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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND
APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM, YEAR 2006 - 2007
1. APPLICANT MUNICIPALITY:
City Town Village of:
Town of South old
2. APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS:
(no. & street)
P.O. Box 1179, 53095 Main Road
(city)
Southold
NY (zip)
11971
3. FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION No. 11-6001939
4. CONTACT PERSON:
James A. Richter
TITLE: Engineer
5. PHONE:
( 631 ) 765-1560
FAX: ( 631 ) 765-9015
6. CONTACT MAILING ADDRESS (if different from applicant)
(no. & street)
(city)
NY (zip)
1. PROJECT NAME: Goldsmith's Inlet Jetty Reconstruction, Dune Construction
& Sand By-Passing
2. PROJECT LOCATION: COUNTY: Suffolk USGS MAP Attached X
NEW YORK STATE SENATE DISTRICT: SD 1
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT: AD 1
3. PROJECT TYPE:
Urban waterfront redevelopment
Preparing or implementing a waterbody/watershed management plan
Coastal education and NYSCRIP signage programs
Making the most of your waterfront - community visioning and development of revitalization strategies
X Completing or implementing a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Creating a B1ueway Trail
4. NAME OF W ATERBODY: Goldsmith's Inlet & Long Island Sound
5. NAME OF PRIORITY W ATERBODY LISTING SEGMENT (if appropriate):
1. Proposed Start Date:
3. Total Project Costs:
Sept. 1,2006
$ 800,000.
2. Expected Completion Date:
4. State Assistance Requested: $
5. Local Share: $
Dec. 31, 2007
400,000.
400,000.
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In three sentences. describe the project type, purpose and location; the need for the project; and what will result if the
project is undertaken.
The importance of protecting local waters has been prominent in the Towns Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (L WRP) and has
been underscored in "Section II, Inventory and Analysis, B. "SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION", (iv) Areas of Special Concern".
This Section indicates that primary issues of concern for Goldsmith's Inlet would include Erosion and Environmental Protection.
The Town of South old has commissioned various surveys and studies related to Erosion of this coastal area along Long Island Sound
from Mattituck Iulet to Horton's Point during the past several years. All of the studies and countless recommendations from Coastal
Erosion Experts would indicate that a reduction in length of the Existing Stone Jetty at Goldsmith's Inlet is warranted.
The Town and its consultants have recently completed a Project to Assess Hydrodynamic and Sedimentation Impacts on Goldsmith's
Inlet, Long Island Sound, and Adjacent Shorelines with regard to a proposed shortening of the Goldsmith's Inlet Jetty. This study has
indicated that a 33% reduction in length would accomplish the goals set forth in previous studies and it would improve erosion rates and
restore a more natural sediment by-pass in the littoral transport east of the Iulet. The additional dredging and by-passing of material to
the down drift side of the inlet would improve water quality and increase the protection for wildlife habitat in and around the inlet.
Proiect Obiectives:
1. Shortening of the Goldsmith's Inlet Stone Jetty by 33%.
2. Sand Bypassing of the existing Jetty Fillet Material.
3. Construction of a Secondary Dune System with Beach Grass Planting.
4. Sand By-passing and/or routine maintenance dredging/excavation of the Jetty Inlet.
5. Reconstruction and/or replacement of an existing Stone Rip Rap Revetment adjacent to the Town Road and Parking Area.
6. Re-Vegetation and/or restoration of wetland plantings throughout the Project Site.
X Municipal resolution is attached.
I hereby affirm under penalty of petjury that information provided on this form and attached statements and exhibits is true
to the best of my knowledge and belief. False statements made herein are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant
to Section 210.45 of the Penal law.
(print name) Scott A. Russell (title) Town Supervisor of (entity) Town of South old
(Date)
(signature)
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Briefly describe the proposed project, including a description of the objectives to be achieved,
problem(s) to be addressed, and anticipated environmental benefits of the proposed project. If the project
is a construction project, describe, as appropriate, what will be constructed, the management practices or
technology to be employed, and land ownership. Attach site plans and design drawings, if available, and
include photographs of existing site conditions.
IdentifY the project's component tasks or stages and their costs, and provide a schedule for their
completion. Clearly identifY the nature of the local funding match.
Project Descrintion:
The following are exceI]Jts taken from the Town's L WRP regarding Goldsmith's Inlet and Existing Stone Jetty.
"Section II, Inventory and Analysis, B. "SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION", (iv) Areas of Special Concern".
'The primary issues of concern here are erosion and environmental protection. The Town's main focus here is to
identifY the degree to which man-made structures located up-drift of this stretch of shoreline are aggravating the
naturally-occurring rate of erosion. Once that is detennined with some degree of certainty, the Town is committed to
finding reasonable and feasible ways of redressing the existing problem, and to finding constructive ways to prevent
further erosion of the same magoitude."
10 order to properly access the potential outcome of erosion and/or shoreline changes related to modifications or
shortening of the existing Stone Jetty at Goldsmith's Inlet, the Town of South old commissioned a Project to Assess
Hydrodynamic and Sedimentation Impacts on Goldsmith's Inlet, Long Island Sound, and Adjacent Shorelines. The
data contained in this report, concluded that a 33% reduction would increase the amount of sediment that wonld by-
pass the jetty and that it wonld reduce the erosion rates to the east while still providing for substantial shoreline
protection to the westerly properties. It was therefore detennined and approved by the Town Board, that the best
course of action would be to remove approximately one third or 123 feet (+1-) of the existing Jetty. Renovation of the
jetty wonld consist of reconstructing the new jetty end section with a double armor stone to provide more stability to
resist recent history weather patterns.
Design and Construction Documents - At the direction of the Town, in consultation with the Department of State, the
Town shall have a consultant prepare documents for construction of the Town approved project. Preparation of such
documents shall include all necessary plans, specifications and project management documents. Construction
document preparation shall coordinate with existing engineering modeling data and include a feasibility analysis to
shown the recommended project is likely to mitigate shoreline erosion and meet other Town needs for protection and
maintenance of Goldsmith Pond and inlet. Project design documents will also be necessary for pennit applications
and State Environmental Quality Review Act compliance.
Proiect Objectives:
I. Shortening ofthe Goldsmith's Inlet Stone Jetty by 33%. (120' +/-) The Town of South old is attempting
to address the problem of chronic shoreline erosion in the vicinity of Goldsmith's Inlet and Kenney's Beach. From
all of the data collected and as a direct result of the completed studies, Southold has developed a comprehensive
action plan to reduce the erosion rates and minimize the impacts of the existing Stone Jetty. The intent of the project
is to remove a portion of the existing Stone Jetty that is impeding long-shore transport and sediment movement
within the Littoral Drift of the Long Island Sound.
2. Sand Bypassing of the existing Jetty Fillet Material. This item will remove the Fillet before it has the
opportunity to slurop around the reconstructed Jetty and block or close off the Inlet. Keeping the Inlet open is
paramount to maintaining the water quality of the Inlet and the wetland habitat adjacent to it.
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3. Construction of a Secondary Dune System with Beach Grass Planting. The construction of this duoe
system is designed to provide additional shoreline protection for the properties west of the Jetty. According to the
Department of State, the original intent of the Jetty was to assist the Couoty in the construction of a Couoty Marina
at the Inlet. The resultant benefit for the properties to the west was 00 increased shoreline protection feature.
Studies have indicated that the protection afforded by the shortened Jetty will still be far superior to the original
shoreline conditions before the Jetty was built.
4. Sand By-passing and/or routine maintenance dredging/excavation of the Jetly Inlet. This item shall
include the excavation ood dredging of all excess material that has built-up within ood in front of the Inlet,
inuoediately adjacent to the easterly side of the Jetty. Keeping the Inlet open is pararnouot to maintaining the water
quality of the Inlet ood the wetland habitat adjacent to it.
5. Reconstruction and/or replacement of an existing Stone Rip Rap Revetment adjacent to the Town
Road and Parking Area. This item will provide erosion ood environmental protection for the Inlet ood the adjacent
Road ood Parking Lot. This action will minimize the amouot of scouring in the Oxbow of the Inlet ood will reduce
the erosion of the chanoel. Silting of the Inlet will be reduced ood maintenance of the Inlet will be enhanced and
water quality will be improved.
6. Re-Vegetation and/or restoration of wetland plantings thronghont the Project Site. This will enhance
the protection of wildlife habitat arouod the Inlet.
ComDOnent Tasks:
I. Shortening of the Goldsmith's Inlet Stone Jetty by 33%. (120' +1-) This item shall include the necessary ood
required; Engineering Design, Preparation of contract documents and Pennit Applications for the proposed
demolition ood reconstruction of the existing stone jetty. Reconstruction of the Jetty shall include a new End Section
that will consist of a Double Armor Stone configuration as recommended by personnel from the Army Corp of
Engineers. This new end section shall, as far as possible, maintain the existing height and profile of the Jetty.
Schedule: Sept. I, 2006 - March 31, 2008
Estimated Cost: $ 400,000
2. Sood Bypassing of the existing Jetty Fillet Material. This item shall include surveying and engineered
estimates to calculate the actual volumes of sand to be excavated. This infonnation will be used to calculate,
determine ood design the appropriate size of the Secondary duoe system proposed for the State Owned Lood west of
the existing structure. All excess dredged material that is not needed for duoe construction will be transported to the
easterly beaches.
Schedule: Sept. 1,2006 - March 31, 2008
Estimated Cost: $ 150,000
3. Construction ofa Secondary Duoe System with Beach Grass Planting. This item was initiated by the Town
to provide additional storm surge protection for adjacent westerly property. This new duoe would be located within
the vegetated area of the State Laod innnediately to the West of the inlet. This State Land has accrued west of the
inlet due to the initial construction of the jetty. The fmal size, location and landscape plantings will require input
from all State ood Federal Agencies having jurisdiction ood additional engineering will be required to design the
duoe system and verify existing beach profiles ood actual quantities fillet material available.
Schedule: Sept. I, 2006 - March 31, 2008
Estimated Cost: $ 50,000
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4. Sand By-passing and/or routine maintenance dredging/excavation of the Jetty Inlet. This item shall include
the excavation and dredging of all excess material that has built-up within and in front of the Inlet, innnediately
adjacent to the easterly side of the Jetty. This item shall include design, surveying and engineered estimates to
calculate the actual volrones of sand to be dredged and by-passed to the eastern beaches. Material By-passing shall
be accomplished utilizing excavation equipment and off-road vehicles to transport dredged material over a
Temporary Sand Bridge to access the eastern beaches. This item shall include and additional engineering design to
verifY existing beach profiles and actual quantities material that will be by-passed to the eastern beaches.
Schedule: Sept. 1,2006 - March 31, 2008
Estimated Cost: $ 150,000
5. Reconstruction and/or replacement of an existing Stone Rip Rap Revetment adjacent to the Town Road and
Parking Area. This item shall include additional engineering to design and locate additional revetment for the Town
Road System. This will minimize the amount of scouring at the Oxbow of the Inlet and reduce silting which will
improve water quality in the Inlet.
Schedule: Sept. I, 2006 - March 31, 2008
Estimated Cost: $ 25,000
6. Re-Vegetation and/or restoration of wetland plantings throughout the Project Site. This item will also
require Engineering Design, Surveys and coordination and with all State and Federal Agencies having jurisdiction.
Schedule: Sept.I,2006-March31,2008
Estimated Cost: $ 25,000
Note: All items of work indicated herein shall require additional engineering and survey work as needed or
required to complete the project is a satisfactory manner. This cost for this item has beeu included in the above
referenced cost estimates.
Local FundiUl! Match:
The Goldsmith's Inlet Jetty Reconstruction, Dnne Construction & Sand By-Passing Project will be matched from
either Bonds that will be created by the Town Board or funds used for property acquisition to preserve land for
environmental benefit.
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Describe (if applicable) how the project proposed for ftmding complements related activities ftmded or proposed for
ftmding under the Environmental Protection Fund, Small Cities ftmding from the Governor's Office of Small Cities, the
New York Main Street Program, federal grant programs, and other sources of ftmds. (Submission of a chart or other
graphic that shows how the proposed project is part of a larger plan of action is encouraged).
The Town of Southold is committed to enhancing the existing natural protective features aud processes of Sound Shore Beaches, and to
use non-structural measures which have a reasonable probability of managing erosion. This project is a proposed reduction in the overall
length of au existing hard structural feature that, when implemented, would provide for additional natural saud by-passing at the iulet as
well as maintaining aud improving coastal processes aud other protective capabilities of this Sound Front Beach. The following list
represents a sample of projects audlor studies that have been undertaken in the vicinity of Goldsmith Inlet:
I) Local Waterfront Revitalization Prol!ram (LWRP: Conmleted)
Comprehensive study, Completed in 2003, which contains in au inventory of the Town's Natural and other resources, as well as piau for
the management of those resources. It has extensive sections describing Town policies aud techniques for implementing the proposed
strategies.
2) Southold Town Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (On20in2)
A study contracted to address needs highlighted in the Town L WRP such as; education outreach, GIS update and expansion,
comprehensive shoreHue inventory or natural aud artificial structures aud local resource aud habitat management plans.
3) An Assessment o{Jetty Shortenin2 Alternatives for Goldsmith's Inlet. Bav. aud Adiacent Shorelines. (SeDt. 2005)
A Modeling Study contracted to Assess Hydrodynamic aud Sedimentation hnpacts on Goldsmith's Inlet, Long Islaud Sound, aud
Adjacent ShoreHues related to a Jetty Shortening Project. This study would mathematically model aud examine the shoreHue response of
the adjacent shorelines related to specific Jetty Shortening Project.
4) Shoreline Monitorin2 Southold Town Line to Horton Point. (Sorin2 1999)
A study contracted to carry out beach profile surveys along the Town shoreline aud provide a bathymetric survey of the Goldsmith Inlet
offshore area in the Fall of 1998 and the Spring of 1999. The Purpose for these surveys is to monitor chauges in the beaches aud to
estimate longer term chauges in the Goldsmith Inlet Area.
5) Benefit Analvsis. Duck Pond Point to Horton Point. (December 1998)
A study to assess the impacts of erosion on the shoreline in the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point Area to provide a sunnnary of analysis
related to potential benefits for alternative erosion mitigation proposals. This Benefits Analysis identified how much value was being
lost aud estimated how much the losses could be reduced through implementation of proposed erosion mitigation aud which
complimentary measures might be undertaken.
6) Environmental Inventory: Riverhead Town Line to Horton Point- Proiect # 98002 (Seotember 1998)
A study contracted to quantifY aud list the results of au Environmental Inventory that would include a comprehensive species list aud
database. The resultant report indicated baseline water quality aud benthic conditions within aud adjacent to Goldsmith Inlet aud Pond
and to develop base and overlay maps depicting the relevaut species, tidal and freshwater wetlaud resources aud temporal restriction
zones.
7) Workshoo to Examine Erosion of the Coastal Barrier LauMonn between Duck Pond Point aud Horton Point. (June 1996)
A Workshop Orgauized by the town of Southold aud the Department of State for the purpose of addressing the erosion problems at
Goldsmith's Iulet. The Workshop gathered together representatives from all parties who have a stake in the outcome, together with
experts on coastal processes, to formulate a consensus on a reasonable course of action to address the erosion.
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Briefly describe how the proposed project is consistent with the policies or implements a project identified in the Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program (L WRP). If the proposal is for the preparation of a L WRP or a component of a L WRP,
describe the issues, opportunities, and resources that will be addressed; note any related recently completed plans.
L WRP Priorities - The proposed project is consistent with the overall goals of the L WRP in that it promotes partnership
between the State and the Local Municipality for the purpose of protecting and managing Coastal resources. Specifically,
the proposed project directly addresses policies such as the following:
4.1 C Enhance existing natural protective features and processes, and use non-structural measures which have a
reasonable probability of managing erosion.
1. Enhance the protective capabilities of beaches by using fill, artificial nourishment, dredge disposal, or by
restoring coastal processes.
c. Provide for sand by-passing at Engineered Inlets or other shore protection structures to maintain
coastal processes and protective capabilities of beaches.
MAP V - 2 Proposed LWRP Projects:
7. Mitigate erosion between Goldsmith's Inlet and Kenney's Beach - Reach 2
L WRP Implementation - The proposed project will implement several L WRP recommendations as indicated by the
following Town of Southold L WRP excerpts:
Reach 2:
Section A.
Duck Pond Point to Horton Point:
INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS:
3.
Water-DependentlWater-Enhanced uses and water uses;
(v) Navigation and Dredging
Quote:
"The Suffolk County Department of Health has suggested maintaining tidal flow into the pond in order to prevent
deterioration in the water quality, and to forestall any threats to public health."
5. Existing waterfront access and recreation sites;
Suffolk County * Goldsmith Inlet County Park
Quote:
"This 34-Acre County facility provides direct access to the Long Island Sound as well as to Goldsmith Inlet which
is owned by the Town."
"This park, along with Peconic Dunes County Park, contains a unique system of primary and secondary dunes that
is found nowhere else along this part of the shoreline. This dune system represents a significant environmental
resource and is preserved and protected by the County as such."
8. Natural Resources;
Quote:
"Reach 2 contains a Coastal Barrier Resource Area, as per the federal government."
"The advanced barrier formation is unusual for the New York coast. Further, the unique character and the
relatively undeveloped state of the dune formations, and the maritime forest habitats adjoining the dunes are
unusual within the Township. The County Department of Health has designated Goldsmith Inlet as a Critical
Environmental Area."
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Reach 2: Inventory of Erosion and Protection Stmctures;
Quote:
"This stretch of shoreline remains a high priority for remedial action within the Town of Southold. In 1995, a grant
was awarded to the Town to begin developing a strategy for mitigating erosion problems along the entire Reach
shoreline."
"The experts recommended a combination of actions: specifically, shortening the Jetty, nourishing the beach and
adding shore protection in key spots, if necessary."
Section B.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS;
1.
Opportunities for land use changes;
(iv) Areas of Special Concern
Quote:
"The Town of Southold has identified five areas of special concern within Reach 2,"
* Long Island Sound shoreline - Goldsmith Inlet to kenney's Beach
Quote:
'The prime issues of concern here are erosion and environmental protection,"
'The Town is committed to finding reasonable and feasible ways of redressing the existing problem, and to finding
constructive ways to prevent further erosion of the same magnitude."
"With regard to enviromnental protection, the Town's main focus is to protect the locally and regionally unique
landforms and habitats found within this Reach."
. Goldsmith Inlet
Quote:
"With regard to erosion, the degree to which the jetty may be responsible for aggravating the rate of erosion on the
shoreline to the east is of utmost concern."
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Identify key personnel and briefly describe their qualifications.
James A. Richter is a Registered Architect and works in the engineering department for the Town of Southold and will act
as project coordinator. Mr. Richter has been involved with Goldsmith's Inlet Dredging and Beach Nourishment Projects
over the past fifteen (15) years. Mr. Richter has been responsible for coordinating Grants and Construction Projects for the
Town Highway Department, the Town Department of Public Works and the Town Board of the Town of South old.
James McMahon is the director of Public Works for the Town of Southold. Mr. McMahon has coordinated Grant Projects
for the Town Board, the Highway Department, the Department of Public Works and the Town Office of Community
Development for over twenty (20) years.
Construction projects should be achievable during the contract period. Indicate permits and approvals needed, status, and
the expected issuance date, if they are not already acquired.
Required Permits may include the following:
United States Army Corp of Engineers;
United States Coast Guard;
New York State Department of State;
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation;
Southold Town Trustees;
All required permits shall be obtained by the Town of Southold or its Consultant prior to initiation of any project element.
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Describe the nature of operation and maintenance, and resources to be devoted to each.
Once the Jetty Shortening and Sand By-passing project has been completed, the Town of Southold will initiate a
monitoring program to evaluate the effectiveness of the ongoing maintenance dredging of the Inlet. This item shall be
coordinated with the DEe and shall be used to regulate future dredging quantities and frequency of occurrence
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Salaries and Wages $0 $0 $0
Travel $0 $0 $0
Supplies and Materials $0 $0 $0
Equipment $0 $0 $0
Contractual Services $ 400,000. $ 400,000. $ 800,000.
Other $0 $0 $0
Totalll $ 400,000. $ 400,000. II $ 800,000.
Reasonableness of Cost Certification:
By submission of this application under the 2006-2007 Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program, the Applicant hereby certifies that all components of the requested Total Project Cost are
reasonable and necessary for the conduct of the proposed project and that prudent analysis has been undertaken, as
outlined below, to insure that all costs are consistent with current prevailing costs for such goods and services in
the geographic area benefiting from the project.
Local "Qualified" Contractors provided cost estimates using preliminary plans depicting the scope of Jetty Reconstruction
Work. In addition, recent Suffolk County Dredging Projects at this location were used to quantify cost estimates for the
proposed By-Passing of material and Beach nourisInnent of the easterly beaches. All estimates were adjusted to account
for prevailing Wage.
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1. SALARIES & WAGES, including fringe benefits (List by title and affiliation)
AMOUNT CHARGED
TITLE ANNUAL SALARY TO THIS PROJECT
SUBTOTAL $ $ 0
~. TRAVEL (Indicate purpose and extent of travel and associated costs, and show how this was
calculated, e.g., 35 miles x $O.tO/mile = $3.50).
SUBTOTAL $ $0
3. SUPPLIESIMATERlALS (Describe and indicate cost by type).
SUBTOTAL $ $ 0
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4. EQUIPMENT (Describe and indicate the cost of each item).
SUBTOTAL $ $0
. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES (Describe services to be acquired and cost of each, if more than one
pe of service will be secured. Include where indicated the required amount for Training).
irect non-salary costs to include:
ngineering and Survey work for the preparation of bid specifications and construction management.
11 contracted work related to the shortening and reconstructing of the jetty .
11 contracted work related to the sand by-passing of material to the easterly beaches.
I contracted work related to the construction of a secondary dune system west of the jetty.
11 contracted work related to the armoring of the inlet adjacent to the Town Highway and Parking Lot.
I contracted work related to the maintenance dred .n of Goldsmith's Inlet.
SUBTOTAL $
$ 800,000
16. OTHER (List professional volunteer services and time at market rate, and describe the services to be
!provided. List non-professional volunteer services and time at $15.00 per hour, and describe the services
~o be provided).
SUBTOTAL $ $ 0
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