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Grant application with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for derelict vessel removal in St. Joseph’s Sound.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the Director of the Public Works Department of the grant application with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FFWC) for derelict vessel removal in St. Joseph’s Sound.
• Allows FFWC to provide derelict vessel removal Grant funding for the project.
• Allows County to comply with FFWC’s Derelict Vessel Letters of Authorization (Derelict Vessel Case Numbers FWC22ON0099506 and FWC22ON0089431).
• Project encompasses removal of two (2) vessels from County waters located in St. Joseph’s Sound, estimated to cost $12,000.00
• Public Works Director is required to provide a signed and notarized application, Grant Cover Letter and Project Summary Form.
• This grant is included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted budget. No County match is required.
FFWC Grant Application in the amount of $12,000.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
This action certifies the County’s Application for FFWC’s funding for the purpose of removal of two (2) derelict vessels in St. Joseph’s Sound, estimated to cost $12,000.00. Removal is required for the purposes of mitigating navigational hazards of other vessels, reduce impacts to the environment, and eliminate a greater hazard if dislodged during a storm. Removal will be contracted to the County’s current awarded vendor for derelict vessel removal, Divecom Services LLC d/b/a Divecom Marine.
Background/Explanation:
On February 7, 2023, FFWC issued two (2) derelict vessel case assignments to the County for the removal and destruction of a 27-foot vessel and a 33-foot vessel within St. Joseph’s Sound. The work consists of the removal, destruction and disposal of the derelict vessel, its contents, including waste petroleum, other pollutants and any associated debris.
Fiscal Impact:
FFWC Grant funding requested is $12,000.00 for removal of two (2) derelict vessels. The Public Works budget has sufficient appropriation and will not require a budget amendment. Funds are budgeted for in the FY23 Adopted budget. There is no County match required.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Public Works Department Director to approve this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(4) and Memorandum of Delegated Grant Authority dated March 28, 2016.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FWC
Attachments:
Application
Grant Cover Letter
Public Works Grant Approval Memo
Project Summary Letter to Consultant
OMB Email - Intent to Apply
FFWC Removal Authorization 22-ON-099506
FFWC Removal Authorization 22-ON-089431