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Northeast Corridor Greenway Acquisition – Mitigation Feasibility Study Results

Northeast Corridor Greenway Acquisition – Mitigation Feasibility Study Results. City Council Workshop June 24, 2014. Strategic Action Plan. Presentation Outline. Background: Northeast Corridor Projects Action Plan Project Location Project Benefits Consultant Selection

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Northeast Corridor Greenway Acquisition – Mitigation Feasibility Study Results

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  1. Northeast Corridor Greenway Acquisition – Mitigation Feasibility Study Results City Council Workshop June 24, 2014

  2. Strategic Action Plan

  3. Presentation Outline Background: • Northeast Corridor Projects Action Plan • Project Location • Project Benefits • Consultant Selection Feasibility Study Results: • Feasibility Study • Project Objective and Scope • Findings Recommendation:

  4. Northeast Corridor

  5. Acquisition Benefits • Primary Benefits of Land Purchases • Cost Savings & Timing – Ability to avoid eminent domain proceedings. Ability to keep projects moving forward with the Interchange project schedule. • Floodplain Compensation – Land necessary for completion of Northeast Corridor projects. • City control of Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) - Critical component in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the City’s community rating that directly affects flood insurance rates. • Potential Benefits of Land Purchase • Wetland Mitigation – Potential to create mitigation credits for use of transportation and other city projects in lieu of purchasing mitigation credits from a wetland mitigation bank. • Recreational Uses - Investigate passive recreational uses of the site to expand connectivity to other lands to expand public uses.  • Water Quality - Benefits water quality in the Pellicer Creek Basin. • Habitat - Expands the existing regional conservation corridor and ecological significance due to the unique linkage to conservation areas to the north and south.

  6. NE Corridor Greenway Acquisition(NECGA) Mitigation Project • November 19, 2013: Resolution issued to execute a Work Order to Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. • Project Objective – Produce a feasibility study to guide the City on project costs and timing of design, permitting, monitoring and overall management of the NECGA with a cost-benefit analysis in-mind. • Total Project Budget 2013-2014: $150,000.00 • Cost of Services for Study - $35,278.00$114,722.00 Project Site

  7. Northeast Corridor Greenway Acquisition (NECGA) Project 1952 2004 Today

  8. Wetland Mitigation Potential Existing Target

  9. Wetland Mitigation Potential Existing Target

  10. Wetland Restoration Objectives Existing Target

  11. Wetland Restoration Objectives Existing Target

  12. Wetland Restoration Objectives Existing Target

  13. Recreational Use Opportunities

  14. Recreational Use Opportunities

  15. Recreational Use Opportunities

  16. Recreational Use Opportunities

  17. Recreation / Floodplain Storage Rec. Improvements : $215,500 - $659,000 Floodplain Storage: $32,000 - $60,000

  18. NECGA – Mitigation Feasibility Study • Findings Focus: • Feasibility Study identified Alternatives (Options) • Integrates input from St. Johns River Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • A cost / benefit analysis was conducted for each of the following • 1: Required restoration only: • 1A: SJRWMD – approved restoration plan • 1B: Compensation Plan • 2: Optional Wetland Mitigation Program: • 2A: Restoration & Enhancements -> 5 credits • 2B: Restoration & Enhancements - > 10 credits • **Note: Floodplain & recreational elements cost(s) identified separately

  19. NECGA – Mitigation Feasibility Study • Analysis included cost estimates for the following: • Permitting (if applicable), Design & Engineering • Mobilization (includes surveying and “record drawings”) • Erosion and Sediment Control (materials and labor) • Clearing and grubbing • Earthwork (excavation, embankment, grading etc.) • Plant material, installation, supplemental planting (if needed) • Maintenance of exotic/invasives – Min. 5 Years • Compliance Monitoring and Reporting – Min. 5 Years • 10% Contingency

  20. Regulatory Required Restoration Floodplain Storage (8.0 acres) 1A - SJRWMD Approved Plan: $1.95 M 1B - Compensation Plan: $1.42 M

  21. Regulatory Required RestorationPotential of In-House Services Floodplain Storage (8.0 acres) 1A - SJRWMD Approved Plan: $975,500 1B - Compensation Plan: $710,000

  22. Staff Summary of Findings • Regulatory Required Restoration: • Requires detailed engineering and design • 1A (Approved = $1,950,000) vs. 1B (Compensation = $1,420,000) • Approximately 50% of cost is clearing and ground work • Approximately 50% of cost is distributed over a minimum 5-year period • 1A is more costly overall and difficult to construct – no permitting required • 1B is preferred option to prepare and permit future options for recreation and wetland mitigation credit • 1B creates consolidated potential public viewing area and greatly likelihood of success

  23. NECGA – Mitigation Feasibility Study • Findings Focus: • Feasibility Study identified 3 primary Alternatives (Options) for action. • Integrates input from St. Johns River Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • A cost / benefit analysis was conducted for each of the following. • 1: Required restoration only: • 1A: SJRWMD – approved restoration plan • 1B: Compensation Plan • 2: Optional Wetland Mitigation Program: • 2A: Restoration & Enhancements -> 5 credits • 2B: Restoration & Enhancements - > 10 credits • **Note: Floodplain & recreational elements cost(s) identified separately

  24. Advanced Wetland Mitigation Feasibility Additional Floodplain Storage (2.0 acres) Wetland Mitigation Bank Credit Avg. Unit Price = $110,000 • 2: Compensation Plan plus Enhancements • 2A Generates 5 credits • Mitigation Bank Costs: $550,000 • Project Expenditures: - $300,000 • Savings: $250,000 Floodplain Storage (8.0 acres)

  25. Advanced Wetland Mitigation Feasibility Additional Floodplain Storage (4.0 acres) Wetland Mitigation Bank Credit Avg. Unit Price = $110,000 • 2: Compensation Plan plus Enhancements • 2B Generates ~ 10 credits • Mitigation Bank Costs: $1,100,000 • Project Expenditures: -$780,000 • Savings: $320,000 Floodplain Storage (8.0 acres)

  26. Staff Summary of Findings • Wetland Mitigation Feasibility Options • Requires detailed engineering, design and permitting • Agency permitting will establish final credit count vs. cost • With exception of potential recreational improvements, property perpetually preserved • Ecological enhancements will be of significant value for future attractions • Perpetual minimal land management obligation

  27. NECGA – Study Findings

  28. NECGA – Study Findings

  29. NECGA– Staff Recommendations • Staff Recommendations • Expand scope of services under current Work Order for professional services with Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc. to design, engineer, and seek regulatory approval of Option 1B + 2A/2B to generate 5-10 wetland credits inclusive of future recreation opportunities.

  30. Proposed Council Action • Adopt Resolution on July 1, 2014 executing an amended Work Order for next project phase with Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc. • Total Project Budget 2013-2014: $150,000 • Feasibility Study: - $35,278 • $114,722 • Additional Services: -$100,000(Not to exceed Cost Design & Permitting) • Budget Balance : $14,000

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