Waterfront and Boating Access Summit October 14, 2006

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Waterfront and Boating Access Summit October 14, 2006 Mooring Fields

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Waterfront and Boating Access Summit October 14, 2006. Mooring Fields. Mooring Fields. Potential Benefits: Mitigate negative environmental impact of anchored vessels Provide greater access to waterfront. Boats at Anchor. Potential Sea Grass Damage * Potential Sewage Discharge. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Waterfront and Boating Access SummitOctober 14, 2006

Mooring Fields

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Mooring Fields Potential Benefits:

Mitigate negative environmental impact of anchored

vessels

Provide greater access to waterfront

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Boats at Anchor

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Potential Sea Grass Damage * Potential Sewage Discharge

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Pollution From Oil Seepage

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Hazards to Navigation

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Visual Blight

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Mooring Buoys

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Submerged Land Ownership

State Land: Need State Lease Approval & FDEP Permit

City Land: Need FDEP Permit

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May Need: Dingy Dock Sewage Pump Out Restroom Showers Parking

Upland Development

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Anticipated Costs Land Lease Design/Permitting Management Hardware Installation of Hardware Scheduled Inspections Routine Repair & Maintenance Upland Development

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City Budget Mooring Fees Competitive Grants

- Federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (Big P)

- Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)

Potential Funding Sources

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Potential Liability Issues Risk is Similar to Current Marina Facilities Reasonable Care – Requires Proof of:

• Proper Installation of Buoys

• Proper Maintenance and Design

• Clear & Detailed Warnings