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Home My WebLink About06/16/2000 City of Sebastian, Florida 1225 Main Street [] Sebastian~ Florida 32958 Telephone (561) 589-5330 [] Fax {561) 589-5570 City Council Information Letter June 16, 2000 Happy Father's Day! Florida Department of Transportation {FDOT) Improvements to United States Hi,qhway One (US'I) Earlier this week, a working meeting transpired with staff from the FDOT Project Management Division relative to scheduled improvements to US1 in Sebastian. I am pleased to report that arrangements have been made to incorporate on-street parking along the thoroughfare, per expressed interest throughout the community. In fact, this arrangement will not at all compromise the resurfacing program, as median enhancements/irrigation and most of all, a permanent four lane highway will be the result. As such, a second community awareness workshop will be scheduled for sometime in August, so that interested parties may have the opportunity to review an actual site plan, which incorporates the aforementioned logistics. Once announced, I will inform you of the time and date. State of Florida Derelict Vessel Removal Pro,qram The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received authorization from the State Legislature to finance the Derelict Vessel Removal Program. This initiative offers local governments the opportunity to receive funding to, as stated in the title of the program, finance removal of derelict vessels in respective waterways. No matching contributions are necessary for this effort, as staff feels that this is an opportunity to implement a vessel removal effort in the Indian River Lagoon. It was recently reported via research from engineering staff that at least ten (10) derelict vessels are currently floating in the lagoon within Sebastian City Council Information Letter June 16, 2000 Page 2 Municipal Limits. As such, authorization for submitting a grant application will be requested during your June 28th meeting, as we feel confident that the community will be successful in receiving a grant award. Florida Inland Navi.qation District (FIND) Please find the attached memorandum as compiled and delivered by Mr. Mark Crosley, Assistant Executive Director, FIND, relative to the Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) proposal review/schedule for presentations. Essentially, the City of Sebastian will be formally considered for funding of initial improvements to the former Good Guys, Inc. property. I will make a presentation to the FIND Board of Directors Saturday June 24th, with the hope of receiving an actual award, to begin relevant improvements during Fiscal Year 2001. It is currently anticipated that the community may be awarded anywhere between $100,000 and $150,000 for a phase I improvement program (with requests for funding from WAP to be requested for authorization during the following two years or so). A few weeks later, the City of Sebastian will be notified of the final allocation and award outcome. Use of Good Guys Property, Independence Day Earlier this week, a meeting transpired with members of the Lion's Club/Independence Day Festivities Committee relative to the possibility of utilizing the currently vacant former Good Guys, inc. property for purposes of storing antique automobiles during Independence Day. Although authorization was granted Wednesday evening, there was no mention of the number of spaces to accommodate parking. As such, it is anticipated that 30 to 40 classic autos will be directed onto the property after the parade, in which visitors and participants will have the opportunity to view them (maybe someone will allow me to drive one); to accommodate an informal classic auto show if you will. The Department of Public Works will therefore clear the area to accommodate parking, as well as for people to enjoy the sites. City Council Information Letter June 16, 2000 Page 3 A Job Well Done! On behalf of all employees, I wish to congratulate the Sebastian City Council on a successful and well publicly supported authorization of the newly revised Land Development Code and Sebastian Charter Junior High School. Both of these issues were very controversial and complex to address, which made your jobs as statesmen unusually challenging. However, the outcome is the result of taking into consideration citizenry concerns and needs, and responding accordingly. Such action is indicative of good government, as all efforts are to be commended. Enclosure(s): Announcement, Derelict Vessel Removal Program Memorandum from Florida Inland Navigation District My Documents/InfoLetter47 FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL PROG SUMMARY INTRODUCTION The Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program (DVRGP) is a financial assistance program,:providing grant funds to coastal local governments for the reimburSement of the removal of derelict vessels from coastal waters of the State.. An abandoned vessel becomes a derelict only after all available means to have the rightful owner remove the vessel have failed. An investigation is conducted by the local Florida Fish and Wildlife office and can involve cou~rt o~ders requiring theremovaL In many cas~'s the attempt to identify the owner is' unsuccessful', and after proper notice the vessel is declared derelict. Only after this declaration, is the vessel eligible for removal under this grant program. PROGRAM HISTORY Chapter 376.11, F.S. established the Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund and provlded.for the funding cfa grant program to coastal local governments for the removal of derelict vessels from the public waters of the State. In July 1980, the DVRGP was established within the Division of Law Enforcement. In March 19g. l, it was transferred to the Division of Marine Resources. Since that time the program has been dssigaed to the DivisiOns of State Lands and R~creation and Parks. In August 1993, the progmm~was reassigned to the D.E.P. Division of Law, Enforcement. In 1999, the program was transferred to t~e F.W.C. Division. of Law Enforcement. { PROGRAM FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION The DV program is funded at a level ors 366,000 annually. Pursuant to 62N-16.029(6), FloH& Administrative Code (FAC), the Division of Law Enforcement contracts with coastal local governments that have been awarded grants (grantees) f6r the removal and disposal of DVs within their jurisdictions. During the past g years, 18'diff'erent grantees participated in the program, resulting in the removal of 515 DVs. In recent years, DV funding requests have averaged nearly $900,000. Under current contracts, vessels are being removed~ that were identified as many six years ago... This leaves many DVs in place for years before grant funding is available for their removal. PROGRAM FUNDING PROCESS Grantees provide the Division of Law Enforcement with their grant applications during an annual grant application period.. The program is contingent upon the appropriation of funding by the legislature and the availability &these funds. The grantee's proposal is prioritized and bid-based estimates of the cost to remove and dispose 0fthe DVs are listed. These estimations ara used to allocate funding. A recommendation is developed on the distribution of the grant funds by an evaluation committee and is submitted to the Division Director for review and approval. After approval, a contract for each grantee ia executed, after which, the grantee can begin the DV removal process. For additional information regarding this program or an application, ·contact: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, Office of Planning and Policy 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 Attn: Captain Jim Browh br Lisa Wakasugi (850)488-5600 SunCom 278-5600 FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT To: COMMISSIONERS M. ERENT WADDELL CHAIR TREASURER THOMAS P. JONES, JR~ DAVID K, ROACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR From: Date: Subject: All FY 2000 Waterways Assistan~AppHcants 2000 WAP Presentation Sched, ~ O~ ~ Attached, you will find the 2000 presentation schedule for those 8rant applications that were received by 4:30 P/~, June 02, 2000, and deemed complete pursuant to Chapter 66B-2 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Presentations will be conducted at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Inland Navigation District Board of Commissioners, Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, 2000, beginning at 8:00 A/~. The meetings will be held at Holiday Inn at Cocoa Beach, 1300 North Atlantic Ave. (State Route A1A), Cocoa Beach, (Brevard County), Florida, (hotel ph # 321-783-2271). Enclosed is a map indicating directions to the hotel. From Interstate 95, take exit # 75, (S.R. 520 EAST, Cocoa E Cocoa Beach), and head east approximately 11+ miles to S.R. A1A. Turn right and head south on AIA for approximately 2+ miles. The Hotel will be on your left. Please refer to the attached schedule for your project's scheduled presentation time. You must arrive at the meeting approximately 4~ minutes before your scheduled presentation time, in the event that presentations move ahead of schedule. You will have approximately 10 minutes for your presentation, fo[lowed by a 5-minute question period by the Board. Audio-Visual presentation aids, such as a slide projector, a VCR, an overhead projector and an easel will be provided for your use. Any other audio-visual items wi[[ be the responsibility of the presenter. (Please notify staff in advance of the meeting of any special arrangements). A complete copy of your application will be available to the Board, and it is highly recommended that you do not distribute additional information at the meeting. Please contact me if you have any questions, or if you need additional information. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ONTHE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN PALM E=.ACH COUNTY 1314 MARCINSKI ROAD, JUPFTER, FLORIDA 33477 TELEPHONE 561-627-3386 FAX No. 561-624-6480 ww,#.atcw.org ITEM 1 8:00 AM ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 5 ITEM 5.1 8:15 AM ITEM 8.2 8:30 AM ITEM 6 ITEM 6,1 8:45 AM ITEM 6.2 9:00 AM ITEM 6.3 9:15 AM 9:30 AM ITEM 6.4 9:45 AM ITEM 6,5 10:00 AM ITEM 6.6 10:15 AM ITEM 6.7 10:30 AM ITEM 6.8 10:45 AM ITEM 6.9 11:00 AM ITEM 6.10 11:15AM 11 ::30 AM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRESENTATION AGENDA JUNE 23, 2OO0 Call to Order. Pledge to the Flag. Roll call (Commissioner Alien}. Additions or Deletions. Presentation of Coooerative Assistance Prooram ADolication~ FDEP FDEP - Anastasia State Rec Area Navupdate Outdoor Environmental Exhibit Presentation of Waterways Assistance Program A~olication~, Martin County Martin County Ftagler County BREAK City of Miami City of Miami Miami-Dada County Miami-Dada Count,/ Miami-Dade County City of North Bay Village City of North Bay Village Twin Rivers Park Shoreline Stabilization - Phase ! Treasure Coast Community Rowing Center Public Navigation Channel Dredging - Phase II Watson island Boat Ramp Replacement Derelict Vessel Removal Fiagler Memorial Island Enhancement - Phase II Haulover Boat Ramp Fish Cleaning Station Pelican Harbor Moorings Marine Patrol Boat Navigational Buoys LUNCH Page 1 ITEM 6.11 12:30 PM ITEM 6.12 12:45PM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRESENTATION AGENDA JUNE 23, 2000 City of Daytona Beach Environmental Learning Center at Manatee Island City of Daytona Beach Police Marine Unit ITEM 6.13 1:00 PM ITEM 6.14- 1:15 PM ITEM 6.15 1:30 PM ITEM 6.16 1:45 PM ITEM 6.17 2:00 PM ITEM 6.18 2:15 PM 2:30 PM City of Daytona Beach City of New Smyrna City of Ormond Beach City of South Daytona City of Atlantic Beach City of Atlantic Beach BREAK Seabreeze Bridge/Ballough Park Marine Discovery Center Granada Bridge Pedestrian Underpass Riverfront Park Pier & Boat Ramp Renovations Dutton Island Park Pier Design Dutton Island - Phase II ITEM 6.19 2:45 PM ITEM 6.20 3:00 PM City of Jacksonville Beach Jackson~,ille Sheriff's Office Davis island Boardwalk & Fishing Pier- Phase Marine Unit Vessels ITEM 6.21 ITEM 6.22 ITEM 6.23 ITEM 6.24 ITEM 6.25 ITEM 6.26 ITEM 6.27 ITEM 6.28 ITEM 6.29 ITEM 6.30 ITEM 6.31 ITEM 6.32 ITEM 6.33 ITEM 6.34 ITEM 6.35 3:1 5 + PM City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville Arlington River Dredging - Phase I Bert Maxwell Park - Phase I Blue Cypress Boat Lift {JSO) -Phase I Boa~ Ramp Mgt Plan Boating Safety Video Dutton island Canoe Launch - Phase II Educational Signage & Kiosks Fishwier Creek Boat Ramp - Phase I Fishwier Creek Dredging - Phase I Manatee Awareness Brochures Mandarin Park Canoe Launch - Phase I Ortega Stream Valley Canoe Launch - Phase II Safety Buoys (Huguenot Park) Southbank Riverwalk Dredge & Dock - Phase Stinson Park Canoe Launch - Phase II Page 2 ITEM 1~ 8:30 AM 'ITEM 2a ITEM 3a ITEM 4a ITEM 6 (cont.) ITEM 6.36 8:45 AM ITEM 6.37 9:00 AM ITEM 6.38 9:15 AM ITEM 6.39 9:30 AM ITEM 6.40 9:45 AM 10:00 AM BREAK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRESENTATION AGENDA JUNE 24, 2000 Call to Order. Pledge to the Flag. Roll call (Commissioner Allen). Additions or Deletions. Presentation of Waterways Assistance Proqram Applications (cent,) City of Sebastian City of Vero Beach indian River Shores indian River County Indian River County ITEM 6.41 10:15 AM City of Fort Pierce ITEM 6.42 10:30 AM St. Lucie County ITEM 6.43 10:45 AM City of Ft. Lauderdale City of Pompano Beach City of Wilton Manors LUNCH City of Boca Raton ITEM 6.44 11:00 AM ITEM 6.45 11:15AM 11:30 AM ITEM 6.46 12:30 PM ITEM 6.47 12:45 PM City of Boca Raton ITEM 6.48 1:00 PM City of Boynton Beach indian River Waterway Enhancement Madna Improvements - Phase II Public Safety Prange Islands Conservation Area Enhancements Jungle Trail Shoreline Stabilization - Phase I Library Square - Phase II Ft, Pierce Inlet Boat Launch George English Par~ Boating Enhancements Hillsboro Inlet Marina Cplohatchee Park Fishing & Viewing Boardwalk Boca Raton inlet Navigation Maintenance Program Inflatable Rescue Boat Safety Program Boat Club Park Navigation Channel Dredging Page I ITEM 6.49 1:15 PM ITEM 6.50 1:30 PM ITEM 6.51 1:45 PM ITEM 6,52 2:00 PM ITEM 6.53 2:15 PM ITEM 6.54 2:30 PM ITEM 6.56 2:45 PM ITEM 6.56 3:00 PM 3:15 PM ITEM 6.57 3:30 PM ITEM 6.58 3:45 PM ITEM 6.59 4:00 PM ITEM 6.60 4:15 PM ITEM 6.61 4:30 PM ITEM 6.62 4:45 PM ITEM 6.63 5:00 PM ITEM 6.64 5:15PM ITEM 7 ITEM 8 ITEM 9 A~.'~I~ lANCE PROGRAM PRESENTATION AGENDA JUNE 24, 2000 City of Delray Beach City of Delray Beach City of Delray Beach Town of Jupiter Town of Jupiter Palm Beach County Town of Lake Park City of West Palm Beach BREAK City cf Titusville Brevard County Sheriff City' of Melbourne City of Palm Bay Brevard County Brevard County Brevard County Brevard County Additional Staff Comment DelBy Beach Police Boat Land Acquisition - Boat Ramp Parking Delray Beach Municipal Marina Riverwalk- Part II Water Safety Program Peanut Island Phase IV Lake Park Marina improvements Phase III Currie Park Boat Launching & Bulkhead Improvements. Sand Point Slip Marine Intracoastal Enforcement Program Pineapple Park Shoreline Stabilization IRL House - Environmental Learning Center Banana River/Newfound Harbor Channel Markers Lee Wenner Park Improvements - Phase II Rotary Riverfrent Park Dock rep acement - Phase Space View Park Dock Replacement - Phase I & II Additional Commissioners Comment Adjournment Page 2 1300 N Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3221 Osee~la ENLARGED VIEW Angel