LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY (352) 324-6141 REGULAR ...

LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY (352) 324-6141

REGULAR MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND AGENDA

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 3:30 pm

Lake County Administration Building 2nd Floor - County Commission Chambers 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778

1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance

Tab 1 2. Approval of Minutes - September 23, 2020 - Regular Meeting - September 23, 2020 - Final Budget Hearing

3. Public Comment

4. Executive Director Report (+ Manatees)

5. Consent AgendaTab 2 a. Authorization to Advertise for Stormwater Grants Jason Danaher Tab 3 b. Authorization to Surplus Inventory Items Anna Ely Tab 4 c. Approve USF Contract to Maintain Water Atlas Ben Garcia Tab 5 d. Office and Preserve Restroom Cleaning Purchase Order Tracey Percoco Tab 6 e. Approval of City of Leesburg Electric Blanket Purchase Order Tracey PercocoTab 7 f. Authorization for the Purchase of Two Marine Patrol Boats Ron Hart

Tab 8 Jason Danaher Tab 9 Jason Danaher Tab 10 Jason Danaher Tab 11 Jason Danaher Tab 12 Jason Danaher Tab 13 Jason Danaher Tab 14 Ron Hart Tab 15 Ron Hart Tab 16 Ben Gugliotti Tab 17 Anna Ely

Kevin Stone

6. Regular Agendaa. Harris Chain Hydrilla Management Planb. Lake Apopka Water Quality Restorationc. 2019 FWC Creel Surveyd. NuRF New Dredges Bid Resultse. NuRF Site Evaluation #2f. Villa City Dam Bid Authorizationg. Authorization to Replace 2 Vehiclesh. Field Staff Uniformsi. LCWA-Staff Feral Pig Removal Policyj. Board Meeting Calendar

7. Legal Counsel Report

8. Board Member Comments

9. Board Member Items for Future Agenda

10. Information Items

Tab 18 a. Staff Reports Tab 19 b. Monthly Financial Reports - September 2020 11. Announcement of Upcoming Meetings and Events

Regular Board Meeting - Wednesday, November 18, 2020 (3:30 pm) BCC

Chambers/Admin. Building

12. Adjournment

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING

of the LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

September 23, 2020

The Regular Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority was held at 1 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in the Lake County Administration Building, 2 County Commissioners Chambers at 315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida. 3

Members Present-District # Staff Present 4

Amy Stone, Chairman (#5) Ron Hart, Executive Director 5 Carolyn Maimone, Vice Chair (#3) Dr. Jason Danaher, Water Resources Director 6 Trampis BonJorn (#2) Steve Crawford, Water Res. Project Manager 7 Peggy Cox (#1) Biago Gugliotti, Land Resources Director 8 Keith Farner (At-Large) Ben Garcia, Office/IT Manager 9 Butch Hendrick (#4) Brian Nagy, Field Services Manager 10 Courtney Stokes (At-Large) Tracey Percoco, Financial Analyst 11 Anna Ely, Recording Secretary 12 Kevin Stone, Attorney 13

A list of others present that signed the attendance roster is filed in the permanent files of the 14 Water Authority. 15

1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 16

The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. and everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. 17

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 18

Tab 1 - August 19, 2020 - Regular Meeting 19 - September 9, 2020 - Tentative Budget Hearing 20 21 VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE 22 LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY MEETING OF - AUGUST 19, 2020 - 23 REGULAR MEETING. Mr. BonJorn seconded the motion. 24

Approved 6-0. 25

VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE 26 LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY MEETING OF – SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 – 27 TENTATIVE BUDGET HEARING. Mr. BonJorn seconded the motion. 28

Approved 6-0. 29

3. PUBLIC COMMENT 30

None 31

Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 23, 2020

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Ms. Cox entered the meeting. 32

4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT 33

Mr. Hart gave a report on the rainfall and current lake levels. He noted that Lake Minnehaha is 34 just under 97.1 msn at 97.06 msn. He stated that flows from Big and Little Creek are down from 35 last year, which means that the lakes levels are holding steady. 36

He noted that we are entering the dry season with less water and total rainfall than last year. 37

Mr. Hart stated that the Harris Chain is well above regulation with the District discharging over 38 the spillway at the Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam. He noted that the District has stated that 39 they plan to lower the flow over the spillway sometime this week. He stated that due to this 40 flow, Lake Dora is well above regulation. He noted that the District is also making significant 41 discharges through the Moss Bluff Lock and Dam in order to keep Lake Griffin within 42 regulation. 43

Maryann Krisovitch, Water Authority Education Contractor addressed the Board and noted the 44 promotional items that had been placed at their stations. She noted that they would be given 45 away at educational events over the next year. She explained that they will be including 46 different venues and events than they have participated in in the past, in an effort to reach 47 citizens that they might not have reached before. 48

5. CONSENT AGENDA 49

VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE 50 CONSENT AGENDA EXCEPT FOR 5, 7 AND 8 WHICH WERE PULLED AND 51 PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. 52

Motion approved 7-0. 53

Tab 2 a. Approval of Site Resident Leases and Hickory Point 54 Resident Lease Ben Gugliotti 55

AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS 56 WITH THE WATER AUTHORITY SITE RESIDENTS AT THE CROOKED RIVER 57 PRESERVE, SAWGRASS ISLAND PRESERVE, BOURLAY HISTORIC NATURE 58 PARK, FLAT ISLAND PRESERVE, THE M-5 WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE AND 59 HICKORY POINT PARK. 60

Tab 3 b. Approval to Renew Agreement with Lake County 61 For Citizens Lake Monitoring Jason Danaher 62

PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-2021 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE 63 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONTINUE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH LAKE 64 COUNTY FOR THE LAKE MONITORING PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO 65 EXCEED $35,000. 66


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Tab 4 c. Approval of Agreement with USGS for Water Level Monitoring Jason Danaher 67

PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-21 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE 68 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN 69 THE LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY AND THE USGS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT 70 TO EXCEED $153,930. 71

Tab 6 e Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders Tracey Percoco 72

PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-21 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE 73 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROCESS BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR FY 74 2020-21 FOR THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES UP TO THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: 75

Sumter Electric..........................$120,500 76 City of Tavares ............................$68,500 77 WEX ...........................................$20,000 78 Lake County Board of 79 County Commissioners ..........$154,615 80 Florida League of Cities .............$72,275 81 Lake County Sheriff ..................$457,900 82 Jani- King of Orlando .................$10,600 83 Comcast (Xfinity) ……………….$6,500 84 Verizon Wireless ………………..$7,000 85 Vonage …………………………..$4,000 86 Star Security …………………….$4,000 87

88 Tab 9 h. Land Management Services Agreement Time Extension Ben Gugliotti 89

AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TIME FOR THE FOUR LAND 90 MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ALSHOUSE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 91 GREEN ISLES GARDENS, INC., HABITAT RESTORATION & WILDLIFE 92 PROTECTION SERVICES, LLC, AND PROMISE HABITAT SERVICES, LLC 93 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. 94

Tab 10 i. Prescribed Fire Services Agreement Time Extension Ben Gugliotti 95

AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TIME FOR THE THREE 96 PRESCRIBED FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, 97 INC., HABITAT RESTORATION & WILDLIFE PROTECTION SERVICES, LLC, AND 98 PROMISE HABITAT SERVICES, LLC THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. 99


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Tab 11 j. Approval to Extend Contract with Wendy Sellers, the HR Lady, 100 For Outside Human Resources Services Ben Garcia 101

PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-21 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE 102 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH WENDY 103 SELLERS, THE HR LADY, FOR OUTSIDE HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES UNTIL 104 SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000. 105

Tab 12 k. Approval to Renew Contracts with Education and 106 Naturalist Contractors Ben Garcia 107 PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-21 BUDGET APPROVAL DIRECT THE CHAIRMAN 108 TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH MS. MARYANN KRISOVITCH, EDUCATION 109 CONTRACTOR, AND DR. MARC CRAIL, NATURALIST CONTRACTOR, FOR AN 110 AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 EACH. 111

Tab 13 l. Approval of Agreement with Trout Lake Nature Center Ron Hart 112

PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-21 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE 113 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 114 AND APPROVE THE DISBURSEMENT OF $30,000 TO THE TROUT LAKE NATURE 115 CENTER. 116

Tab 14 m. Approval of Agreement with the Lake County Sheriff 117 For Marine Patrol Deputies Jason Danaher 118

PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-21 BUDGET APPROVAL, APPROVE THE AMENDED 119 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LAKE COUNTY WATER 120 AUTHORITY AND THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR 4 MARINE UNIT 121 DEPUTIES AT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $457,900. 122

6. REGULAR AGENDA 123 124 Tab 5 d. Approval of Purchase Orders for Alum and Polymer Jason Danaher 125

1) VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION THAT PENDING THE 126 FINAL FY 2020-2021 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE 127 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO 128 CHEMTRADE FOR UP TO $2,000,000. Ms. Stokes seconded the motion. 129

Mr. Hendrick requested to reduce this to $1,000,000 130

Motion approved 6-1 with Mr. Hendrick in opposition. 131

2) VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION THAT PENDING THE 132 FINAL FY 2020-2021 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE 133 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR 134 POLYMER TO FORT BEND SERVICES FOR $145,000 AND NALCO FOR 135 $5,000. Ms. Stokes seconded the motion. 136


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Tab 7 f Approval to Transfer Funds to Cover Former 138 Executive’s Payout Tracey Percoco 139

VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE 140 DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $35,000 FROM BUDGET LINE ITEM NUMBER 100-123 141 ADMINISTRATION – FINAL LV PAYOUT AND $10,000 FROM BUDGET LINE ITEM 142 710-340 WATER RESOURCES - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO 100-111 143 ADMINISTRATION – FINAL LV PAYOUT. Mr. BonJorn seconded the motion. 144

Mr. Hart explained that there had not been enough money in the proper department and line item 145 to cover Mr. Perry’s Final Leave Payout and that in order to reconcile the budget, $45,000 146 needed to be transferred into the proper line item. 147

Ms. Cox stated that she was against the Leave Payout. Mr. Hart explained that the money had 148 already been paid to Mr. Perry, but funding needed to be moved around within the budget in 149 order for it to balance. 150

Motion approved 6-1 with Ms. Cox in opposition. 151

Tab 8 g. Approval of Agreement with the USDA for Nuisance 152 Wildlife Removal Ben Gugliotti 153

MR. FARNERS MADE A MOTION THAT PENDING THE FINAL FY 2020-2021 154 BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER 155 INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE USDA WILDLIFE SERVICES FOR NUISANCE 156 WILDLIFE REMOVAL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR 157 FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. Vice Chair Maimone seconded the motion 158

Mr. Farner stated that he has no problems with continuing the agreement but would also like to 159 look into allowing staff members that have indicated an interest in the removal of feral pigs to do 160 so. 161


Tab 15 a. SJRWMD Lake County Program Updates Ron Hart 163

Dale Jenkins, Director for the Division of Projects for the SJRWMD gave a report on District 164 Projects that effect Lake County, such as the flow-way and other projects to remove nutrients from 165 Lake Apopka that would otherwise enter Lake County. 166

He also reported that the District has installed cameras at the Burrell Lock and Dam and the Harris 167 Bayou. He explained that not only would this provide additional security, it will give them a real-168 time view of what is happening at each location and will help when making adjustments to the 169 flow. 170


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Mr. Jenkins also reported on several Cost Share Projects the District has participated in with 171 different cities and government agencies in Lake County, as well as District Construction Projects 172 such as the Lake Apopka Innovative TP Removal Project. 173

Members of the Board thanked Mr. Jenkins for his presentation and update on current projects. 174

Mr. Farner asked Mr. Jenkins about the possible use of District land to provide a location for the 175 discharge of alum waste from NuRF. Chairman Stone stated that she and Mr. Hart have a meeting 176 scheduled with St. Johns next weekend and update the Board once they had that conversation. 177

Tab 16 b. LCWA Legislative Delegation Request Ron Hart 178

Mr. Hart stated that staff is requesting that the Board give approval for the Chairman, or Mr. Hart 179 to speak to our Legislative Delegation in regards to insuring that there is sufficient funding 180 available for hydrilla treatment in the Harris Chain of Lakes and well as a request for funding of 181 50% of the proposed capital improvements at the Nutrient Removal Facility for an amount of 182 $2.25 million. 183

MS. COX MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE 184 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WORK WITH OUR LEGISLATORS AND PRESENT A 185 FUNDING REQUEST FOR 50% OF THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 186 THE NUTRIENT REMOVAL FACILITY FOR AN AMOUNT OF $2.25 MILLION. 187 Vice Chair Maimone seconded the motion. 188

Mr. Farner asked if this would tie the Agency into a certain design or plan and Mr. Hart stated that 189 it would require us to make improvements to the facility improvements that would increase our 190 ability to treat capacity and additional nutrients. In response to Mr. Farner, Mr. Hart explained that 191 they are not submitting the request to be tied to any particular plan or methodology. 192


VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRPERSON 194 AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WORK WITH OUR LEGISLATORS TO 195 ENSURE ADEQUATE FUNDING IS APPROPRIATED FOR TREATMENT OF 196 HYDRILLA IN THE HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES. Mr. BonJorn seconded the motion. 197

Mr. Farner stated that he has been talking Attorney Stone may be a way through legal means that 198 by statute to compel the State to provide more funding that they have been. 199

Ms. Cox asked if they (the Water Authority) have included any funding in the budget for hydrilla 200 treatment and Mr. Hart stated that there is no money in the upcoming budget for hydrilla treatment. 201 She noted that there are some people and organizations that are against hydrilla treatment and have 202 been lobbying some of our legislatures to no use this kind of treatment in our waterbodies. 203

Mr. Hart stated that unlike citizens on the Kissimmee Chain, Lake County citizens are generally 204 supportive of controlling hydrilla. He noted that Florida Fish and Wildlife is aware that the 205 citizens of Lake County have a different mindset than those on the Kissimmee Chain. 206


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MR. BONJORN MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 208 TO SERVE AS THE CHAMBER ALLIANCE OF LAKE COUNTY’S 209 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR. Vice Chair Maimone seconded the 210 motion. 211


Tab 17 c. Volleyball Site Improvements Ron Hart 213

Mr. Hart informed the Board Lake County has been working on a plan to reduce stormwater runoff 214 into the volleyball courts. He stated that they plan to install an underdrain beneath the courts that 215 will allow for the storage and percolation of stormwater below the surface. 216

He stated that the County also will be providing improvements designed to enhance the facility 217 such as a series of new sidewalks from the roadway to the courts and along the north and east 218 edges of the sand courts. He stated that the sidewalks will be gently sloping to meet ADA 219 requirements, except the stairs at the northeast corner. He noted that there will also be an 220 adjoining short retaining wall that will serve as bench seating. 221

He stated that they also plan to place a giant volleyball at the entrance to the facility near the 222 road, which will signify the entrance to the facility and serve as a photo opportunity. 223

Tab 18 d. Authorization to Release a Request for Information on NuRF 224 Sediment Disposal Jason Danaher 225

VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE 226 DIRECTOR TO RELEASE AN RFI TO SOLICIT RESPONSES FROM INDUSTRY 227 REPRESENTATIVES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF ALUM RESIDUAL AND ITS REUSE IN 228 CENTRAL FLORIDA. Mr. Hendrick seconded the motion. 229


Tab 19 e. Request for Qualifications - Future NuRF Improvements Jason Danaher 231

VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE 232 DIRECTOR TO REJECT ALL RESPONSES TO RFQ 2020-09 FOR NURF 233 IMPROVEMENTS. Ms. Stokes seconded the motion. 234


Tab 20 f. Hickory Point Deck Repair Bid Results Ben Gugliotti 236

1) VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO 237 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ESX CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR 238 THE HICKORY POINT DECKING REPAIR PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT 239 NOT TO EXCEED $160,000. Mr. Hendrick seconded the motion. 240


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2) VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION THAT IF FOR ANY 242 REASON, STAFF IS UNABLE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH 243 ESX CONSTRUCTION OR IF THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT ARE 244 NOT MET, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT 245 WITH JOHN MURPHY FOR THE HICKORY POINT DECKING REPAIR 246 PROJECT FOR A COMBINED COST NOT EXCEED $161,644. Ms. Stokes 247 seconded the motion. 248


Tab 21 g. Centrifuge Repair and Pond Dredging Update Steve Crawford 250

Mr. Crawford gave PowerPoint presentation regarding the damage to the centrifuge and the 251 different options available to make it operational. 252

VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE 253 DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE A NEW SCROLL FROM WASFALIA, SHIP OLD SCROLL 254 TO WESFALIA FOR EXCHANGE, AND CONTRACT GEA TO SERVICE THE 255 EXISTING CENTRIFUGE BOWL AND DRY END IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 256 300,000. Mr. BonJorn seconded the motion. 257


7. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT 259

Attorney Stone informed the Board that he has been working with staff on real estate issues 260 regarding Scrub Point, Burrell Lock and Dam and the two properties near Lake Yale. He noted 261 that he recently had a chance to visit the newly aquired property at Lake Denham. 262

8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 263

Mr. Hendrick asked Mr. Hart if he had heard anything regarding their request to tour the 264 Phosphorous Free project on Lake Apopka. Mr. Hart stated that staff would speak with them 265 again to see if they are open to giving a tour of facility yet. 266

Mr. Farner asked about the progress on his request for a list of Legislative Delegates contact 267 information and the contact information for other departments that deal with hydrilla and 268 invasive plant removal. He also asked for a list of approved herbicides that could be provided to 269 the public. 270

Mr. Hart stated that Ms. Ely has been putting together for a list of contacts that handle invasive 271 plant removal and a list of our Legislative Delegates. He stated that staff would contact Nathalie 272 Visscher, with Florida Fish and Wildlife, for a list of approved herbicides. Mr. Farner asked that 273 this topic be brought back to the Board on next month’s agenda. 274


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Mr. Farner also asked staff to look into providing uniforms and uniform cleaning service for 275 Field Staff, so that the Agency has a unified look on the job site and are easily identifiable. 276

Mr. Farner stated that he had been speaking the Attorney Stone regarding hydrilla and possible 277 legal means that would require the State to provide more funding for the control of hydrilla. He 278 stated that he would like to direct our legal staff to look into any legal means that may be 279 available. 280

Attorney Stone stated that he could look into that, but also noted that intergovernmental 281 relationships are important to the Water Authority. He noted that Florida Fish and Wildlife is 282 mandated by legislation to administer the invasive plant trust fund and carry out the terms of the 283 Aquatic Weed Control Act. He stated that he understands that Mr. Farner would like him to look 284 FWC’s internal practices to determine how they carry out those mandates and to be fully 285 informed as to what options there might be. 286

Ms. Stokes stated that she had nothing new to add other that the fact that she too has been 287 receiving complaints about hydrilla. 288

9. BOARD MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA 289

No additional items. 290

10. INFORMATION ITEMS 291

a. Staff Reports 292 b. Monthly Financial Reports – August 2019 293

11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 294

- Board Meeting - Wednesday, October 28, 2020 (3:30 pm) 295 BCC Chambers/Admin. Building 296

13. ADJOURNMENT 297

The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. 298

DRAFT 1 MINUTES OF THE FINAL BUDGET HEARING 2

of the 3 LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 4

September 23, 2020 5

The Final Budget Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority was 6 held at 5:05 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2020 in the Lake County Administration 7 Building, County Commissioners Chambers at 315 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida. 8

Members Present-District # Staff Present 9

Amy Stone, Chairman (#5) Ron Hart, Executive Director 10 Carolyn Maimone, Vice Chair (#3) Dr. Jason Danaher, Water Resources Director 11 Trampis BonJorn (#2) Steve Crawford, Water Res. Project Manager 12 Peggy Cox (#1) Biago Gugliotti, Land Resources Director 13 Keith Farner (At-Large) Ben Garcia, Office/IT Manager 14 Butch Hendrick (#4) Brian Nagy, Field Services Manager 15 Courtney Stokes (At-Large) Anna Ely, Recording Secretary Kevin Stone, Attorney

1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 16

Chairman Stone called the Final Budget Hearing to order at 5:06 p.m. 17

Chairman Stone: “The Final Budget Hearing for the Lake County Water Authority is now 18 called to order.” 19

2. FY 2018-2019 FINAL BUDGET AND MILLAGE ADOPTION 20

a. Announce Tentative Millage Rate – 0.3368 21

Chairman Stone announced the tentative millage rate of 0.3368 mils. 22

Chairman Stone: “The tentative millage rate is 0.3368 mils” 23

b. Announce Proposed Millage Rate is equal to the Rolled-Back Rate of 0.3368 mils 24

Chairman Stone announced that the proposed millage rate of 0.3368 is equal to the Rolled-Back 25 Rate of 0.3368 mils 26

Chairman Stone: “The proposed millage rate of 0.3368 is equal to the Rolled-Back Rate of 27 0.3368 mils 28

Final Budget Meeting Minutes – September 23, 2020

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c. Consider Amendments to the FY 2020-2021 Tentative Budget 29

Mr. Hart addressed the Board and stated that Mr. Hendrick wants to move several items 30 earmarked for different protects, etc. at the NuRF and place them into a reserve account to be 31 pulled from once a project is approved. 32

He explained that after Mr. Hendrick’s request he had contacted the Clerk Finance office and our 33 Auditors to discuss this with them. He stated that they had informed him that a government 34 agency cannot hold a large lump sum amount in a reserve account. He explained that the intent 35 of a reserve account it to build money for a perceived project. 36

He noted that although money has been budgeted for different items or projects it does not mean 37 that the money must be spent for that project and the Board can choose to transfer the money to a 38 different project or line item. 39

Mr. Hart stated that because this request was just presented today, they advised that if we want to 40 further discuss this item, that we schedule a meeting where the individual Board members that 41 are interested in making these type of changes can meet with the Clerk of Courts, along with the 42 head of their Finance Department and the auditor, in order to confirm that what is being done is 43 done in a method that ensures transparency to the public. 44

Chairman Stone stated that she is not interested in making that sort of change. She stated that 45 she is all about transparency and doesn’t like anything that feels shady to her. 46

Vice Chair Maimone stated that they have had numerous budget meeting and that if this is 47 something that needed to be discussed, it should have been done in a budget meeting. She stated 48 that it is inappropriate to call the Executive Director and tell him to move money around outside 49 of the budget hearing processes. 50

Mr. Hart stated that he didn’t think it was Mr. Hendrick’s intent to do anything inappropriate, but 51 he is a little uncomfortable with taking that kind of action in light of the courses he’s taken in 52 budgeting and the advice he’s received from the Clerk’s office. He stated that he would 53 recommend to the Board that they stick to what they have already allocated in the line items and 54 knowing that they have the leniency to make changes throughout the year should they wish. 55

Mr. Farner stated that he understands what Vice Chair Maimone was saying, he didn’t think it 56 was inappropriate at this time, as this is the time to make any changes or amendments to the 57 budget. He noted that at the last budget meeting when he had stated that he was not in favor of 58 all the items they were budgeting for, it had been explained that should the Board would be able 59 to make changes in the future should they wish. 60

He also noted that he had received a call from a member of the public stating that if something it 61 budgeted for, it gives staff the approval and authority to spend it in that fashion. He stated that 62 he had then called Attorney Stone, who had assured him that nothing could be spent on those 63 items without Board approval. 64

Mr. Hendrick stating that the timing of his request is irrelevant and that he is not comfortable 65 with approving the budget the way it is and thinks it is inappropriate to budget for items that 66


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have not yet been approved by the Board. He stated that he believes the best way would be to 67 put the funding in a reserve account. 68

Vice Chair stated that for us to do projects in the future, the staff has to recommend them and put 69 them in the budget. She noted that sometimes things are pulled off the budget should they 70 decided not to do it, but if you don’t have the funding set aside in the budget, and you don’t let 71 the public know what projects you might be planning to do in the future, it is a problem. 72

Mr. Farner asked Attorney Stone and Agency staff if the budget could be changed in the future 73 should they decide not to complete any of the proposed projects. Attorney Stone and Mr. Hart 74 both confirmed that changes could be made. 75

d. Public Comments and Questions 76

Chairman Stone: Asks for public comment. 77

Marty Proctor addressed the Board and stated that it might help to make the budget a bit more 78 transparent if there was also a summary giving an overall look at the budget and a combined 79 accounting of certain areas of expense, such as the NuRF, Operating Expenses, and Hickory 80 Point. He stated that he thinks it is a well-done budget and that was the only suggestion he had. 81

VICE CHAIR MAIMONE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2020-03, 82 ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF 0.3368. Ms. Stokes seconded the motion. 83


RESOLUTION 2020-03 85

86 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR 87

THE LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA 88 FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2020 89

AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 90 WHEREAS, Florida Statute 200.065 provides the method for adopting annual budgets and 91 millage rates by the taxing authorities in Lake County, Florida; and 92

WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 200.065 provides that no final millage shall be adopted until 93 a resolution or ordinance has been approved by the governing Board of the taxing authority; and 94

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Lake County Water 95 Authority pursuant to law; and 96

WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(2)(a)(1&4), the Board of Trustees of the 97 Lake County Water Authority, Lake County, Florida, prepared a tentative budget and computed a 98 proposed millage rate necessary to fund said tentative budget for the Lake County Water 99 Authority; and 100


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WHEREAS, within thirty-five (35) days of the certification of value of the ad valorem tax 101 roll of the Lake County Water Authority, Lake County, Florida, the Board of Trustees caused the 102 Property Appraiser to be advised of the proposed millage rate, of its rolled-back rate, and of the 103 date, time, and place at which a public hearing would be held to consider the proposed millage rate 104 and the tentative budget for the Lake County Water Authority; and 105

WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(2)(b), the Property Appraiser of Lake 106 County, Florida, prepared the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes pursuant to Florida Statute 107 200.069 and caused them to be mailed to all property owners within in Lake County; and 108

WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(2)(c), on September 9, 2020, the Board 109 of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority, of Lake County, Florida, held a public hearing 110 on the proposed millage rate and tentative budget for the Lake County Water Authority, and at 111 said public hearing the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority, Lake County, 112 Florida, publicly announced the proposed millage rate, and adopted the tentative budget and; 113

WHEREAS, Florida Statute 200.065(2)(d), requires that within fifteen (15) days of the 114 meeting adopting the proposed millage rate and tentative budget, the Board of Trustees shall 115 advertise its intent to adopt a final millage rate and final budget for the Lake County Water 116 Authority, of Lake County, Florida; and 117

WHEREAS, on the 17th of September 2020, the Board of Trustees caused such 118 advertisement to be made in The Daily Commercial a newspaper of general circulation in Lake 119 County, Florida; and 120

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority of Lake County, 121 Florida, met on September 23, 2020, at 5:05 pm at a public hearing held as specified in the 122 advertisement and in accordance with applicable law; 123

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County 124 Water Authority, of Lake County, Florida, that: 125

1. The Board of Trustees does hereby adopt its final millage rate of 0.3368 mills to be 126 levied for the general fund upon all property located within the boundaries of the above-127 named taxing authority, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and shall be effective October 1, 128 2020. 129

2. Said new millage rate of 0.3368 is equal to the rolled-back rate. 130

3. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. 131

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a public hearing this 23rd day of September 2020. 132

e. Resolution for the Adoption of FY 2020-2021 Final Budget

MS. COX MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2020-04, ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET OF $23,075,082 FOR THE LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. Ms. Stokes seconded the motion.


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Motion approved 6-1 with Mr. Hendrick in opposition.

RESOLUTION 2020-04 133

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 134 LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA 135

FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2020 136 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 137

WHEREAS, Florida Statute 200.065 provides the method for adopting annual budgets by 138 the taxing authorities in Lake County, Florida; and 139

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Lake County Water 140 Authority, Lake County, Florida pursuant to law; and 141

WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(2)(a)(1&4), the Board of Trustees of the 142 Lake County Water Authority, Lake County, Florida, prepared a tentative budget and computed 143 the proposed millage rate necessary to fund said tentative budget for the Lake County Water 144 Authority, Lake County, Florida; and 145

WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(2)(c), on September 9, 2020, the Board 146 of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority, Lake County, Florida, held a public hearing on 147 the proposed millage rate and tentative budget for the Lake County Water Authority, and at said 148 public hearing the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority, Lake County, Florida, 149 publicly announced the proposed millage rate, and adopted the tentative budget; and 150

WHEREAS, Florida Statute 200.065(2)(d), requires that within fifteen (15) days of the 151 meeting adopting the proposed millage rate and tentative budget, the Board of Trustees of the Lake 152 County Water Authority, Lake County, Florida, shall advertise its intent to adopt a final millage 153 rate and final budget for the Lake County Water Authority; and 154

WHEREAS, on the 17th of September 2020, the Board of Trustees caused such 155 advertisement to be made in The Daily Commercial, a newspaper of general circulation in Lake 156 County, Florida; and 157

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees met on the 23rd of September 2020, at 5:05 pm at a 158 public hearing held as specified in the advertisement and in accordance with applicable law; 159

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County 160 Water Authority, Lake County, Florida: 161

1. That the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Water Authority, Lake County, 162 Florida, hereby adopts a Final Budget in the amount of $23,075,082 for the Fiscal 163 Year 2020-2021. 164

2. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. 165

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of September 2020. 166


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Chairman Stone: “The Final Budget Hearing for the Lake County Water Authority is now 167 adjourned.” 168

The Final Budget Hearing was adjourned at 5:20 pm. 169

Acct. Final FY 19-20

Proposed FY 20-21

Difference PercentChange

100 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION Financial & Administrative - Personnel

100-110 Executive Salaries 151,782 135,000 (16,782) -11.06%100-111 Accrued Leave - Executive Salaries 119,952 50,063 (69,889) -58.26%100-120 Regular Salaries 233,267 255,034 21,767 9.33%100-123 Accrued Leave - Regular Salaries 35,037 30,000 (5,037) -14.38%100-140 Overtime 500 500 - 0.00%100-160 Board Per Diem - Board days per year 3,500 3,500 - 0.00%100-210 Social Security Matching (7.65% - sal. plus accr. leave) 28,286 25,826 (2,460) -8.70%100-220 Retirement Contributions 61,281 61,344 63 0.10%100-230 Life & Health Insurance 45,475 45,475 - 0.00%100-240 Workers' Compensation Insurance 2,960 2,883 (77) -2.60%

SUB TOTAL: 682,040 609,625 (72,415) -10.62%Financial & Administrative - Operating Exp.

100-310 Professional Services (legal, arch., eng. survey.)General Legal Services 60,000 60,000 - 0.00%Outside Human Resources Firm 20,000 12,000 (8,000) -40.00%

SUB TOTAL: 80,000 72,000 (8,000) -10.00%100-320 Accounting & Auditing

Audit contract 18,925 14,000 (4,925) -26.02%SUB TOTAL: 18,925 14,000 (4,925) -26.02%

100-340 Other Contractual Services Misc (document shredding, consultant, etc.) 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Janitorial svc. = 12 x $300 3,200 3,600 400 12.50%

SUB TOTAL: 4,200 4,600 400 9.52%100-364 Commissions - Property Appraiser

Per Carey Baker 5/23/2020 96,455 70,000 (26,455) -27.43%SUB TOTAL: 96,455 70,000 (26,455) -27.43%

100-365 Commissions - Tax Collector (plus prop. taxes)Real Estate Taxes (moved from 100-490 acct) 225 250 25 11.11%Commissions - based on .3557 mils 161,465 150,000 (11,465) -7.10%

SUB TOTAL: 161,690 150,250 (11,440) -7.08%100-400 Travel & Per Diem

Records Retention Class 25 50 25 100.00%FGFOA 800 800 - 0.00%AWRA 250 250 - 0.00%FLMS 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%SunPass 80 100 20 25.00%

100-400 4 Admin + Board members 500 500 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 2,655 2,700 45 1.69%

100-420 Postage & Express MailPostage 1,000 800 (200) -20.00%Express Mail 200 200 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,200 1,000 (200) -16.67%100-430 Utility Services (electric & water) incl. new bldgs.

Office Tavares - Water, Sewer 3,500 3,500 - 0.00%Office Sumter Electric 12,500 12,500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 16,000 16,000 - 0.00%100-450 Insurance

Liability, Auto, Property (4 bldgs) + 10,000 Deductible 32,600 50,900 18,300 56.13%SUB TOTAL: 32,600 50,900 18,300 56.13%

100-460 Repair & MaintenanceCopy Machine Maintenance, includes toner 2,200 2,200 - 0.00%Office Building 4,000 1,000 (3,000) 0.00%Carpet Cleaning - 500 500 100.00%Pest Control 375 375 - 0.00%A/C repairs, filters, maintenance - 4,000 4,000 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 6,575 8,075 1,500 22.81%100-470 Printing & Binding

Stationery 500 500 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 500 500 - 0.00%

100-490 Other Current Charges & ObligationsBoard Snacks ($50X14), Lunch (20X$9X1) 1,100 1,100 - 0.00%Legal ads, budget ads, employment and classifieds 3,500 3,500 - 0.00%

MUNIS software signature key 650 650 - 0.00%De Minimus Benefits - 2,000 2,000 100.00%Unanticipated Expenditures 1,500 1,500 - 0.00%SunTrust Fees 675 675 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 7,425 9,425 2,000 26.94%100-510 Office Supplies

Office Supplies 2,000 1,500 (500) -25.00%Toner 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Name tags, Desk plates, key tags, etc. 250 250 - 0.00%

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Copy Paper 350 350 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 3,600 3,100 (500) -13.89%

100-520 Operating SuppliesMisc. award items, plaques, pictures, etc. 100 100 - 0.00%New LCWA shirts for admin staff & Board 200 500 300 150.00%Janitorial supplies 1,200 1,200 - 0.00%Water Cooler Water 1,200 1,200 - 0.00%Misc. & unanticipated 500 500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 3,200 3,500 300 9.38%100-540 Books, Publications & Dues

NALMS membership - 440 440 100.00%Florida Lake Management Society - 280 280 100.00%So. Lake Chamber of Commerce - 200 200 100.00%Tav Chamber of Commerce - 140 140 100.00%Special District Fees 200 200 - 0.00%Daily Commercial 195 195 - 0.00%Orlando Sentinel 350 350 - 0.00%Books 100 100 - 0.00%CPA License, Toastmasters. Notary Fees 500 - (500) -100.00%FGOA and CFGOA 55 55 - 0.00%Misc. 200 200 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,600 2,160 560 35.00%100-550 Training

HR Classes - All Employees - 300 300 100.00%Board (7* $200) 1,400 1,400 - 0.00%Director & Admin Training 1,500 2,000 500 33.33%Education Assistance - 3,500 3,500 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 2,900 7,200 4,300 148.28%100-640 Machinery & Equipment

Director SUV - 36,000 36,000 100.00%SUB TOTAL: - 36,000 36,000 100.00%

Admin - Total Operating Expences: 439,525 451,410 11,885 308.66%

TOTAL FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE 1,121,565 1,061,035 (60,530) -5.40%



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

200 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYResource Data - Operating Exp.

200-340 Other Contractual Services Network Maintenance 2,500 3,000 500 20.00%Lake County Water Resource Atlas 25,000 25,000 - 0.00%HP Security Cameras (Carry Over from 2019-20) 10,000 10,000 100.00%Web Site Updates and Maintenance 7,700 1,800 (5,900) -76.62%

SUB TOTAL: 35,200 39,800 4,600 13.07%200-400 Travel & Per Diem

GIS Workshop and Meetings (Hotel, Meals and Travel) - - 0.00%ArcGIS Training (Hotel, Meals and Travel) - - - #DIV/0!ESRI Conference (Hotel, Meals and Travel) 1,200 1,200 - 0.00%Network Admin Training (Travel) 300 300 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,500 1,500 - 0.00%200-410 Communications Services

CenturyLink - elevator, tower, pavilion, payphone 1,200 1,500 300 25.00%Verizon Hot Spot - Security Cameras 1,500 1,500 Comcast Internet Service 6,500 5,500 Star Security Office - 4,000 4,000 100.00%Vonage Cloud Telephone System - 3,600 3,600 #DIV/0!Wireless (14 phones) Verizon Wireless 4,200 7,000 2,800 66.67%

SUB TOTAL: 13,400 23,100 9,700 72.39%200-460 Repair & Maintenance (field veh. and site maint.)

ArcGIS (Win2K) - (Main GIS software maintenance / ESRI) 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%ArcGIS Online Credits for Map Applications 500 500 - 0.00%Network Equipment Repairs 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Netgear - Soniwall Contract/Maint Renewal 500 500 - 0.00%Symantec Antivirus Contract/Maint Renewal 800 800 - 0.00%Netgear AntiSpam Contract/Maint Renewal - - - 0.00%MS Office 365 3,600 3,600 - 0.00%Cloud Back up Service 2,500 2,500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 11,900 11,900 - 0.00%200-510 Office Supplies

Plotter paper (10 x $60.00) 10 Rolls 300 300 - 0.00%Plotter ink (12 x $125.00) 6 colors - 2 x 6 cartridges 1,200 1,200 - 0.00%Network Printers Ink 300 300 - 0.00%Misc. (Foam board, mounting spray, etc.) 100 100 - 0.00%HP Color Printer Ink 300 300 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 2,200 2,200 - 0.00%200-520 Operating Supplies

Workstation Monitor 500 500 - 0.00%UPS Back Units Replacement 300 300 - 0.00%Adobe Acrobat Professional Upgrade to version 12 1,200 1,200 - 0.00%Keyboard and Mouse for Staff 250 250 - 0.00%Uniforms, shoes, etc 125 125 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 2,375 2,375 - 0.00%200-540 Professional Development and Publications

URISA Membership 250 250 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 250 250 - 0.00%

200-550 TrainingCentral Florida GIS Users Workshop 250 250 - 0.00%Technology Training 2,500 2,500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 2,750 2,750 - 0.00%200-620 Buildings

Back up Generator for Office - - - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: - - - 0.00%

200-640 Machinery & Equip.Battery Back-up System 3,000 - (3,000) -100.00%New Network Switch 7,000 7,000 - 0.00%Replacement Office Color Printer Copier Machine 8,500 - (8,500) -100.00%Phone System for the Office - 4,000 4,000 100.00%NAS Server - File Storage for the Network - 10,000

SUB TOTAL: 18,500 21,000 2,500 13.51%Sub Total Resource Data - Operating Exp. 88,075 104,875 16,800 19.07%

200 TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 88,075 104,875 16,800 19.07%



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

400 HICKORY POINT RECREATIONAL FACILITYHickory Point Recreational Facility - Personnel

400-120 Regular Salaries 60,000 60,000 100.00%400-123 Accrued Leave - Regular Salaries 2,010 2,010 100.00%400-140 Overtime 1,000 1,000 100.00%400-210 Social Security Matching (7.65% - sal. plus accr. leave) 900 900 100.00%400-220 Retirement Cont. 5,000 5,000 100.00%400-230 Life & Health Insurance 2 x $9,095 18,190 18,190 100.00%400-240 Workers' Comp Insurance + 2,500 Deductible 3,157 3,157 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 90,257 90,257 100.00%Hickory Point Recreational Facility - Operating Exp.

400-340 Other Contractual ServicesBathing Beach Samples 720 720 - 0.00%Restroom Cleaning - 500 500 100.00%Entrance Tower Repairs - 100,000 100,000 100.00%Dock and Bridge Deck Replacement 160,000 160,000 100.00%Temp Services 300 300 - 0.00%Paiting and Re-screening Pavilion and Site Improvements - 70,000 70,000 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,020 331,520 330,500 99.69%400-430 Utility Services

HP - Sumter Electric 22,000 23,000 1,000 4.55%HP - City of Tavares (Water & Sewer) 60,000 65,000 5,000 8.33%HP - Waste Management 7,260 8,000 740 10.19%

SUB TOTAL: 89,260 96,000 6,740 7.55%400-440 Rentals & Leases

Rental Equipment 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%

400-460 Maintenance & Repair (bldgs. and grounds)Roadway & Parking Lot Asphalt Coating & Restriping 200,000 200,000 100.00%Mulch Grounds and Picnic Area 1,000 3,000 2,000 66.67%Termite Inspection 500 500 - 0.00%Exotic, Invasive Plant (Shoreline & Wetlands) 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%Dock Repairs - 15,000 15,000 100.00%Light Poles & Electric Lines Repair 16,000 16,000 100.00%Boardwalk Pressure Washing & Paint 20,000 - (20,000) 0.00%Elevator Contract (ThyssenKrupp) 2,200 2,200 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 25,700 238,700 213,000 266.67%400-470 Printing & Binding

Brochures - 500 500 0.00%SUB TOTAL: - 500 500 0.00%

400-480 Promotional ActivitiesAdvertising - - - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: - - - 0.00%400-490 Other Current Charges & Obligations

Hickory Sign Permit - - - 0.00%Bathing Beach Permit 250 250 - 0.00%Elevator License 120 120 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 370 370 - 0.00%400-520 Operating Supplies -

Pavilion Tables, Picnic Tables, Grills, etc. - 2,500 2,500 100.00%SUB TOTAL: - 2,500 2,500 100.00%

400-630 Land Improvements - 9 Boat Ramp Extensions & 3 New Docks 460,000 460,000 100.00%Overflow Parking Center Lane Paving 100,000 100,000 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: - 560,000 560,000 100.00%400-640 Machinery/Equipment

Truck 27,000 27,000 100.00%SUB TOTAL: - 27,000 27,000 100.00%

Sub Total Hickory Point Recreational Facility - Operating Exp. 117,350 1,257,590 1,140,240 971.66%TOTAL HICKORY POINT RECREATIONAL FACILITY 117,350 1,347,847 1,230,497 1048.57%

500 EDUCATION

500-340 Other Contractual Services Sheriff - 4 Marine Units (less portion in water bdgt) 17,171 34,342 17,171 100.00%Naturalist Contractor 15,000 15,000 - 0.00%Education Contractor 15,000 15,000 - 0.00%Education and Graphics Design Services 1,000 - (1,000) -100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 48,171 64,342 16,171 33.57%500-420 Freight and Postage

Public Mailings (Project, Education Activity Notification) 100 100 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 100 100 - 0.00%

500-440 Rentals

Education - 3.5% of ad valorem collected = $277,982



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

Portalets, Pontoon Rentals for Events 500 1,000 500 100.00%SUB TOTAL: 500 1,000 500 100.00%

500-470 Printing & BindingPrinting of Educational Materials 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%500-480 Promotional Activities

LCWA Event Advertisements 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Kid's Fishing Clinic 500 500 - 0.00%Lakes Academy Ads 700 - (700) -100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 2,200 1,500 (700) -31.82%500-490 Other Current Charges

Educational Events Expenses 350 350 - 0.00%Water Resource Tabloid - - - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 350 350 - 0.00%500-520 Operating Supplies -

Limnology Education & Misc. SuppliesWater quality test kits & reagents 200 200 - 0.00%

Miscellaneous supplies 450 450 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 650 650 - 0.00%

500-810 Aids to Government AgenciesPublic School Transportation Funds (Hickory Point, NuRF) 5,000 2,500 (2,500) -50.00%Substitute Teacher Grant - - - 0.00%Water Resource Education Mini-Grants - - - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 5,000 2,500 (2,500) -50.00%500-820 Aids to Private Entities

Trout Lake Nature Center Grant 16,000 30,000 14,000 87.50%Community Water Resource Mini-Grants - 5,000 5,000 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 16,000 35,000 19,000 118.75%500 TOTAL EDUCATION 73,971 106,442 32,471 43.90%

600 RESOURCE COMMUNICATION600-340 Other Contractual Services

Media & Graphics Services 2,500 2,500 - 0.00%Love Your Lakes Clean-up events (Eustis, Wekiva, Umatilla) 1,000 500 (500) -50.00%

SUB TOTAL: 3,500 3,000 (500) -14.29%600-420 Freight and Postage

Public Mailings (Fire, Land Management actvitiy notifications) 250 250 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 250 250 - 0.00%

600-440 Rentals (porta-potties, tour vans)Equipment Rental (Porta-potties) 500 500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 500 500 - 0.00%600-470 Printing & Binding

Brochures 5,000 2,500 (2,500) -50.00%SUB TOTAL: 5,000 2,500 (2,500) -50.00%

600-480 Promotional ActivitiesLCWA Promotions (t-shirts, event signs) 500 1,000 500 100.00%General LCWA Ads 500 500 - 0.00%Promotional Items (whistles, keytainers, bags) 700 700 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,700 2,200 500 29.41%600-490 Other Current Charges

LCWA Public Events 500 500 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 500 500 - 0.00%

600-520 Operating SuppliesMisc. Supplies 250 250 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 250 250 - 0.00%600-540 Professional Development & Publications

Reference Books 100 100 - 0.00%League of Environmental Educators of Florida (LEEF) - 100 100 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 100 200 100 100.00%600-810 Aids to Government Agencies - 0.00%

Community Water Resource Mini-Grants (25%) - - - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: - - - 0.00%

600-820 Aids to Private Entities - 0.00%Community Water Resource Mini-Grants (25%) - - - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: - - - 0.00%600 TOTAL RESOURCE COMMUNICATION 11,800 9,400 (2,400) -20.34%



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

710 WATER RESOURCESWater Resources - Personnel

710-120 Regular Salaries 247,005 275,135 28,130 11.39%710-123 Accrued Leave 40,103 30,000 (10,103) 0.00%710-140 Overtime 2,500 15,500 13,000 520.00%710-210 Social Security Matching (sal. plus accrued leave) 22,155 24,155 2,000 9.03%710-220 Retirement Contributions (sal. plus accrued leave) 24,530 28,014 3,484 14.20%710-230 Life & Health Insurance 36,380 45,475 9,095 25.00%710-240 Workers' Compensation Insurance 5,050 3,925 (1,125) -22.28%

SUB TOTAL: 377,723 422,204 44,481 11.78%Water Resources - Operating Exp.

710-310 Professional ServicesSurveying

Staff gages (LakeWatch, Lake Atlas) 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Dam Properties and Easements 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%

NuRF ImprovementsNuRF Improvements - Existing Pegasus Contract 100,000 - (100,000) -100.00%NuRF Improvements - Bid & Construciton Mgmt 90,000 250,000 160,000 177.78%NuRF Phase II 200,000

NuRF Innovative Technologies 200,000 Minneola Phase II - Wood - 135,510 135,510 100.00%Villa City Bid & Construction Management - 75,000 75,000 100.00%Cherry Lake Design Phase I - 150,000 150,000 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 193,000 1,013,510 820,510 425.13%710-340 Other Contractual Services

Sheriff - Marine Unit (less portion in education bdgt) 211,779 423,558 211,779 100.00%Lake Yale Whole Lake Alum Application 4,000,000 - (4,000,000) -100.00%NuRF Phase I Construction 1,400,000 #DIV/0!NuRF Pond Dredging - 1,100,000 1,100,000 100.00%Aerotek - 15,000 15,000 100.00%Containment area sediment piling Long Reach - 30,000 30,000 100.00%Rain Gauge Communication Service - 3,000 3,000 100.00%ABC Ag Diversion to Mine Pit - 255,000 255,000 100.00%NuRF Research Publishing 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%NuRF Additional Floc Residual Removal 100,000 120,000 20,000 20.00%NuRF Floc Residual Removal - Lake Gem Farms 20,000 - (20,000) -100.00%Waterway Sign Replacement 10,000 10,000 - 0.00%Adopt-A-Lake Sampling 35,000 35,000 - 0.00%Aquatic Plant Harvesting 30,000 30,000 - 0.00%NuRF Dredge Control Design 650 5,000 4,350 669.23%USGS Monitoring Network 148,860 153,930 5,070 3.41%Waterway Tree Removal 25,000 30,000 5,000 20.00%

SUB TOTAL: 4,586,289 3,615,488 (970,801) -21.17%710-349 Harris Chain Restoration Council

Remaining Legislature Funds 8,367 - (8,367) -100.00%SUB TOTAL: 8,367 - (8,367) -100.00%

710-400 Travel & Per DiemWater Resources Director 800 800 - 0.00%Water Resoruces Manager 800 800 - 0.00%NuRF Operator 300 900 600 200.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,900 2,500 600 31.58%710-410 Communications Services

Security Alarm & Monitoring 1,700 1,700 - 0.00%Rain Gauge Communication Service - 1,000 1,000 100.00%Performance Alarms & Monitoring 4,500 4,500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 6,200 7,200 1,000 16.13%710-420 Freight and Postage

NuRF Freight - 1,500 1,500 100.00%SUB TOTAL: - 1,500 1,500 0.00%

710-430 Utility Services (electric and water)Lake Denham Electrical - 15,000 15,000 100.00%NuRF Electrical Service 60,000 70,000 10,000 16.67%

SUB TOTAL: 60,000 85,000 25,000 41.67%710-440 Rental & Leases

Rental Equipment 25,000 25,000 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 25,000 25,000 - 0.00%

710-460 Repair & MaintenanceLake Denham Site Maintenance -

Road & Levee - 20,000 20,000 100.00%Pumps and Pump House - 7,500 7,500 100.00%

NuRF Maintenance System Maintenance 45,000 45,000 - 0.00% Paint Sludge Tank 500 500 - 0.00%



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

Maintenance Reserve 805,958 555,000 (250,958) -31.14%NuRF Operation -

Security Alarm & Monitoring 1,700 - (1,700) -100.00%Performance Alarms & Monitoring 4,500 - (4,500) -100.00%Roadway Lighting Repair/Replace - 9,000 9,000 100.00%

Chain Saws & Power Tools 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Centriguge Service 12,500 75,000 62,500 500.00%Bulldozer 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%NuRF Tractor 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%NuRF Tractor Brush Hogg - 1,000 1,000 100.00%NuRF Lawnmower - 1,000 1,000 100.00%Bobcat 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%NuRF Trucks - 3,000 3,000 100.00%NuRF Mule 1,000 1,500 500 50.00%

SUB TOTAL: 883,158 730,500 (152,658) -17.29%710-490 Other Current Charges & Obligations

Project Permit Fees 15,000 20,000 5,000 33.33%SUB TOTAL: 15,000 20,000 5,000 33.33%

710-520 Operating SuppliesLake Denham Diesel - 5,000 5,000 100.00%NuRF Supplies 5,000 10,000 5,000 100.00%NuRF Cglassware (Imhoff cones, flasks, etc.) 200 200 - 0.00%NuRF Tools 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%NuRF Diesel 7,650 7,650 - 0.00%Storm Drain Markers 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Water Level Gages 300 300 - 0.00%Navigation Buoys, Anchors, Cables, etc. 2,500 2,500 - 0.00%Safety Shoes (3 employees) 300 375 75 25.00%Uniforms (3 employees) 500 500 - 0.00%

Protective Gear (rain gear, waders, glasses, etc.) 250 250 - 0.00%YSI Replacement Probes 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%YSI Calibration Solution 500 500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 22,200 32,275 10,075 45.38%710-522 Alum and Polymer Supplies

NuRF Alum 2,977,489 2,977,489 - 0.00%NuRF Polymer 100,000 150,000 50,000 50.00%

SUB TOTAL: 3,077,489 3,127,489 50,000 1.62%710-530 Road Materials and Supplies

NuRF Gravel Road Improvements 15,000 15,000 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 15,000 15,000 - 0.00%

710-540 Professional Development and PublicationsFlorida Aquatic Plant Mgmt Society 75 75 - 0.00%FL Chapter of the American Fisheries Society 100 100 - 0.00%American Water Resources Association 200 200 - 0.00%American Water Works Association 150 150 - 0.00%North American Lake Mgmt Society - 150 150 100.00%Aquatic Plant Herbicide License - 400 400 100.00%Limnological Reference Books 200 200 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 725 1,275 550 75.86%710-550 Training

Centrifuge Training 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%FLMS Conference Registration 490 500 10 2.04%Stormwater Conference Registration 840 840 - 0.00%Professional Development Seminars (2) 600 900 300 50.00%

SUB TOTAL: 2,930 3,240 310 10.58%710-610 Land Acquisition

Lake Dunham Muck Farm Acquisition - - - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: - - - 0.00%

710-630 Site Improvements NuRF Site Improvements 1,416,371 2,624,000 1,207,629 85.26%Rock for NuRF Roads 10,500 - (10,500) -100.00%NuRF A/C Replacement 6,000 NuRF Tank Replacement 49,000 91,000 42,000 85.71%Palatlakaha Restoration Phase III

Villa City Construction - 900,000 900,000 100.00%SUB TOTAL: 1,475,871 3,621,000 2,145,129 145.35%

710-640 Machinery & Equip.HACH Equipment (TP Inflow) - 50,000 50,000 #DIV/0!Portable UV254 Monitor - 3,000 3,000 #DIV/0!NuRF Dredge Replacement Parts 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%NuRF Plasma Cutter 1,500 - (1,500) -100.00%NuRF Dredges 650,000 650,000 #DIV/0!Slope Mower - 28,000 28,000 #DIV/0!Tractor - 55,000 55,000 #DIV/0!



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

2 Marine Patrol Boats 120,000 120,000 #DIV/0!New Vehicle - Pickup Truck - 30,000 30,000 #DIV/0!

SUB TOTAL: 6,500 941,000 934,500 14376.92%710-810 Aid to Government Agencies

Leesburg (DOT 27 & 44 Intersection) 212,250 - (212,250) -100.00%Lake County (Marsh Park) 62,500 62,500 - 0.00%

2021 Stormwater Retrofit Grants 754,738 754,588 100.00%2020 Stormwater Retrofit Grants 894,747 - (894,747) -100.00%Supplemental Hydrilla Treatment - - 0.00%

Fruitland Park Baffle Box (Mirror Lake) - 400,000 400,000 100.00% Mt. Dora Baffle Box (Lake Gertrude) - 67,500 67,500 100.00% Lady Lake Master Plan - 65,000 65,000 100.00%

Umatilla Baffle Box (Trowel Ave) - 150,000 150,000 100.00%Umatilla Stormwater Detention Pond (Umatilla Blvd) - 200,000 200,000 100.00%

Lake County Stormwater/Lake Study - 20,000 20,000 100.00%Clermont Boat Ramp 250,000 - (250,000) -100.00%FWC Creel Survey 5,000 10,000 5,000 100.00%Lake Restoration Grant (Eustis Lake Gracie Dredge Design) - - - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,424,497 1,729,738 305,091 21.42%Sub Total Water Resources - Operating Exp. 11,804,126 14,971,715 3,167,589 26.83%

710 TOTAL WATER RESOURCES 12,181,849 15,393,919 3,212,070 26.37%



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

730 FIELD SERVICESField Services - Personnel

730-120 Regular Salaries 244,379 191,097 (53,282) -21.80%730-123 Accrued Leave 14,246 8,557 (5,689) -39.93%730-140 Overtime 3,600 10,000 6,400 177.78%730-210 Social Security Matching (sal. plus accrued leave) 20,060 16,155 (3,905) -19.47%730-220 Retirement Contributions (sal. plus accrued leave) 22,211 18,157 (4,054) -18.25%730-230 Life & Health Insurance 54,570 36,380 (18,190) -33.33%730-240 Workers' Compensation Insurance 4,300 6,925 2,625 61.05%

SUB TOTAL: 363,366 287,271 (76,095) -20.94%Field Services - Operating Exp.

730-400 Travel & Per DiemSeminars and Courses 600 600 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 600 600 - 0.00%730-440 Rentals & Leases

Equipment 2,500 2,500 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 2,500 2,500 - 0.00%

730-460 Repair & Maintenance (field veh. and site maint.)Navigation Lights (repair & replace) 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Structure, Lighting, Roads & Fences 17,550 - (17,550) -100.00%Chain Saws & Power Tools 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%Waterway Sign Repair 1,500 1,500 - 0.00%Vehicle Maintenance 10,000 10,000 - 0.00%Boat Maintenance 8,400 8,400 - 0.00%Tractor Maintenance 6,000 9,000 3,000 50.00%Mower Maintenance 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%Boat Ramp, Boardwalk, Piers (Moved to HP Budget) 15,000 - (15,000) -100.00%Fire Alarm, Backflow Inspections 1,000 2,000 1,000 100.00%Emergency Tree or Mowing Services 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 66,450 37,900 (28,550) -42.96%730-490 Other Current Charges & Obligations

Boat Registration (7 boats) 48 100 52 108.33%SUB TOTAL: 48 100 52 108.33%

730-520 Operating SuppliesFuel 20,000 20,000 - 0.00%Pavilion Tables, Picnic Tables, Grills, etc. (HP Budget) 4,000 - (4,000) -100.00%Janitorial Supplies 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%Electrical, Landscape, Irrigation, Hardware 5,200 2,200 (3,000) -57.69%Chain Saws, Power Tools, Shop Tools 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%Protective Gear (safety boots, waders, glasses, etc) 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%New Waterway and Project Signs, Post, Braces 4,000 4,000 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 41,200 34,200 (7,000) -16.99%730-540 Professional Development and Publications

Subscriptions, dues and books 100 100 - 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 100 100 - 0.00%

730-550 TrainingClasses or Conferences 500 500 - 0.00%Travis's Tuition/Fees - 3,500 3,500 100.00%Seminars and Courses 500 500 - 100.00%Licenses 200 200 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 1,200 4,700 3,500 291.67%730-640 Machinery & Equip.

Truck - - - 0.00%Tractor Arms and Claw - - - 0.00%New 6WD Gator - 10,000 10,000 100.00%Replacement Zero Turn Mower 10,000 - (10,000) -100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 10,000 10,000 - 0.00%Sub Total Field Services - Operating Exp. 122,098 90,100 (31,998) -26.21%

730 TOTAL FIELD SERVICES 485,464 377,371 (108,093) -22.27%



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

720 LAND RESOURCESLand Resources - Personnel

720-120 Regular Salaries 177,672 170,550 (7,122) -4.01%720-123 Accrued Leave 15,327 11,235 (4,092) -26.70%720-130 Intern Salaries & Wages 3,500 3,500 720-140 Overtime 1,400 1,400 - 0.00%720-210 Social Security Matching (sal. plus accr. leave) 15,139 13,753 (1,386) -9.16%720-220 Retirement Contributions (sal. plus accr.leave) 16,466 16,856 390 2.37%720-230 Life & Health Insurance 27,285 27,285 - 0.00%720-240 Workers' Compensation Insurance 3,165 4,368 1,203 38.01%

SUB TOTAL Land Management - Personnel 259,954 248,947 (11,007) -4.23%Land Resources - Operating Exp.

720-310 Professional ServicesSurveying 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%720-340 Other Contractual Services

Land Management General Services 4,000 4,000 - 0.00%Preserve Restroom Cleaning (FaithWorks) 9,000 7,000 (2,000) -22.22%Exotic Invasive Hog Removal (USDA) 10,000 10,000 - 0.00%Burn Plan Development 1,500 1,500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 24,500 22,500 (2,000) -8.16%720-400 Travel & Per Diem

Land Resources Director 500 500 - 0.00%Land Management Rangers (2) 400 800 400 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 900 1,300 400 44.44%720-430 Utility Services (electric and water at Pres.)

HWP Utility Light, BHNP Electric, Tipping Fees 250 1,200 950 0.00%SUB TOTAL: 250 1,200 950 380.00%

720-440 RentalsEquipment Rental for Land Resc. Projects 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%

SUBTOTAL: 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%720-460 Repair & Maintenance (field veh. and site maint.)

Division of Forestry "Stand By" Monies 1,000 1,000 - 0.00%Site Residences

Crooked River 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%Flat Island 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%Bourlay Historic Nature Park 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%

Dead and/or Hazardous Tree Removal 7,000 8,000 1,000 14.29%Land Mangement General Services 8,000 8,000 - 0.00%Exotic, Invasive Plant Removal 10,000 10,000 - 0.00%Contract Burning

Sawgrass Island (2 units - 84.20 acres) 8,000 8,000 - 0.00%Wolf Branch Sink (4 units - 46.20 acres) 10,000 6,000 (4,000) -40.00%Scub Point (1 unit - 6.30 acres) 8,000 8,000 - 0.00%Fern Prairie (1 unit - 58.0 acres) 12,000 10,000 (2,000) -16.67%Flowing Waters (1 unit - 23.20 acres) 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%

Mowing & Fireline MaintenanceFern Prairie Reserve 6,000 6,000 - 0.00%Flowing Waters Area 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%Scrub Point Reserve 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%Bear Track Reserve 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%Sawgrass Reserve 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%

Preserve Trail Maintenance & Repairs 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%Preserve Roads and Parking Area Repairs - 3,000 3,000 100.00%Preserve Restoration Vegetation and Seed 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%Improvements to Sabal Bluff - Duke Energy Funds 83,000 78,000 (5,000) -6.02%Sawgrass Island Preserve Restoration and Maintenance 3,000 3,000 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 193,000 186,000 (7,000) 720-490 Other Current Charges & Obligations

Permit Fees for Bear Track canoe/kayak launch 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%Preserve Road Vacations 1,500 1,500 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 3,500 3,500 - 0.00%720-520 Operating Supplies

Field & Planting Supplies 500 1,000 500 100.00%Fire Radios - 5,000 5,000 100.00%Fire Equipment - hose, valves, nozzles 700 700 - 0.00%Uniforms (pants, boots, shirts, gloves, PPE) 800 800 - 0.00%Signs for Preserves 4,000 10,000 6,000 150.00%Mulch for BHNP trail stations & garden 700 700 - 0.00%Chemical Sprayers 350 500 150 42.86%Herbicides & pesticides 2,500 3,000 500 20.00%

SUB TOTAL: 9,550 21,700 12,150 127.23%720-540 Professional Development and Publications



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

Gopher Tortise Council 75 75 - 0.00%Florida Exotic Pest & Plant Council 150 100 (50) -33.33%Professional Certifcations 100 100 - 0.00%Florida Native Plant Society - 100 100 100.00%Reference Books/Materials 100 100 - 0.00%

SUB TOTAL: 425 475 50 11.76%720-550 Training

Land Resources Director 600 600 - 0.00%Prescribed Fire Class for Staff 600 600 - 0.00%Environmental Programs Director 600 - (600) -100.00%Land Management Rangers (2) 200 800 600 300.00%

SUB TOTAL: 2,000 2,000 - 0.00%720-630 Site Improvements

Finish Scrub Point Preserve Road 5,000 - (5,000) -100.00%Misc. Improvments on Reserves 4,000 - (4,000) -100.00%Bear Track Boardwalk & Canoe/Kayak Launch 90,000 90,000 - 0.00%Preserve Roads & Parking Areas Improvements - 45,000 45,000 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: 99,000 135,000 36,000 36.36%720-640 Machinery & Equip.

ATV - 7,000 7,000 100.00%Disk for Tractor - 2,200 2,200 100.00%

SUB TOTAL: - 9,200 9,200 100.00%SUB TOTAL Land Resources - Operating Exp. 341,125 390,875 49,750 14.58%

720 TOTAL LAND RESOURCES 601,079 639,822 38,743 6.45%



Proposed FY 20-21



Description

June 18, 2020

FUND BALANCE & CONTINGENCY992 Fund Balance - End of Year 150,000 150,000 - 0.00%993 NuRF Closure Reserve 850,000 850,000 - 0.00%994 Alum Reserve 2,100,000 2,100,000 - 0.00%995 Surplus of Water Authority Property 315,000 - (315,000) -100.00%996 Self-Insurance Reserve 250,000 250,000 - 0.00%997 Water Authority Building Maintenance Fund 25,000 25,000 - 0.00%998 Contingency Reserve 100,000 300,000 200,000 200.00%

TOTAL FUND BALANCE & CONTINGENCY 3,790,000 3,675,000 (115,000) -3.03%100-813 Comm. Redev. Trust Fund Reimbursement

Umatilla (2) 5,690 8,767 3,077 54.08%Mascotte 7,307 9,963 2,656 36.35%Mt Plymouth - Sorrento 3,461 5,473 2,012 58.13%Mt Dora 52,688 61,242 8,554 16.24%Tavares (2) 9,836 12,329 2,493 25.35%Clermont (2) 13,626 16,994 3,368 24.72%Eustis (2) 17,777 21,785 4,008 22.55%Fruitland Park (2) 16,718 23,299 6,581 39.36%Groveland 18,988 22,987 3,999 21.06%Leesburg (4) 53,786 81,190 27,404 50.95%Minneola (2) 68,179 95,342 27,163 39.84%TOTAL COMM. REDEV TRUST FUND REIMBURSEMENTS 268,056 359,371 91,315 34.07%

Summary of Expenditures100 Financial & Administrative 1,121,565 1,061,035 (60,530) -5.40%400 Hickory Point Recreational Facility 117,350 1,347,847 1,230,497 1048.57%500 Education 73,971 106,442 32,471 43.90%600 Resource Communication 11,800 9,400 (2,400) -20.34%710 Water Resources 12,181,849 15,393,919 3,212,070 26.37%730 Field Services 485,464 377,371 (108,093) -22.27%200 Information Technology 88,075 104,875 16,800 19.07%720 Land Resources 601,079 639,822 38,743 6.45%100 Fund Balance & Contingency 3,790,000 3,675,000 (115,000) -3.03%100 Comm. Redev. Trust Fund Reimbursement 268,056 359,371 91,315 34.07%

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 18,739,209 23,075,082 4,335,873 23.14%

CASH BROUGHT FORWARD 10,995,663 14,981,753 3,986,090 36.25%

REVENUES

TAXES LEVIEDExisting Millage Rate/$1,000 0.3557 0.3368 (0.0189) -5.31%

Ad Valorem Taxes Levied 8,055,819 8,360,347 304,528 3.78%$22,671,764,897/1000

Less 5 Percent (uncollectable) (402,791) (418,017) (15,226) 3.78%TOTAL TAXES (95% OF LEVY) 7,653,027 7,942,329 289,302 3.78%

2136623064118674033805

OTHER REVENUESHickory Point Revenue 16,000 16,000 - 0.00%Hickory Point - County Volleyball 5,000 5,000 - 0.00%Interest (and other) 26,000 130,000 104,000 400.00%TOTAL OTHER REVENUES 47,000 151,000 104,000 221.28%

7,700,027 8,093,329 393,302 5.11%

18,695,690 23,075,082 4,379,392 23.42%

(43,519) - EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES

TOTAL REVENUES

TOTAL CASH FORWARD & REVENUES


Gary J. Cooney, Secretary - Treasurer

Peggy Cox Trampis BonJorn Carolyn Maimone Robert Hendrick Amy Stone Courtney Stokes Keith A. Farner

Ron Hart, Executive Director

TO: Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees

FROM: Jason Danaher, Water Resources Director

DATE: October 7, 2020

SUBJECT: Authorization to Advertise for Stormwater Grants

_____________________________________________________________________________

Consent Agenda

Authorization to Advertise for Stormwater Grants

The LCWA began the Stormwater Treatment Grant Program in 1996. In 2000, the Florida

Legislature added to our agency’s Enabling Legislation the ability to assist local governments in

the treatment of stormwater runoff. This continuing grant program complies with these

legislative changes by funding the removal of stormwater pollutants that are currently

discharging to our lakes.

To date, 60 projects at an LCWA cost of $7,741,634 have been completed and are removing over

1,406 pounds of total phosphorus per year along with other pollutants. Using the Water

Authority $7.7 million as project seed money, local agencies completed $26.1 million in

projects. Since inception of the stormwater grant, approximately 16,219 pounds of phosphorus

have been removed from Lake County waterways.

2020 Stormwater Grant

This fiscal year the Board budgeted $754,738 to fund the 2020/2021 Stormwater Grant Program.

Because the funding is already in place, water quality related stormwater projects approved by

the Board can receive immediate funding.

Except for the dates and funding amount, the grant application remains almost unchanged from

last year and awaits recommended changes by the Board. Further background information and a

full explanation of the process can be found in the following grant funding application.

Executive Director’s Recommendation:

Authorize staff to advertise the 2020/2021 Stormwater Grant Application to the appropriate

public agencies.

LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

27351 State Road 19 - Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 324-6141

Stormwater Treatment Grant - Application Form

The Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) initiated a grant program for stormwater retrofitting projects

beginning in fiscal year 1996. The grant program targeted municipality/community projects within Lake

County that were aimed at enhancing water quality within our waterbodies. The Stormwater Treatment

Grant will be administered through the Lake County Water Authority and evaluated by a Technical

Evaluation Team (TET), with final award of available grant funds by the LCWA Board of Trustees.

For fiscal year 2020-2021, $754,738 has been made available to fund this grant program. At the complete

discretion of the LCWA Board of Trustees, these funds may be directed to one or more applicants. The

LCWA encourages applicants to submit joint community projects where applicable. Priority will be given

to capital improvement projects that are ready for construction or implementation, especially where funds

can be fully expended or encumbered by the end of fiscal year 2022 (September 30, 2022). The applicant

may include land acquisition cost if the purchase must be made specifically to implement the project. Costs

for stormwater studies and engineering design associated with construction and/or alternative technologies

that can be demonstrated to provide pollutant removal may be included. These projects may receive a lower

prioritization than projects that are ready for construction. All applicants must provide an estimate of

pollutant loading in the application. Projects submitted without an estimate of pollutant loading may be

excluded from further consideration.

The Stormwater Treatment Grant Program is intended to fund the removal of pollutants that are currently

discharging into our lakes and wetlands. The program is not intended to fund the treatment of any new or

re-developed areas to meet local, state, or federal stormwater permitting requirements. The program is

further not intended to fund flooding problems or system repairs with little or no amount of pollution

removal. The applicant will be responsible for all maintenance and operation cost associated with each

project.

The Lake County Water Authority shall receive applications no later than 4:00 p.m. December 11,

2020 to be considered. The TET will act upon the individual applications in the form of a recommendation

by January 15, 2021. TET's formal recommendations will then be sent along with the accompanying

applications to the LCWA Board of Trustees for their review. The Lake County Water Authority Board of

Trustees will discuss the Technical Evaluation Team's recommendation and make their formal award of the

grant(s) during their regularly scheduled meeting on February 24, 2021. Actual payment will be in the form

of a reimbursement to the municipality/community of the proposed project in accordance with approved

plans as submitted. Payment will not be provided for work initiated prior to contract execution.

Please provide an electronic submittal (CD or flash drive) of the grant application. There is no limit to the

number of projects that can be submitted.

Applicant Information

Municipality or Community Name Contact

Phone Number Title

Project Name E-mail

Mailing Address

Federal ID Number

Location Maps

Please provide the following required information

Location of proposed stormwater treatment (attach legible aerial photographs, maps or other

materials to adequately depict the watershed, receiving water, and area of the proposed

treatment including names of affected water bodies and street names where appropriate).

Please provide input on the following criteria that will be evaluated:

Overall Project: Description of proposed stormwater treatment project. Discuss the technical

merits of the project. Provide the associated cost estimate for portion related to water quality

treatment. Include an estimate for any additional work if the stormwater element is part of a

larger project, the schedule with a completion date, and the estimated operation/maintenance

plan for the proposed project. (14 points max)

Status of Project: Which phases of the project have been completed? Provide realistic

completion dates for the remaining phases. Requested contract time from the date of award

to the completion of the project. (5 points max)

Conceptual

Study

Design

Permits

Bid Packages Prepared

Time from Award to Project Completion

Public Benefit: Identify the receiving waterbody. Explain the type of existing public access

to the receiving waterbody (Public Ramps, Public Docks, Adjacent Public Parks, etc.). Discuss

the expected public benefit by implementing the project. (19 points max)

Pollutant Removal: Identify the size of the area (in acres) proposed for treatment, the

percent of the watershed that is impervious, the types of pollutants targeted for removal, and the

type and percent efficiency of the treatment method selected. Estimate the pounds of the target

pollutants that will be removed per year and identify the method used to calculate these totals.

Include the acreage and volume of any retention ponds as well as any soil information that may

be available. (29 points max)

Type of Project: What type of project is proposed by the applicant? (15 points max)

(Circle appropriate answer)

Stormwater Construction Only 15 points

Engineering Design and Construction 9 points

Engineering Design, Construction, and Land

Acquisition 6 points

Stormwater Study 3 points

Other Pollutant Removal Items 0 points

Cost Sharing: What level of cost sharing is requested (stormwater element only)?

(15 points max)

(Enter appropriate percentage in correct category)

_______ % 0 to 25% LCWA reimbursement of project cost 15 points




List additional funding partners and amount of proposed funding (stormwater element only)

Agency Amount Percentage

Total 100

The following table represents a compilation of the six categories with their respective possible

points that the Technical Review Team will utilize to evaluate and score the application. Each

Team member will score each application individually and rank them from high to low. The

Team will combine each Team member’s ranking into an overall ranking. This final ranking will

represent the basis for their final recommendation to the Board of Trustees of the Lake County

Water Authority. It will be the responsibility of the Board of Trustees to determine those

projects that warrant grant funds and the amount of funds to be awarded. Please keep in mind

that the Technical Review Team cannot make assumptions regarding your application, so be as

complete as possible with the package of materials that you provide.

Category Possible

Points

Points

Awarded Notes/Comments

Overall Project 14

Status of Project 5

Public Benefit 19

Pollutant Removal 29

Type of Project 15

Cost Sharing 18

Totals 97

Reviewer Comments (attach an additional sheet if necessary):



TO: Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees FROM: Anna Ely, Senior Administrative Assistant DATE: October 16, 2020 SUBJECT: Authorization to Surplus Inventory Items ______________________________________________________________________________ Consent Agenda Authorization to Surplus Inventory Items Staff has performed the required year-end inventory and noted several items to present to the Board for disposition. All inventoried property requires Board approval prior to disposal. Staff is seeking Board approval to surplus the following items.

Inventory Number Description/Model Reason for Surplus Method of Disposal

234 New Holland 4x4 Tractor Old, outdated and not serviceable Send to Auction

234-1 Front End Loader Attachment/Holland

Old, outdated and not serviceable Send to Auction

235 16' Hooper Trailer/Holland Tractor/Tag #35952


407 Water Quality Monitor - handheld


288 John Deere Gator 6X4 Old, outdated and not serviceable Send to Auction

408 Deck Mounted Trimmer Malfunctions Send to Auction

Executive Director Recommendation: Authorize Executive Director to surplus inventory items 234 ,234-1, 235, 407, 288 and 408 and dispose of as noted.


Peggy Cox Trampis BonJorn Carolyn Maimone Robert Hendrick Amy Stone Courtney Stokes Keith A.

Farner


FROM: Ben Garcia, GIS Manager


SUBJECT: Approval of Contract with USF for Lake Atlas Maintenance

_____________________________________________________________________________

Consent Agenda

Approval of Contract with USF for Lake Atlas Maintenance

The Water Resource Atlas has been up and operating since April 2003. This Web site

(http://wateratlas.co.lake.fl.us/) consolidates information on the water bodies within Lake County.

It is a web-based atlas designed to provide citizens, environmental professionals, planners, and

anyone else interested in water resources with current and historical water resource data and

information in Lake County. The Atlas provides a one-stop location to find comprehensive and

current water quality, hydrologic, ecological and recreational information. The concept was

developed by the University of South Florida’s (USF) Center for Community Design and

Research.

The Water Atlas was upgraded recently with a new front page (see Figure 1) including the new in

front water levels and flows functionality. This information is provided on the front page for easy

access for people looking for it in most popular water bodies.

The Board included $25,000 in its FY 2020-21 budget to provide annual (Basic) maintenance of

the atlas. Since the front page was updated and the spring’s page added, Staff did not see the need

to pay the standard maintenance at the higher fee. The only concern was the frequency of data

updates. Last year the university agreed to keep the updates frequency the same and to help Water

Authority staff with improving the bathymetry data and maps. The maintenance fee was also

negotiated down to the $25,000 basic maintenance while keeping the same functionality and data

updates included in the standard maintenance, plus some future upgrades to the advance mapping

section and also, bathymetry maps assistance. The same maintenance fee with the same

functionalities of the water atlas are kept the same.

The Scope of Services and Agreement are attached for the Board’s review.


Authorize the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the University of South Florida’s

Florida Center for Community Design and Research (USF-FCCDR) for the Basic maintenance and

functionality of the Lake County Water Atlas program, for an amount not to exceed $25,000 for

Fiscal Year 2020-21.

RESEARCH SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN


AND

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

THIS RESEARCH AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by LAKE COUNTY

WATER AUTHORITY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (hereafter referred to as the

“LCWA”), and The University of South Florida Board of Trustees for the University of South Florida

("University"), for support to the project entitled “Lake County Water Authority Water Atlas.” In

consideration of their mutual promises and obligations, the parties agree as follows:

I. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance under this Agreement begins October 1, 2020 and ends September

30, 2021. The term may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.

II. WORK PLAN / PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

The University will perform project activities described in Attachment 1, Scope of Services,

in compliance with all statutory requirements, applicable regulations, and University policies.

University will perform the specific tasks in accordance with the project schedule in Attachment 1

upon issuance of a purchase order by LCWA. Shawn Landry, Ph.D., “University Project Director”

will direct the project for University.

The representatives of the parties and their contact information follows:

For University:

Project Director:

Shawn Landry, Ph.D.

University of South Florida

USF Water Institute

4202 E. Fowler Ave. NES107

Tampa, FL 33620

[email protected]

Administrative contact:

Bethany Kincaid

Sponsored Research Administrator


Sponsored Research

3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 165

Tampa, FL 33612-9445

(813) 974-5044

(813) 974-4962 (fax)

mailto:[email protected]

[email protected]

For LCWA:

Project Director and administrative contact:

Ben Garcia, GIS Manager

Lake County Water Authority

27351 SR 19

Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 343-3777 ext. 27

[email protected]

III. COMPENSATION

LCWA will compensate the University for its performance on a fixed price basis in

accordance with Attachment 1. To receive payment, University will submit invoices containing an

original signature of an authorized official of the University to LCWA’s Project Director for approval

(see Article II for the address).

LCWA will issue payment within 30 days after receipt of an acceptable invoice and

acceptance of the services provided in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. LCWA will

remit payments to:


Attention: Research Projects Receivables

P.O. Box 864568

Orlando, FL 32886-4568

IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR / LIABILITY

The relationship of the parties is that of mutually independent contractors. Each party and its

officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or other contractors shall not be deemed by virtue of this

Agreement to be the officers, agents, or employees of the other party. Each party assumes the risk of

all liability arising from its respective activities pursuant to this Agreement and from the acts or

omissions of its respective officers, agents, and employees.

V. TERMINATION

This Agreement may be terminated by either party with or without cause upon no less than

30 days’ written notice to the administrative contact of the other party (see Article II). Notice must be

sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or delivered in person with proof of delivery. In case

of termination, only the percent of satisfactory progress actually achieved to the date of termination,

plus any non-cancellable obligations, will be due and payable to the University.

mailto:[email protected]

In the event that the University Project Director becomes unable or unwilling to continue

project activities and a mutually acceptable substitute is not available, LCWA has the option to

terminate this Agreement.

VI. PUBLICITY

Neither party may use the name of the other party or its employees in any publicity,

advertising, or news release without the prior written approval of an authorized representative of that

party. However, University is required by section 1004.22, Florida Statutes, to make available upon

request the title and description of a research project, the name of the researcher (University Project

Director), and the amount and source of funding provided for the project.

VII. CONFIDENTIALITY

During the term of this Agreement, it may be necessary for either party to disclose to the

other information or data that is confidential or proprietary information to that party. All such

confidential information will be clearly marked or identified as confidential at the time of

disclosure; if given orally, it will be reduced to writing and provided within 30 days.

Each party agrees to hold confidential information it receives form the other party in

confidence from date of disclosure until five years from the date it is either returned or destroyed

as requested by the disclosing party. The parties will take reasonable precautions to avoid

disclosure, publication, or dissemination of confidential information and will use confidential

information only in connection with the project.

No obligation of confidentiality applies to any information that is already in the receiving

party’s possession prior to its receipt from the disclosing party; is or becomes publicly known or

available through no breach of this Agreement by the receiving party; is acquired by the receiving

party from a third party without notice or restrictions of confidentiality; is independently developed

by the receiving party’s personnel to whom the providing party’s confidential information has not

been disclosed; or is required to be disclosed by law or governmental regulation, in which case

both parties will work together in order to comply with such requirement.

VIII. PUBLICATIONS

LCWA recognizes that under University policy the results of the project must be publishable and

agrees that the University Project Director or University employees engaged in the project are permitted to

present at symposia and professional meetings and to publish in journals, theses or dissertations, or otherwise

of their own choosing, methods and results of the project.

IX. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The University Project Director will promptly disclose all intellectual property (“IP”)

generated during the course of this Agreement to University Patents & Licensing in accordance

with USF System Policy 0-300 on Inventions and Works, and Patents & Licensing will promptly

disclose the IP to LCWA.

University owns IP that is conceived or made by the University Project Director or any

other University employee. LCWA owns all IP that is conceived or made by employees of LCWA.

University and LCWA jointly own IP that is conceived or made by employees of University and

LCWA.

Any background IP and technologies of LCWA, the University, the University Project

Director, or other University employees existing prior to the execution of this Agreement are their

own separate property, respectively, and are not affected by this Agreement. Neither party

acquires any claims to or rights in any background IP or technologies of the other by virtue of this

Agreement.

University retains title and all ownership and proprietary rights, including but not limited

to source code, copyright, patent, trade secret, and common law property rights relating to the

LCWA water atlas, and LCWA must secure and protect the LCWA water atlas and documentation

consistent with maintenance of University’s proprietary rights. LCWA is not authorized and will

not be licensed to distribute the LCWA water atlas source code or use the water atlas for any use

not associated with the LCWA water atlas. University reserves the right to grant rights to use the

water atlas and all developments and improvements thereto under this Agreement to other persons

or entities upon such terms and conditions as University accepts. Nothing contained in this

Agreement shall be construed to limit University’s rights to modify the water atlas and all

developments and improvements thereto under this Agreement or to develop other products that

are similar to or offer the same or similar modifications as any modifications developed by LCWA.

All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made in this Agreement, or

otherwise made in writing by any party in accordance with this Agreement, including but not

limited to any representations relating to disclosure or ownership of documents, shall survive the

execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated

hereby.

X. GOVERNING LAW

Florida law governs the enforcement, construction, and interpretation of this Agreement.

XI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

This Agreement is valid and enforceable only upon signature by persons authorized to bind

LCWA and by all persons required by Florida law or University policy in order to bind the University.

Signature page follows

The parties indicate their acceptance of the terms of this Research Agreement, which includes

Attachment 1, by the signatures below of their authorized officials.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Reviewed by: Signed by:

Shawn Landry, Ph.D. Eric M. Kern, MBA

University Project Director Director, Sponsored Research


Date:


Tavares, FL 32778

____________________________ Signature of Authorized Representative

Name: ____________________________

Title: ______________________________

Date:

LAKE COUNTY WATER ATLAS SCOPE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT Scope of Work for Fiscal Year 2021

01-October 2020 thru 30-September 2021

GENERAL

This document will define the scope of services to be provided by the University of South

Florida’s Water Atlas Program (“UNIVERSITY”) to the Lake County Water Authority

(“LCWA”) as defined by the LCWA Purchase Order #-______________.

OBJECTIVE

The primary focus of this project is to maintain and enhance the Lake County Water Atlas. The

deliverable product is for maintenance of a fully functional web site for LCWA staff and citizens

to use for a period of one year, for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021,

during which time data will be updated on the Water Atlas, and the application will be upgraded

with new functionality resulting from the UNIVERSITY’s research and development effort on

the Water Atlas software.

TASK 1: BASIC LEVEL OF SERVICES

Data Updates

Wherever possible, the Water Atlas application is designed to update water quality, hydrology,

and other data using automated database tools. So long as each data provider continues to

support the automated data update protocols developed for the Water Atlas, the UNIVERSITY

will ensure that these tools continue to provide updated data for the duration of this contract. The

UNIVERSITY will work with data providers to periodically update/edit sample site locations of

existing data providers to allow new data to be accessible via the web interface. Data update

frequency will be scheduled to match as closely as possible the update frequency of the data

provider based on historic data. For example, data are uploaded to the Watershed Information

Network (WIN) database only once per year by many agencies. Except as noted in Tables 1 and

2, USF will update data on the Water Atlas only once per year for most WIN data sources and

biannually for others. It is important to note that these data updates are scheduled to provide the

most timely updates but at a reduced cost to the project. Table 1 and Table 2 indicate the primary

data providers currently included as part of the Basic Level of Services. Not listed in Tables 1

and 2 are those “legacy” data providers who have provided information to the Lake County

Water Atlas in the past, but which are not currently active. Those data will be retained on the

Water Atlas for historical interest and use in trend analysis, but will not be updated during the

period of this agreement.

In addition to GIS and parametric data, the Water Atlas is also designed to include electronic

documents and links to other websites. With limited assistance from the UNIVERSITY, LCWA

staff or designates will be responsible for maintaining the published documents and links on the

Atlas using the password-protected, web-based Water Atlas administration section (WRAD-

CMS). Also, LCWA staff will be responsible to accepting and replying to most email received

via the Water Atlas; however, the UNIVERSITY will respond to email comments related to the

technology behind the Water Atlas, such as reports of bugs or errors. The LCWA may, at its

discretion, share these responsibilities with staff from partner government agencies.

Table 1. Lake County Water Atlas GIS Datasets

Data Source

Name Description

Data

Type

Update

Frequency

DEP_303(d) FDEP WBID Boundaries / Impaired Waters GIS Annually

FNAI_CONLAND

S

FNAI Conservation Lands GIS As needed

LAKBLUEWAYS Lake County Blueways GIS As needed

SJRWMD_2014_

LULC

St Johns River Water Mgmt. District – Land

Use/Land Cover

GIS As needed

LAKLOCALWB Lake County Local Resolution Water Features GIS As needed

USGS_NHD National Hydrography Dataset GIS As needed

Lake County Streets GIS Annually

BLOCKGROUPS

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US Dept. of Commerce – Population Density GIS Decadal

Sampling Locations GIS As needed

LCBASINS Lake County – Watershed Delineations GIS As needed

Table 2. Lake County Water Atlas Parametric Datasets

Data Source Name Description Data Type Update

Frequency

SJRWMD_HYDRO St. Johns River Water Mgmt.

District Hydrology Daily

SWFWMD_HYDR

O

Southwest Florida Water Mgmt.

District Hydrology Daily

USGS_NWIS USGS National Water Information

System

Hydrology/ Water

Quality Daily

IFAS_FAWN Florida Automated Weather

Network Meteorology Daily

WIN_21FLGW FDEP Watershed Monitoring

Section Water Quality

Semi-

annually

WIN_21FLCEN FDEP Central Regional

Operations Center Water Quality Quarterly

LAKEWATCH_V Florida LAKEWATCH –

Volunteer Data Water Quality As Available

WIN_21FLLCPC Lake County – Surface Water

Quality Water Quality Quarterly

NOAA_NWS National Weather Service Meteorology Daily

SJRWMD_WQ St. Johns River Water Mgmt.

District Water Quality Quarterly

Site Maintenance and Shared Web Services

All of the Atlas projects hosted at the University share in the hardware, software, and other

associated costs such as new technology or components. The advantage of this system is reduced

costs of Water Atlas web hosting for all partners. This task includes:

Shared Site Software Maintenance Costs: The University will maintain all necessary to ensure

that the web interface is online and accessible to the public. Software licenses to be maintained

as part of this task includes: Microsoft SQL 2008 or higher, Microsoft Web Services and .NET,

ESRI ArcGIS and ArcSDE, a web statistics software package, and other miscellaneous software.

Shared Site Hardware Maintenance Costs: The University will also provide hardware

necessary to complete this task. Hardware requirements necessary to ensure that the Water Atlas

will be available to all users with reasonable access times and minimal downtime have been

planned according to projected demands. However, these demands may change due to increased

or decreased user demand and will be evaluated on a yearly basis. Currently, this task is

accomplished by serving the Water Atlas web interface from servers located at the University.

However, if necessary, the University reserves the right to serve the Water Atlas from servers not

located at the University.

Water Atlas Application Maintenance: The University is constantly in the process of

improving, upgrading and actively managing Atlas projects throughout the State of Florida. All

of the Water Atlas projects hosted at the University share in the new component development

and component upgrades as well as upgrades to web technology. This sharing of components and

web technology leads to a reduced costs of Water Atlas updates and program improvements for

all Atlas Partners.

Web Management and Statistics: The University will function as web manager for the Atlas.

The University will provide password protected access to web usage statistics, including number

of users, number of web page requests, and other standard web statistic metrics. In addition, the

University will provide Website Analytics Report which will include common website usage

statistics as well as statistics related to number of data records or sample locations added, number

of email requests received, and number of photos or documents entered.

Software Fixes and Upgrades: During the annual contract period, the University will likely

make modifications to existing functionality as part of contractual agreements with other project

partners. Whenever feasible, the University will implement these changes to all Water Atlas

projects at no additional charge to the LCWA.

Project Management: The University will provide one or more faculty members listed in this

agreement for planning, direction, coordination, and control and to ensure the efficient and

effective management of this task. Project manager will spend some portion of supported effort

to promote the Water Atlas and to ensure the Water Atlas effectively meets our partner’s

expectations. This task may include travel to meetings and water resource related conferences.

Basic Level of Services Task Deliverables:

(1) Data Management: Maintenance of all data sources listed in Tables 1 and 2 for a period of

one year.

(2) Site Maintenance: One year of site maintenance and web hosting, component upgrades as

necessary and an ANNUAL report that summarizes work effort, site usage and upgrades.

Task 1 Cost: $25,000

University faculty and staff that will serve as Co-Principal Investigators for this project are

Shawn Landry and Jan Allyn. Staff working on the project include Keith Bornhorst, Adhok

Achar Budihal Prasad, Ruth Costley, Claude Kershaw, and David Eilers.




FROM: Tracey Percoco, Financial Analyst


SUBJECT: Change of Blanket Purchase Order For Office and Preserve Cleaning

______________________________________________________________________________

Consent Agenda

Change of Blanket Purchase Order For Office and Preserve Cleaning

On September 23, 2020 the board approved a blanket order for the following:

• Jani-King of Orlando

Office Custodial Services (100-340) $ 3,600

Preserve Bathroom Custodial Services (720-340) $ 7,000

TOTAL: $ 10,600

Staff request that the vendor be changed to Faithworks Total Ground Maintenance, LLC.


Authorize the Executive Director to process a blanket purchase order for Faithworks Total

Ground Maintenance, LLC, in the amount of $10,600.




FROM: Tracey Percoco, Financial Analyst

DATE: September 10, 2020

SUBJECT: Approval of City of Leesburg Purchase Order

______________________________________________________________________________

Consent Agenda

Approval of City of Leesburg Blanket Purchase Order

Staff are requesting the Board approve the following FY 2020-2021 blanket purchase order:

• City of Leesburg

Electricity – NuRF (710-430) $ 60,000


Authorize the Executive Director to process a blanket purchase order for FY 2020-21 for the

City of Leesburg in the amount of $60,000.




FROM: Ron Hart, Executive Director


SUBJECT: Authorization for Sheriff to Purchase 2 Additional Boats

Consent Agenda

Authorization for Sheriff to Purchase 2 Additional Boats

As part of our agreement with the Sheriff’s Office, the Water Authority is required to provide the

two new Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) marine patrol deputies with boats, motors and

trailers. The Board included $120,000 in its FY 2020-2021 budget to purchase vessels for these

two positions.

The marine patrol has contacted their preferred vendor for the purchase of the new boats and found

that the new year’s prices have increased more than they anticipated. The new prices as quoted by

the sheriff’s office is $125,740.00 for both boats. The increased cost can be absorbed within the

water resource’s budget - Aid to Government Agencies. Because staff anticipated purchasing the

boats, the money was budgeted in capital equipment 710-640. Since the Sheriff’s Office is

planning on purchasing the equipment, staff will need to transfer the $120,000 to 710-810 Aid to

Government agencies.

Representatives from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be at the meeting to

answer any questions from the Board about these vessels.


Authorize the Executive Director to transfer $120,000 from 710-640 Machinery & Equipment to

710-810 Aid to Government Agencies and reimburse the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for the

purchase of two Marine Patrol boats, motors and trailers for an amount not to exceed $125,740.




TO: Ron Hart, Executive Director LCWA

FROM: Steve Crawford, Water Resources Manager


SUBJECT: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Harris Chain Hydrilla

Management Plan

Regular Agenda

Florida Fish and Wildlife Hydrilla Management Plan

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just released an action plan on

hydrilla management for the Harris Chain. FWC staff consulted with stakeholders consisting of

other agencies, municipalities, businesses and multi-users groups to develop the plan. FWC

identified hydrilla locations on Lakes Harris, Little Harris, Griffin, Dora and Yale that will be

treated between October through February. Some areas on Lakes Griffin, Yale and Harris will

be treated later in the season following the close of duck season. Open navigational trails will be

maintained through those areas that will be treated later in the season.

Nathalie Visscher, the FWC Invasive Plant regional biologist for Lake County, will be

presenting the plan at the Board meeting on October 28 and will be available for questions.


No action required. For informational purposes only.




TO: Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees FROM: Jason Danaher, Water Resources Director DATE: October 14, 2020 SUBJECT: St Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka Water Quality

Restoration Update ______________________________________________________________________________ Regular Agenda St Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka Water Quality Restoration Update In past meetings, the Board has expressed interest in having representatives of the St Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) provide updates on projects they are implementing for water quality restoration projects at Lake Apopka. Although they are not available for every meeting, representatives from the SJRWMD have agreed to occasionally present activities regarding projects they are undertaking. This month Dr. Erich Marzolf, Director for the Division of Water and Land Resources will present current restoration activities on the north shore of Lake Apopka. Dr. Marzolf will provide a brief, high-level overview of these projects to inform the Board of SJRWMD’s activities and their associated benefits to our waterways. Executive Director’s Recommendation: For information purposes only. No action required.







RE: 2019 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Creel Survey

_____________________________________________________________________________

Regular Agenda

2019 FWC Creel Survey of Lake Beauclair and Lake Dora

A creel survey was conducted in 2019 by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

(FWC) to poll anglers on Lake Beauclair and Lake Dora during the peak black crappie and

largemouth bass fishing season. The survey recorded the number of anglers and they were asked

what fish they were trying to catch, if they were fishing from a boat or shore, and how many fish

they had caught that outing.

This was the first creel survey conducted by FWC on Lake Beauclair and Lake Dora since 2011.

Since that time the water quality in these lakes has improved and submerged aquatic vegetation is

rebounding with native plants. The creel data is utilized by FWC staff in conjunction with other

investigations to support a comprehensive evaluation of the bass stocking program and to evaluate

improvements as a result of the NuRF operation. Mr. Scott Bisping from FWC will be present at

the board meeting to present results from the current creel survey. This year’s creel survey has

been attached for the Board’s review.

The FWC has planned to conduct another creel survey this year. The LCWA staff allocated

additional funds in the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget for a creel survey on Lake Beauclair and Lake

Dora. The funds will be used by FWC to hire a part-time staff member to perform the survey, for

gas to power the boat and other minor incidentals. Staff would recommend the Board of Trustees

authorize this year’s creel survey to gather additional fisheries data supporting the restoration

efforts in the Harris Chain of Lakes.


Authorize the Executive Director to release a Purchase Order, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000

to the FWC for another creel survey to be performed on Lake Beauclair and Lake Dora.

A Report on Recreational Angler Survey of Lake

Dora/Beauclair for November 2019

through April 2020

Prepared by:

Scott Bisping

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Eustis, Florida

June 2020

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Recreational Angler Survey of Lake Dora/Beauclair

November 2019 through April 2020

This report is submitted to the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) to fulfill the

agreement between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and

the LCWA for the creel survey on lakes Dora and Beauclair. The LCWA purchase order

number is 20200469.

Introduction

Historically, Lakes Dora and Beauclair had a reputation as a high-quality black crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus fishery while a minimal fishery existed for largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides. Although bass had fast growth rates and some large bass were

available to anglers, limited habitat and lack of submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV)

produced weak year classes and low bass densities (FWC unpublished data). FWC

biologists speculated that the lack of juvenile rearing habitat was the primary

bottleneck limiting recruitment. Excessive nutrients increased algal growth and in turn

decreasing the water clarity preventing expansion of SAV. As a result of low bass

populations, creel surveys from 2004–2011 showed below state-wide average estimates

of angler catch rates for bass and angler effort (Benton 2011). The Lake County Water

Authority made significant investments to construct and operate a nutrient reduction

facility (NuRF), with a goal of removing excess phosphorus from the water moving

downstream from Lake Apopka (operational in March 2009). The project was a

restoration effort to restore favorable water quality conditions to improve aquatic

habitat, which would benefit fish and wildlife, along with users of the Harris Chain of

Lakes.

Peak season angler creel surveys on Lakes Dora and Beauclair were conducted

annually beginning in 2004 through 2011 and was used to assess the impacts of

nutrient reduction from the NuRF and other management actions. In the first two years

of operation for the NuRF, low water levels on the Harris Chain limited the amount of

water available to treat and electrofishing catch rates showed no increase in

recruitment and bass angler effort in the creel remains relatively low. However, any

impacts from restoration activities to the fishery would not be immediate and likely

would not be observed in the first two years. Since the last creel survey at Lakes Dora

and Beauclair in 2010-11, water quality improvements have been well documented by

the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and University of Florida’s

Lakewatch program. Total phosphorus loading (TP; metic ton/year) has remained at low

levels from 2011–2017 and concentrations of TP and Chlorophyll-a concentrations have

been on a decreasing trend. Therefore, to determine impacts of reduced nutrients on the

sport fishery at Lakes Dora and Beauclair, there is a need to collect current angler

survey data. Our objectives were to 1) estimate the angler effort, catch and success of

sportfish and 2) compare estimates to long-term creel data to identify changes following

restoration activities at Lakes Dora and Beauclair. Specifically, we used data collected

from a peak season angler survey in conjunction with information obtained by fisheries-

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independent methods (e.g. electrofishing and trawl nets) to gauge the status of the fish

population.

Methods

Lakes Dora and Beauclair are two interconnected lakes with a collective surface area of

5,463 total acres and are part of the Harris Chain of Lakes located in central Florida

(Figure 1). We completed peak season roving angler creel surveys on Lakes Dora and

Beauclair from November 30th, 2019 to April 16th, 2020. Angler creel surveys are useful

for obtaining fisheries dependent information and effectively assess long-term trends in

a fishery. The surveys measured angler effort, catch, and success of all sportfish species.

A peak season creel survey (typically during the winter and spring months in Florida)

captures the high use period for anglers in Florida.

This survey has a focus on black crappie and largemouth bass fisheries. Previous year-

round creel surveys conducted on the Harris Chain of Lakes indicate that 90–98% of the

effort and catch for black crappie occurs during the peak season (November through

early May) compared to 50−72% for largemouth bass (Thompson et al. 2012; Bisping

and Thompson 2014). Furthermore, a majority of the bream (bluegill Lepomis

macrochirus and redear sunfish Lepomis microlophus) effort occurs outside our peak

season surveys (~56–90% Thompson et al. 2012; Bisping and Thompson 2014), resulting

in a non-representative estimate of the bream fishery.

We used a progressive count (creel-as-you-count) method where anglers were

interviewed and counted simultaneously (Hoenig et al. 1997). Progressive counts allow

us to be more efficient by increasing precision of estimates and eliminating the need for

creel clerks to make two circuits around the lakes. This survey consisted of five 28-day

periods. Within each 28-day period, six weekdays and four weekend days were

randomly selected for sampling. For each creel day (11-hour work period), one of four

time periods were randomly selected (T1: 700-945, T2: 945-1230, T3: 1230-1515, and T4:

1515-1800). For period 5 (March 20th through April 16th), the work period was extended

to 12 hours to account for increased day length and the time periods were adjusted

accordingly (T1: 730-1030, T2: 1030-1330, T3: 1330- 1630, and T4: 1630-1930). During

each interview we recorded the following information: number of anglers, fishing start

time, state residency (Florida resident or non-resident), fishing from boat or shore,

targeted species, and number of each species kept and released. Largemouth Bass

caught (both kept and released) were further broken down into four size classes: < 12”,

12-16”, 16-24” and >24”. We asked Largemouth Bass anglers whether they were

actively fishing in an organized tournament or pre-fishing for an upcoming tournament.

For tournament bass anglers, we considered bass as released if the angler had them in

the live-well at the time of the interview, due to requirements of releasing fish from the

FWC tournament exemption permit. Only bass anglers actively fishing in a tournament

were classified as tournament bass effort, catch and success.

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All data were entered into a creel analysis program developed by FWC (version 3.1.,

Connor 2007) and were stored in a Microsoft Access® database on an FWC server. This

creel analysis program generates estimates of fishing effort (angler-hours), catch and

harvest (number of fish), and success (fish caught per hour) using roving survey catch-

rate estimators reported in Pollock et al. (1997), Jones et al (1995) and Hoenig et al.

(1997). We reanalyzed past creel surveys (2004–2011) to show estimates for the same

time period (late November to mid-April) so we can effectively compare between years.

We sampled the black crappie and largemouth bass population of Lakes Dora and

Beauclair following standard methodology outlined in the FWC’s Standardized

Sampling Manual for Lentic Systems, Version 5 (Bonvechio 2009). The purpose of the

sampling is to provide a relative index of abundance (compare catch per unit effort, or

CPUE, among years) and define the size structure of the population. For black crappie,

we used fall otter trawl samples collected from randomly chosen blocks of Lakes Dora

and Beauclair annually since 2004. Young-of-the-year (YOY) black crappie were

classified by examining otoliths (ear bones) from a subsample of fish (Schramm and

Doerzbacher 1982). Standardized electrofishing for largemouth bass has been conducted

annually in the spring (February–March) since 2007 on lakes Dora and Beauclair to

assess population trends. We sampled largemouth bass using standardized 15-minute

electrofishing sites with one dipper equipped with a ½ inch mesh net. Sites were

established by sectioning each lake into 750-m intervals along the shoreline using

ArcGIS. All bass were collected and measured to the nearest millimeter total length

(mm TL) and weighed to the nearest gram. We calculated the mean CPUE (fish per 15-

minute transect) along with age-1 (<230 mm TL) and bass over 16” (> 406 mm TL).

Based on previous age samples in the Harris Chain, we assume that bass collected in

the spring less than 230 mm TL are age-1 bass.

Results and Discussion

During the 2019–20 survey we counted 1,232 anglers and interviewed 1,102 resulting in

an estimated total fishing effort of 39,225 ± 3,070 hours (± standard error). The total

fishing effort was the highest estimated effort since recording angler information in

2004 (No surveys completed from 2012–2018; Table 1), however, the overall effort fell

within the 95% confidence interval from the last survey completed in 2010–11. Of all

anglers surveyed, 67% were Florida residents and 95% were boat anglers. The full

2019-20 angler creel estimates for Lakes Dora/Beauclair can be found in appendix 1.

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Black Crappie

In previous surveys, the black crappie fishing effort ranged from 83%–92% of the total

angling effort. In 2019-20, the estimated black crappie effort was 16,839 ± 1,709 hours

(± standard error) and only accounted for 43% of the total effort. Crappie fisheries are

well known to be “cyclical” and with no surveys since 2011, the 2019-20 survey serves as

snapshot of the fishery. Additional consecutive surveys need to be completed to

effectively evaluate any trends within the black crappie fishery. Even though we

estimated a low effort (compared to previous years) on Lakes Dora and Beauclair, the

black crappie harvest success rate was estimated at 1.53 ± 0.11 fish per hour resulting

in the highest recorded success rates compared to previous surveys (Table 1).

In Fall 2019, we used otter trawls to randomly sample 29 sites in Lake Dora and 12

sites Lake Beauclair to monitor the black crappie population. The catch per unit effort

(CPUE; mean number of fish caught per min ± standard error) for black crappie >229

mm TL (> 9”) was 0.25 ± 0.08 and 0.21 ± 0.08 for lakes Dora and Beauclair, respectively.

The CPUE of young-of-year (YOY) was 2.37 ± 0.71 and 1.82 ± 1.02 fish per min for lakes

Dora and Beauclair, respectively, resulting among the lowest values for these lakes

since 2004. Low catch rates of black crappie could be a true decline in the overall

abundance or a systematic sampling bias, where the trawl net does not effectively

sample the areas of increased submersed vegetation coverage. Furthermore, many

crappie populations have erratic recruitment and experience cyclical patterns resulting

in “boom or bust” trends (Guy and Willis 1995, Allen and Miranda 2001). The creel data

in 2019-20 shows lower effort but resulted in one of the highest harvest success rates

since 2004, suggesting that fishing remains good. Furthermore, the highest CPUE YOY

on record was in 2015 on Lake Beauclair (10.41 ± 2.6 fish/min) and 2016 on Lake Dora

(12.74 ± 2.18 fish/min) suggesting strong year classes. These strong year classes may be

driving the fishery as 4- and 5-year-old fish, keeping the angler success rate high. As

those year classes move through, we may see a decline in angler success rate in the

upcoming years. We will need to continue to monitor the fishery using trawls and creel

surveys to fully evaluate Lakes Dora’ and Beauclair’s black crappie fishery.

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Largemouth Bass

In 2019–20, the largemouth bass fishing effort was 21,322 ± 1,980 hours (± standard

error) accounting for 54% of the total angling effort. From 2004–2011, the largemouth

bass effort was extremely low and only accounted for 4%–16% of the total effort.

Furthermore, the 2019-20 success rate (number of bass caught per hour) was 0.58 ±

0.05, resulting in the highest success rate compared to previous surveys (Table 1). The

number of bass caught was 11,481 ± 1,295 with a high proportion (99%) being released,

which is similar to the state-wide trends (Appendix 1). The increase in effort and

success of bass angling suggest a significant improvement in the bass fishery.

Tournament bass effort accounted for 19% (4,136 ± 655) of the total bass effort

(Appendix 1).

In spring 2020, we used electrofishing to sample 37 sites on Lake Dora and 13 sites on

Lake Beauclair via electrofishing, resulting in a mean catch per unit effort (CPUE;

mean number of fish collected per site ± standard error) of 30.59 ± 1.91 and 36.23 ±

3.82, respectively. Since 2004, we have seen an increasing trend in relative abundance

(CPUE) in the bass population on Lake Beauclair, whereas Lake Dora is more cyclical.

Historically, Lakes Dora and Beauclair have recorded low CPUE of age-1 bass (bass <

230mm TL) and high CPUE of bass > 406 mm TL (over 16”) compared to other lakes on

the Harris Chain. In Spring 2019, Lake Dora recorded its highest age-1 CPUE on

record; and in 2020, Lake Beauclair recorded its highest age-1 CPUE on record. The

high age-1 CPUE estimates suggest high natural recruitment likely resulting from the

substantial increase in submersed vegetation.

Over the last 15-20 years we have seen major improvements in water quality within the

Harris Chain of Lakes resulting from nutrient reduction efforts. Many major

restoration efforts, including improved water management practices, key land

acquisitions, marsh and habitat restoration projects, and the nutrient reduction facility

(on the Apopka/Beauclair canal), have played a major role in improving the overall

quality of the Harris Chain of Lakes. Based on LAKEWATCH data, Total Phosphorus,

Total Nitrogen, and Chlorophyll-a concentrations are showing a decreasing trend in

Lakes Dora and Beauclair (LAKEWATCH 2020). Also, in both the Lakewatch data and

FWC spring sampling data, there is an increasing trend in Secchi depth measurements

in both lakes. This increased water quality has allowed for the expansion of the

submersed vegetation. Based on vegetation monitoring done by FWC in August 2018,

the submersed vegetation in Lakes Beauclair and Dora was 14% and 9%, respectively.

In August 2019, the vegetation expanded in both lakes resulting in a percent area

covered of 37% and 14%, respectively (Figures 2 and 3). Largemouth bass utilize

submersed vegetation habitat especially during the juvenile stage allowing for improved

year class production and an increase in the overall bass population (Durocher et al

1984, Miranda and Pugh 1997, Tate et al. 2003). The increase in angling effort and

success coupled with the improved habitat and above average catch rates suggest a

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major improvement in the Lakes Dora and Beauclair bass fishery. Similar to the

crappie fishery, without creels between 2012–2018, it will be important to continue to

monitor the angling effort, catch and success on Lakes Dora and Beauclair to effectively

assess any trends. Therefore, we plan to use electrofishing, habitat mapping, and angler

creel surveys to continue to monitor the status of the Lakes Dora and Beauclair bass

fishery.

Literature Cited

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interactions among population characteristics and environment. Canadian

Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 58(3):594-601.

Benton, J. 2011. A Report on Recreational Angler Surveys of Lakes Dora/Beauclair and

Carlton for November 2010 through April 2011. Project Report to Lake County

Water Authority (purchase order: 20110475), Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission.

Bisping, S. M. and B. C. Thompson. 2014. Long Term Monitoring of the Ocklawaha

Chain of Lakes. Unpublished Annual Report 2013, Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission.

Bonvechio, K. I. 2009. Standardized sampling manual for lentic Systems. Florida Fish

and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Tallahassee, FL. 137 p.

Connor, L. 2007. Creel analysis user’s manual, version 3.1. Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission, Tallahassee.

Durocher, P. P., W.C. Provine, and J. E. Kraai. 1984. Relationship between abundance

of largemouth bass and submerged vegetation in Texas reservoirs. North

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Guy, C. S., and D.W. Willis 1995. Population characteristics of black crappies in South

Dakota waters: a case for ecosystem-specific management. North American

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Hoenig, J. M., C. M. Jones, K. H. Pollock, D. S. Robson, and D. L. Wade. 1997.

Calculation of catch rate and total catch in roving surveys of anglers. Biometrics

53:306-317.

Jones, C. M., D. S. Robson, H. D. Lakkis, and J. Kressel. 1995. Properties of catch rates

used in angler analysis surveys. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society

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LAKEWATCH (University of Florida LAKEWATCH Program). 2020. Florida

LAKEWATCH Report for Dora and Beauclair in Lake County. Pages: 13–18; 43–

54. University of Florida. January 17th, 2020 URL: https://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/media/lakewatchifasufledu/reports/lake-reports/Lake-County-

Lake-Report-2020.pdf

Miranda, L. E., and L. L. Pugh. 1997. Relationship between vegetation coverage and

abundance, size, and diet of juvenile largemouth bass during winter. North

American Journal of Fisheries Management. 17.3: 601-610.

Pollock, K. H., C. M. Jones, and T. L. Brown. 1994. Angler survey methods and their

application in fisheries management. American Fisheries Society Special

Publication 25, Bethesda, MD.

Pollock, K. H., J.M. Hoenig, C.M. Jones, D.S. Robson, and C.J.Greene. 1997. Catch rate

estimation for roving and access point surveys. North American Journal of

Fisheries Management. 17:11-19.

Schramm, H. L. and J. F. Doerzbacher. 1982. Use of Otoliths to age black crappie from

Florida. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Southeastern Association of

Fish and Wildlife Agencies. 36:95-105.

Tate, W. B., M.S. Allen, R.A. Myers, E.J. Nagid, and J.R. Estes. 2003. Relation of age-0

largemouth bass abundance to hydrilla coverage and water level at Lochloosa

and Orange Lakes, Florida. North American Journal of Fisheries

Management, 23(1): 251-257.

Thompson B.C., S.M. Bisping, and A. Schaefer. 2012. Long Term Monitoring of the

Ocklawaha Chain of Lakes. Unpublished Annual Report 2012, Florida Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Table 1. Total recreational angler effort (hours) for lakes Dora and Beauclair from end

of November through mid-April (five 28-day work period) from 2004-05 through 2010-

2011 and 2019-2020. Total estimated angler effort (hours fished + one standard error

unit), species-specific effort and success (fish per hour + one standard error unit) for

Black Crappie harvest (BLCR) and Largemouth Bass (LMB). Percentages in

parenthesis are the proportion of effort directed toward each species.

Year Total Effort

BLCR

Effort

BLCR

Success LMB Effort

LMB

Success

2004-05 29,751 ± 2,516 26,479 ± 2,365

(89%) 1.05 ± 0.07

2,164 ± 517

(7%) 0.03 ± 0.02

2005-06* 21,619 17,004

(79%) 1.52 ± 0.14

3,400

(16%) 0.26 ± 0.12

2006-07 29,559 ± 2,965 26,619 ± 2,849

(90%) 1.21 ± 0.07

2,117 ± 584

(7%) 0.10 ± 0.03

2007-08 21,047 ± 1,73 17,881 ± 1,587

(85%) 1.02 ± 0.09

2,174 ± 380

(10%) 0.28 ± 0.08

2008-09 23,037 ± 2,730 19,691 ± 2,419

(85%) 0.81 ± 0.06

1,573 ± 415

(7%) 0.25 ± 0.06

2009-10 35,008 ± 3,764 32,469 ± 3,580

(93%) 1.11 ± 0.06

1,504 ± 477

(4%) 0.45 ± 0.17

2010-11 36,279 ± 3,594 29,988 ± 3,406

(83%) 1.11 ± 0.07

3,331 ± 550

(9%) 0.44 ± 0.10

2019-20 39,225 ± 3,070 16,839 ± 1,709

(43%) 1.53 ± 0.11

21,322 ± 1,980

(54%) 0.58 ± 0.05

* using an estimated value for one period of missing data. The estimate was derived from the same period

in 2004-05 from lakes Dora/Beauclair and the same period in both creel years of Lake Eustis.

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Table 2. Electrofishing data for largemouth bass collected from Lakes Dora and

Beauclair during spring 2020 (February through March). The table includes the number

of sites, number of fish (N) collected, catch per unit effort (CPUE; mean number of fish

collected per 15-min site ± standard error) of all fish collected (CPUE all), age-1 (CPUE

age-1; fish < 230 mm [< 9”] collected), and fish greater than 16” (CPUE > 16”). Numbers

in parenthesis constitutes historical ranges from 2007–2020.

Lake Sites N CPUE all CPUE age-1 CPUE >16"

Dora 37 1132 30.59 ± 1.91

(13.50 - 39.93)

4.62 ± 0.69

(1.10 - 8.05)

7.40 ± 0.60

(3.10 - 9.65)

Beauclair 13 471 36.23 ± 3.82

(11.87 - 36.23)

11.31 ± 2.62

(0.67 - 11.31)

6.90 ± 0.50

(1.77 - 6.46)

Figure 1. Location of Harris Chain of Lakes in central Florida

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Figure 2. Submersed vegetation heat map for Lake Beauclair completed in August

2019.

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Figure 3. Submersed vegetation heat map for Lake Dora completed in August 2019.

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APPENDIX: Creel Results Appendix 1. The 2019-20 angler creel survey results for Lakes Dora/Beauclair.

Estimates for species-directed effort (hours) catch (number of fish) and success (number

of fish per hour) for black crappie, bream species (bluegill and redear sunfish) and

largemouth bass (LMB); including tournament (T LMB) and non-tournament (NT LMB)

largemouth bass and length category estimates for largemouth bass. Standard error

(SE) was calculated for each estimate.

Effort Catch Success Category Estimate SE Estimate SE Estimate SE

Black crappie caught 16,839 1,709 43,965 5,486 2.33 0.17

Black crappie harvested – – 28,637 3,478 1.53 0.11

Black crappie released – – 15,328 2,350 0.8 0.09

Bream harvested (Lepomis spp.) 1,056 389 983 473 0.81 0.38

Total LMB caught 21,322 1,980 11,481 1,295 0.58 0.05

Total LMB caught <12" – – 2,637 418 0.14 0.02

Total LMB caught 12-16" – – 7,206 896 0.36 0.04

Total LMB caught 16-24" – – 1,495 249 0.07 0.01

Total LMB caught >24" – – 53 29 0 0

Total LMB released 21,322 1,980 11,350 1,287 0.57 0.05

Total LMB released <12" – – 2,637 418 0.14 0.02

Total LMB released 12-16" – – 7,089 890 0.36 0.04

Total LMB released 16-24" – – 1,481 248 0.07 0.01

Total LMB released >24" – – 53 29 0 0

Total LMB harvested 21,322 1,728 89 39 0.01 0

Total LMB harvested <12" – – 0 0 0 0

Total LMB harvested 12-16" – – 75 36 0.01 0

Total LMB harvested 16-24" – – 14 14 0 0

Total LMB harvested <24" – – 0 0 0 0

NT LMB released 17,184 1,728 8,443 1,071 0.56 0.06

NT LMB released >12" – – 2,152 386 0.15 0.03

NT LMB released 12-16" – – 5,103 718 0.35 0.04

NT LMB released 16-24" – – 1,081 209 0.07 0.01

NT LMB released <24" – – 26 22 0 0

T LMB released 4,136 655 2,783 559 0.61 0.07

T LMB released <12" – – 405 112 0.1 0.02

T LMB released 12-16" – – 1,944 459 0.41 0.07

T LMB released 16-24" – – 401 112 0.09 0.02

T LMB released >24" – – 26 19 0 0

Total Effort 39,225 3,070 – – – –







SUBJECT: NuRF Dredge Technology Bid Results

_____________________________________________________________________________

Regular Agenda

NuRF Dredge Technology Bid Results

The Board authorized staff to release a bid for new dredge technology at the NuRF. Staff

released a bid in August and received responses back on September 30. One response was

received from Ellicott Dredge Technologies (EDT). EDT is a reputable supplier of dredge

technology and specifically, unmanned dredge technology as used at the NuRF. The EDT

equipment offers substantial upgrades to the existing dredges and could eliminate repetitive

issues encountered with breaking and shearing of the current drive shafts. Staff is currently

reviewing the EDT response and will offer its recommendations to the Board at the October

meeting.


Staff will provide a recommendation to the Board during the meeting.




TO: Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees FROM: Jason Danaher, Water Resources Director DATE: October 19, 2020 RE: NuRF Site Evaluation #2 _____________________________________________________________________________ Regular Agenda NuRF Site Evaluation #2 A site evaluation of the NuRF was completed by Pegasus Engineering in February 2020 identifying several areas of the facility requiring capital improvements to treatment and process technologies along with the alum residual storage area. Some of the design work for Phase I capital improvements have begun to update the dredge technology, the dredge pipeline, and painting the existing floc storage tank. Phase II upgrades would include focusing on the process technology (i.e. centrifuge and centrifuge building); however, staff observed hesitancy amongst Board members and uncertainty to proceed forward with Phase II design recommendations provided in the Pegasus Engineering report. Some Board members favor altogether new treatment and process technologies. Therefore, staff recommends a review of the Pegasus Engineering report by an independent firm. The firm will examine the original site evaluation report and provide their support for the technologies/processes suggested or provide alternative methods and estimated capital improvement costs for their suggested technologies. The selected firm will need to work promptly to provide alternative solutions, where appropriate, as the NuRF facility requires immediate upgrades. Currently, the LCWA has agreements with five engineering firms that will expire in 2025. Staff recommends Woodard & Curran perform an independent review of the original NuRF site evaluation, the technologies and processes contained

Figure 1. Present layout of the NuRF facility.

within the report, and where appropriate offer alternative technologies and estimated capital improvement costs to treat flood discharge from Lake Apopka. The work performed by Woodard & Curran will not include design of any future infrastructure. Any future design work will be awarded after methods/technologies in Woodard & Curran’s report have been reviewed and considered with the Pegasus Engineering report. A second RFQ for design services will be released to seek a qualified firm once an appropriate technology/process has been approved by staff. Executive Director’s Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a contract with Woodard & Curran to review the original NuRF site evaluation and where appropriate offer alternative technologies and their estimated capital improvement costs.







SUBJECT: Authorization to Release Bid for Villa City Dam Construction

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Regular Agenda

Authorization to Release Bid for Villa City Dam Construction

The Villa City Dam was the second dam constructed by the LCWA on the Palatlakaha River in

1963 and controls water levels in waterbodies (i.e. Lake Hunt, Lake Lucy, Lake Emma, Lake

Stewart) downstream from the Cherry Lake structure. The Villa City Dam was constructed

similar to the Cherry

Lake Dam with a bridge

to allow single lane

vehicular access across

the river. Staff advises

the original structure be

demolished and

reconstructed with new

technology and

components as the

existing infrastructure is

old and outdated. Villa

City would remain a

manually operable dam

to control water level in

the Clermont Chain.

Dredging and Marine Consultants (DMC) evaluated the structure, surveyed the site, completed

design drawings and estimated construction costs in July 2019 through a continuing service

contract with the LCWA. Staff budgeted for the site modification in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021

annual budget and are prepared to release a bid to seek qualified contractors to complete the

scope of work which will include demolition of the existing structure, concrete work to construct

the new dam, installation of sheet pile and installation of radial gates and a hoist system with

remote operation capabilities. Releasing the bid document early in the fiscal year is important in

order to receive bid responses and award a contract at the start of calendar year 2021. This will

allow construction to begin and be completed during Florida’s dry season when rainfall is

historically minimized. In addition to releasing a bid, staff would recommend contracting with

DMC for bid management services to include aide in compiling bid documents, attendance at the

Figure 1. Location of Villa City Dam on Palatlakaha River.

pre-bid meeting, answering addenda questions and reviewing bids to recommend a qualified

contractor to the LCWA.


1) Authorize the Executive Director to release a bid to construct modifications at the Villa

City dam.

2) Authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Dredging and Marine

Consultants for bid management services not to exceed $6,760.






SUBJECT: Authorization to Replace 2 Vehicles

Regular Agenda

Authorization to Replace 2 Vehicles

This year’s budget includes funding to replace the 2007 Ford Explorer SUV with 159,845 miles

and the 2003 Ford F-250 pickup with over 156,037 miles. Both vehicles are well past their

service life and are currently in very poor condition.

The old 2003 Ford F-250 no longer can be shifted from 2 to 4-wheel drive and has holes in the

booth seats. The replacement vehicle will be a new ¾ ton Ford F-250 4-wheel drive pickup with

an extended cab and long bed at a cost under $28,500.

The old 2007 Explorer is not considered safe at higher speeds and is generally avoided by staff.

The current executive director’s vehicle will be transferred to the vehicle pool and made

available for staff’s use. A new Explorer will be purchased primarily for the use of the executive

director at a cost not to exceed $36,000.


Authorize the Executive Director to purchase a new 4-wheel drive, ¾ ton, extended cab, long

bed pickup for an amount not to exceed $28,500 and a new Ford Explorer SUV for an amount

not to exceed $36,000.

Authorize the Executive Director to surplus the 2003 Ford F-250 pickup, Inventory Item #282,

and the 2007 Ford Explorer SUV, Inventory Item #317.






SUBJECT: Field Staff Uniforms

Regular Agenda

Field Staff Uniforms

Last month, Trustee Farner requested the agency review the potential of utilizing a uniform service

for our field personnel. Staff contacted two uniform companies with public contracts for examples

of their materials and prices.

The prices include the annual cost based on 10 field employees each with 11 outfits (110 total

outfits). The following prices include the cost of the uniforms, a full laundry service, and

replacement for any damaged or stained pieces of clothing:

The Cost for Stretch Work Pants = $2,265.12

The Cost for T Shirts w/ Color Logo = $1,464.32

The Cost for High Performance Polo w/ Color Logo = $1,979.12

The Cost for Micro Check Tan Work Shirt w/ Color Logo = $1,618.76

Of these above options, the combination of clothing that gives the best overall professional

appearance are the Stretch Work Pants and the Micro Check Tan Work Shirt w/ Color Logo.

These have a combined cost of $3,883.88.

Field staff reviewed these proposed outfits and provided comments to their supervisors. Our

female staff were uncomfortable with the fit of the pants and having to wear shirts that button

down the front. Some of the men also expressed a preference toward wearing their own pants.

The consensus of the group was a strong preference for the purchase of additional field T-shirts.

The cost to purchase 11 T-shirts per person is $990.

The cost for the T-shirts through the uniform service including the warranty replacement, color

logo, and full laundry service is $1,464.32.

Staff has included $2,000 in the agency’s overall budget for staff uniforms. Because of the added

benefit to the agency’s appearance by having shirts replaced as they become stained, worn, and

unsightly, staff recommends that we utilize the uniform service for the field staff T-shirts.


Enter an agreement to provide field staff with T-shirts through a contracted uniform service that

includes warranty replacement, color logo, and full laundry for $1,464.32.





FROM: Ben Gugliotti, Land Resource Director


SUBJECT: LCWA Staff – Feral Pig Removal Policy

_____________________________________________________________________________

Regular Agenda

LCWA Staff – Feral Pig Removal Policy

At the September 23, 2020 Board Meeting, Trustee Farner requested that staff draft a policy to

allow staff to remove feral pigs from LCWA properties, specifically the Lake Denham sod farm

property.

Feral Pigs, (Sus scrofa) are an invasive, exotic species in Florida and have a negative impact on

the integrity of our natural ecosystems. Currently, the Water Authority has a contact with the

USDA Nuisance Wildlife Division to control invasive species on LCWA properties. Trustee

Farner said he did not intend for the staff removal efforts to conflict with the USDA contract.

Trustee Farner also said feral pig removal should not occur during work hours.

In addition to these items, staff has also addressed coordinating activities though one staff

member to avoid potential conflicts, approved techniques for removing pigs, disposal of remains

and wearing safety orange when removing pigs. All participants must have a valid Florida

Hunting License and sign a liability waiver which staff will develop and have approved by the

LCWA attorney.

The draft policy is attached.


Adopt the proposed LCWA Staff – Feral Pig Removal Policy #015.

DRAFT LCWA Staff - Feral Pig Removal Policy Policy #: 015

Date Adopted: October 28, 2020 Chairman:

Amy Stone

POLICY:

Feral Pigs (Sus scrofa) are an invasive, exotic species in Florida and have a negative

impact on the integrity of our natural ecosystems. This policy would give staff permission

to remove feral pigs from LCWA lands under specific conditions.

CONDITIONS:

1. LCWA Staff may remove feral pigs from properties that are not currently opened to the

public and which are not actively being managed under the USDA Nuisance Wildlife

contract.

2. Staff must be currently employed by the Water Authority. Staff will not remove feral pigs

during work hours.

3. Staff must have a valid Florida Hunting License.

4. Staff should coordinate with the property manager to ensure there are not multiple staff on

the property at the same time and if there are - they are aware of each other’s presence,

approximate location and shooting lanes.

5. There is no size or bag limit for feral pigs on LCWA properties.

6. Pigs may be taken with shotguns using slugs or buckshot, bows, compound bows or

crossbows using broadhead arrows or bolts.

7. If an animal is taken, it may be field dressed and/or butchered on site. Any remains should

be left in an out of the way location, at least 50 feet from any roads or trails. Do not throw

remains in the water, i.e. Don’t Feed the Alligators!

8. General information including sex and weight should be recorded for LCWA records.

9. Staff must wear safety orange when on the property. An orange hat or vest will fulfill this

requirement.

10. Participants must sign a Waiver of Liability.



TO: Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees FROM: Anna Ely, Senior Administrative Assistant DATE: October 7, 2020 SUBJECT: Approval of 2021 Board Calendar Regular Agenda Approval of 2021 Board Calendar The Uniform Special District Accountability Act of 1989 requires the Authority to file their meeting schedule with the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners quarterly, semiannually, or annually. Traditionally the Water Authority has submitted an annual schedule to both the Clerk’s Office and the Board of County Commissioners. The regular meetings are on the fourth Wednesday except for November and December. The Board of County Commissioners Chambers will be reserved for all dates except the July 14, 2021, Budget Workshop. November 18, 2020* July 14, 2021 (Budget Workshop) December 16, 2020* July 28, 2021 January 27, 2021 August 25, 2021 February 24, 2021 September 8, 2021 (Tentative Budget) March 24, 2021 September 22, 2021 (Final Budget & Regular) April 28, 2021 October 27, 2021 May 26, 2021 November 17, 2021* June 23, 2021 December 15, 2021*

∗ These dates fall outside the normal 4th Wednesday Executive Director Recommendation: Authorize staff to file the LCWA Board meeting schedule as presented.




TO: Ron Hart, Executive Director LCWA

FROM: Steve Crawford, Water Resources Manager


SUBJECT: Staff Report for September 2020

______________________________________________________________________________

Water Management: Palatlakaha River Basin

A. Rainfall – The stations averaged 6.48 inches during September which is 0.09 inches above the

historic average (6.39 inches) for Clermont. For the year to date, our average total rainfall is

38.19 inches, which is 5.29 inches below the historical cumulative average of 43.48 inches.

This is approximately 88% of the expected year-to-date rainfall. The southern stations have

averaged more rain (54.35 inches) than stations in the upper portion of the county (46.67

inches).

September 12 Month 12 Month

Location (inches) Running Total Surplus/Deficit

474 7.88 59.05 +8.56

Brown Shinn Road 7.86 50.22 -0.27

Villa City 5.30 53.77 +3.28

M-1 5.60 44.27 -6.22

Emeralda 6.57 47.64 -2.85

Tavares 5.66 48.10 -2.39

Rainfall average for past 12 months = 50.51 inches for the 6 stations reported.

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4.00

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es

Rainfall

2019 Mean 2020 Mean Historical Average

B. Water Control Structure Report – Water levels in the Clermont Chain reached 97.32 ft by

September 29 and weather forecasters predicted up to 4 inches of rain the following week. To

reduce water levels in the Clermont Chain and raise levels in the downstream lakes that were

near minimum regulation, the Cherry Lake dam gates were raised September 28 – 30.

Resulting flow was 113 cfs as of September 30. Villa City structures remained closed

throughout September. Water level at M-6A continued to be slightly below regulatory range,

while all other locations were within regulation. Water levels as of October 1, 2020 and

changes from the previous month were:

Location Regulatory Range Upper (ft) Lower (ft) Change (upper)

Minnehaha 96.00-97.50 97.26 N/A +0.50

Cherry Lake 96.00-97.50 96.80 94.64 +0.42

Villa City 94.00-95.50 94.30 90.74 +0.22

M-6A 91.00-92.00 90.94 88.96 +0.00

M-5A 88.25-89.50 88.60 84.97 +0.01

M-4A 83.75-85.00 84.20 79.86 +0.04

M-1 68.00-73.00 70.78 N/A +0.02

Nutrient Reduction Facility (NuRF)

A. Water Quality Sampling - The Nutrient Reduction Facility began operating March 2, 2009 and

coincided with closing of the existing dam. Almost one hundred percent of Lake Apopka discharge

has been routed through the NuRF. Per our joint NuRF Operation and Management Plan, St. Johns

has control of discharge through the facility, but coordinates with LCWA staff to determine NuRF

capabilities.

The graphs below indicate the weekly data for total phosphorus concentration (Figure 1) and the

facility’s daily phosphorus reduction based on the concentration and flow (Figure 2). Due to heavy

rainfall, September water levels in Lake Apopka were once again above regulation almost the

entire month. Accordingly, the SJRWMD increased discharge as high as 275 cfs during the month.

The NuRF was unable to accept all flows because the west pond was filled with sediment and

closed due to the dredging project as well. As of September 30th, the east pond was also reaching

capacity. As a result, an average of 161 cfs was discharged through the dam for 12 days during

the month. Average flow through the Apopka-Beauclair Canal during September 2020 was 166

cfs, which was comprised of 101 cfs through the NuRF.

Figure 1.

Based on weekly total phosphorus data and average flow rate reported by SJRWMD, staff

calculated the daily load into the facility and the daily load out of the facility (Figure 2). The

NuRF has removed 16,162 kg (35,557 pounds) of total phosphorus between March 2, 2009 and

September 27, 2020.

Figure 2.

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200

300

400

500

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NuRF Inlet - TP (ppb)

NuRF Outlet -TP (ppb)

Beauclair TMDL (32 ppb)

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1000

1200

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Daily TP Mass In (lbs)

Daily TP Mass Out (lbs)

Average (non-flow weighted) inflow total phosphorus concentration to date is 90.1 ppb. However,

the NuRF has removed 59% of the incoming total phosphorus mass to date. The removal

percentage does not consider the fact that the total phosphorus exiting the facility is not

bioavailable. Average (non-flow weighted) total phosphorus concentration in the NuRF discharge

to date is 37.0 ppb, which is above the Lake Beauclair 32.0 ppb TMDL. However, the average

total phosphorus discharge from the NuRF for January 1, 2020 through September 27 was 22.9

ppb. For the month of September 2020, the average total phosphorus discharge was 28.5 ppb.

B. Vital NuRF Statistics 03/02/09 through 09/27/20

Total Alum Used 15.58 million gallons

Alum Purchased To-Date $8,485,148

Total Water Treated 69.81 billion gallons

Total P Removed 35,557 pounds

Average TP Conc. In 90.1 ppb

Average TP Conc. Out 37.0 ppb

C. NuRF Activity

• Regular coordination with C & M Dredging on the dredging project.

• Select contractor for the temporary drainage project.

• Coordinated with GEA staff concerning centrifuge repair.

• Dredged the east pond into the west pond to allow for treatment of inflow.

• Ordered alum accordingly.

• Calibrated pH meters and cleaned flow meter at the inflow.

• Collected water samples twice each week.

• Mowed, trimmed grass and bush hogged.

• Replaced or repaired a spindle, belts and springs of the zero-turn mower.

• Rebuilt the front hub of the old Ford tractor

• Ordered various parts for NuRF equipment.

• Pressure washed and cleaned the centrifuge building.

• Replaced two pulleys and cable on the east dredge.

• Fixed leaking dredge line on the east dredge.

• Cleaned debris out of the cutterhead of the east dredge daily.

• Met with contractors to discuss various improvements at the NuRF.

Maintenance Staff Aquatic Projects

• Staff repaired and replaced signs on the Clermont Chain.

• Staff boom mowed and trimmed Villa City, Cherry Lake, M-6, M-5 and M-1.

• Staff filled in wash outs at the Sod Farm by Lake Denham.

Contract/Project Status

• Staff worked with Pegasus Engineering, through a service agreement, to release the new

floating dredge bid request and guidance for the temporary drainage project.

• Staff continued to coordinate with C&M Dredging for the NuRF pond dredging project.

• Vision Conveyor is building the two replacement alum tanks, which should be completed

by the end of October.

• Staff contracted Vinson Excavation Services for the temporary drainage project.

• Staff received one bid (Ellicott Dredge Technologies) for new dredges at the NuRF.

• Wood continues Phase II of Lake Minneola project.

• Staff continues working with Wood developing a bid package for Lake Denham.




TO: Ron Hart, Executive Director

FROM: Brian Nagy, Field Services Supervisor


SUBJECT: September Staff Report

______________________________________________________________________________

Field Services

A. Staff Work

• September 1st, staff restocked all the restrooms at Hickory Point Park. Staff worked on

the lights at the Park also and edged the sidewalks and finished repairing a water line

break. Staff mowed around the LCWA office. Staff changed out filters on the boats.

Staff installed new permanent kiosk sign in beach kiosk.

• September 2nd, staff attended the staff meeting. Staff started trimming all the palms at

Hickory Point Park. Staff also mowed and string trimmed at the Park. Staff finished

water main line break, installed standpipe for filling fire tanks, and put bollards around

the valve box. Staff string trimmed and edged LCWA office and Park entrance. Staff

reinstalled glass in front of office lobby.

• September 3rd, staff had the Hickory Point Park decking bid opening. Staff worked on

trimming low hanging branches by beach and palm islands in parking lots at Hickory

Point Park. Staff mowed around Hickory Point Park. Staff picked up repaired tractor

from Fields Equipment.

• September 4th, staff cut down a large Camphor tree from behind the pavilion at Hickory

Point Park and removed it. Staff trimmed up more palm trees from around the Park.

• September 8th, staff worked on trimming oak trees around Hickory Point Park and

mowed. Staff went and inspected overlook tower.

• September 9th, staff tried to repair vent on top of the pavilion at Hickory Point Park but

couldn’t do it safely. At Hickory Point Park staff cleaned the restrooms, emptied the

trash, blew off the boardwalk, and trimmed up the trees along the Hwy 19 berm.

• September 10th, staff assisted roof contractor in repairing vent on pavilion roof at Hickory

Point Park. Staff installed hydraulic ram on 5055 tractor. Staff picked up 5 pallets of sod

for Hickory Point Park. Staff cleaned, mowed, trimmed, and prepped the Hwy 19 berm

at Hickory Point Park for the sod. Staff cleaned up around the shop.

• September 11th, staff attended a chainsaw safety class and practiced taking down a couple

of trees and cutting them up and removing to burn pile. Staff then laid down 5 pallets of

sod along the Hwy 19 berm and parking lots.

• September 14th, staff went to Scrub Point Preserve to retrieve signs that were vandalized.

Staff went to Lake Mineola to repair/replace signs under 561 bridge. Staff worked and

mowed around Hickory Point Park. Staff repaired the trash pump, built a 1” flex hose

and ordered parts for the Gravely mower. Staff took Dakota to shop.

• September 15th, staff went to Scrub Point Preserve to install 4 post for signs to reinstalled

later. Staff checked and cleaned the restrooms at Hickory Point Park. Staff went to

NuRF to repair inflow meter. Staff also went to Lake Denham property to inspect

leaking pipe to canal. Staff picked up Dakota from shop.

• September 16th, staff conducted a pile burn at Hickory Point Park. Staff mowed around

the Park.

• September 17th, staff removed old picnic tables from Sawgrass Island Preserve parking

lots and installed new ones. Staff loaded up old lumber from Hickory Point Park and

took to the landfill. Staff cut, removed, and treated palms too close to the pavilion and

water lines at Hickory Point Park.

• September 18th, staff restocked paper products and other supplies for Hickory Point Park.

Staff worked on building more trash can bases for the Park.

• September 21st, staff went to Cherry Lake, Villa City, and M1 to mow and string trim.

Staff worked around Hickory Point Park. Staff picked up air filters for some of the

trucks.

• September 22nd, staff went to M6, M5, and back to M1 to string trim and mow. Staff also

assisted with spraying at Wolfbranch Sink Preserve.

• September 23rd, staff finished trimming all the dam sites.

• September 24th, staff finished trimming palm trees near shoreline behind pavilion at

Hickory Point Park.

• September 25th, staff worked together on vehicle inspection day. Staff worked on set up

for new chain saw boxes. Staff string trimmed the Park entrance and LCWA Office.

Staff blew off roadways and parking lots at the LCWA Office and the Park.

• September 28th, staff got broken cement blocks from ESX Construction to fill in wash out

at Lake Denham Property then started filling in wash out at Hidden Waters Preserve.

Staff trimmed trees and bushes behind LCWA Office.

• September 29th, staff met with Randy from ESX Construction. Staff went back for more

broken blocks and hauled in dirt to finish up wash out at Hidden Waters Preserve. Staff

removed large tree from trail at Sawgrass Island Preserve. Staff trimmed up low hanging

branches at Sawgrass Island Preserve near site residence home.

• September 30th, staff worked on the LCWA landscape. Staff also met with a uniform

company to discuss pricing and choices. Staff worked on repairing fence along

maintenance road to burn pile at Hickory Point Park.





FROM: Biagio Gugliotti, Land Resources Director


SUBJECT: September Staff Report

______________________________________________________________________________

Communication & Education Activities Updates

A. Staff tries to update the LCWA Facebook page on a regular basis. The page currently has

1,131Followers. Staff posts photos of Water Authority-led activities, shares news from other

water-related posts and advertises agency activities or programs.

B. The Amazing Race has been postponed until April 2021.

C. On October 18th, staff will help Lake County Parks and Trails with the Blue Creek Run

paddle of Lake George and the St. John’s River.

D. The Lake County Office of Probation contacted us to resume partnership with the W.I.L.A.

(Work In Lieu of Arrest) program. Workdays were set for October 10th and 31st. Due to

restarting program up and unavailability we were asked to do two dates for the month of

October. We will go back to one workday per month in the future.

Restoration Activities

A. Staff has been removing exotics by hand and/or by herbicide when the weather permits.

B. Staff is conducting prescribed burns as weather and staffing permits.

Property Activities

A. Bourlay Historic Nature Park – September 1st, staff checked the restrooms and trails.

September 10th, staff mowed the preserve including Lee Street. September 16th, staff

checked the progress on the Bourlay House water and sewer connections. Staff checked the

restrooms, picked up trash in parking lot, and string trimmed around memorial plaque and

oak tree by cracker house. September 21st, staff checked the progress on the Bourlay House

water and sewer connections.

September 24th, staff mowed the preserve including Lee Street. Staff also reset a fallen over

post in parking lot and picked up palm frond debris. Staff picked up trash in the parking

area.

B. Crooked River Preserve – September 1st, staff checked the trails and restrooms. September

2nd, staff mowed the preserve. September 14th, staff mowed the preserve. September 16th,

staff put fill rock in pot hole off roadway apron, checked restrooms, trimmed the trail from

kiosk to field, and picked up trash in parking lot. September 18th, staff pulled weeds out of

the gardens near the trailhead. Staff also put more rock fill in pot hole off roadway apron and

put sandbags by canoe launch area. September 28th, staff mowed the preserve.

C. Flat Island Preserve – September 1st, staff checked the restrooms, trails, canoes, and

campsites. September 2nd, staff mowed the preserve. September 14th, staff mowed the

preserve. September 16th, staff checked the restrooms and string trimmed the front entrance

garden and gate area. September 21st, staff checked the canoes and restrooms. September

28th, staff mowed the preserve and cleaned the front entrance sign.

D. Sawgrass Island Preserve – September 3rd, staff sprayed exotics including Caesar Weed and

Rosary Pea. Staff finished mowing the preserve. September 16th, staff cut trees off trails.

September 17th, staff removed old picnic tables from the parking lots and replaced them with

new ones. Staff mowed the parking lots, Northern Loop Trail, Causeway Trail, and Bent

Pine Trail.

September 29th, staff cut fallen trees off the Hammock Trail and trimmed trees in front of site

residence home. Staff mowed the preserve.

E. Sabal Bluff Preserve – September 1st, staff checked the trails. September 10th, staff mowed

the preserve. September 16th, staff checked the trails. September 24th, staff mowed the

preserve.

F. Hidden Waters Preserve – September 1st, staff string trimmed both parking lots and

emptied the trash cans. September 8th, staff mowed the preserve. September 9th, staff started

trimming up some of the trails.

Some nice healthy Fungi

Native Spotted Horse Mint also called Bee Balm

September 10th, staff met Green Isles to drop off herbicide and go over the work area.

September 15th, staff trimmed trails.

Stream to Lake Alfred

September 16th, staff emptied the trash cans. September 21st, staff checked the Country Club

Parking area after a complaint about ruts. September 23rd, staff mowed the preserve.

September 28th, staff used broken cement blocks to repair wash out on southwest side of

preserve. September 29th, staff continued work on wash out repairs on southwest side of

preserve and hauled in more dirt fill.

G. Lake Norris Conservation Area – September 8th, staff checked the combos on the canoes

and kayaks. September 16th, staff picked up trash. September 21st, staff changed the combos

on the canoes and kayaks.

H. Scrub Point Preserve – September 14th, staff retrieved the vandalized shoreline signs.

September 15th, staff installed four, 6” x 4” posts (two per sign). Staff jetted the posts into

the sidiment and will allow them to settle a couple of weeks before mounting the “Shoreline

Vegetation” signs.

I. Wolfbranch Sink Preserve – September 21st, staff mowed the preserve. September 22nd,

staff sprayed exotics around the preserve with the Mule and 50-gallon sprayer.

J. Other properties inspected for trash, ATV activity, and vandalism:

K. Other Staff Activities

• September 1st, staff performed the end of the month preserve check: Collected sign in

sheets and restocked brochures. Staff picked up the kiosk panel for Hickory Point Park

from CTI Signs. Staff helped Field Services repair a leaking water pipe near the

workshop. Staff also installed a standpipe for filling fire tanks quickly.

• September 2nd, staff attended LCWA Staff Meeting. Staff worked on the August Staff

Report.

• September 3rd, staff oversaw the Hickory Point Decking Repair, Bid Opening.

• September 4th, staff worked on the Cash Carry Forward for the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget.

Staff sprayed exotics weeds around the LCWA Office landscaping and around Hickory

Point.

• September 8th, staff worked on the Staff Report and Board Memos. Staff worked on the

Hickory Point Decking Repair Bid. Staff took the Hickory Point Park beach samples to

the water lab. Staff also performed the playground inspection of the Hickory Point Park

playground.

• September 9th, staff worked on Board Memos. Staff pulled weeds around LCWA office.

• September 11th, staff did an in-house chainsaw safety and techniques class. Most of the

field staff attended. Staff helped throw five pallets of sod at Hickory Point Park.

• September 15th, staff piled cut vegetation on the burn pile.

• September 16th, staff met a representative from Biotech Consulting to do a walkthrough

of the Lake Yale Property they are proposing to donate to the Water Authority. Staff

performed the mid-month preserve run: picked up sign in sheets and refilled brochure

boxes. Staff started working on a Land Management Plan for the Lake Yale Property.

• September 17th, staff attended a planning meeting for the Central Florida Prescribed Fire

Council Annual Meeting. Staff worked on the Lake Yale Land Management Plan. Staff

dropped off a 10 yr. plaque for Victory Engraving Inc to make one for Anna Ely’s

upcoming 10 yr. anniversary.

• September 18th, staff attended the managers work meeting.

• September 21st, staff worked on grant for fishing poles for the free kids fishing clinic Feb.

6, 2021. Staff picked up the finished 10 yr. plaque for Anna Ely from Victory Engraving

Inc.

• September 22nd, staff worked with Hunter Signs for replacement Teamwork Values

panel.

• September 23rd, staff attended the LCWA Board Meeting.

• September 24th, staff cut trees behind the Hickory Point site residence. Staff worked on

the Hickory Point Decking Repair Contract.

• September 25th, staff helped with the Vehicle Inspection and Cleaning Workday.

• September 28th, staff worked on the contracts and amendments approved by the LCWA

Board. Staff updated the bass tournament schedule. Staff filled out additional paperwork

required for fishing pole grant due to covid and had notarized and sent back. Staff put

welcome bass tournament signage in welcome sign at park entrance.

• September 29th, staff met with ESX Construction, the contractor for the Hickory Point

Decking Repair Project.

• September 30th, staff worked on the LCWA Office Landscaping. Staff attended the

presentation from a uniform supplier.

Preserve Visitation (Numbers based upon visitors who signed in, actual visitation may be

higher.) *Numbers also include visitors who reserve camping and canoe/kayaks

*** All Preserves were closed on March 23rd for public and staff safety due to Covid-19. The

Preserves were opened back up on April 20th, except for the restrooms. And no camping or

canoe/kayak rentals at this time. June 1st, all restrooms and the cracker house were opened back

up for the public.

Preserve September

2020

September

2019

Bourlay Historic Nature Park 39 25

Crooked River Preserve * 101 196

Flat Island Preserve * 332 224

Hidden Waters Preserve 185 244

Lake Norris Cons. Area (SJRWMD-

owned) *

51 55

Sabal Bluff Preserve 26 25

Sawgrass Island Preserve 104 44

Hickory Point Park (kayak rentals) * 0 6

TOTALS: 838 819





FROM: Ben Garcia, IT/Office Manager


SUBJECT: GIS Activities Report for September 2020

______________________________________________________________________________

IT Management

• Pushed all new monthly virus protection updates and definitions to all network PCs

• Monthly updates the firewall on the network for virus and spam emails protection

• Monthly settings configuration the spam email software to filter emails

• Set up and coordinated virtual staff meetings on Zoom

• Coordinated the installation of security cameras system at Hickory Point Park by

the bathrooms entrance and pavilion to avoid vandalism and other criminal

activities

• Coordinated the installation with a Security Company to replace the NuRF video

camera located at the top of the water tank

• Had several meetings with IT providers to discuss scope of work for a new office

telephone system

• Installed a network and assisted in the virtual FLMS conference

• Requested and obtained digital copy of the new 2019 aerials from the County GIS

and Property Appraisal. Working on the replacement maps in the conference

room at the LCWA office.

Office Management

• Coordinated the location and technical tools for the budget workshop

• Met and Coordinated with the County’s HR for LCWA employee’s benefits

selection. Helped employees with the requirements and selection of benefits

• Update and submitted the Draft budget for IT, Administration and Education

Reviewed calculations and found hidden rows and corrected wrong calculations

• Created several maps for staff and board meeting presentations

• Obtained several quotes for the new office phone system and Internet providers

• Searched and obtained new CDC guides lines regarding the COVIG-19

• Created and edited forms and steps for employees to come back to work form

COVIG19 sick leave

• Coordinated with the HR consultant several employee issues including changes to

the LCWA employee manual





FROM: Brian Nagy, Field Services Supervisor


SUBJECT: September Staff Report – Hickory Point Park

______________________________________________________________________________

Hickory Point Park

A. Special Events ** Requirements were made to meet the CDC Guidelines.

NONE

B. Staff Work

• Park Ranger worked the pavilion rentals throughout the month; monitored rentals,

cleaned pavilion and outside restrooms. All Rentals Cancelled Due to Covid-19

• Park Ranger mowed, string trimmed, and edged around the park.

• Park Ranger checked the trash and cleaned the restrooms daily as needed. Park

opened May 22nd due to Covid-19 except for the pavilion which remains closed.

• September 1st, staff restocked all the restroom closets. Staff worked on repairs and

replacement of lights. Staff edged the sidewalks and finished repairing water line

break. Staff installed new permanent wetlands panel in kiosk by beach.

• September 2nd, staff started trimming up all the palm trees. Staff mowed and string

trimmed around the park. Staff finished water line break project by filling in holes,

finishing standpipe, and installing bollards around valve box.

• September 3rd, staff worked on trimming low hanging branches by the beach and the

palm islands in the parking lots. Staff also mowed around the park.

• September 4th, staff cut down a large Camphor tree from behind the pavilion and

removed it. Staff also trimmed up more palm trees around the park.

• September 8th, staff trimmed up the oak trees around the park and mowed.

• September 9th, staff attempted to fix vent on top of pavilion roof but couldn’t do it

safely. Staff cleaned the restrooms, emptied the trash, blew off the boardwalk, and

trimmed up trees along the Hwy 19 berm.

• September 10th, staff assisted roof contractor in repairing vent on pavilion roof. Staff

picked up sod for the park. Staff cleaned, trimmed, mowed parking areas along Hwy

19 berm in preparation for sod.

• September 11th, staff laid down 5 pallets of sod along the Hwy 19 berm and parking

lots.

• September 14th, staff worked and mowed around the park.

• September 15th, staff checked and cleaned the restrooms.

• September 16th, staff conducted a pile burn. Staff mowed around the park.

• September 17th, staff cut, removed, and treated palms behind pavilion too close to

building and water lines.

• September 18th, staff restocked the paper products and other supplies. Staff built more

trash can bases.

• September 21st, staff worked around the park.

• September 24th, staff finished trimming up palm trees along the shoreline behind the

pavilion.

• September 25th, staff string trimmed the entrance. Staff blew off the roadways and

parking lots.

• September 30th, staff repaired fence near burn pile along maintenance road.

• Update on the Hickory Point Facebook page 1, 138 Followers.

HICKORY POINT-MONTHLY REVENUE REPORT

September 2020

Maryann Krisovitch

Education Contractor

352-434-5025

[email protected]

Lake County Water Authority

September 2020

Date Activity Hours # Contacts

9/2/20 Film Webisode 3 – Watersheds, Eagle scout project

meeting, budget

7 2

9/10/20 Water Resource Jeopardy presentation – Leesburg LIFE

Program

3 37

9/14/20 Keep Lake Beautiful conference call .5 1

9/17/20 Hawthorne shoreline restoration assistance .5

9/17/20 Mt. Dora Rotary LCWA presentation 1 23

9/22/20 Marine Patrol podcast, website update, planning meeting 6

9/23/20 Hawthorne TV Who is LCWA presentation 1.5 700

9/23/20 Manatee education conference call & Board meeting 2.5

9/1-9/30 Misc. phone calls, emails, reports 2

Total for September 24 741

Total contacts to date 4,686

Annual budget amount $15,000

Budget amount unused FY ‘20 $3.736

Total hours budgeted 469

Total hours unused FY ‘20 116

Date Upcoming Activities Time

10/7/20 Planning meeting at LCWA 1pm

10/16/20 Eustis LIFE Water Resource Jeopardy program 11am

10/28/20 Hawthorne TV 9a

Month/Year

TotalsLake County Residents Citations l ArrestsOther Florida Residents 1 Written Warnings Traffic 1Out of State Residents Verbal Warnings 116 Hazards 4

Safety Inspections 88 After hours call 3St. Johns River 1Harris Chain SAR cases 5Clermont Chain Miscellaneous calls 7Other Lakes Other Agencies 3

Type of Offense Comments/SPECIAL DETAILS AND PROJECTSViolation of Wake Zone 77Safety Equipment 11Careless OperationRegistration Violations 10Other Violations 4

Type of VesselBoat 62PWC 39Paddle craft 1

Total Hours on Water Patrol 136.5

number hoursPreserve Extra Patrols 19 13.5

Boating Safety EXPO's 24 9

Location of Citation

-Patrol of Lake County Water ways and canals. Enhanced patrols of water authority preserves. Drowning/Suicide on Lake Wionna. Missing Jet Skier on Lake Harris. Patrolled the extended No Wake Zone for the St. John's River in Astor due to flooding. Heavy weekend Patrols in the area of the Mount Dora SandBar. Heavy Patrols on the Clermont Chain of Lakes for reckless jet skiers. The St John's River, Harris Chain, and Clermont Chain had several differnt trump parades through out the month.

Lake County Water Authority Statistics Deputy Combined Totals September 2020

Total # of Citations and Written Warnings Contacts

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