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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.
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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
Submerged Land Ownership • State Land: Need State Lease Approval & FDEP Permit • City Land: Need FDEP Permit
Upland Development • May Need: • Dingy Dock • Sewage Pump Out • Restroom • Showers • Parking
Anticipated Costs • Land Lease • Design/Permitting • Management • Hardware • Installation of Hardware • Scheduled Inspections • Routine Repair & Maintenance • Upland Development
Potential Funding Sources • City Budget • Mooring Fees • Competitive Grants • - Federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (Big P) • - Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
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