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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
Transcript of Waterfront and Boating Access Summit October 14, 2006
Waterfront and Boating Access SummitOctober 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
Pollution From Oil Seepage
Hazards to Navigation
Visual Blight
Mooring Buoys
Submerged Land Ownership
State Land: Need State Lease Approval & FDEP Permit
City Land: Need FDEP Permit
May Need: Dingy Dock Sewage Pump Out Restroom Showers Parking
Upland Development
Anticipated Costs Land Lease Design/Permitting Management Hardware Installation of Hardware Scheduled Inspections Routine Repair & Maintenance Upland Development
City Budget Mooring Fees Competitive Grants
- Federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (Big P)
- Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
Potential Funding Sources
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
