and residential structures. Overgrowth in rights -of -way areas prevents staff and contractors from performing proper maintenance of structures, canals, ponds, and ditches. The tolerance threshold for noxious aquatic vegetation growth, before action is taken is considered very high for these assets. Non -Chemical Methods In order to control vegetation, the following cultural and mechanical methods will be conducted routinely as part of standard proactive maintenance procedures within the City's stormwater system. These assets are virtually never treated with herbicides. The City maintains a separate mowing contract (Appendix 1) to address the control of vegetation in these areas: • Excavation. When the ditches are at their lowest storage, the City can access the ditch bottoms with equipment and mechanically remove the vegetation and accumulated sediments. • Sediment and Erosion Control at Development Sites. In compliance with City Ordinance No. 54-3-11.2. (Appendix J) and the City's NPDES Permit (Appendix L), proper erosion CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 17 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN and sediment control at all sites of development is required to be established and maintained throughout the duration of the project and is inspected regularly for compliance. Sediments directly washing off a site, and into the ditches build a mound of substrate for vegetation to establish and carry nutrients which many invasive species thrive on. These sediments can travel with stormwater and enter the canals as well. Mowing. The City maintains a contract for mowing of all right-of-way areas and ditch banks. Mowing the ditch banks reduces the self -seeding of the pest vegetation while still allowing the vegetation to remain established as it plays an important role in stabilizing the banks and filtering nutrients and sediments. Mow at correct height. Mowing to low can thin out and starve the vegetation and mowing too high or not often enough can facilitate the further spread of the plants. Always mow with sharp blades and Sanitize Tools. Dull mower blades cause uneven cutting and weaken the grasses. Vegetation can easily spread among sites by hitchhiking seeds and plant fragments on un-sanitized mowing and maintenance equipment. Cleaning these tools between areas minimizes the transport of noxious aquatic vegetation. Water flows between ponds through the reconstructed rocky spillway at the Stormwater Treatment Area A massive mat of Torpedo Grass takes over this canal. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 18 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN VII. FURTHER NON -CHEMICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Future Considerations In addition to the cultural and mechanical noxious aquatic vegetation control methods currently being implemented within the City's stormwater conveyance system, observations of the areas and sub -committee member research prompted the following recommendations for future consideration (Figure 6): • Seawall Reconstruction. Seawalls border most of the City's canal system. The seawalls stabilize the canal banks and help hold back nutrient laden run-off from residential and commercial landscapes, forcing it to filter downward through the soil profile before entering surficial or ground waters. In many areas the seawalls are damaged and/or failing and in need of replacement. • Skimmer Device. Large device that requires electricity and is easily movable between ponds. Water and material are pumped into an onshore filtration unit which is effective in removing duckweed, water meal, azolla, but not larger aquatic plants. Should these species become a frequent problem in the ponds, the purchase of this device is recommended. • Expanded Excavation of Open Water Areas. Excavation of canal, pond, and ditch bottoms to de -muck the nutrient rich deposits that comprise the top layer of the substrate and remove seawall sediments, which readily accommodate noxious aquatic vegetation growth • Environmental Enhancements. Creation of a self -maintaining littoral shelf with native aquatic vegetation, which will provide healthy habitat and nutrient filtration. • Pathogens. The control of some noxious aquatic vegetation can be aided by aerobic pathogens, such as specific bacteria or fungus, which are amended to the herbicides or the water itself. While these bio herbicides are currently under research and review, many studies have shown that when partnered with added aeration, they may help provide more effective long-term control. It is also recommended that the pathogens be added fresh daily which will also require specialized equipment and dedicated staff. The best candidates for this method are small to medium sized ponds, during periods of very little in/outflow, which have existing aeration. • Stormwater Fee Credits. Utilize the existing Stormwater Fee Credit Program to incentivize commercial property owners to install a buffer zone of emergent vegetation along their stormwater features. Also, enhanced outreach efforts could increase participation in the existing program. • Nutrient Management. Excess nutrients in an aquatic system are known to be one of the largest contributors to noxious aquatic vegetation overgrowth. It is recommended that the City continue championing programs like the septic to sewer conversion grants and oyster reef restoration projects and outreach regarding the City's Fertilizer Ordinance (Appendix C). City staff should continue to seek participation in similar programs that help to further reduce nutrient outputs into waterbodies. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 19 O 0 0 c 0 U U 0 U 0 z N O E E 0 U O O N 46 4) Z) as iz Control Method J a U _ O O Pathogens O co Always Mow with Sharp Blades Minimizing Nutrient Inputs Native Shoreline Plantings Maintain Updated Chemical and Fertilizer Application Equipment Direct Aeration BIOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND MECHANICAL CONTROLS Vegetation Asset Type Classification Description How to Implement ML Limited All Emergent Ditches All All Emergent All Algae Fountains Algae Mow at Correct All Height Tool Sanitation All Dredging/ All Excavation Manual Weed Emergent Pulling Vacuum Removal Mechanical Removal Skimmer Device All All, except duckweed, watermeal Duckweed, Watermeal, Azolla Ponds, Canals All All Ponds Ditches All Canals, Ponds, Ditches Structures Structures Some plant pathogens, such as bacteria, enzymes, or fungi, can stress aquatic plants - commercially available pathogens(bioherbicides) are under research evaluation Dull mower blades cause uneven cutting and weaken the grass blades. Vegetation along sloping shorelines is crucial to shoreline stabilization and the prevention of sediment and nutrient laden runoff entering the waters. Reducing the amount of Nitrogen and Phosphorus entering the conveyance system to the maximum extent practicable. Native shoreline plantings will attract natural predators, prevent the establishment of invasive aquatics, filter water entering the waterbody, and support a healthy aquatic ecosystem. Usually combined with herbicides to provide more effective long-term control. Requires areas of still water and is often paired with direct aeration Ensure that staff sharpens all mower blades on a consistent schedule and when necessary. The City and the contractor has the tools and trained staff to accomplish this. Fer lizer Ordinance, NPDES Compliance, erosion control ordinance and inspections, BMAP participation, stormwater park ponds, resident outreach. As the budget allows or in working with local non-profit groups begin to introduce more plantings of florida freshwater shoreline natives to our accessible shorelines. Maintaining updated chemical and fertilizer application equipment is Staff will stay up-to-date on the necessary to adhere to the label equipment and ensure that requirements for applications to ensure equipment is replaced as necessary equipment is calibrated. Updated to ensure the correct calibrations are motorized equipment cleans more applied per the label. Staff will also efficiently, calibrates and hold maintain servicing all parts necessary calibration more accurately and as recommended from the deteriorated parts can be easily manufacturer. replaced. Bottom -up hypnolimnetic aeration provides oxygen for microorganisms to Would specifically be more efficiently break down muck and reccommended at structural choke nutrients, effectively reducing algal points where muck accumulates and growth. Also can prevent fish kills in used in correlation with the addition small ponds. Aeration is especially of pathogens. helpful in water bodies with limited circulation Fountains help move the water from the pond's surface to the bottom. Aeration by the fountain oxygenates ponds already have fountains Manythe water, keeping hydrogen sulfide installed. Future addition of fountains stall gas from collecting at the bottom and in other ponds is advisable where site ultimately, significantly reducing the conditions ore favorable. amount of this gas in the pond. Effectively reduces algae, duckweed and watermeal. Mowing shoreline vegetation at the correct height will ensure that we promote healthy grass and maintain shoreline stabilization Pests can easily spread among sites on unsanitized equipment. Many aquatic pests multiply easily from small pieces of vegetation, Cleaning mowers, tractors, and equipment between areas minimizes pest transport. Plants and sediments are removed - increases water depth,restores storage capacity, and removes nutrient rich sediments. Ideal for highly impacted areas. Where safe and applicable, manual weed eradication will involve staff manually pulling weeds. A vacuum truck is utilized by City staff to remove all accumulated sediments and vegetative debris from all catch basins Removal of vegetation by specially designed aquatic harvesters. Cut vegetation is removed and piled on shoreline for disposal. This process must Ponds, Canals, be repeated throughout the growing Some structures season to maintain control, This process disturbs the sediments in the substrate and is non -selective, often removing fish and other fauna in the process, This method can be very costly. Ponds Large device that requires electricity and is easily movable between ponds. which is effective in removing small floating vegetation. Ensure that staff and contractors are not mowing the shoreline grasses so short that it poses a risk to the plant and root health Stormwater Staff and contractors must wash down and clean all equipment as frequently as possible, especially when leaving areas with pest problems. Heavy equipment requires broad access path to areas. This is not for natural areas as the turbidity is greatly incresed and nutrients are released into water column Areas where it is safe and applicable can have manual weed eradication. Staff cleans out these structures regularly and keeps record of how much debris is removed. O N 'W^ V a Currently in Use? IN Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Only about 50% of the City's canal system is accessible by this type of equipment and most of the shoreline is privately -owned with very limited Yes access for piling and removing the cut vegetation. This method is reccommended when the location and cost are feasible, Water and material are pumped into an onshore filtration unit. Vegetation is piled onto shoreline by conveyor, then must be manually removed off site. i►0 > 2 z 2 a V) .. i U INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN VIII. AQUATIC HERBICIDE USE METHODOLOGY Minimal chemical controls are to be utilized in collaboration with biological, mechanical, and cultural control methods, as listed on Figure 6. The non -chemical control methods are being implemented by City staff and contractors as part of routine maintenance of the stormwater conveyance system, but alone cannot always reduce noxious aquatic vegetation populations below tolerance thresholds; therefore, the City will support these efforts with an aquatic weed spraying program. The use of aquatic herbicides requires extensive species and product knowledge, highly specialized licensing, and years of work experience to master. For this reason, aquatic herbicide application will not be conducted by City staff, but rather by a reputable and certified aquatic plant management contractor. The pesticides used as part of this IPM program will only be those that have met federal and state approval standards for aquatic use, as research has found them to be the most effective and pose the least risk to environmental and human health. This integrated pest management strategy is aimed at reducing the total amount of herbicides needed over the long term. Planning Pesticide Application Inspection and Monitoring. Frequent surveillance and proper identification of noxious aquatic vegetation is integral to the early detection and rapid response that minimizes herbicide use. Before chemical control methods are utilized, the certified applicator will properly identify the plant, weather, and location. All inspection and application data will be recorded in the field by the certified applicator on the "Field Treatment Sheets" Form (Appendix D). Application Methods. Aquatic herbicides may be applied directly to the plants, directly to the water, or to the plant and the water simultaneously. The method of application utilized is greatly dependent on the individual species' characteristics and growth habit. Also considered is the location, the time of year, weather, water -oxygen levels, in addition to numerous other variables which may be indicated on the product's label. If the species is not in its growth season, it may not uptake and be affected by a systemic herbicide. Environmental conditions, such as high winds, low temperatures, or heavy rainfall may dictate that the use of certain herbicides is not permissible. These limitations are indicated on the label and of course, the LABEL IS THE LAW. Discouraged Procedures. Large-scale broadcast applications increase the risks to non -target plant/ animal species and increase the chance of herbicide resistance. While invasive plants are the primary target for control, native plants should only be treated when their localized populations are approaching nuisance levels, impeding the functions of the stormwater system. Additionally, the full labeled application rate of an aquatic herbicide is often significantly higher than what may be the lowest effective rate for a target species. Careful attention must be paid to what is recommended for the target plant. These procedures should be avoided whenever possible, unless such applications may be reasonably expected to CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 21 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN result in an overall reduction in herbicide use when compared with all other practicable alternatives. Buffer Zones. The "IPM Plan for City Parks and Properties" provides that as park landscapes are treated with pesticides or fertilizers near stormwater features, a buffer zone must be observed in order to protect the shoreline integrity and water quality. Therefore, no terrestrial application of pesticides or fertilizers may occur within a minimum of 10 feet from these features by City staff or by landscape contractors. These areas contain emergent wetland vegetation and are to only be treated for noxious aquatic vegetation by the licensed aquatic herbicide contractor. Native emergent vegetation should be protected to the maximum extent possible. Concentrations & Application Rates. Proper herbicide application entails applying the minimum amount of product to provide effective control. For this reason, the herbicide manufacturers spend millions of dollars to determine the rate, and therefore the amount, that the herbicide should be applied at. 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, and appropriate adjuvants, or other herbicides, according to the specific directions for aquatic use on the product label. If fact, what is visibly seen being applied in the field is approximately only 1-5% actual herbicide, the rest is water. The exact concentration of the active ingredient in the herbicide 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 aquatic herbicides come in two general scenarios: rate per volume of water (herbicide concentration) or rate per area of land (lb. or qt. per acre). Mixing directions will vary. Herbicides 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 herbicide is being applied. The applicator must read the label to know how much product to apply and what method of application to use. THE LABEL IS THE LAW. Safety Data Sheets. A binder of product labels and safety data sheets (SDS) for all approved herbicides will be provided to City staff and third party contractors whom apply, or may come in direct contact with the herbicides. In addition, this data will be available on the City's IPM website. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 22 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Aquatic Herbicide Selection There are seventeen herbicide active ingredients (chemical compounds) approved by the state for use in Florida waters. These active ingredients may be formulated and sold under various trade names. There are more than 100 different registered trade names currently in use in Florida. A comprehensive list of approved herbicides for use within the City's stormwater conveyance system has been compiled by the IPM Sub -Committee. All trade names which have been previously, or are currently used by our spraying contractors are listed on this table, categorized by their active ingredient. The "Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table" includes pertinent chemical attributes such as: active ingredients and their percentages, EPA Registration #, targeted plant class, labeled signal word, and a cost rating per 1000 ft2. (Figure 7). Selection of herbicides for aquatic use should be based upon a combination of a low Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ), low cost, and maximum efficacy. Mode of Action. Each active ingredient varies in how they affect the plant's tissues, or disrupt biological processes, in order to damage the plant. The sequences of events initiated by the herbicide, which begin with absorption and end eventually with the plant's death, are considered the herbicide's mode of action (MOA). Herbicides with the same MOA will have the same translocation pattern within the plant and cause similar injury symptoms. All individual EPA approved aquatic herbicides have a single active ingredient and therefore a single MOA. The repeated use of same MOA herbicides is frequently associated with the eventual creation of a plant hybrid which is less susceptible to herbicide management. This potential for hybridization is a great operational concern in managing aquatics. Herbicide Resistance. Single MOA compounds have also proven to be more prone to resistance development, which is unique to Florida's aquatic systems. For this reason, aquatic herbicides have to be carefully used in order to prevent herbicide resistance. Resistance management strategies are an important component of a successful long-term integrated pest management program for aquatic plants. The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) has classified the active ingredients for aquatic herbicides into groupings. The "WSSA group" number describes the possibility of a plant population developing resistance after repeated use. To prevent/mitigate herbicide resistance, it is advised to rotate or combine herbicide MOAs , which will help reduce the selective pressure applied by any one product. For example: Imazypyr and glyphosate-based herbicides are combined to effectively treat torpedo grass without harming the surrounding bulrush and native grasses. Chemical Adjuvants. An important component to herbicide application is the use of a class of chemicals called adjuvants. Adjuvants do not directly affect the plant but they can greatly affect the physical characteristics of the applied product(s). Adjuvants can be added to the application solution in order to increase leaf coverage, assist with herbicide uptake, prevent chemical drift to non -target species, and control and sink submersed treatments. Knowledge of basic adjuvant chemistry and proper use of adjuvants helps increase the efficacy of the treatment, reduce effects on non -target species, and ultimately reduce the amount of CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 23 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN herbicide applied. Overall adjuvants are important to protecting water quality and ensuring the environmental and economic sustainability of the IPM program. All adjuvants used by the contractors will be included in the "Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant" Table as well. Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ). 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 general 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 F) 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. The EIQ was developed for terrestrial use and the numbers may not be as accurate for all products when used in an aquatic system, however, it remains the most feasible comparison tool available. (Kovatch, et.al, 1992) Field Use EIQ. 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 create the Field Use EIQ Rating. The field use EIQs 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 pesticide, such as a bio pesticide, are required versus when single applications are required of a higher EIQ pesticide (Appendix F). (Kovatch, et.al, 1992) Bio-Herbicides. 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-herbicide options were reviewed extensively. Bio-herbicides, also called "natural" or "organic" herbicides, are non -synthetic and contain only naturally occurring substances. These products break down rapidly in sunlight or especially in water. This means that they do not persist long in the environment and therefore pose the least risk to non -target organisms. There are potential risks associated with the application of natural products that the IPM Sub - Committee must consider when reviewing herbicide options for the "Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table." It is important to note that all herbicides, 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 herbicides 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 in aquatic systems. Bio-herbicides have only proven minimally effective on the dense cell structure of aquatic plants. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 24 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Of those that are registered by the EPA, many are not registered for sale in Florida, due to the lack of data. A licensed applicator may not legally use an aquatic herbicide that is not state registered in this manner, per Florida Statutes: 482 and 487. Bio-herbicides 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, there no bio-herbicides named on the "Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table" and it is only recommended for invasive and tender emergent vegetation. Herbicide Restrictions. In the development of a thorough and reasonable IPM Plan for aquatic plants, it is not advisable to prohibit the use of any IPM Method or herbicide active ingredient which has been EPA and State approved. Unforeseeable conditions may arise in which the contractor is limited in what will be effective at reducing noxious aquatic vegetation populations. In addition, the IPM Sub -Committee recognizes that the applicator must constantly alter the herbicide solutions/combinations and rotate herbicides applied in order to reduce overall herbicide use, increase the efficacy of treatments, reduce effects on non - target species, and protect water quality. Therefore, herbicide active ingredient on the "Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table" (Figure 7) will be exempted, limited, or restricted from use. Prior to the use of any new herbicide which is not included on this table, a "Pesticide Exemption Form" (Appendix G) must be completed by the applicator and submitted to the Leisure Services Director, Stormwater Director, IPM Coordinator, and City Manager for signed approval. This form is to be submitted four days prior to proposed application date. The form requires justification for the use of the pesticide. However, should a new herbicide trade name, containing the same concentration, or less, of active ingredient(s) as already appears on the table be preferred by the spraying contractor, the exemption form must be completed and submitted to the IPM Coordinator, but approval will not be required. Treatment Notification The City shall provide the public with notification of planned aquatic herbicide applications, 24 hours prior, through the City's IPM website. Visitors to the City's IPM website may view specific information about upcoming treatments and opt to join an email list to receive regular notifications directly. In addition, the Aquatic Herbicide Notification Sign (Appendix E) will be completed and posted at time of application, at all major public points of entry (including kayak launches), or areas with direct access to the treated area pursuant to state and/or federal law, the City's IPM Plan, and according to product label instructions. Signage will remain in place for 48 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 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 25 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN name of the herbicide product, target plant, date and time applied, required re-entry interval and the phone number for the Citizen Request Line, where they may request more information Conditional Exemptions. The Stormwater Director, Leisure Services Director, and IPM Coordinator may grant authorization to apply an herbicide within the stormwater system without providing a 24 hour online notification. Authorization requires that there is a compelling need to use the herbicide, such as immediate threat to public health, safety, City property, or substantial economic detriment. Online notification will be posted as soon as possible. All documentation of this exemption must be retained and included in the annual report. On -site signage shall not be required in right-of-way locations that the general public is not authorized to use for recreation, or pedestrian purposes, such as those that are completely fenced in or separated by seawall, or otherwise inaccessible. Water lilies, Torpedo Grass, and Water Hyacinth all flourish in a ditch bordering freshly fertilized lawns. Water flows freely at the Hardee Dam following a massive mechanical removal oroiect. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 26 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Figure 7: Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table (SWIPM.APT.V1) WSSA ACTIVE LABELED Maximum FIELD USE EIQ ECOLOGICAL COST ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTION TRADE NAME EPA REG. # RESISTANCE INGREDIENT SIGNAL EIQ Use Rate EIQ COMPONENT** TRAITS TARGET CLASS TARGET SPECIES PRODUCT COST RATING/ MGT. GROUP WORD* ACRE *** Alkanolamide adjuvant Cohere NA NA 90.00% warning NA NA NA NA spreader, sticker NA NA $138 per 2.5 gals $ methelated seed oil adjuvant Alligare MSO 1 SunEner y NA NA 100.00% warning 30.9 NA NA NA surfactant NA NA $61.25 per 2.5 gals $ polyacrylamide adjuvant Accuracy NA NA 30% warning NA NA NA NA deposition & drift NA NA $129.77 per 1 gal $ Polycontrol 2 retardant D-limonene adjuvant Kammo Plus NA NA 100% warning NA NA NA NA surfactant NA NA $92.51 per 1 gal $ polyoxlkane ethers adjuvant Induce NA NA 90% warning NA NA NA NA wetter, spreader NA NA $136.39 per 2.5 gals $ Bispyribac herbicide Tradewind 59639-165 2 80% caution 11.47 2oz/acre 1.1 2.3 systemic, selective submersed, floating Hydrilla $1,175.95 per 2 Ibs $$$$ (powder) Carfentrazone herbicide Stingray 279-3279-67690 14 21.3% caution 20.2 13.5 oz/acre 3.6 8.5 contact, selective emergent, floating Primrose, Water $205.95 per 1 qt $$ Speedzone 2217-833 28 6% 5 pints/acre 28.9 68.0 Lettuce, Hyacinth Copper herbicide, copper sulfate 56576-1 NA 99% danger 61.9 1.75 107.2 256.8 contact, non -selective submersed algae $45.95 per 1 gal $ algaecide (crystals) Ibs/acre Tribune 100-1390 submersed, emergent hyacinth, water Diquat herbicide Reward 100-1091 22 37.30% caution 39.2 .5 gal/acre 58.5 1 1 1.3 contact, non -selective floating lettuce, salvinia, $221.95 per 1 gal $ mos uito fern Endothall hebicide Aquathol 70506 176 Unknown 40.30% danger 24 9.4 fl oz/ 38.7 82.1 contact/systemic, submersed hydrilla, filementous $135.95 per 1 gal $$ acre non -selective algae Florpyrauxifen herbicide ProcellaCOR SC 67690-79 4 26.50% caution NA 6.75 oz/acre NA NA systemic, non -selective submersed, emergent, hydrilla, hyacinth, $595.95 per 5 Ibs $$$ Clipper ft floating primrose, watermilfoil Clipper algal mats, hydrilla, Schooner submersed, emergent, cabomba, water Flumioxazin herbicide Semera 59639-120-91234 14 51 % caution 23.97 3 oz/acre 2.3 4.8 contact, non -selective floating lettuce, duckweed, $300 per 5 gals $$ (granule) salvinia, spatterdock, water lilt Fluridone herbicide Avast 67690-30 12 41.70% caution 8 2.1 lb/acre 7 12.3 systemic, non -selective submersed hydrilla, duckweed $2,215.95 per 1 gal $$$$ Roundup grasses, cattail, Glyphosate herbicide Custom 228-365 9 53.80% caution 15.3 6 pints/acre 49.5 113 systemic, non -selective emergent, floating primrose, tussocks $89.95 per 2.5 gals $ A uaNeat Imazamox herbicide Clearcast 241-437-67690 2 12.10% caution 19.5 1 gal/acre 18.9 41.2 systemic, selective submersed, emergent, cattail, wild taro, $355.95 per 1 gal $$$ floating hyacinth Polaris AQ ussoc s, ca ai , Imazapyr herbicide Ecomazapyr 2 241-426-228 2 28.70% caution 22.3 4 pints/acre 25.6 61.9 systemic, non -selective emergent torpedo -grass, rush, $235.95 per 2.5 gals $$ Penoxsulam herbicide Galleon SC 67690-47 2 21.70% caution 18.72 5.6 fl 1.4 2.6 systemic emergent, floating, hydrilla, hyacinth $695.95 per 1 qt. $$ oz/acre submersed Peroxides algaecide GreenCleenPR 70299-15 Unclassified 2760% danger 16 .5 lb/ 1000 96.2 72.1 contact, non -selective submersed, algae planktonic algae, $139.95 per 501bs $ O ft2 esp. blue-green Sethoxydim herbicide Segment 7969-88 1 13% caution 20.89 40 oz/ acre 6.8 16.6 systemic, selective emergent grasses $707.06 per 2.5 gals $$$ Topramezone herbicide Oasis 7969-339-67690 27 29.70% caution 27.17 16 fl oz/ 8.1 19 systemic submersed hydrilla, hyacinth $81 1.95 per 1 qt $$$ acre Garlon 3A 62719-37 44.4% 19� brazilian pepper, Triclopyr herbicide Trycera 5905-580 4 29.4% danger 11 8 qt/acre 51.7 jl systemic submersed, emergent broadleaf, hyacinch, $69.95 per 1 qt $ water milfoil Weedar 64 7 1 gal/acre 53.4 128.8 submersed, emergent, 2, 4-D herbicide (liquid) 1381-247 81-24 4 8.446% 38.4% danger 16.67 16.67 4.12 53.0 121 systemic, selective floating milfoil, hyacinth $23.95 per 1 gal $ Rugged (liquid) gal/acre •LABELED SIGNAL WORD CALITIONI The pesticide product is slightly toxic if eaten, absorbed through the skin, inhaled. or it causes skin irritation. WARNING: Indicates the pesticide product is moderately toxic If eaten, absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or it causes moderate eye r skin irritation, GANGER: The pesticide Is highlytoxic by at least one route ufexposure. It may be corrosive, causing i-ersl6le damage to the skin or eyes. Alternatively, It may be highly toxic if eaten, absorbed through the skin, or inhaled. If this is the case, then the word' POISON' must also be included in red letters on the front panel of the product label ** EIQ ECOLOGICAL COMPONENT *** COST/ACRE RATNG = Combined score for effects on s$ =$1 0SS 0-30 000.00 (Fish)+(Bird) +(Bee)+ (Beneficial) $$$=$31.00-59.00 $$$$= OVER $60.00 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 27 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IX. DATA MANAGEMENT Accurate records are essential for the success of an IPM program. They provide staff with historical, site -specific knowledge of noxious aquatic vegetation growth and herbicide application. With this information, it can be predicted when certain plant problems are likely to occur. Effective record -keeping can also call attention to patterns of noxious vegetation outbreaks and associations among plant populations, as well as provide valuable data for assessment of the IPM Program. Data Recording & Collection Field Data. All Non -Chemical pest control activities conducted within the stormwater system will be recorded on the "Monthly IPM Log" (Appendix H). Before chemical control methods are utilized, the licensed applicator will need to properly identify the plant. All information regarding the species of plant, along with the date, time, location, herbicide applied, application rate, and applicator will be recorded on the "Field Treatment Sheet" (Appendix D) each time that herbicides 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. Quality Control. Staff will conduct random post -spraying visual assessments. In particular, specific problem areas will be followed -up on with contractor, as appropriate. Notes will be added to "field treatment sheets" (Appendix D). Purchase Orders. All purchase orders for chemicals or IPM related equipment and materials will be submitted annually to the IPM Coordinator. Contractors. All contractors who manage noxious aquatic vegetation on City owned, leased, or managed property shall be required to adhere to the guidelines established in the City's Stormwater IPM Plan. Contractors must sign the "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. "Aquatic Herbicide 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 "field treatment sheets" for all herbicide 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 Freedom of Information Act, Florida Statute: 119. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 28 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Annual Report & Evaluation 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 all pest control 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 treatment sheet data • All non -chemical plant 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 herbicides • Plant management challenges reported by staff and contractors • Determine if the results have met expectations, or if the IPM plan requires modification • Summary of all public outreach activities conducted • Any proposed modifications to the "Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table" • Suggestions for amendments to the IPM Plan and policy • Summary of all staff training activities Water Hyacinth blocks up the weir at the Stonecrop outfall. The "watering hole" at scenic St. Sebastian River, at the Stonecrop outfall area. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 29 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IX. 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: • Cornell University's EIQ is designed for crop and turf grass applications; there are no other similar numerical pesticide evaluation methods designed specifically for aquatic herbicide use. The committee agrees that the EIQ is still useful and will provide a good numerical comparison of chemicals used over time. During future annual reviews of this plan, committee members will research for updates to the EIQ, or the creation of other numerical comparison methods which are better suited. • The collection of data for purposes of monitoring impact to native plants, animals, and pollinators from the conduct of all plant 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 active ingredient 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 were no bio-herbicides that are state - approved for use on aquatic vegetation. It is therefore recommended that the IPM Coordinator check the state website regularly, so that as soon as one is available, it may be approved for inclusion into the "Approved Herbicides and Adjuvants Table." • This plan addresses noxious aquatic vegetation as the only "pest" of the stormwater conveyance system, however, the committee realizes this may not always be the case and upon future annual reviews, the need for control of insects or pathogens may need to be addressed. City staff works hard year round to mechanically remove vegetation and sediments to keep the stormwater moving. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 30 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix A: R-21-XX CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 31 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN RESOLUTION NO.R-21-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE "INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) PLAN FOR THE CITY'S STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM" 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 Stormwater Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Sub -Committee was created in November, 2020 by request of the City Council, to assist City staff in the development of an IPM Plan for the City's stormwater conveyance system, and WHEREAS, The "Florida Aquatic Plant Management Act" recognizes that the uncontrolled growth of noxious aquatic vegetation in the waters of Florida poses a variety of environmental, health, safety, and economic problems and charges the owners of the waters with the implementation of a "maintenance control program" to decrease the growth and spread of noxious aquatic plants, and WHEREAS, the control of noxious aquatic vegetation is required in order to maintain an effective stormwater conveyance system which provides for the movement, storage, and treatment of the City's stormwater. WHEREAS, to adopt an integrated pest management policy is to promote the most sustainable noxious aquatic plant management methods, based on planning and prevention; which aim to minimize risks to human and environmental health by promoting biological, physical, mechanical, CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 32 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN and cultural plant control methods, and through the limited use of chemicals, 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: SECTION 1. SUPPORT FOR THE "IPM PLAN FOR THE CITY'S STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM". The City Council hereby is in support of the "IPM Plan for the City's Stormwater Conveyance System", which shall be implemented into City policy and regularly reviewed, by the Leisure Services Director, Stormwater 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, minimizing effects on native plants, animals and habitats • Ensure effective, economic plant management within city -maintained waters and waterways, while minimizing health risks to the public, City staff, and the environment • Promote the transparency of the City's aquatic plant 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. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 33 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 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 Councilmember and, upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows: Mayor Ed Dodd Vice Mayor Jim Hill Councilmember Bob McPartlan Councilmember Christopher Nunn Councilmember Fred Jones The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this day of .2021. CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA By: 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 SEBASTIAN PAGE 34 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix B: Contractor Agreement CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 35 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN M of SEWkST," HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Administrative Services Department Procurement Division 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)388-8232 STORMWATER IPM PLAN CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT The Contractor, (Company Name) following: , hereby agrees to all of the • Review and follow the City's IPM Plan for the stormwater conveyance system completely • Inform and train employees of the IPM Plan's policies and procedures. • Use only herbicides/ adjuvants listed in the "Approved Herbicide and Adjuvant Table", and apply in accordance with rates/methods on the associating label. • Complete the "Field Treatment Sheets" completely with every pesticide application. • Should there be a need to apply an approved pesticide with a higher percent active ingredient than listed on the table or a pesticide which is not named on the table, a "Pesticide Exemption Form" must be completed and submitted to the Stormwater Director at least four (4) days before proposed application date. • Notify the Stormwater Director at least three (3) business days before pesticide application. Provide the location, date and anticipated chemicals being used. • Post the completed "Aquatic Herbicide Notification Signage" at time of application, in accordance with the IPM Plan requirements. • Report monthly, to the IPM Coordinator with all treatment sheets and detailed invoices 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: SWIPWAY1 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 36 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix C: City Fertilizer Ordinance CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 37 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 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 PAGE 38 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 PAGE 39 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 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; CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 40 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-14.1 17(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 41 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix D: Field Treatment Sheets CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 42 z a a z C9 a z a i to W a in W H a W z POSITION Applicator Crew Supervisor Crew Member Site Manager Project Manager 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 f3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. Field Treatment Sheets DAILY PROGRESS REPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DATE: CUSTOMER PROJECT NAMEIJOB T&M I Billable JD GillenwaltersY City of Sebastian Sebastian Canals START TIME END TIME EFFECTIVE HRS LUNCH HRS TRAVEL HRS SURVEY HRS PLANIPREP HRS TOTAL HRS RESOURCES SOURCE NAME I acknowledge that data presented is accurate Signature: I acknowledge that data presented has been verified. Manager: EQUIPMENT WEATHER INFORMATION HOURS EQUIP NO. DESCRIPTION HOURS WIND MEASURMENTS TIME VEL DIR Comments Status Billing Type = On -going =Completed T&M = Data Entered AVC.CANAL.V1 M W 0 a a A Field Treatment Sheets a AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. a b DAILY PROGRESS REPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT z lz DATE: C9 CUSTOMER PROJECT NAME/JOB I. T&M a City of Sebastian Sebastian Ponds I 1Bil,able JD Gillenwalters i to W d POSITION START TIME END TIME EFFECTIVE FIRS LUNCH HRS TRAVEL HRS SURVEY HRS PLANIPREP FIRS TOTAL HRS in QApplicator Crew Supervisor Crew Member Z Site Manager Project Manager RESOURCES EQUIPMENT WEATHER INFORMATION SOURCE NAME HOURS EQUIP NO. DESCRIPTION HOURS 1 WIND MEASURMENTS 2 TIME VEL DIR 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 acknowledge that data presented is accurate. Comments Status Billing Type Signature: = On -going I acknowledge that data presented has been verified. = Completed T&M Manager: =Data Entered AVC.POND.V1 W a a N a m LU V) W 0 A INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix E: Aquatic Herbicide Notification Sign CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 45 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN //ORIESTORATION IN PROGRESS CAUTION As a part of Sebastian's work to restore and maintain a healthy and functional stormwater conveyance system, noxious aquatic vegetation is being treated with approved herbicides by state -licensed applicators, in compliance with the City's Integrated Pest Management Policy. Thank you for your cooperation. TARGET PLANT(S): AREA TREATED: HERBICI DE(S): RE-ENTRY PERIOD: APPLICATION DATE: APPLICATION TIME: For more information, contact the City's Citizen Request Line: (772) 581-0111 To learn more about 5ebastian's IPM Program and other Sustainable Sebastian initiatives please visit the Natural out Board Website: a:-g 5} •{ ,9 SWIPM PNS.V1 CITY OF SEBASTIAN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix F: Environmental Impact Quotient Formula CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 47 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) Formula: EIQ={C[(DT*5)+(DT*P)]+ [(C*((S+P)/2)*SY)+(L)]+ [(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 getting into groundwater • R = surface loss potential susceptible to loss through runoff and erosion during high -intensity rainfall events • D = bird toxicity risk to birds, which are the vertebrates most sensitive to toxicity • S = soil half-life persistence, or the "lasting -power" of a pesticide within the soil • Z = bee toxicity risk to the essential pollinators • B = beneficial arthropod toxicity risk to non -target organisms which are an important group of microorganisms that work to maintain ecosystem health • P = plant surface half-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 7 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 48 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix G: Aquatic Pesticide Exemption Form CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 49 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN AQUATIC PESTICIDE EXEMPTION FORM This form is to be submitted for approval in order to request exemption for use of a product that is: 1) Not classified on the "Approved Pesticide Table" OR 2) Contains a higher concentration active ingredient than listed on the table Form to be submitted to the Stormwater 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: JUSTIFICATION Reason for Use: Explanation of any Previous Control Methods: Strategy to Prevent Future Exemptions: APPROVAL Stormwater Dir. Approval: IPM Coordinator Approval: City Manager Approval: CITY OF SEBASTIAN Date: Date: Date: Date: SWIPM.PEF.V1 STORMWATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 50 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Append4. ix H: Monthly IPM Log CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 51 MONTHLY I PM LOG FOR STORMWATER SYSTEt. CITY OF SEBASTIAN SWIPM.MIL.V 1 STORMV�ATER DEPARTMENT N L0 W CL F N Q GO W V1 W 0 At INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix I: City Mowing Contract Details CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 53 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Cn. ITB #19-08 HOME OF PELICAN I IAND Mowing Services R.O.W Swale and Ditch EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A. Scope of Work Furnish all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and tools necessary to perform mowing maintenance services at various locations throughout the City of Sebastian, on an as needed basis and as designated by the City of Sebastian. Services include but are not limited to power blade edging, trash pickup, fertilization of turf, fertilization of trees and plants, shrubbery trimming, tree trimming and dead limb removal; quarter round cleaning. Contractor shall furnish all vehicles, trucks and equipment with company name and phone number on the sides of the vehicles or units or visible to the public. Contractor shall make sure all area of work clean-up and debris is cleared after completing the mowing or cleaning. B. Work Areas Mowing shall be done in the City Right of Way areas for the unimproved lots on all collector and City unit roads as well as in Collier Creek respectively. The sites have been divided in two categories according to the frequency of service and site type. There are nine (9) Collector Road Right of Way areas, which shall be mowed approximately twenty-four (24) times per year. The Collector Roads are as follows: 1. Barber Street 2. Schumann Drive 3. Wimbrow Drive 4. Fleming Street 5. Main Street 6. Laconia Street 7. Easy Street 8. Englar Drive 9. Powerline Road All other Right of Way areas along City Unit Roads excluding the Collector Roads shall be done approximately 9 times per year. Lots in alleyways are included in this group. Also, mowing shall be done four (4) times per year of all the ditches listed on Exhibit B - Ditches Mowing Map. The Contractor is responsible for the cutting of rear ditches within easement boundaries in such a manner that a clear line of sight is seen within the easement, both side to side and top to bottom. The Contractor shall mow the grass/turf to a height, which shall not exceed four (4) inches. The Contractor shall perform in conjunction with the mowing activity all the necessary edging and trimming of grass around all fixed obstacles and structures located along and within designated areas including but not limited to catch basins, posts, poles, trees. etc. Contractor shall leave area in a neat and uniform condition after mowing. Other mowing services will be done as determined in the comments section listed on Form C - Bid Price Form and upon request by the City on an as needed basis. The City of Sebastian reserves the right to add work sites over and above the ones shown on Exhibit B — Ditches Mowing Map supplied as a part of this Bid and/or deletes any of the designated work locations shown on the previously cited map. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 54 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN .m If SES-AST' y ITB #19-08 HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Mowing Services R.O.W Swale and Ditch EXHIBIT A C. Work Requirements The Contractor is responsible for mowing the full extent of the designated length and width of each Right of Way area. Any Right of Way areas, which cannot be mowed the entire width due to the existing field conditions, shall be mowed from the roadway to two (2) feet behind the Swale water flow line as a minimum or as otherwise directed by the City of Sebastian. Prior to starting any mowing activity, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of any litter and debris such as palm fronds, tree -shrub limbs and cuttings, glass, paper, cans, tires, hub caps, boxes, wood, cable and any other materials encountered in the designated mowing areas using all means necessary. The Contractor shall mow the grass/turf to a height, which shall not exceed four (4) inches. The Contractor shall perform in conjunction with the mowing activity all the necessary edging and trimming of grass around all fixed obstacles and structures located along and within designated areas including but not limited to sidewalks, curbs, gutters, posts, poles, trees, shrubs, fire hvdrants, end walls, flower beds, buildings, etc. Contractor shall leave area in a neat and uniform condition after mowing. Note: grassy areas between the road and the sidewalk are to be mowed by the Contractor whether the area is improved or unimproved as some homeowners tend not to mow this area. Curb and sidewalk edging shall be accomplished by mechanical methods only. No herbicide applications shall be done for edging purposes. The Contractor shall edge the back of curbs and autters. Gutters shall be left in a neat condition and free of grass. weeds and related clippings. such that drainage is not impaired. Work shall be performed in drainage swales. The Contractor shall maintain the existing slopes during the performance of the work. In areas with standing water and/or too wet to support mechanical mowing equipment, work shall be performed utilizing hand -trimming methods. These areas shall be left in a neat and uniform condition, and all cut debris shall be removed from the drainage swales immediately to prevent possible drainage obstructions. The Contractor shall be responsible for the immediate clean-uD of litter and cut debris thrown or dragged by his equipment onto adiacent vropertv and roadways. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all litter and debris removed by them from the designated mowing areas. Stockpiling of debris on or along the designated work areas shall not be permitted. If the City deems that stockpiling is necessary it shall be done at specific locations approved by the City. Mowing operations shall be performed in such manner that it will not create excessive airborne dust and other particulates as determine by the City of Sebastian. The Contractor shall exercise the necessary care during all work activities and avoid damages to any private and/or public structures and vegetation including but not limited to utilities, signs, poles, fences, concrete structures, culvert pipes, sprinkler heads, storm water swale linelslopes, trees, shrubs, planting beds, mulching rings, etc. Damages caused by the Contractor shall be reported immediately to the City. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repairs of damages caused by them to any private or public property. The City and the Contractor will agree on the best way to accomplish repairs. The work to repair the damages may be performed by the Contractor or by others. Work shall be performed as soon as reasonably possible. Damages caused by the Contractor, subcontractor or supplier shall be reported by the Contractor immediately to the City of Sebastian. Vandalism or storm damage shall be reported to the City as soon as possible. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 55 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN } 3 City of Sebastian Ditches and _1Iowing Map 2019 LECEND 0 Ditches and Canals Ponds a:slfle_ 1.7NI.: u IIILLNL 11111 Ia10 / .ire l H k,•4��, r�e, 1 � `J ✓ � OND CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 56 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 11 � T � %\,III■■ r y Iq1■ Y. Q b Z '31 L North N.T¢ CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 57 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Lu Do not mow CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 58 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix J: City Sediment Control Ordinance CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 59 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN City of Sebastian Code of Ordinances Article XI, Sec. 54-3-11.2. - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. (a) Required soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. In order to prevent both soil erosion and sedimentation, a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be required as a part of an application for a subdivision construction permit, site plan review, plot plan review of a single-family residential lot and whenever a development will involve any clearing, removal of native or protected vegetation, grading, transporting, or other form of disturbing land by the movement of earth. (b) Erosion control measures. All measures necessary to minimize soil erosion and to control sedimentation in the disturbed land area shall be implemented. The following protection shall be provided for all disturbed areas: minimize velocities of water runoff and wind erosion, maximize protection of disturbed areas from stormwater runoff, and prevent or retain sedimentation within the development site as early as possible following disturbances. A list of major problem areas for erosion and sedimentation control follows. For each one, the purpose(s) of requiring control is described. Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures for all such areas shall be provided with a view toward achieving the specific purpose listed below for which a control plan is required: (1) Erodable slopes: Prevent detachment and transportation of soil particles from slope. (2) Streams, streambeds, streambanks, bodies of water, lake shorelines: Prevent detachment and transportation of soil particles. (3) Drainageways: Prevent detachment and transportation of soil particles (which would otherwise deposit in streams, bodies of water, or wetlands); promote deposit or sediment loads (traversing these areas) before these reach bodies of water. (4) Land adjacent to streams, ponds, lakes, and wetlands: Prevent detachment and transportation of soil particles. The applicant shall not adversely impact aquatic vegetation within the sensitive transition zone located between the upland and the mean high water line (ordinary high water line for non -tidal waters). No such vegetation shall be disturbed without approval of the city. Any such approval shall be based on a demonstrated necessity that promotes the overall public health, safety and welfare. Furthermore, any such disturbance of aquatic vegetation shall be compensated by re -vegetation based on a plan approved by the city as stipulated herein. The applicant shall coordinate plans for riverfront development with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where tidal waters might be impacted. Where deemed appropriate, the site plan shall include the planting of native indigenous aquatic plant vegetation to promote stability of the shoreline. (5) Enclosed drainage structure: Prevent sedimentation in structure, erosion at outfall of system and deposit of sediment loads within system or beyond it. (6) Large flat surface areas (unpaved): Prevent detachment of soil particles and their off -site transportation. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 60 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (7) Impervious surfaces: Prevent the detachment and transportation of soil (in response to an increase in the rate and/or volume of runoff of the site or its concentration caused by impervious surfaces). (8) Borrow and stockpile areas: Divert runoff from face of slopes exposed in the excavation process; convey runoff in stabilized channels to stable disposal points; leave borrow areas and stockpiles in stable condition. (c) Applicability. Appropriate measures shall be taken during land clearing and building operations to assure that exposed, destabilized or otherwise altered soil is expeditiously covered with an acceptable erosion control material. The provision shall be applicable to the act of subdividing and installation of related improvements as well as during the development review process including the period during which improvements may occur as well as the length of time soil may be exposed to the environment. The tree and native vegetation protection ordinance shall be applicable to all clearing and grading activities and shall include specifications for management principles guiding the removal or placement of vegetation and landscaping design. Regulations shall also require developers to take precautionary measures, where necessary, to avert destruction or damage to native vegetation. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 61 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix K: State Aquatic Plant Management Statute CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 62 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN State of Florida State Statutes Title XXVII Chapter 369.22. - Aquatic Plant Management. (1)This section shall be known as the "Florida Aquatic Plant Management Act."(2)For the purpose of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (a) "Commission" means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (b) "Aquatic plant" is any plant growing in, or closely associated with, the aquatic environment and includes "floating," "emersed,""submersed," and "ditch bank" species.(c)A "maintenance program" is a method for the management of aquatic plants in which control techniques are utilized in a coordinated manner as determined by the commission. (d) An "eradication program" is a method for the management of aquatic plants in which control techniques are utilized in a coordinated manner in an attempt to kill all the aquatic plants on a permanent basis in a given geographical area. (e) A "complaint spray program" is a method for the management of aquatic plants in which weeds are allowed to grow unhindered to a given level of undesirability, at which point eradication techniques are applied in an effort to restore the area in question to are relatively low level of infestation. (f) "Waters" means rivers, streams, lakes, navigable waters and associated tributaries, canals, meandered lakes, enclosed water systems, and any other bodies of water.(g)"Districts" means the six water management districts created by law and named, respectively, the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the Suwannee River Water Management District, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, and the Ridge and Lower Gulf Coast Water Management District; and on July 1, 1975, shall mean the five water management districts created by chapter 73-190, Laws of Florida, and named, respectively, the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the Suwannee River Water Management District, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and the South Florida Water Management District. (3) The Legislature recognizes that the uncontrolled growth of aquatic plants in the waters of Florida poses a variety of environmental, health, safety, and economic problems. The Legislature acknowledges the responsibility of the state to cope with the uncontrolled and seemingly never-ending growth of aquatic plants in the waters throughout Florida. It is, therefore, the intent of the Legislature that the state policy for the management of aquatic plants in waters of state responsibility be carried out under the general supervision and control of the commission. It is the intent of the Legislature that the management of aquatic plants be carried out primarily by means of maintenance programs, rather than eradication or complaint spray programs, for the purpose of achieving more effective management at a lower long-range cost. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the commission guide, review, approve, and coordinate all aquatic plant management programs within each of the water management districts as defined in paragraph (2) (g). It is the intent of the Legislature to account for the costs of aquatic plant management programs by watershed for comparison purposes. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 63 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (4)The commission shall supervise and direct all management programs for aquatic plants, as provided in this section, so as to protect human health, safety, and recreation and, to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury to plant, fish, and animal life and to property. (5)When state funds are involved, or when waters of state responsibility are involved, it is the duty of the commission to guide, review, approve, and coordinate the activities of all public bodies, authorities, state agencies, units of local or county government, commissions, districts, and special districts engaged in operations to manage or eradicate aquatic plants. The commission may delegate all or part of such functions to any appropriate state agency, special district, unit of local or county government, commission, authority, or other public body. However, special attention shall be given to the keeping of accounting and cost data in order to prepare the annual fiscal report required in subsection (7). (6)The commission may disburse funds to any district, special district, or other local authority for the purpose of operating a program for managing aquatic plants in the waters of state responsibility upon: (a)Approval by the commission of the management techniques to be used by the district or authority; and (b)Review and approval of the program of the district or authority by the commission. (7)The commission shall prepare an annual report on the status of the aquatic plant management program which shall be posted on the commission's Internet website. (8)The commission shall have the authority to cooperate with the United States and to enter into such cooperative agreements or commitments as the commission may determine necessary to carry out the control or eradication of water hyacinths, alligator weed, and other noxious aquatic plant growths from the waters of the state and to enter into contracts with the United States obligating the state to indemnify and save harmless the United States from any and all claims and liability arising out of the initiation and prosecution of any project undertaken under this section. However, any claim or claims required to be paid under this section shall be paid from money appropriated to the aquatic plant management program. (9)The commission may delegate various aquatic plant management functions to any appropriate state agency, special district, unit of local or county government, commission, authority, or other public body. The recipient of such delegation shall, in accepting commitments to engage in aquatic plant management activities, be subject to the rules of the commission. In addition, the recipient shall render technical and other assistance to the commission in order to carry out most effectively the purposes of s. 369.20. (10)The commission is directed to use biological agents for the management of aquatic plants when determined to be appropriate by the commission. (1 1)The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this section conferring powers or duties upon it and perform any other acts necessary for the proper administration, enforcement, or interpretation of this section, including adopting rules and forms governing reports. (12)No person or public agency shall control, eradicate, remove, or otherwise alter any aquatic plants in waters of the state unless a permit for such activity has been issued by the commission, or unless the activity or waters are expressly exempted by commission rule. The commission shall develop standards CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 64 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN by rule which shall address, at a minimum, chemical, biological, and mechanical control activities; an evaluation of the benefits of such activities to the public; specific criteria recognizing the differences between natural and artificially created waters; and the different amount and quality of littoral vegetation on various waters. Applications for a permit to engage in aquatic plant management activities, including applications to engage in management activities on sovereign submerged lands, shall be made to the commission. In reviewing such applications, the commission shall consider the criteria set forth in subsection (4) and, in accordance with applicable rules, shall take final agency action on permit applications for the use of aquatic plant activities on sovereign submerged lands. (13)The commission has the power to enforce this section in the same manner and to the same extent as provided in ss. 379.501-379.504. (14)Activities that are exempt from permitting pursuant to s. 403.813(1) (r) are granted a mixing zone for turbidity for a distance not to exceed 150 meters downstream in flowing streams or 150 meters in radius in other water bodies as measured from the cutter head, return flow discharge, or other points of generation of turbidity. History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 74-65; s. 4, ch. 80-129; s. 33, ch. 83-218; s. 16, ch. 84-254; s. 2, ch. 89-151; s. 188,ch. 94- 356; s. 76, ch. 98-200; s. 92, ch. 99-245; s. 7, ch. 2008-150; s. 31, ch. 2009-86. Note. —Former s. 372.932. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 65 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix L: City MS4 NPDES Permit CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 66 APPENDIX A II MS4 STORMWATER (MANAGEMENT PROGRAM e1. Public Education and Outreach e3. Illicit Discharge Detection/Elimination 2. Public Involvement/Participation 4. Construction S41e't • Runoff Control B5. Posi-construction Slormtivater Management (optional r 6 Pollution Prevention/Good h . kg Element BMP A B C ID Number Description of 8MP Measurable Goal(s) 5chedt Irn lementatio. City Ste rim er Website Document and report the number or visitors to pages Information and links on, Clean Water ProgramINPDES. 1. with siormwater specific information. 1. Year 1- Year 5 01 Public Education, History & Restrictions, Comments & Document and report the number of material 2. downloads. 2. Year 1- Year 5 la- Complaints. Educational materials are available for document and report communications received download. Site is updated regularly. A "Contact Us" 3_ through the website. 3. Year 1- Year 5 button prompts residents to email the City regarding their stormwater questions or corrcems. 4. 4 City Natural Resources Board Website 1 Ds Som ument and Report the number of website 1. Year 1- Year 5 Information on: Florida Friendly Landscaping, Stormwater, yf la. Composting, Landscaping and Fertilizer Ordinance. Site is Document and report cam munications received 2• 2. Year 1-Year 5 0� updated regularly and promoted through the City's thrvuch the wehsite. Facebook page and on all outreach materials. A "Contact 3 3 Us" button prompts residents to email the City regarding their environmental questions or concerns. 4. 4. Outreach Brochures and Flyers Document and report the number of brochures Year 1-Year 5 Developed to educate residents on locally relevant 1. distributed. 1. la. 03 stormwater topics, which are determined through the Document and report the number of distribution 2. points. 2. Year 1- Year 5 documentation of citizen request line calls and etnails. Materials are distributed throughout the City (Library, 3. 3. City Hall, Building Department, and Community Events. 4_ 4. Community Presentations Document and report number of presentations 1- 1. Year 1-Year 5 Guest speakers present at Board and Council Meetings on informing the public of the impacts ofstormwater environmental and stormwater topics. Public Meetings are discharges on waterbodies and the steps that the la. 04 held monthly at City Hall and televised throughout the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater. month on local government channel, and available for �' Document and report number attendees streaming through the City's Website. All meeting agendas meetings featuring stormwater specific information. 2. Year 1- Year 5 are available on City's website one week prior. Community Events Document and report the number of events where Year 1- Year 5 Educate the public through an onsite booth, with 1. stormwater information was presented and distributed. 1. presentations and distribution of outreach materials on Document and report the number of materials 2_ dimnbuted. 2_ Year 1- Year 5 la. 05 stormwater topics. There will be photo documentation of booth and presentations. Document and report the number of itv events- 1. presentations conducted atcammunitvevents. 3. Year 1- Year 5 4. 4. Page: i 1 of 10 total pages of SWMP Ell trtsrds Forms attached to the NOI DEP Foam 62�21.300(7)(b), May 1, 2003 n 10 W Q a D r Responsible n letion Entlt 1De artment MIS Department City Clerk MIS Department City Clerk Environmental Technician Environmental Technician Environmental Technician & Stormwater Department Z Q i= N Q m V/ 0 U z a J d H z W W a z Q to W d in W H Q W H z APPENDIX A PHASE II MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM fSWMP1 ELEMENTS FORM ®1. Public Education and Outreach 83. Illicit Discharge Detection/Elimination B5. Post -construction Stormwater Management (optional) 2. Public InvolvemenllPanicipation 4. Construction Site Runoff Control 6 Pollution PreventionlGood i - tg Element I BMP ID Number A Description of BMP B C O Measurable GoW(s) Schedule for Responsible ImplementallonlCompletion EntitylDeparlment Local Government Channel Document and report SWMP relevant materials 24 hour television channel, which is also streamed live 1. Posted and duration posted. 1, Year 1- Year 5 3. �� an City's wabsite. Live Streams and replays Council and �' 2' MIS Board Meetings. Displays ublic notices and stormwater 9P Department outreach videos and PowerPoint slides. Promotes 3. 3. websites and Citizen Request Line. 4. 4 City Facebook Page Document and report "likes" and reposts on Updates public on current stormwater pmjecis, outreach 1. stormwater topics. 1. Year 1- Year 5 a• 07 information, and addresses frequently asked questions 2, Document and report number of page followers. 2. Year 1- Year 5 MIS and concerns. Streams all public meetings live. Department Promotes City websites, educational programs, and 3. 3. Citizen Request Line. 4. 4. Community Oyster Garden Project Document and report all vol unteerand participant Cost -share Grant Project designed to educate visitors 1. sim-in shgets 1. Year 1- Year 5 and volunteers of all ages. Community groups can Document an� report the number of classes la. 08 register for interactive site tours, which engage 2. presented at site, 2. Year 1- Year 5 Environmental volunteers and participants of all ages in hands on water 3. 3. Technician quality data collecticn, species identification and the role cf theCitys MS4 in maintaining a healthy lagoon. 4, 4, New NOmeONRler Felder Document and report the number of new homeowner 1. folders dirt bused. 1. Year 1 Year 5 Folder delivered at final inspection for all new residential development. Includes materials on stormwater, Florida 2. Z Environmental la. 09 Friendly Landscaping, water conservation, swale Technician maintenance, IPM, and City Landscaping drdinances. 3. 3. 4. 4. Community Events 1 Document and report number of booth visitors. 1. Year 1- Year 5 Environmental Stormwater Booth manned by Stormnwater Staff available Technician & 1 a. 10 to answer resident questions and to educate on current 2, 2. Stormwater projects. Department 3. 3. 4. 4. DEP Form 62fi21.300(7XIo). May 1, 2003 Page • 2 of 10 total pagan of SWMP Elenvents Fonrrm attached to the NOI 00 10 'W V Q CL 'i Z a J d t- Z W W a Z Q to W d to W f- a W H Z t . Public Education and Outreach 2. Public involvementlPartidpation APPENDIX A e3. 11hat Discharge Detection/Elimination ❑5. Postconstruction 5tormwater Management (optional) 4. Construction Site Runoff Control 6. Pollution Prevention/Good F • • • g Elenwift BMP A B C 0 ID Number Description of BMP UsaatuahM Gongs) Schedule for Responsible _ ImplementatfonlCompletion Entity/Department Public Input Document and report number of public meetings held Resolution NO R-15-09 requires that all appointed Rnards 1 y�Y5p kkW� n r� swn v tpp 11t n 1. Year 1- Year 5 2a. and Committees include a section for solicitation of "Public 01 6ocumeni and repo number of attendees a[ public 2. Board Meetlncs where the CiWs SWMP is dis"ssed. 2. Year 1- Year 5 G'ty Clerk Input" on meeting agendas. It will be documented when an agenda features items related to the City's SWMP. All 3. 3. agendas are posted one week prior to the meetings on the Ci v's Website and Facebook Pane. 4. 4 Ill Cleanup Events 1. Document and report number of events. 1. Year 1- Year 5 City partners with local organizations to host two volunteer z8. waterway dean -up events per year. Selection of clean-up 02 2. Document and report number of volunteers. 2. Year 1-ear Y5 Environmental sites will be focused on those areas with a direct impact Technician on stonmwater quality. Volunteer sign -in sheets aril he 3. Document and resort weiaht of later collected. 3. Year 1- Year 5 used to track participants. The events are marketed through the City's Facebook page, Website, television 4• no❑umant and rennin the names of r.lean-un everda 4. Year 1- Year 5 channel, community flyers, and the Chamber of Commerce's website, Facebook page, and newsletter. DEP Form 62-521.300(7)(b). May 1. 20M Page a 3 of 10 total pages of SWMP Elements Forms attached to the NOI o. 10 'W V Q CL N Q m Lu W) 0 'i APPENDIX A PHASE II MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SWMP ELEMENTS FORM SECTIONA-1-- • 81. Public Education and Outreach ®3 Illicit Discharge De5ite'� tectiorllElimination �5. Post-conswuction Stormwater Management (optional) 2. Public lnvolvementlParticipation 4. Construction Runoff Control 6. Pollution Prevention/Good F ig SECTIONA.11.Of Elerrlent 6MP A B C D ID Number Description of BIMP Measurable Goals) Schedule for Responsible ImplementationlCompletion Entity/Department Storrs Water System Map 1_ pncumeat and report any new nutfalls- 1 Year 1- Year 5 GIS Map of City's stormwater system indicates all Stormwater 3a• 01 outfalls, receiving surface water bodies, stormwater 1 2 Department & structures and retention areas. Any changes in Environmental conveyance channels, outfalls, or structural assets will 3. 3. Technician be amended in the map. 4. 4 Illicit Discharge Ordinance Cray will maintain the Urdinance and report any 1. changes, or amendments, if applicable. 1. Year 1- Year 5 City Ordinance, Article VI: Urban Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control, prohibits non- 2. 2. Stormwater 3b. 01 stormwater discharges into the MS4 system and Department implements inspection, reporting, and enforcement 3. 3. procedures. Illicit Discharge Detection and Inspection Document and report any •Notice of Violations" 1. issued by Code Enforcement 1. Year 1- Year 5 Staff performs daily inspections and review of potential l'5ocument and report the and '3G, 04 illicit discharges, hazardous disposals, or illegal penalty procedure Z. required of each violator. Z• Year 1-Year 5 Police Department dumping. Potential illicit discharges are reported to the Code Enforcement Police Department Code Enforcement Office for 3. 3. Office enforcement. 4. 4. Illicit Discharge Education: Public uocument an educational materials unnzea ano 1. their distribution points. 1. Year 1- Year 5 City provides illicit discharge educational materials to Document and report the mber of materials 3d. 01 residents. Materials are posted on Ci po � Z distributed. 2. Year 1-Years Environmental distributed through various community events, City Hall, Technician and in new homeowners' packets. 3. 3. 4. 4. Illicit Discharge Education: Business Document and report all educational materials 1 1. Year 1- Year 5 City provides industry specific illicit discharge educational • created. and distribution mints. 3d. 02 materials to businesses. Materials are posted an Cit 's y Document and report the number of materials 2. distributed. 2. Year 1- Year 5 1010rg Website and distributed through community events, and at Department City Hall as they apply for new or renewal licensing. 3, 1 4, 4. Page • 4 of 10 total pages of SWMP Elements Forms attached to the NOI DEP Form 62-621.300(7Xb). May 1. 2DG3 i. 'i APPENDIX A PHASE If MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM JSWMPj ELEMENTS FORM SECTION• ■ CI- Public Education and Outreach ®ue3. Illicit Discharge DetectionlEGmination 85. Post•construction Slormwater Management (optional) 2. Public InvolvemenWarticipation 4. Gonstrtron Site Suwmwatef Runoff Control 6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping ■ Of Element BMP A B C a ID I Number Description of BMP Measurable GaWall Schedule for Respof Im lementatlo Illicit Dischar eas a Education: Em to g P y �, ocumenS a report the number ❑ new employees receivin�this training. t Year 1- Year 5 City requires all new employees view a training video on the Document and repan the number Of existing proper storage and disposal of waste and hazardous Z, emolavees receiving ' ' +' 'ng. 2. Year 1- Year 5 3d. 03 materials. All current staff members are required to attend annual refresher class, which also includes this video. 3. 3. 4, 4 Page M 5_ of 10 total pages of SWMP Elements Forms attached to the NOI DEP Form fit- i21.304i7xbj. Mey 1. 2DD3 Human Resources nt N Q Lu w V/ W 0 'i z Q J :L H z W W a z a to W :L 0 W H IM W H z e1. Public Education and Outreach 2 Public Involve menVP artici pation APPENDIX A ®3. illicit Discharge DetectiontElimination 85 Post -construction Stormwaler Management (optional) rr 4, Construction Site Storwaler Runoff Control 5 Pollution PreventionlGood Housekeeping Element BMP A B C D ID Number Description of BMP IAawasurable Goaf(s) Schedule for Responsible ImplementationlCompletion EntitylDepartment Surface Water Management Ordinance Document and report any changes or amendments to Article XII requires that any land development, which '' ti� ". 1. Year 1- Year 5 the soil, implement an erasion and sediment central plan- 2. 2- Planning and 4a. 01 Such sites are subject to frequent inspections- Chapter 1, Zoning Article I and II provides for the general administration of ] Department violation and enforcement procedures for non-compliance to the Land Development Code. 4. 4 Erns Ion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites [document and report any changes or amendments Article XVIII Sec.54-4-18.4 requires that sites greater than 1. to the ordinance, ifapplicable. 1. Year 1- Year 5 4b. 01 an acre• submit a SWPPP as part of their site plans that Document and re rt the number of NO received. 2 pO 2. Year 1- Year 5 Planning and Zoning meets all City Land Development Ordinances, as well as apply for an NO with the FDEP. The SWPPP, or Erosion 3, Document and report the number of active sites- 3. Year 1- Year 5 Department and Sediment Control Plan will be reviewed for BMPs as they relate to the r "" : ° � ' - - I' '''' - 4. 4• Construction Site Waste Management uacument and report any changes or The Surface Water Management Ordinance requires that all 1• amendments to the ordirance, if applicable. 1. Year 1- Year 5 4c. 01qm construction site ❑ rators control discarded materials and Document and report number of sites operating Z ate mraml a ement la 2, Year 1- Year 5 Stormwater provide a sanitary waste facility- Waste management on tar Document and report number o{compliance issues Department each site is inspected as part of the scheduled "Erosion 3. oertainina' -_ - 3, Year 1-Year 5 Control" inspections. Site Plan Ill uocumam ano report any cnanges or amanoments Article XVII outlines the site plan review procedures. Site 1. to the ordinance, if applicable. 1. Year 1- Year 5 4d. 01 Plans are thoroughly reviewed by a committee of staff to Document and report number of site plans reviewed 2• for 2- Year 7-Year 5 Planning and ensure no adverse effects on water quality or construction- decumeni and report the number of site plans that Zoning environmentally sensitive areas, 3. r o7 emal oerry j�a- nccument and reportto number of site plans 3- Year 1- Year 5 Department 4, u rayed FvI yOn fro yn. p�(f W7 complaints 4. Year 1- Year 5 Public Input IIdLY1r416hI 9h on potential site The public may provide input on activelproposed construction 1• violations received through starmwater website or 1. Year 1- Year 5 activities at any time by Wet iie submissions, or calls to the 9 zan mouline. Stormwater 4e. 01 Citizen Request Line, which is advertised on the stormwater 2- 6ocument and report the number of emails received. 2. Year 1- Year 5 Department website, all stormwater educational material, new homeowne Document and report the number of phone calls ] r "' no- ]- Year 1-Year 5 packets, and the public television channel. All stormwater related communications are monitored and reCUrded on Document and report the number of follow-up actions- 4- Year 1- Year 5 spreadsheet by stormwater administrative support staff. Page f1 6 of 10 total pages of SYMMP Elemeints Forms attached to the N01 DEP Form fit-t 21.300(7j(b). May 1. 20M ii N Q m LU V/ W 0 'i z Q J rL H z W W a z Q rn W d in W H Q W H z APPENDIX A PHASE II MSd STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ISWMPI ELEMENTS FORM B1- Public 2. Public IEducation and Outreach nvolvsmentlPartimpation ®3. Illicit Construction Site ; , Runoff Control H6 Pollution Prevention Good F ,Manage �g (optional) Element I BMP A B C I❑ Number Description of BMP Measurable Goals) Schedule for Implementation/Con Construction Site Inspections Document and report number of erosion control City staff will be scheduled through the Building Department 1• inspections performed. 1. Year 1- Year 5 to inspect all development sites following initial land clearing 2 Document and report all erosion contol re -inspections. 2. Year 1- Year 5 4f. 01 activities. Supplemental inspections will be conducted Weekly and Within 24 hours of a rain event of .5 ilnch, or 3. Document and report all re -inspection fees charged. 3. Year 1- Year 5 greater. Failure of inspection will result in a re -inspection fee, which increases with each additional re -inspection. 4. 4 DEP Form 52-621.300(7Kb), May 1, 2DO3 Page ! 7 of 10 total pages of SWMP Elements Forms attached to the NOI D Responsible on EntitvlDersartmi Building Department N Q m LU W) W 0 'i e1. Pudic Education and Outreach 2. Public InvolvementfParticipation APPENDIX A PHASE 11 MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 3. Illicit Discharge DetectiordECrm^sdon 5. Post -construction Stormwater Management (optional) 4. Construction Site Stortri aler Rturaff Carthd 6. Pollution RrewertOprtfGood Housekeeping Element BMP A ID Number Description of BMP Alternative Program City of Sebastian relies on the St. John's River Water Sa. 01 Management District and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulatory criteria by providing stormwater treatment for Environmental Resource Program. DEP Farm 62-621.300(7Xb). Meiy 1. 20113 B Measurable Goal(s) Continue to maintain compliance mth Florida Department of Environmental Protection and St. John's River Water Management District c iteria- It 4. C 0 Schedule For Responsible Yelplfitefi, Wn)Completion EntltvIDepasbelenl 1. Effective upon issuance of Florida Department MS4 Permit of Environmental Protection & St. John's River 3. Water Management ` District Page # 8 of 10 total pages of SWMP Elements Forms attached to the 114O1 Page 6 of 6 's APPENDIX A PHASE II MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS 1. Public Education and Outreach 3. Illicit Discharge Deteebon/Elimination 2. Public InvolvementlParticipation 4_ Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control �iwfkl! ■IP A 0 M1�116fK Description of SHIP Fleet Maintenance All waste oil, hydraulic fluids, antifreeze, and oil filters from 6a. 01 the City's equipment! fleet maintenance division are property stored for recycling. Catch Basin and Baffle Box Maintenance The City regularly cleans debris from it catch basins and baffle boxes with a vacuum truck. 6a. 02 Culvert Pipe Maintenance Road crossing and driveway culvert pipes are regularly 6a 03 cleared of debris by various methods. ELEMENTS FORM ®5. Post -construction Stormwater Management (optional) 6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping B C Measurable Goal(s) Schedule fr ' Impl ernadtsti0 id Document and report the number or gallons per year of 1, waste nil and hydraulic Fluid recycled each year. 1. Year 1- Year 5 Document and report the number of gallons per year of 2. 2. Year 1- Year 5 anrifraeaa .—Id —h vear Document and report the number or oil filters disposed 3.Df each vear. 3. Year 1- Year 5 4. 4 Document and report the number of baffle boxes 1• cleaned each vear and how often 1. Year 1- Year 5 Document and report the total amount of debris collected 2. from baffle boxes each vear. 2. Year 1- Year 5 Document and report the number of catch basins 3-1 3, Year 1- Year 5 oarh voar and how Mten Document and report the total amount or debris cd ected 4• 4. Year 1 Year 5 fmm retch haeine each — Document and report the total number of road crossing 1 • culvert Dines cleared each vear. 1. Year 1- Year 5 Document and report the total amount of debris collected 2• from road crossino culverts each vear. 2. Year 1- Year 5 Document and report the total number of driveway 3. culvert Dines cleared each vear. 3, Year 1- Year 5 Document and report the total amount of debris 4. , n t t from rrrina- ,A,„ r ankh — 4. Year 1- Year 5 Pet Waste Collection Document and report the number disposable pet waste 1 • bans Durchased each vear. 1. Year 1- Year 5 6a. a4 The City provides pet waste collection stations at many of is parks and open spaces 2. 2• Basin Management Plan (BMAP) for Adopted TMDL f Cordinue tc participate and implement the scheduled 1. Year 1- Year 5 In accordance with Section 403.067, F.S., the City of activities defined in the adopted BMAP. Sebastian must comply with the adopted provisions of the 6a. 05 Central Indian River Lagoon BMAP that specify activities to be undertaken by the City of Sebastian. If a BMAP is in developmenl and scheduled to be adopted within two years 2• 2• by DEP and watershed stakeholders, the City of Sebastian shall continue to participate in the BMAP process and comply ]. 3. with the adopted provisions of the BMAP that specify activities to be undertaken by the City during the permit cycle. 4. 4. Page / 9 of 10 total pages of SWMP Elements Farms attached bo the NOI DEP Form 52-621.301)(7j(b). May 1, 2003 D Responsible 41 Entity0aaarhnent Public Works Department Stolmwater Department Stormwater Department Parks and Recreation Department Florida Department of Environmental Proledon & Central Indian River Lagoon Stakeholders 11.0 W a a N Q m LLI ti 0 'i APPENDIX A PHASE II MS4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM fSWMP1 ELEMENTS FORM e1. Public Education and Outreach B3. Illicit Discharge DetectionlElimination ®5. Post -construction Stormwater Management (optional) I 2. Public I nvol Yemen VP artici pation 4. Construction Site SIornlwa?cr Runoff Control 6. Pollution PreventionlGood Ill; 6a. 6b 11.7 Swales and Ditches Maintenance Document and report the number of miles of swales, The City will inspect and maintain all city -maintained swales, 1. dltrh— and canals maintaineril 1. Year 1- Year 5 �$ ditches, and canals in order to remove debris and particle 2 Document and report the amount of debris collected. 2. Year 1- Year 5 Stormwater matter once per month and additionally as necessary. Department 3. 3. 4. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training Document and report the number of new employees I' I- Year 1- Year 5 All City field staff members are required to attend the Green —i,n^^ TM.,ini ^ Industries BMP Course. Taught annually by the County 5 Document and report the number of current employees i 2. Year 1- Year 5 Human 01 IFAS Extension Office, the class is designed as a water mram— raF—h. r n—, Resources quality and water conservation program. It instructs how M94 3. 7 Department operator activities should be conducted to prevent runoff and leach inq of chemicals and fertilizers into water bodies. 4. 4. Document and report the number of employees who Stormwater Inspectors Training �, attend Gasses. 1. Year 1- Year 5 Slormwater Department Staff are encouraged to attend inspector training it to their Document and report the number of employees who are Year 1- Year 5 Human Resources 02 stomnwater class as pertains duties. The Stormwater Department will pay any fees 2. a,rrwnnv raniraa 2. Department associated with classes and/or certifications. 3. 3. 4, 4. Page # 10 of 10 total pages of SWMP Elements Forms attached to the NOI 10 N W a a 'i INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Appendix M: Glossary of Terms CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 77 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN IPM Glossary of Terms Aeration The use of pumps and/or fountains to diffuse oxygen into the water column of a waterbody to increase the levels of dissolved oxygen within the water which enhances the natural breakdown of pollutants and excess nutrients. Baffle Boxes An underground structure, installed at outlet and outfall points. Baffle boxes have a series of settling chambers, whose primary function is to remove sediment, debris, trash, and their associated pollutants from stormwater before it enters a larger waterbody. The boxes are vacuum cleaned and the material is properly disposed of, preventing the sediment, debris and trash from ever entering the water body. Beneficial Species An organism which naturally feeds upon, out -competes, or otherwise hinders the growth of pest populations, i.e. Ladybug, Air potato Beetle. Best Management Actions that are taken based upon current science and Practice (BMP) technology that have been proven to be effective, with the least detriment to public health and safety, wildlife and the local ecosystems. Bioaccumulation The gradual accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals in an organism that occurs when a substance is absorbed at a rate faster than that which the substance is lost by catabolism and/or excretion. Biodiversity The naturally occurring variety of species that coexist in an area. Bio-Herbicide Any herbicide which is either derived from naturally occurring compounds and minerals or produced by the metabolism or excretions of living organisms, such as animals, plants, and bacteria. Broadcast Application The general distribution of a substance over the entire surface of an area. In comparison to "spot application" in which the substance is applied directly to a specific location. Buffer Zone A predetermined distance surrounding a body of water where fertilizer and pesticide applications are prohibited. Canal A man-made waterway/channel with a width ten (10) feet or greater, created for recharge, collection, storage, and the movement of stormwater. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 78 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Catch Basin A reservoir or well into which surface water runoff drains into, in order to catch and retain sediments and other floatable and suspended materials entering the stormwater system or natural waterway. Chemical Any substance consisting of matter. This includes any liquid, solid, or gas. A chemical may be a pure substance (an element) or any mixture (a solution, compound, or gas). A chemical may occur naturally or can be created artificially. Complaint Control Emergency control of noxious aquatic vegetation that Program relies heavily on chemical controls to bring a species population back down to an acceptable threshold where it can then be controlled by a maintenance control program. The need for complaint control occurs when a management entity has failed to establish an effective maintenance program or following a period of mandated non -spraying (moratorium). Contract A legally binding written agreement, including but not limited to a contract, lease, permit, license or easement, between a person, firm, corporation, or other entity, including but not limited to: Federal government, State of Florida, County government, City government or any subdivision thereof which grants a right to use, lease, or occupy property of the City for a specified purpose or purposes. Contractor A person, firm, or corporation or other entity, including any governmental authority of a political unit or organization, or any subdivision thereof that enters into a contract with the City for services. Conveyance System The interconnected ponds, ditches, and canals that are designed to collect, store, and transport stormwater throughout the City. Culvert An underground pipe that transports stormwater between catch basins, swales, ditches, ponds, and canals. Dam A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir. Detention Area An area where stormwater is temporarily stored, or detained, and is eventually allowed to drain slowly when water levels recede in the receiving channel. Detention areas are often referred to as dry ponds or dry detention areas. Ditch An open constructed channel with its top width less than 10 feet at design flow, may serve as detention or retention area. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 79 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Drop Inlets Collects stormwater from a parking lot, or other similar impervious surface. Drop inlets collect runoff from roads and parking lots and convey it to an underground storm drain system. Dry Detention Area See "Detention Area" EIQ A formula developed for agriculture and turfgrass applications to provide pesticide applicators with numerical guide regarding the relative environmental and health impacts associated with their pesticide options to ensure that they utilize the best management practices regarding their pesticide selection. Emergent Vegetation Wetland vegetation that is characterized by erect, rooted, herbaceous plants growing in water or on a substrate that is at least periodically deficient in oxygen as a result of excessive water content, excluding mosses and lichens. This vegetation is typically along the shoreline and present for most of the growing season in most years and is usually dominated by perennial plants. Endangered Species A protected species, as listed by the Federal Government or the State of Florida that has the potential to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction without the additional protections provided by law. "Endangered" is the highest level of conservation status in the U.S. Eradication The complete removal of noxious aquatic vegetation to the point where it is unlikely to return. Eradication of noxious aquatic plants is virtually impossible and is NOT the goal of a control management program. Field Use EIQ Rating A rating calculated by multiplying the EIQ value for the specific pesticide active ingredient listed in the tables by the percentage of active ingredient in the formulation by the rate per acre used. The rating allows comparisons of potential environmental impacts associated with the use of a particular pesticide and the potential impact of its application. This serves as a practical tool for the use of best management practices in pesticide application. Fertilizer A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its ability to grow vegetation. The substance usually contains a percentage of organic or inorganic nitrogen, phosphorus and Potassium to enhance plant and root growth and/or flowering. Floating Vegetation Aquatic vegetation with leaves that float on the water surface. Their roots may be attached in the substrate or floating in the water column. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 80 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Fungicide A substance (pesticide) that is intended to be used for the prevention, control and/ or eradication of fungal pests. Herbicide A substance (pesticide) that is intended to be used for the prevention, control and/ or eradication of noxious vegetation. Herbicide Resistance The inherited ability of an individual plant to survive a herbicide application that would kill a normal population of the same species. Most commonly found in aquatic plants, such as hydrilla. Inlet A device located above the mean high water line that admits surface waters to the stormwater drainage system. Insecticide A substance (pesticide) that is intended to be used for the prevention, control and/ or eradication of insect pests. Invasive Non-native species that causes ecological, physical, or economic harm in a new environment, beyond its natural range. Irrigation The application of water from a well, reservoir or other water supply across a land to assist in the health and durability of a cultivated plant species. Key Pests Pests which are encountered at an unacceptable population level at least once a year. Key pests are often cyclic in their impact and may only require control in specific location(s), based on their habitat requirements and the use or purpose of the location. Leachability The ability of a pesticide to travel downward through the soil profile where it can contribute to groundwater contamination. The potential for contamination is a product of the pesticide's ingredients and soil characteristics. Littoral Zone The area of land that extends from the highest point of the shoreline or abutment which is rarely or seasonally inundated with surface water to the highest point that is permanently submerged. Littoral Shelf The area of land between the shoreline of a body of water and the banks surrounding it. When planted, it can create a natural barrier around the waterbody to absorb excess nutrients and pollutants from the land and add to both the function and natural aesthetics of the area. Maintenance Control A method for the management of aquatic plants in which Program techniques are used in a coordinated manner, on a continuous or periodic basis, in order to maintain the target plant population at the lowest feasible level funding and technology will permit. This is the goal of the IPM Program. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 81 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Mode of Action (MOA) The way in which the herbicide controls susceptible plants. It usually describes the biological process or enzyme in the plant that the herbicide interrupts, affecting normal plant growth and development. Native Species An indigenous species. Any species that is normally present in a particular ecosystem as a result of natural processes, with no human intervention. Natives may be adversely affected by the introduction of exotic species, contributing a reduction in biodiversity. Natural Resources Board A volunteer board comprised of City residents, created with the mission to improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the beneficial relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving, and promoting our natural resources. Nematode Any of the phylum, Nematoda, consisting of round worms most of which are free-living in soil or water. Many nematodes are parasitic in plants and animals and may be very host -specific. Nemotodes may be classified as a pest or are often utilized as a biological control for another pest. Non -Native Often referred to as alien, exotic, nonindigenous, or introduced species, are those that occur in areas outside of their natural geographic range. Noxious Aquatic Any aquatic vegetation (native or non-native) which has Vegetation growth that has spread beyond the tolerance threshold in that it threatens structures or decreases the stormwater conveyance system's ability to store and move water. Outfall A terminal point where collected surface and storm water runoff is discharged from a pipe system or culvert into a body of water. The outfall is the final outlet of a drainage system. Outlet The point at which water discharges from a stormwater pipe or drain into a pond, ditch, or canal. Pathogen Any disease -producing organism or virus. Pathogens may be classified as a pest or are often utilized as a biological control for another pest. 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 native or more desirable species for an area. In addition, a pest may be aesthetically undesired, or threaten to impact human and/or animal health/safety. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 82 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 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, and the like. 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 local surface and subsurface water quality. Pond A natural or man-made waterbody with a defined perimeter and limited in size. A retention basin, also referred to as a wet pond, wet detention basin or stormwater management pond (SWMP). A pond includes a permanent pool of water in its design. Pollinators A living organism that helps carries pollen from the male part of the flower (stamen) to the female part of the same or another flower (stigma) Pollinators are viewed as "beneficial species" and an integral member of the ecosystem. Retention Area An area where stormwater is held or retained stormwater on a permanent basis. These areas are used to store large amounts of stormwater until it eventually infiltrates downward into groundwater or the water reaches an elevation that it spills over into an outlet, sending it through the conveyance system. Protected Species Any species that is protected from harm due to anthropogenic activities such as land development and hunting through state or federal government legislation. Right -of -Way An Easement, a privilege to pass over the land of another, whereby the holder of the easement acquires only a reasonable and temporary access of the property and the owner of the land retains the benefits and privileges of ownership consistent with the easement. Examples of the City's rights -of -way include roadside swales and access paths to maintain stormwater assets. Safety Data Sheets The 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 SDS's on -site and accessible to all staff. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 83 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Seawall A retaining wall located along the perimeter of a water body, designed to maintain a fixed shoreline at a specific elevation above the seasonal high water mark of the adjacent waterbody. Seawalls can help prevent erosion and surface water runoff. Sediment Fine soil particles that have been detached from the land by erosion and are deposited into a body of water through surface water runoff, often mixing with decaying organic matter to create a muddy substrate. Sediments can suspend in the water, decreasing clarity and often contributing nutrients and other pollutants into the water. Solubility The measure of the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water. Pesticides that are highly soluble in water dissolve/dilute easily and are more likely to surface and groundwater. Spillway A device within a dam that regulates the height of the water on the inflow side, creating a reservoir or storage area for water, and maintains the dam's structural integrity by allowing surplus water to be released on the outlet side. Stormwater Rainwater that runs off impermeable surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways, and parking lots. Stormwater can also come from semipermeable surfaces hard such as lawns, playing fields, and from gravel roads and parking lots before it flows into the stormwater conveyance system. Stormwater can also travel through shallow aquifers or groundwater, seeping into ponds, canals, and ditches that intersect the groundwater table. Submersed Aquatic Rooted plants that exist within the sublittoral zone, which Vegetation have flaccid or limp stems with most of their vegetative mass located below the water surface, although small portions may extend above the water. Sustainable (ecological) The quality of not being detrimental to the environment, thereby maintaining long-term ecological balance without depleting the existing natural resources, or altering the native biodiversity. Substrate The collection of inundated soil and sediments that comprise the "ground" at the bottom of a waterbody. Swale A man-made, grassed, shallow, depression designed to be part of stormwater runoff collection and drainage conveyance system. Swales are characterized by its relatively gentle side slopes, and shallow depth when wet, designed to hold stormwater for 72 hours following a storm event. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 84 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Threatened Species Any species that is vulnerable to becoming endangered in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Moderate level of conservation status Total Maximum Daily Total Maximum Daily Load is a calculation of the maximum Load (TMDL) amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards set by Federal, State, or local governments. Weedoo A specific brand of specialized airboat designed to cut and collect aquatic vegetation from shallow waterways. Weir A low head dam constructed to form a barrier across the width of a canal or river, to either raise the water level on the upstream side or regulate the rate of flow on the downstream side. Many times spillways are installed within a weir to allow seasonal manipulation of the water depth and flow. This IPM Plan is Coordinated and Written by: Kimberly Haigler Environmental Planner khaigler@cityofsebastian.org (772) 388-8206 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAGE 85