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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNYS Environmental Protect ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS MARRIAGE OFFICER I~ECORDS M~LNAGEMENT OFFICER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Fax (631) 765-6145 Telephone (631) 765-1800 southoldtown.norrhfork.net OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Tm~. FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 340 OF 2003 WAS ADOPT~D .AT THE ~GULAR MEETING OF Tmz~ SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON JUNE 3, 2003. RESOLED that the Town Board o£thc Town o£ Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton to sign grant applications for the Environmental Protection FUnd and Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk Town of Southold June 19, 2003 COL1 )..",'~'?i~:,: :7~'~ ,~'~.. i '[' ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM, YEAR 2003 - 2004 PART A- APPLICANT INI~ORMATION 1. APPLICAN'f MUNICIPALITY: City Town Village of: Town of Southold 4. CONTACT PERSON: James McMahon 5. PHONE: (631)765-t892 FAX:(631)765-t366 2. APPLICANT MAILiNG ADDRESS: (no. & street) PO Box 1179 6. CONTACT MAILING ADDRESS (if different from applicant): (no. & (city) Southold NY (zip) 11971 (city) (state) (zip) 3. FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUtvlBER: 11-6001939 PART B - GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION 1. PROJECT NAME: Development of a Town-Wide Waterbody Management Plan 2. PROJECT LOCATION: COUNTY: Suffolk USGS Map Attached [] NEW YORK STATE SENATE DISTRICT: SD 1 NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT: AD 1 3. PROJECT TYPE: [] Urban waterfront redevelopment X Preparing or implementing a waterbody mmagemen~ plan [2 Coastal education programs [] Making the most of your watocfronr - communityvisioning and development ofrevkalization strategies [2 Completing or implementing a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program [] Creating a B tueway Trail 4. NAME OF WATERBODY: Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean 5. NAME OF PRIORITY WATERBODY LISTING SEGMENT (if appropriate): PART C - PROJECT TIMING AND COST t. Proposed Start Date: September 1, 2003 2. Expected Completion Date: August 30, 2005 3. Total Project Costs: $251,700 4 State Assistance Requested: $ 90,500 5. Local Match: $t61,200 PART D- BRIEFLy DESCRIBE ~ PROPOSED-PROJECT ~n three sentences, describe the project type, purpose, and location; the need for tl~ project; and ~ will x~esutt ffthe project is undertake~ The following proposal outl/nes the development of a Tom-wide Waterbody Management Plan (WMP). The Plan will include all Town creeks connecting to both the Long Island Sound and the Pecorfic Estuary. both of wkich have been recognized to be of grejat regional iml~ortence. In addition, the sm,dy creeks ~re of great l~ml Lmpor tancesince they suppor~ recreational boalSng, commer~'ml shellfish harvest, wildli~ vie,~Sng und~smdy, and ~ourisrrz Unfortunately, a si~nificamproporrion of, the Toums waterbodies are known to be ~ as demomtrated by seasonal or unconditional shellfish closures. The pjapose of the study is to assess existi,tg conditions, recommend remediation actions, and to prevent fm-ther deM, mdati~n through mf0mml~on dissemination This will be achieved by ob*aining backgrotmd information (such as srormwarer coRectien resources and road end characteristics } on all Town creeks, and- subsequently using the informalSen to compare and rank waterbodies. The three waterbodies (e.g., creeks) determined to be the most suitable (based on need and feasib'tlity) will undergo a comprehensive wazershed analysis complete with remediatien recommendations. In addition, m prevent future degradation, best mmmgement practices (BMP*s) will be identified and the public wJ~ be educated on the effects of non-point source pollWdom The study will result in a clear frameworl~ which will help shape and direct all future waterbody management efforts. The WMP is a critical step which will allow exisling and himre restoration funds and efform to be focused on appropriate waterbodies. PART E - MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION AND CERTIFICATION X Municipal resolutiunis attached. [] Murdcipalresolntionwllbesubmitted byAn~St 1, 2003_ 1 hereby afl'am under pemtty of perjury that/nformationprovided ea th'~s form and attaclaed statemems and exhibits is tree to the best of my knowledge and belief. False statements made l~erein are punishable as a Class A mis~emeanar pursuant to Section 210.45 of the Penal law. [plint name) Joshua Horton (Date) June 19, 2003 (title) Town Supervisor of(ent~)Town of Southold 2 PART F. WORK PROGRAM Briefly describe the proposed project, ktcludimg a description of the objectives to be anhieved, problem(s) to be addxessed, and anticipated enviromaemal benefits of the proposed pro~ect. If the project is a comtmcticn project, descn'be, as appropriate, what will be constructed, the management practices or technology to be employed, and land ownership. Attach site plans and design drawings, if ai, ailabl~ and include photographs ri' existhg siteconditious. Identify the project's ec..mponent tasks or ~a ges and their costs, and pr ox4de a schedule for their eompletigm Clearly idmtify thenatore of the Imal funding match. l~oiect Deseripfion Tke healtK and condition of Southold waterbodies is of great importance since they support a wide range of uses which.mclmte rec'r~tt~onal boating and 15shing. ~commercual fishing, and tourism. The Town of Southold with the as~ist~<cce of ComeK Cooperative Extension (CCE) will develop a compreaensive Whterbody Management Plan (WMP) which will include al~ Town creeks connecling to both the Long Island Sound and the Poconic Es~mry. The WMP is critical to mainmi0ing water quality and habitat use in areas where conditions are good, and to restoring or improving water quality and habitat uSe in waterbodies that suffer fromimpacts. The plan is comprised of two sragem The first (year I) is to obtain background information on all waterbodies within the Town.~ qVais information will be used to rank all the creeks and thus prioritize restoration and enhancement needs. The second stage (year 2) is to canducr compreheusive waterbody analyses on three selected ~'priori .ty" waterbodies. This stage will include remediation recommendations. BMP identificatioru and public education The successful completion of the Town-wide WMP will greatly adVance the Towns efforts to reduce the effects c~f non-point source pollution thus imprOVmg ~arer m?~libr mud e~h~ncing.aquatic habitat. The WMP will also pro-ride clear focus and direction for the expenditure of existing and potential funds thus rusXtmizing public benefit. Project Ob{eetives Ob[. 1 - Watershed Delineation and Resource Inventory (tasksl-5): To collecL organize, and analyze informalion required for the Southold waterbody ranking prceess (see below~ Alt data will be incorporated into a GIS database which will employ the Town tax map, aerial photographs, and topographical maps as underlying base maps. Obi. 2 - Ranking and Selection of Priority Waterbodies (task 6): All sigtfificant waterbodies wilt be compared and ranked to determine where the Town should focus remediation and enhancement efforts. A poinI system will be established to ensure an unbiased ranking of all waterbodies. Obi. 3 - Comprehensive Waterbedy Analyses (tasks 7-9): The three waterbodies which rank the highest will be deemed the "priority waterbodies" and will undergo a complete watefoody analysis. This will inchide studying physical characteristics of the waterbody, identifying pollution sources and inputs, and identifying specific actions to remediate water quality. Obi. 4 - BMP Identification and Public Education ~tasks 10-12): To identify generic and watethody-specific BMP's. expand efforts to educate the public in regards to impacts of nompomt source pollution, and to develop short and tong term swategies for waterbody rnanagemant_ PART F, WORKPROGRAM rContinued) ComPOnent,Tasks Task 1.- Delineate and identify ali major watorsheds within the Town of Soutkold ($14~900). Task 2.- GPS, pt~orograph, and describe all discharge pipes in the Town (partiaIly-~ompleted through other projects; $4;900). Task 3 - GPS, photegrapb~ and describe alt major stormwater sumps in the Town ($9, Task 4 - GPS, phomgrapt~, and chamc/:erize all road ends in the Town T~sk 5 - GPS ana descrthe catch basins, infiltration basins, and tmdergrntmd c~ onveyances ~ocated within priority ~aterbodies ($ Task 6 - Develop and implement an assessment and ranking program to ~determine priority of waterbody restoration. Tl~e making process will take into accannt numerous factors such as ecological (value, level of degradation), ~ogistical (economic and tachrdcal feasibility), and public benefit (anhancement of recreational and commercial use) considerations ($38,500). Task 7 - Determine srntmwater and pollutant ~pats, specifically coliforms, and determine the an/foal group source [e.g., human, domestic animal, waterfowl etc.) through coliform DNA analysis using techniques developed by CC£ ($32,700). Task 8 - Conslruct ph;, sinai models of priority warerbodies which will include tidal prism analyses (to determine if tidal mstrict.inus exist) and/or TR55 analyses (determine stermwater runoff loadings) ($33,300). Task 9 - Identification of priority waterbody-specific actions (including cost estimates), such as stormwater runoff remediatinn a~ parricu{ar road ends to improve water quality ($33,900). Task 10 - Identification of BM~P's for the abatement of non-point source pollution. Both a general list and BMP's specific to the seledted priority waterbodies will be developed. In addition, identify the means by which the Tvwn can more effectively manage stormwater ranoffand aquatic habitat protection through the use of existing and developing manicipal programs ($12,900). Task t I - Continue the development ora public education strategy (including school oimoeach and informational brochures) describing the sources and impacts of non-point source pollution and practices to help reduce loadings ($35,300). Task 12 - Develop a strategy for ongoing implementation including priority setting of capital improvements, identification of research needs, and identification of both short and tong-rem goals. Continue to develop the Stormwater Committee (established in 2002) which can achieve these goals tln'ough cooperation beV~veen multiple levels of government, volunteer groups and not-for profit organizations including: the Town Trustees, the Town Board. the Platming Deparm~ent_ the Town Supervisors Office, the Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) and Cornetl Cooperative Extension ($8,300). 4 PARTF. WORK PRoGRA-M' (Continued) Eocal Ma~ch~ Town of Southold James McMahon salary CAC Volunteers (200 hrs ~ $15/hr) 2003/2004 capitol budget total: $5,000 $3,000 £100.000 $108_000 ComelI Cooperative Exrenston fringe benefits(36.24%*$146,800) total: $53.200 $53.200 Total Match: $161.200 4 G. COMPLEMENTARY PROJECTS Deacaa'be (if applicable) how the project pr oposed for funding complements related activities fimded o~ proposed for fimding under the Clean Water Clean Air Bond Act, the Environmental Protection Fund, the TEA-21 Enhancg~I:tellt Prow ~.~% and other sources of funds. (Submission of a chart or other graphic that shows how the proposed project is part of a larger plan of actionis encouraged), In recent years Southold has cormmtted a great deal of financial and lmman resources rewards waterbody management. Tl~e following list represents a sample of projects undertaken: l! Local Waterfront Revitulization Program (completed) Comprehensive slurry, completed in 2003, which contains an inventory of the Town' s natnml and other resources, as well as a plan for the management, of those resonrces~ It has extensive sections describing Town policies and techniques for implementing the proposed strategies (efforts have already commence, ct), 2) Southold Town Waterfront Revitalization Initiative ongoing) A study contracted to CCE to address needs outlined in the LWRP such as: LWRP education, GIS update and expansion_ comprehensive shoreline defense and shoreline inventory, bay mooring plan and local resource and habitat management plans. 3) LWRP Imolementafion Projects (ongoing) Study contracted to CCE to address additional LWRP needs such as wetland code revision, public education in stormwater runoff, and erosion and sediment control guidelines development. 4) Harbor Management Plan (completed) Outlines strategies for generic and harbor specific management strategies 5) Coastal Erosion Study (completed) Study to redress long standing erosion problems on the Long Island Sound shoreline 6) Mardtuck Creek Watershed Analysis kcompleted] Conducted to identify the aenre and chronic pollution sources, and to assess potential treatment alternatives on a subwatershed basis. Many of the remedintion recommendalions have since been funded and implemented: including coordinated efforts between the Tow~a and Suffolk County. In additinr~ at the request of Town Supervisor Joshua Horror_ in July of 2002 a committee was developed to address srormwater management and ~vaterbody quality issues. It is a taskforce which includes representatives l~om multiple levels of government volunteers groups and not-for-profit organi?~tions including: the Town Trustees, the Town Board. the planning Department the Town Supervisors Office. the Conservation Advisory Committee and Comell CooperatiYe Extensiom The committee is responsible for proposing and implementing watefoody remediatio~i efforts using existing funds and for long term goals and strategy development H. LOCAL WATERFRONT REVlTALIZA~EION PROGRAM IMPL~'~IJENTATION Briefly describe how the proposed project is consistent ~a4th fire policies or 'm~,l~aents a project identified M the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). If llae proposal is for the pielmration of a LWRP or a component ora LWRP, describe the issues, opportunities, and resources that will be addressed; note any related recently completedplans. LV/RP Pi-iorities - The proposed project is consistent with the overall goals of the LWRP in that it promotes parmership, between the State and local municipality with the goal of p~otecting and managing coastal resources. Specifically. it directky addresses several policies such as: 5_2: Mimmize non-pointpollution of coastal waters and manage acl~uil;'es causing non-t~>int pollution. 10.1: Protect eyasnng water-dependent use& LWRP Implementation - The proposed project wE/implement several LWRP recommendations as indicated by the following Town of Southold LWRP excerpts. Watershed-based Stormwater Management Plan: Currently the Town works with the State Department of Transportation and the County De~ent of Public Works to introduce stormwater retention and fillration facilities to ~reat water coming off State and local roads before it reaches our creeks and lake~ A plan was just developed for lkrattituck Creek. and should be used as a guide to develop similar plans for other cree/cs, lakes and local roads. The proposed project will examine ali waterbodies within the Town_ and similar waterbody management plans will be developed for waterbodies of concerto Maintenance and Imprevemenrs to Road Ends: TI-ds is an ongoing project within Southold. for which funding has been successfully obtained on a limited basis. The large number of road ends ca~d the extensi'~e shoreline requirex that the Town continue with this program for theforeseeablej~ture. A component of the proposed project is to characterize alt read ends and prioritize them for restoration or remediatiom GIS Update: The development and update of the Towns GIS was facilitated by State grants through the LWRP program. AcMit~onal assistance will be needed in order to finish creating a Natural t~esources fnventor) and Database 7VRID), which is necessary to implement certain of the resource management aspects of this LF~°~P. The proposed study will contribute to efforts to expand the GIS database. 6 L PROJECT PERSONNEL Idemify key persomel and briefly describe th&r qualifications, James McMahon will act as project coordinator, and bas been involved with water quality projects in the Town of Southold for over 20 years as Execative ~Assistant to the Southold Town Boast[ Mr. Mclvlaben has ccordinated projects within the Southold To'~m Highway Departmenl; the'Office of the Town Engineer, or private contractors for all of our gram projects. Jmmes Richter has been the Southold Town Eng/neer Inspector for 11 years and has been involved in all the Town of Southold's drainage projects during his tenure with the Town. Mr. Richter has designed and s~pervised consumction for all onr'warer quality improvement projecus. Emerson Hasbrouck and Lome Bransseau are coastal environmental issues specialists from Comeli Cooperative Extensmn and witl prov/de overatl management and responsibility for the project They have significant experience conducting sim/lar waterbody management plans throughout Suffolk County including the V'fllage of Westhampro~ Beach. Centmport Harbor and the Town of Riverhead. Mr Brousseau is Clmirparson of the Towns Stormwarer Management Committee. J, PERaMITS AND APPROVALS Construction projects shouldbe ach/evable duringthe contract period, indicate lXU-n~ts and approvals needed, status, and the expected issuance date, if thay are not akeady acquired. No permits or approvals are required. 7 K. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE : Destrn~oe the nature of operation and maintenance, and resources to be devoted to each. No operation and raamtenance resources are required. L. BUDGET SUMMARY BUDGET DETAIl, 1. SALARIEs & WAGES, including fringe benefits (List by title and aff'diation) AMOUNT CHARGED TITLE ANNUAL SALARY TO TI~S PROJECT SUBTOTAL 2. TRAVEL (Indicate purpose and extent of travel and associated costs). SUBTOTAL $ ~ i, S o 0 3. SUPP!,IES/MATERIALS (Describe and indicate cost by type). SUBTOTAL 4. EQUIPMENT ,.(D, eseribe and indicate the cost of each item). SUBTOTAL 5. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES (Describe services to be acquired and cost of each, if more than one type of service wi~ be secured). SUBTOTAL $ ~ A 6. OTIq~ER (List professional volunteer services and time at market rate, and describe the services to be provided. List non-profesSorial voinntee~ services and time at $15~00 per hour, and describe the services to be provided). SUBTOTAL 10