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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND
APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM, YEAR 2006 - 2007
1. APPLICANT MUNIClP ALITY:
City Town Village of:
Town of Southold
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: Town of South old Storm Water Run-Off and Watershed
Management Planning and Implementation Project.
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 - conununity visioning and development of revitalization strategies
X Completing or implementing a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Creating a Blueway Trail
Long Island Sound & Peconic Bay - (Which are
part of Federal Estuary Program) Waterbody's
include all Fresh water Wetlands and 35 Creeks,
Ponds & Inlets within the Town of Southold.
5. NAME OF PRIORITY W ATERBODY LISTING SEGMENT (if appropriate):
4. NAME OF WATERBODY:
1. Proposed Start Date:
3. Total Project Costs:
Sept. 1,2006
$ 520,000.
2. Expected Completion Date:
4. State Assistance Requested: $
5. Local Share: $
Dec. 31,2007
260,000.
260,000.
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ill 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 within the entire township from surface water run-off has been prominent in the Towns Local
Waternont Revitalization Program (L WRP). Primary issues of concern would be to prohibit direct or indirect discharges that would
cause or contribute to contravention of water quality standards.
The Town of Southold has commissioned various drainage projects throughout the Town of Southold on Town Roadways and Public
Lands adjacent to the shorelines of Long Island Sound & Peconic Bay (Both of which are part of Federal Estuary Program) which
would include all Fresh water Wetlands, Creeks & Iulets located in the Town's jurisdiction.
The Town has documented and inventoried over 100 locations throughout the Town where Storm-water Run-off continues to be directed
on a course leading to Tidal Waters & Wetland Areas. This inventory is a list of locations and a brief description of the run-off problem
associated with it. Standard drainage details have been enclosed and will be incorporated into final plans that are site specific for each
location. This inventory of project locations is considered a living document at the beginning ofa whole Town "Storm Water Run-Off
and Watershed Management Planning and Implementation Project." As the project proceeds into the future, it is envisioned that
additional sites may be added to the list.
This project will include the preparation of design drawings, engineered plans and specifications for all necessary permits to implement
the individual construction projects noted in the above referenced inventory. These projects will minimize the quantity of surface water
run-off entering tidal and fresh water wetlands and improve the water quality of all wetlands within the Town of Southold. The majority
of design work shall be completed in house by the Town Engineering Department while some projects may be commissioned out to
various consultants.
Where applicable, some of these projects will be completed by Town Highway and DPW Crews. It is envisioned that most of these
projects will be bid out to independent contractors. Bid packages may include one or more of the inventoried projects detailed.
Typical drainage details are attached herein.
X Municipal resolution is attached.
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury 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 ofthe Penal law.
(print name) Scott A. Russell (title) Town Supervisor of (entity) Town of Southold
(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. Ifthe 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.
Prolect Descrintion:
The following are excerpts taken from the Town's L WRP regarding Surface water run-off & Resource Protection
Projects. "Section n, Inventory and Analysis, B. "PLANNING FRAMEWORK", 11. Watershed/Surface
waterlResource Protection and Hahltat Restoration".
"Long before the Peconic Estuary was designated as on of 28 National Estuaries, Southold Town had a strong
tradition of habitat protection and restoration. For years, the Trustees, the Highway Department, the Town
Engineering Department and the Commuuity Development Director worked together to pool paid labor, eqnipment,
money and volunteers to install small scale storm-water retention and fIltration facilities in an attempt to clean up
shellfish habitat and protect prime shellfish beds from contaminants."
The most ambitious of these projects was the storm-water mitigatioulhabitat restoration project for Mattituck Creek.
These trial and/or experimental projects have proven their effectiveness in addressing the water quality issues facing
the Town of Southold. It is therefore determioed by the Town of Southold that this early initiative should be
expanded to include the whole Town.
Desigo and Construction Documents - At the direction of the Town and in consultation with the Department of State,
the Town shall either prepare or have a consultant prepare documents for construction of the Town approved
projects at various locations throughout the Town as indicated in the attached Inventory. Preparation of such
documents shall include compliance with State Enviromnental Quality Review Act as well as all necessary plans,
details, specifications and project management documents necessary for permit applications and to coordinate a
complete project at each location. The majority of desigo work shall be completed in house by the Town
Engineering Department while some projects may be commissioned out to various consultants.
Where applicable, some of these construction projects will be completed by Town Highway and DPW Crews. It is
envisioned, however, that most of these projects will be bid out to independent contractors. Bid packages may
include one or more projects that are outlined in the inventory contained herein.
Proiect Obiectives:
I. Remediate all Storm Water Run-offproblems within the limits of the Town of South old. Projects selected
will involve reducing the impact of storm water by naturally filtering it through drainage structures or bio-fIltration
systems. Project Design, property acquisition and the implementation of construction projects will continue until all
sites on the inventory list have been adequately addressed.
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Comoonent Tasks:
Note: The following project descriptions have been taken from the Town's Inventory of potential Projects.
The brief description is for reference to the type of project and additional information can be made
available upon request.
1. MA-12 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority: High
Location: Mill Road, Mattituck
Project: Krupski Fann Runoff / Newman Swale access - Installation of Drainage to
prevent Road Run-off from entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 15,000.
Easements - Fee Title Costs: $ Unknown
2. MA-S PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority High
Location: Westphalia Road, Mattituck
Project: Culvert Reconstruction - Installation of Drainage to prevent Road Run-off from
entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 50,000.
3. MA-ll PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority High
Location: Mathews Triangle, Mill & Oregon Road, Mattituck
Project: Construction of shallow Recharge Basin - Installation of Drainage to prevent
Road Run-off from entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 25,000.
Easements - Fee Title Costs: $ Unknown
4. MA-!S PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority High
Location: Cox Neck road, Mattituck (Foster Drainage Sump)
Project: Construction of New Sump - Installation of Drainage to prevent Road Run-off
from entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 25,000.
5. DP-! PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority High
Location: Duck Pond Road End Restoration Project, Cutchogue Hamlet
Project: Reconstruction of the Road end for Emergency access to the Beach and
Installation of Drainage to prevent Road Run-off from entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 80,000.
6. RD-! PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority High
Location: Young's Ave. & Old North Road, Southold
Project: Expansion / Construction of Shallow Recharge Area & Drainage to prevent
Road Run-off from entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 20,000.
Easements - Fee Title Costs: $ Unknown
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7. NS-I PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority High
Location: First Street & Jackson Street, New Suffolk
Project: Drainage Problem -Raise Road & Install Drainage
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 20,000.
8. LC-I PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority Medium
Location: Pine Tree Road, Cutchogue
Project: Drainage Problem (Install French Drain & Rip-Rap Blankets)
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 10,000.
9. T-5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority Medium
Location: Terry Lane, Southold (WarfHouse)
Project: Drainage Problem - Remove Boat Ramp & Install Drainage to prevent Road
Run-off from entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 5,000.
10. T-7 PROJECT DESCRlPTlON Priority Medium
Location: Pine Neck Road, Southold (Existing Boat Ramps)
Project: Drainage Problem - Reconstruct Boat Ramp & Install Drainage to prevent Road
Run-off from entering the Wetland.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 5,000.
II. E-7 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Priority Low
Location: Harbor Lane, Cutchogue
Project: Drainage Problem - Remove Boat Ramp & Install Drainage to prevent Run-off
from entering the Wetland. (75% of the Project has been completed to date)
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Construction Costs: $ 5,000.
Note:
The first four sites indicated here have been selected from the inventory in such a manner as to complete the
Mattituck Inlet Watershed Project.
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 been included in the above referenced cost
estimates.
Local Fundim! Match:
Town of Southold Storm Water Run-Off and Watershed Management Planning and Implementation Project will be
matched in part by Construction Materials, Equipment and Fringe Benefits associated with salaries. However, the
majority of the match will come from a $ 260,000 Bond for Storm Water Mitigation Projects constituted by the
Town Board or Community Preservation Funds used for property acquisition to preserve land for enviroumental
benefit.
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Describe (if applicable) how the project proposed for funding complements related activities funded or proposed for
funding under the Environmental Protection Fund, Small Cities funding from the Governor's Office of Small Cities, the
New York Main Street Program, federal grant programs, 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 action is encouraged).
The Town of Southold is committed to enhancing the existing water quality in the Town, and to use measures which have a reasouable
probability of improving water quality and reducing the amount of Storm Water Run-off. This project is a proposed reduction in storm
water run-off by the implementation and coustruction of drainage structures throughout the Town. The following list represents a sample
of projects and/or studies that have been undertaken in Town of South old:
I) Local Watemont Revitalization Prol!TlUl1 (L WRP: Comnleted)
Comprehensive study, Completed in 2003, which contains in an inventory of the Town's Natural and other resources, as well as plan for
the management of those resources. It has extensive sections describing Town policies and techniques for implementing the proposed
strategies.
2) Southold Town Watemont Revitalization Initiative (Ongoing)
A study contracted to address needs highlighted in the Town L WRP such as; education outreach, GIS update and expansion,
comprehensive shoreline inventory or natural and artificial structures and local resource and habitat management plans.
3) LWRP Irnolementation Proiects (Comnleted)
A study contracted to Cornel Cooperative Extension to address additional L WRP needs such as wetland code revision, public education
in storm-water runoff and erosion and sediment control guidelines development.
4) Harbor Management Plan (Comnleted)
Outlines strategies for generic and harbor specific management goals.
5) Mattituck Creek Watershed Analvsis (Comnleted)
A report that conducted a comprehensive study to identify the acute and chronic pollution sources in Mattituck Creek. In addition, the
infonnation was used to assess potential treatment alternatives on a sub-watershed basis. Many of the remediation recommendations
have since been funded and implemented; including efforts between the Town and Suffolk County.
6) Shoreline Monitoring Southold Town Line to Horton Point. (Soring 1999)
A study contracted to carry out beach profile surveys along the Town shoreline and 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 changes in the beaches and to
estimate longer term changes in the Goldsmith Inlet Area.
7) 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 sununary of analysis
related to potential benefits for alternative erosion mitigation proposals. This Benefits Analysis identified how much value was being
lost and estimated how much the losses could be reduced through implementation of proposed erosion mitigation and which
complimentary measures might be undertaken.
8) Environmental Inventorv: Riverhead Town Line to Horton Point - Proiect # 98002 (September 1998)
A study contracted to quantify and list the results of an Environmental Inventory that would include a comprehensive species list and
database. The resultant report indicated baseline water quality and benthic conditions within and adjacent to Goldsmith Inlet and Pond
and to develop base and overlay maps depicting the relevant species, tidal and freshwater wetland resources and temporal restriction
zones.
9) Workshop to Examine Erosion of the Coastal Barrier Landform between Duck Pond Point and Horton Point. (June 1996)
A W orksbop Organized by the town of Southold and the Department of State for the purpose of addressing the erosion problems at
Goldsmith's Inlet. 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.
In addition, the Town of South old established a Storm Water Management Committee in July of2002. This committee was developed to
address storm-water management and water-body quality issues. It is a taskforce which includes representatives from multiple levels of
government. volunteer groups, and not-for-profit organizations including: the Town Trustees, the Town Board, the Town Engineering
Department, the Planning Department, the Town Supervisor's Office, the Conservation Advisory Committee and Cornel Cooperative
Extension. This committee is responsible for proposing and implementing water-body remediation efforts using existing funds and for
establishing long term goals and strategy developmeut.
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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:
Section II; Inventory and Analysis; B. "PLANNING FRAMEWORK";
# 19. New York State Coastal Non-Point Pollution Control Program.
Quote:
"The New York State Coastal Non-Point Pollution Control Program can be a means of implementing pollution Contro1."
"As point sources of pollution are controlled, non-point pollution makes up a greater proportion ofthe total remaining
pollution load to a system."
Section II; Inventory and Analysis; E. "NATURAL RESOURCES";
# 9. Surface water Quality;
(iv) Sources of pollutants affecting water quality; (b) Non-Point source pollution
Quote:
"Storm-water runoff adversely affects water quality and quantity in several ways. Alteration of storm-water drainage
characteristics results when permeable natural land surfaces, such as woodlands and meadows are covered with impervious
surfaces, such as paved streets, walkways, building roofs, etc. Rainwater falling on streets, parking lots, and many
driveways dicks up and moves contaminant into surface waters."
(v) Watershed Protection;
Quote:
"The surface marine and fresh water resources of the Town of Southold are among its most valuable and aesthetic assets.
Although significant strides have been taken in reducing the impacts of point and non-point sources of pollution, these
water resources continue to remain at risk. Today's challenges focus on resolving the remaining pollution problems,
particularly those associated with non-point sources from human land uses and protection and restoring the natural
resources of the valuable ecological complexes and aquatic ecosystems of the Peconic Bay Estuary."
Section ill;
Policy 4
Policy 5
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION POLICIES;
Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion;
Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold;
5.1 Prohibit direct of indirect discharges that would cause or contribute to contravention of Water Quality
Standards.
Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystem;
Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of
the Town of South old.
Policy 6
Policy 9
LWRP Implementation - The proposed project will implement several LWRP recommendations as indicated by the
following Town of Southold L WRP excerpts:
Section V - Techniques for Implementing the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
C. Proposed Studies and Projects, including Harbor Management Plans, for Implementation;
Proposed Proiect
· Watershed-based Storm Water management Plan
. Maintenance and Improvements to Road Ends
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Identify key personnel and briefly describe their qualifications.
James A. Richter works in the engineering department for the Town of Southold and will act as project coordinator.
Mr. Richter has been involved with Road End and other Town Wide Drainage Projects over the past fifteen (15) years. Mr.
Richter is 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 one or more of 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.
This ongoing project which will now include the "Town of Southold Storm Water Run-Off and Watershed
Management Planning and Implementation Project" has received limited funding over the years in an effort to
study and evaluate the degree to which water quality may be improved by these types of drainage projects. To
date, this program has been very successful in improving water quality; however, with the large number of road
ends and the extensive shoreline within the Town limits, it will require the Town to continue with this program
for the foreseeable future.
In addition to the construction projects themselves, this comprehensive inventory will be crucial for preparation
and implementation of a preventative maintenance schedule.
It is the intent that the Town of Southold will initiate a monitoring program to evaluate the effectiveness of the new
drainage systems and will document the improvements to water quality of the adjacent water-bodies. This item shall be
coordinated with the DEe and SClm and shall be used to regulate future drainage projects.
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Salaries and Wages $0 $ 21,500 $ 21,500
Travel $0 $0 $0
Supplies and Materials $0 $ 25,000 $ 25,000
Equipment $0 $0 $0
Contractual Services $ 260,000. $ 213,500. $ 473,500.
Other $0 $0 $0
Totalll $ 260,000. $ 260,000. II $ 520,000.
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 Work. All estimates
have been adjusted to account for prevailing Wage.
1. SALARIES & WAGES, including fringe benefits (List by title and affiliation)
AMOUNT CHARGED
TITLE ANNUAL SALARY TO THIS PROJECT
James A. Richter, TOS Engineering $ 65,000 $ 5,000
James McMahon, TOS DPW $ 86,000 $ 5,000
HighwavIDPW Crew (TOS) $ 41,000 $ 10,000
Volunteer (Town Trustees) $ 15/Hour $ 1,500
SUBTOTAL $
$ 21,500
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Ir. TRAVEL
II
SUBTOTAL $
$0
. SUPPLIESIMATERlALS (Describe and indicate cost by type).
-cast Concrete Drainage Rings $ 5,000
re-cast Concrete Traffic Bearing Slabs $ 5,000
S Drainage Pipe $ 5,000
ast Iron Inlet Grate & Frames $ 3,000
eo-textile Fabric $ 2,000
vel/Rip Rap $ 2,000
oncrete $ 3,000
SUBTOTAL $
$ 25,000
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
e of service will be secured. Include where indicated the required amount for Training).
ireet non-salary costs to include:
ngineering and Survey work for the preparation of bid specifications and construction management.
11 contracted work related construction of all drainage projects set to public bid.
SUBTOTAL $
$ 473,500
6. 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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