CLIFF STEPHENS PARK STORMWATER RETROFITTING
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE TAMPA BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM
AND
CITY OF CLEARWATER
FOR
CLIFF STEPHENS PARK STORMW ATER RETROFITTING
D.E.P.
MAR 20 2001 ~~
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TillS AGREEMENT is entered into this JL day of 11/l-R..cl-f ,2001 by and
between the TAMPA BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM (TBEP) and the CITY OF CLEARWATER
hereinafter referred to as "the City".
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, Tampa Bay was named to the National Estuary Program (NEP) on April 30,
1990, to improve and protect the environmental integrity of the Bay through the development of a
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP); and
WHEREAS, the primary mission of the Tampa Bay NEP was completed in March 1997 upon
the approval of Charting the Course, the CCMP for Tampa Bay, by Florida Governor Lawton Chiles
and USEP A Administrator Carol Browner; and
WHEREAS, in February 1998 local government and agency partners in the NEP entered into
an Interlocal Agreement pursuant to ~ 163.01, Florida Statutes establishing a new legal entity known
as the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for the purpose of implementing the CCMP; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of the TBEP Interlocal Agreement, the TBEP is
empowered to enter into this intergovernmental agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, covenants, representations, and
conditions herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Covenant for Services.
The TBEP does hereby retain the City to perform the "consultant and professional services"
as defined herein, and the City does hereby agree to perform such services hereinafter referred to as
the "PROJECT", for the TBEP upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. This
agreement is subject to regulations contained in 40 CFR Part 31.36. in effect on the date first written
above.
2. Definition. Scope. and ~uality of Services.
The scope of work to be performed by the City with respect to the PROJECT is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
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3. Consideration for Services.
a) The TBEP will make available to the City a sum not to exceed $37,500 Dollars ofFY 96
Overmatch funding for completion of the Cliff Stephens Park Stormwater Retrofitting Project.
b) The City shall submit completed invoices to TBEP with certification that the invoices are
accurate and in accordance with the terms ofthis agreement and the approved budget. Invoices for
both services and expenses shall be submitted on the forms as provided in Exhibit "B". The TBEP
shall remit to the City within 30 days the entire invoice amount up to the total amount allocated for
each task and upon certification by the TBEP Project Manager that it is consistent with the project
budget and otherwise in accordance with the terms of this agreement.
c) The City shall submit the final invoice for payment to TBEP no more than ninety (90) days
after the agreement ends or is so terminated; if the City fails to do so, all right to payment is
forfeited, and TBEP will not honor any requests submitted after the aforesaid time period. Any
payment due under the terms of this agreement may be withheld until all work products due from
the City, and necessary adjustments thereto, have been approved by the TBEP.
d) Invoices requesting payment must be sent to the contract administrator at the following
address:
Misty Cladas, Office Administrator
Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Mail Station I-l/NEP
100 8th Avenue SE
S1. Petersburg, Florida 33701
It is understood by the parties that the City is responsible for the appropriate expenditure ofthe funds
provided to it by the TBEP and shall only expend such funds pursuant to the terms and conditions
of this agreement and shall not utilize such funds for any other purpose.
4. Federal Laws and Regulations.
a) If this agreement contains federal funding in excess of$100,000.00 the City shall, prior
to agreement execution, complete the Certificate Regarding Lobbying Form, ATTACHMENT 1.
Ifa Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form, Standard Form LLL, is required, it may be obtained
from the project manager. All disclosure forms as required by the Certification Regarding Lobbying
Form must be completed and returned to the TBEP Project Manager.
b) Ifthis agreement contains federal funding in excess of$1 00,000.00 the City shall, comply
with all applicable standards, orders or requirements issued under Section 306 ofthe Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C., 1857(h), Section 508 ofthe Clean Water Act (33 D.S.C., 1368), Executive Order 11738
and E.P.A. regulations (40 CFR, Part 15).
The City, when applicable, shall:
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a) Comply with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Chapter I, Subchapter B, including but
not limited to Parts 30 - 34 and other applicable regulations;
b) Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, 42 USC 12101, et. seq., which
prohibits discrimination against, and provides equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities,
in employment, public services, and public accommodations.
c) Comply with EP A quality assurance requirements pursuant to 40 CFR 31.45 prior to
commencement of work.
d) Ensure that any sub agreements contain the required provisions contained in 40 CFR
31.36(e) and (1).
e) Prior to agreement execution certify that it has not been Debarred or Suspended pursuant
to 40 CFR Part 32, Subparts A through D, ATTACHMENT 2.
f) Comply with all provisions of 40 CFR 31.30 for all Budget and Programmatic changes.
g) Comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not
limi ted to:
(1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of race, color or national origin; (2) Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (3) Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of1973, as amended (29 U.S.c.
794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (4) The Age Discrimination
Act of 1975, as amended (42 US.c. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of age; (5) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 US.C. 3601 et. seq.), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (6) The Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, (42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.), which prohibits discrimination
against, and provides equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in employment
public services, and public accommodations; (7) The requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to this agreement.
h) Ensure the use of recycled paper for all documents and data including draft, interim, and
final reports developed, created and written by the City pursuant to EP A Order 1000.25 and shall
include on the bottom of the first page, "This document is printed on recycled paper".
I) Comply with all requirements of all other F ederallaws, executive orders, regulations and
policies governing this program.
j) Ensure that all contractors, subcontractors, sub grantees, or others with whom it arranges
to provide services will comply with the above laws and regulations.
5. Requirements of Section 287.058. Florida Statutes.
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The City agrees:
a) To submit bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses in sufficient detail
for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof.
b) Where applicable, to submit bills for any travel expenses in accordance with Section
112.061, Florida Statutes.
c) To provide units of deliverables, including reports, findings, and drafts as specified in this
agreement and the scope of work, to be received and accepted by the project manager prior to
payment.
d) To allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other materials subject to the
provisions of the Federal Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 and Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, and made or received by the City in conjunction with this agreement.
e) That any products or materials which are the subject of, or are required to carry out this
agreement shall be procured in accordance with the provisions of EP A Regulations 40 CFR 31.36
and Section 403.7065, Florida Statutes.
6. Audits and Records.
The City agrees:
a) To maintain books, records, and documents (including electronic storage media) in
accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and
properly reflect all revenues and expenditures of funds provided by the TBEP under this agreement.
b) To assure that these records shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review,
audit, copy, or removal from premises by TBEP personnel and other personnel duly authorized by
the TBEP, as well as by federal personnel.
c) To maintain and file with the TBEP such progress, fiscal and other reports as the TBEP
may.require within the period of this agreement. Such reporting requirements must be reasonable
given the scope and purpose ofthis agreement.
d) To provide a financial and compliance audit to the TBEP as specified in OMB Circular
A-128 and to ensure that all related party transactions are disclosed to the auditor.
e) To include these aforementioned audit and record keeping requirements in all approved
subcontracts.
7. Reimbursement for Authorized Expenses.
If provided for by the terms of this agreement, the City shall be reimbursed for approved
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expenses incurred under and pursuant to performance ofthis agreement. Approved expenses shall
mean those expenses specifically authorized by this agreement, or those expenses for which the City
has sought and obtained, prior to the expenses being incurred, written authorization and approval,
on a specific item basis from the TBEP. All invoices and requests for reimbursement shall be
submitted and records maintained in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, rules,
regulations, and guidelines, and policies of the TBEP.
8. Period of Agreement.
This agreement shall begin upon execution and end within 12 months of execution date,
inclusive.
9. Indemnification.
The TBEP and the City agree to be fully responsible for their own acts of negligence, or their
respective agents' acts of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and agree
to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence to the extent permitted by 9768.23,
Florida Statutes. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by either
the TBEP or the City. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the TBEP or the City to be
sued by third parties in any manner arising out ofthis agreement.
10. Availability of Funds.
The performance by either party under this agreement shall be subj ect to and contingent upon
the availability of moneys lawfully appropriated and applicable for the purposes ofthis agreement.
11. Termination.
a) This agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by either party in
the event of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations under this agreement
through no fault of the terminating party, provided that no termination may be effected unless the
other party is given: (1) not less than ten (10) calendar days' written notice (delivered by certified
mail, return receipt requested) ofintent to terminate, and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the
terminating party prior to termination. .
b) This agreement may be terminated in whole or part in writing by the TBEP or the
City for its convenience, provided that the other party to this agreement is given: (1) not less than
ten (10) calendar days' written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent
to terminate, and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination.
c) If termination for default is effected by the TBEP, or if termination for convenience
is effected by City, the City shall be compensated for the work it has satisfactorily completed. If
termination for default is effected by the City, or if the termination for convenience is effected by
TBEP, the City shall be compensated for the work it has satisfactorily completed and for costs
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reasonably incurred by the City relating to commitments which had become firm prior to the
termination.
d) Upon receipt of a termination notice under paragraphs a) or b) above, the City shall:
(1) promptly discontinue all effected work (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2) deliver or
otherwise make available to the TBEP all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates,
summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by the City in
performing this agreement, whether completed or in process.
12. Suspension.
a) Reasonable Cause
The TBEP may, for reasonable cause, temporarily suspend the use of funds by the
City pending corrective action, or pending a decision to terminate the agreement. Reasonable cause
is such cause as would compel a reasonable person to suspend the use of funds pursuant to this
agreement; it includes, but is not limited to, the City's failure to permit inspection of records, or to
provide reports, or to rectify deficiencies noted by the TBEP within the time specified by the TBEP,
or to utilize funds as agreed in this agreement, or such other cause as might constitute breach of any
of the terms of this agreement.
b) The TBEP may prohibit the City from receiving further payments and may prohibit
the City from incurring additional obligations of funds. The suspension may apply to any part, or
to all of the City obligations.
c) To suspend operations ofthe City, the TBEP will notify the City in writing 10 days
prior to a suspension by Certified Mail of: the action taken, the reason(s) for such action; and the
conditions of the suspension. The notification shall also indicate what corrective actions are
necessary to remove the suspension.
13. Retention of Records.
The City agrees:
a) To retain all records, financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and
any other documents (including electronic storage media) pertinent to this agreement for a period
of three (3) years after termination of this agreement, or if an audit has been initiated and audit
findings have not been resolved at the end of three (3) years, the records shall be retained until
resolution of the audit findings as provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
b) EPA, the Comptroller General of the United States, the U.S. Department of Labor,
and the TBEP shall have full access to and the right to examine any of said records and documents
during said retention period.
14. Modification of Agreement.
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This agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties. Any alterations, variations,
changes, modifications or waivers of provisions ofthis agreement shall only be valid when they have
been reduced to writing, duly signed by each ofthe parties hereto, and attached to the original of this
agreement.
15. Proiect Managers.
The City and the TBEP shall each designate a Project Manager to act as primary contact for
all matters relevant to this agreement. The Proj ect Manager for TBEP shall be Richard M. Eckenrod,
Mail Station I -l/NEP, 100 8th Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. The Project Manager for
the City shall be Terry Finch, City of Clearwater, P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758-4749.
16. Notices.
All notices and other communications received or permitted to be given under the agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally in hand or
mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid on the date posted and addressed to
the appropriate party at the following address or such other address as may be given to the parties:
a) Mike Quillen, City Engineer
City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
b) Richard Eckenrod, Executive Director
Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Mail Station I-1/NEP
100 8th Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
17. Members Liability.
No covenant, stipulation, obligation, or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be
a covenant, stipulation, obligation, or agreement of any present or future memoer of the governing
body or agent or employee ofTBEP or the Policy Board, nor any official executing this agreement
shall be liable personally or be subject to any accountability for reasons of execution by the TBEP
or the City of this agreement or any act pertaining thereto.
18. Assignment.
This agreement may not be assigned by either party without the expressed written consent
of the other. The parties each bind itself, its successors, assigns, and legal representatives to the
other party hereto and to the successors, assigns, and legal representatives of such other party with
respect to all covenants, agreements, and obligations contained herein.
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19. Payment Limitations.
Project costs incurred prior to the effective date ofthis agreement are not fundable under this
agreement.
20. Patents and Copyrights.
If any discovery or invention arises or is developed in the course of or as a result of work or
services performed under this agreement, or in any wise connected herewith, the City shall refer the
discovery or invention to the TBEP to determine whether patent protection will be sought in the
name of the United States of America and the State of Florida. Any and all patent rights accruing
under or in connection with the performance of this agreement are hereby reserved to the United
States of America and the State of Florida. In the event that any books, manuals, films or other
copyrightable material are produced, the City shall notify the TBEP and all copyrights accruing
under or in connection with the performance under this agreement are hereby reserved to the United
States of America and the State of Florida.
21. Governing Laws.
Nothing in this agreement shall be effective if contrary to Federal or Statutory authority.
This agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed and
construed according to the laws of the State of Florida.
It is further acknowledged by the parties that this agreement is for services which are partially
funded by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and that the appropriate clauses of 40 CFR
31.36 ( e) and (I) supersede any conflicting provisions of this agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to be duly executed by
their undersigned officials as duly authorized as of the day and year first abovementioned.
BY:
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(Printed Name and Title)
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Federal Employer I.D. Number: 59-3'50195Y
Countersigned:
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Mayor-CommissIOner
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Assistant City Attorney
Federal Employer I.D. Number: 59-6000289
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CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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William B Home, II
Interim City Manager
Attest:
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CLlFF STEPHENS PARK STORMWA TER RETROFITTING
LEAD ORGANIZATION: City of Clearwater
CONTACT PERSONS: Terry Finch, Environmental Programs Coordinator
Public Works Administration
City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758-4749
(727) 562-4742
(727) 562-4755 (Fax)
tfi nch .@clearwater-fl.us
Janie Hagberg, P.E.
Southwest Florida Water Management District, SWIM
7601 U. S. Highway 310 N.
Tampa, Florida 33637
(813) 985-7481 (X2212)
(813) 987-6747 (FAX)
janie.hagberg@swfwmd.state.fI.us
1. City of Clearwater
2. Pinellas County
3. City of Safety Harbor (funded study phase - not a participant in construction phase)
4. Tampa Bay Estuary Program
5. Southwest Florida Water Management District, SWIM
PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located in the City of Clearwater in Cliff Stephens Park, and drains to Alligator Lake which
is approximately three miles to the east and discharges to Old Tampa Bay (Section 7, Township 29S,
Range 16E). Old Tampa Bay is part of Tampa Bay (Hydrologic Unit Code: 03100206 Tampa Bay Basin)
and is an estuary of national significance included in the National Estuary Program and is the District
SWIM Program's number one priority waterbody for protection, preservation and restoration. Figure 1 is a
location map, which shows Cliff Stephens Park in relation to Alligator Lake and Tampa Bay. Cliff
Stephens Park is within a city park with the majority of the property under public ownership. The park is
located about one half mile east of US 19, a major connector in one of the most urbanized counties of
Florida. A CSX railroad is located one-quarter mile to the north and residential developments surround
the park.
WATERSHED RESTORATION ACTION STRATEGY
This project is anticipated to reduce nitrogen loading to the receiving water bodies. The proposed
improvements will result in the following:
· Reduce the quantity of sediments currently being transported downstream to Alligator Lake
and finally, Tampa Bay.
· Provide reduction of other non-point source pollutants that adsorb to suspended solids such
as metals.
· Enhance the habitat and, improve recreational benefits.
· Provide public education and outreach.
This project is specifically recommended in the Alligator Watershed Management Plan (Parsons ES 1997)
which was funded by all of the cooperating agencies. It also supports the recommended actions for
pollutant load reduction and protection of water quality and habitat found in the following plans:
Tampa Bay NEP CCMP
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Tampa Bay SWIM Plan
SWFWMD's Tampa Bay/Anclote River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
ESTIMATED POLLUTANT LOAD REDUCTION
Sampling stations were installed upstream and downstream of the project site. Samples for metals and
certain in organics were collected using the ISCO sequential sampling devices triggered by electronic data
loggers.
During the water quality sampling events, the highest levels of pollutants were recorded in Cliff Stephens
Park, which has been subjected to a substantial increase in sedimentation in the last few years. Elevated
levels of trace metals, specifically cadmium, lead, and zinc, were found in the sediments of the lakes in
the watershed. Background levels of zinc are typically 1011g/L, but the levels in the sediments of wetlands
in the Alligator Creek watershed averaged 10111g/L. This high average level is due to a reading of
63211g/L in Cliff Stephens Park.
It is anticipated that the proposed improvements will reduce the annual total nitrogen (TN) load to Tampa
Bay by 5,300 kg (11,600 Ibs). In addition to the annual reduction in TN, it is estimated the project will be
capable of reducing the total phosphorus loadings by 3,800 kg/yr (8,400 lbs/yr), BOD loadings by 16,000
kg/yr (35,000 lbs/yr), and total suspended solids loadings by 220,000 kg/yr (485,000 lbs/yr). Since the
project will be very effective in reducing suspended solids loadings, the project will be an integral
component of the TBEP's Action Plan to address toxic contamination in Old Tampa Bay.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The Objective of the project is to reduce nonpoint source pollution loadings to Old Tampa Bay with'
emphasis being placed on the removal of total nitrogen and total suspended solids (and those pollutants
that adsorb to suspended solids). The Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) has established total
nitrogen reduction goals for Tampa Bay which have been adopted by the FDEP as a TMDL for Tampa
Bay. The project will significantly reduce both total nitrogen and suspended solids loadings Tampa Bay
through natural methods, thereby buffeting the remaining existing habitat and benefiting wildlife.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Backaround
The Alligator Creek Watershed, the second largest and most urbanized watershed within the city of
Clearwater, drains 5,691 acres in central Pinellas County. Of this total acreage, 3,374 acres (60 percent)
are within the Clearwater city limits. The remaining 40 percent of the basin are located within the city of
Safety Harbor (312 acres) and unincorporated Pinellas County (2,005 acres). Alligator Creek has two
main headwaters. The first is located in a high (elevation 65 feet above mean sea level [MSL]) area west
of Keene Road, and the second is located north of Lake Chautauqua (elevation 90 fe~t MSL).
Flow from the watershed travels a distance of approximately five miles before discharging to Alligator
Lake, and ultimately to Old Tampa Bay. Land uses within the basin are predominantly low-density
residential with an urban mix, including medium-density residential, commercial, industrial, open space,
and preservation. Approximately 80 percent of the watershed have been developed, and many of the
developments are developed prior to the requirement for stormwater treatment.
Historical and Current Conditions within Cliff Steohens Park
Land use changes within the Alligator Creek Watershed over the last 70 years have been significant. A
cursory history of the changes within the basin can be determined from a review of historic aerial
photography. In 1926, aerial photography shows a relatively intact floodplain and associated wetlands,
with adjacent land uses predominantly agricultural or undeveloped. The railroad that runs parallel to the
creek had already been constructed. By 1943 channelization of the creek had occurred east of McMullen
Booth Road and agricultural activities were encroaching into the floodplain. US 19 had not yet been
constructed and the area of the existing Cliff Stephens Park was predominantly intact wetlands. Alligator
Lake was a shallow estuarine system, heavily vegetated with a narrow channel traversing heavy
vegetation. By 1957, US 19 had been constructed, bisecting a large fresh water marsh that existed in this
area, channelization had occurred east of US 19 to the west boundary of what is now the Friendly Village
of Kapok Mobile Home Park. The remaining stream channel east of this point to McMullen Booth Road
appeared to be intact, despite agricultural encroachments. An earthen berm had been constructed
across the eastem end of Alligator Creek, creating Alligator Lake. Some dredging may have occurred,
and the estuarine character of the system was completely altered. Areas that had been tidally inundated
were now under at least 5 feet of fresh water. Within eight years, Alligator Creek was almost completely
channelized, and the majority of the wetlands were filled. During the next 30 years, the majority of the
remaining undeveloped parcels in the watershed were converted to residential, commercial, and industrial
land uses. Although the construction of Cliff Stephens Park and the stormwater treatment facility at Old
Coachman Road have had beneficial impacts on the watershed, the majority of the changes within the
watershed have been detrimental to water quality, flood protection, and wildlife habitat. Alligator Creek is
deeply incised as it traverses Cliff Stephens Park and conveys pollutant loads from surrounding
residential and industrial land uses.
Collaboration with Other Aaencies
The City of Clearwater, the City of Safety Harbor, Southwest Florida Water Management District
(SWFWMD) , and Pinellas County combined their efforts and funding to produce the Alligator Creek
Watershed Management Plan. Public involvement is a very important component of this plan; watershed
improvements cannot be realized without the willingness and cooperation of residents within the
watershed boundaries. The residents within the watershed have had an active role in the shaping of the
watershed plan.
The basic purpose of the management plan is to identify the causes and sources of problems such as
water quality degradation, flooding, and habitat loss and recommend solutions. Recommendations
included restoration of habitat, reduction of impervious surfaces, altemative land uses, pollution reduction
programs, capital improvement projects such as stormwater retrofitting programs, and public involvement
and awareness. This management plan will be used as a tool in the planning, regulation, and
management of natural resources and future development, and as a basis for determining and prioritizing
capital improvements by the cooperating entities.
The Alligator Creek Watershed Management Plan is the product of over 18 months of analysis and
planning by staff from each of these govemment agencies and their consultant.
Proiect Aooroach
The project for which 319(h) funds are being requested includes the dredging and disposal of
approximately 8,000 CY of sediments containing elevated levels of trace metals, specifically cadmium,
lead, and zinc. In addition, the a sediment sump will be construction to trap and properly dispose of
sediments prior to their discharge to Old Tampa Bay. The project is part of an existing lake system within
a public park that is designed to treat discharges from a highly urbanized upstream basin using
sedimentation, biological assimilation, biological decomposition, and adsorption. Cliff Stephens Park is
one of the few remaining expanses of land that could benefit water quality, flood protection, recreation,
and wildlife habitat within this urbanized watershed. Alligator Creek traverses Cliff Stephens Park and
sustains the existing lake. As it travels, the creek deposits large amounts of sediment that over the years
have created shoals within Cliff Stephens Park lake.
Biological communities protect and maintain the soil. When the vegetation is disturbed by human
activities, the rates of soil erosion increase rapidly, decreasing the value of the land for human activities
such as recreation. Damage to the soil limits the ability of the plant life to recover following disturbances,
and can render the soil completely unsuitable for plant growth. In addition, the soil particles suspended in
water from runoff can kill freshwater animals, coral reef organisms, and marine life in coastal estuaries.
Increased soil erosion can lead to premature filling of lakes, sedimentation of wetlands, diversion of
streams and rivers, and flooding problems due to the reduced capacity of stormwater retention areas.
Implementation of Best Management Practices to rectify past detrimental land disturbances within the
Alligator Creek watershed is essential to overall water quality.
The proposed improvements have been designed as part of the Alligator Watershed Management Plan
and water quality and sediment samples have been collected upstream and downstream of the project
site to set baseline data. The tasks that are needed to implement the proposed improvements include the
following:
Obtain construction pennits
Finalize construction plans
Bid and Award the designed construction plans
Remove sediment and exotic vegetation
Construct the stonnwater treatment features
Plant the project area with desirable wetland vegetation
Collect post-construction sediment and water quality samples
Conduct Public Awareness Program
Benefits of this Proiect
Compared to flocculation technologies, traditional stormwater BMPs such as restoring the natural
assimilative capacity of a lake, offer an ecologically comprehensive solution to non point source load
reduction. Reduction of non-point source pollutants will include nutrients, metals, organics, suspended
solids, and oil and grease. Improvements to aquatic and wildlife habitat will be realized through the
removal of the sediments deposited in the park during the last few years. In addition, the trash and exotic
vegetation will be removed to encourage the regeneration of native species. Long-tenn behavioral
changes in the park visitors is the overall target for the proposed Public Awareness Program, which will
achieve pollutant reduction for a larger area as this and similar programs reach the general population.
And, since the site is within a public park, recreational use will be enhanced.
PROJECT WATERSHED CHARACTERISTICS
Cliff Stephens Park receives direct stonnwater runoff and baseflows from a highly urbanized watershed
which was developed prior to the adoption of the 1982 stonnwater discharge regulations.
Watershed Size (acres): 4297 acres
Land Uses within the Watershed:
. Residential (1795 acres) 42%
· Commercial (535 acres) 12%
. Industrial (323 acres) 8%
. Open Land (737 acres) 17%
. Open Water (251 acres) 6%
. Roads (656 acres) 15%
PROJECT TASKS:
The proposed project improvements for Cliff Stephens Park have been designeq and are ready for
construction pennits. The project was ranked as a priority project during the prioritization process held
between the cooperating entities.
TASK 1. CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
The City has obtained the necessary construction pennits from the Southwest Florida Water Management
District for the project.
TASK 2. PROGRESS REPORTS
The City will provide a monthly Progress Report discussing the status and progress of the project per
task. Critical milestones will be referenced and deliverables will be provided to TBEP.
TASK 3. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
An essential component of this project is a public education and outreach program. There are numerous
educational materials available from information brochures to curriculum. Outreach will include providing
information regarding practices that can be implemented by the homeowner for the benefit of the local
environment. Most residents, when educated regarding their impact on the environment, begin to act
more responsibly. This behavioral change is what will make a difference to the enjoyment of the natural
environment and produce long-term water quality benefits.
The City of Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department has ongoing environmental educational programs
based out of Moccasin Lake Park, which is located immediately to the northeast of Cliff Stephens Park.
Parks and Recreation is proposing to expand existing educational programs to include Cliff Stephens
Park and Kapok Wetland and Floodplain Restoration projects once construction is complete.
The following describes details of the proposed program:
A. Wetland Orientation! Overview Program: Each session once a month - open to the public and
groups.
1. Wetland: Watershed Project
2. Wetland: Ecology
3. Wetland: Water Quality & Filtration Processes
4. Wetland: Freshwater Nursery
B. Wetland Walks: Detailed Observations: Each session once or twice a month - open to the public
and groups.
1. Wetland: General Orientation and Overview Walk
2. Wetland: Aquatic and Wading Bird Walk
3. Wetland: Plant Walk; Aquatic, Littoral Shelf Herbaceous, and Forest Species
4. Wetland: Reptile, Amphibian and Mammal Walk
5. Wetland: Insect and Spider Walk
6. Wetland: Early Morning Bird Walk
7. Wetland: Twilight Evening Exploration Walk
C. Wetland Interactive Programs For General Public: Each program once a month -open to the
public and groups.
1. Aquatic Wildlife Sampling, Terrestrial Insect Sweep, Exploration and Investigation Program.
Indoor! Outdoor
2. Tracking Techniques and Animal Track Molds Program. (Birds, Reptiles and Mammals)
Indoor! Outdoor
3. Kayak & Canoe Instructional Classes
4. Kayak & Canoe Interpretive Outing
5. Freshwater Fishing Program ( Both Children and Family Classes)
D. Wetland Programs Instructed By Contract Agency Summer & Spring Camps Minimum of Once a
Week
1. Aquatic Wildlife Sampling, Terrestrial Insect Sweep, Exploration and Investigation Program.T
2. Tracking Techniques and Animal Track Molds Program
3. Multiple variations of many of the above mentioned general public programs
E. Wetland Programs Instructed By Pinellas County Environmental Resource Teacher at M.L.N.P.
Once to twice a week.
(1 Fourth Grade Class visits each day, Mon. through Fri. to the park. Water Ecology I
Conservation is present theme.)
1. Aquatic Wildlife Sampling, Terrestrial Insect Sweep, Exploration and Investigation Program
2. Multiple variations of many of the above mentioned general public programs
F. Static displays and self-guided tours will be provided to the public when other programs are not
available. Self-guided tour information can be obtained at Moccasin Lake Park.
G. Integrated Pest Management will be promoted through the use of existing educational and
informational materials describing:
. The use of natural predators, parasites, and other biological controls.
. The use of pest resistant varieties of turf grass and landscape plants. Native plant species
are frequently more resistant to pests and pathogens.
. The modifications of environmental conditions so as to reduce the optimality of the pest
habitat. This would entail not planting monocultures of specific plants.
. Careful monitoring of pest abundance, and using pest-specific, less toxic pesticides such as
Bacillus thuringensis.
. The use of pesticides only when they are required as a specific component of the IPM.
. The proper amount of fertilizer.
. The proper type of fertilizer that contain nutrients in water-insoluble or controlled release
form.
. Where to purchase and how to apply fertilizers.
H. Curriculum Materials:
. Landscaping Guide for the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program
· Naturescape Urban Wildlife Enhancement Program
. Information on Xeriscaping
. Curriculum is available for a variety of reading levels on a variety of subjects. Existing
material containing water resources, non-point source pollution, and watershed management
will be collected and/or duplicated and distributed to park visitors, neighboring schools,
resource centers such as libraries, and other municipal facilities.
. Project Summary Sheets - A brief summary of the project with funding sources and benefits
to the public will be produced for distribution to the general public, local government officials,
and park visitors. In addition a summary of the water quality and sediment sampling analysis
will be produced in a form that is understandable to the general public and distributed to park
visitors.
I. Storm Drain Stenciling
The City of Clearwater Public Service Department has an ongoing storm drain marking program
which includes catch basins in the Alligator Creek watershed. The City is currently using metal
plates with the message "NO DUMPING, DRAINS TO CREEK" and "NO DUMPING, DRAINS TO
LAKE" for this program; as catch basins are cleaned on a scheduled basis the metal plates are
attached or replaced as needed. This program enlightens citizens about the potential adverse
effects of stormwater runoff entering surface water bodies. Many people allow paint, petroleum
products and yard wastes to wash into gutters and into storm drains without consideration of the
effects on surface waters these substances may have. This is a relatively inexpensive method to
educate and involve citizens on the issue of non-point source pollution.
TASK 4. FINAL DESIGN PLANS
Final design plans of the project improvements will be prepared. The final design will include the
preparation and review of the 100 percent design drawings, technical specifications, estimated costs, and
constructability evaluation. These plans will include the areas of sediment removal, grading plan, survey
information, detailed planting plan, details of the diversion structure and overflow weir, construction of the
sediment basin, and erosion control.
TASK 5. BID AND AWARD SERVICES
The City will advertise the project for construction and provide services for bidding (pre-bid conference,
bid documents, review of bids, etc.) and award.
TASK 6. BMP IMPLEMENTATION
A. Construction Administration
The City will provide administrative services necessary to properly track and adhere to all appropriate
laws and regulations concerning the execution of the contract document.
B. Construction Management
The City will provide services during construction (full or limited inspection, change order review,
etc.), and project completion services (record drawing preparation, etc.) to ensure the construction of
the project is in compliance with regulatory requirements.
C. Construction
The City will hire a contractor to perform the construction according to the approved construction
plans.
TASK 7. SLIDE LOG
A visual log will be produced in slide form to document the progress of construction. This will be provided
at the completion of the project.
TASK 8. POST-CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
To compare the results of water and sediment quality after construction of the project improvements with
the baseline data obtained previously (not part of this project), the following subtasks will be performed:
A. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan for Water and Sediment Sampling and Analysis
B. Sediment samples will be collected at the same upstream and downstream stations as in the
pre-construction sampling program. The same sampling methods will be used and procedures
will be documented. Two samples at each of the two stations will be collected and analyzed for
the same parameters as in the pre-construction sampling program.
C. Water quality samples will be collected at the same upstream and downstream stations as in
the pre-construction sampling program. The same sampling methods will t:ie used and
procedures will be documented. Two storm event samples at each of the two stations will be
collected and analyzed for the same parameters as in the pre-construction sampling program.
D. At the end of the water quality sampling collection effort, the City will monitor the establishment
and survivorship of the planted vegetation to assess success.
TASK 9. DRAFT REPORT
The City will develop a Draft Report of the project documenting the design criteria, construction, pre- and
post-construction sampling, and public involvement. The Draft Report will be submitted to TBEP for
review and comment.
TASK 10.
FINAL REPORT
The City will provide two copies of a comprehensive Final Project Report documenting all of the project
tasks with the slide log that presents the progression of the constructed improvements, discussion of
BMPs with emphasis on the particulars of the project features, and the watershed management plan.
Sampling results will be included as well as a comparison of pre- and post-construction analysis to
evaluate the effectiveness of the project by estimating pollutant load reductions. Revisions according to
the comments from TBEP on the Draft Report will be incorporated. The Public Involvement Program will
be evaluated based upon number of requests for infonnation, number of materials distributed, and visitor
comments recorded by the park staff. Funding for the project will be presented with information on the
funding organizations. Problems and recommendations for future projects will be noted. A set of final
design plans will be included.
SPECIFIC OUTPUTS/DELlVERABLES:
DELlVERABLEI BENEFITS
ACTIVITY
Water Quality Habitat Wildlife
Construction permits
Removal of shoals ..J
Grading ..J "
Diversion structure " ..J
Planting " ..J " "
Monitoring " ..J ..J " ..J
Progress reports
Final design plans
Draft Report
Final Report ..J
Slide log of progress "
Project summary "
Distribution of data "
Adopt-a-Creek " ..J " .J "
Stormdrain stenciling ..J ..J ..J " "
Distribution of brochures " ..J " "
Distribution of educational " ..J " " "
materials
Visitor surveys "
PROJECT MILESTONES:
TASK/ACTIVITY START COMPLETE
Task 1. Construction Pennits Task Completed Task Completed
Task 2. Progress Reports Monthly Monthly
Task 3. Public Involvement Program Ongoing Ongoing
Task 4. Final Design Plans Task Completed Task Completed
Task 5. Bid And Award Services Task Completed Task Completed
Task 6. BMP Implementation January 2001 October 2001
. Construction Administration
. Construction Management
. Construction
Task 7. Slide Log December 2000 December 2001
Task 8. Post-Construction Monitoring
. Sediment Samples December 2001 February 2002
. Water Quality Samples December 2001 February 2002
. Plant Monitoring July 2001 September 2002
Task 9. Draft Report September 2002 October 2002
Task 10. Final Report November 2002 December 2002
PROJECT BUDGET:
Estimated Project Costs by Activity
The Project Team (City of Clearwater, Pinellas County & SWFWMD) has spent $50,000 to develop
construction plans for the project. The funding requested is for the project implementation only.
DELIVERABLE/ACTIVITY PROJECT Tampa Clearwater SWFWMD Pinellas FDEP
COST Bay County (319h)
Estuary
Program
Staff $105,000 $105,000
Equipment/supplies $ 5,000 $5,000
Contractual $ 7,000 $7,000
BMP Construction $637,041 $37,500 $203,321 $110,000 $44,220 $242,000
Public Education $ 10,000 $10,000
Monitoring $ 15,000 $15,000
Total $779,041 $37,500 $345,321 $110,000 $44,220 $242,000
BUDGET BY TASK~
TASK COST
Task 1. Construction Pennits $ 2,000
Task 2. Progress Reports $ 6,000
Task 3. Public Involvement Program $10,000
Task 4. Final Design Plans Done
Task 5. Bid And Award Services $ 4,000
Task 6. BMP Implementation
. Construction Administration $ 5,000
. Construction Management $100,000
. Construction $637,041
Task 7. Slide Log $ 2,000
Task 8. Post-Construction Monitoring $ 15,000
. Sediment Samples
. Water Quality Samples
. Plant Monitorino
Task 9. Draft Report $ 4,000
Task 10. Final Report $ 4,000
Total $779,041
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Travel
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I hereby certify that costs requested for reimbursement are
directly related to performance under the contract, are
allowable, allocable, properly documented, and in accordance with
the approved project budget, and this invoice covers
percent of work completed under this agreement.
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