1. Charlotte County Erosion Control Plan
FUNDING WORKSHOP 2
Tringali Park & Recreation Center
December 1 & 3, 2016
PETER A. RAVELLA, PRINCIPAL
PAR CONSULTING, LLC

2. I. Introduction

3. Welcome to Our On-Line Folks
Listen in and Ask Questions or Comment through the Webcast
We will do our best to Repeat Questions and Comments for those On-Line

4. Beach Funding Workshop Schedule
Workshop Series 1– October 10 & 11
Workshop Series 2 – December 1 & 3
Workshop Series 3 – January 2017 (date TBD)
Workshop Series 4 – March 2017 (date TBD)
Workshop Series 5 – April 2017 (date TBD)

5. Your Input Matters: Access the County Beach Funding Process and Plan

6. How You Can Participate
Attend the Workshops
Follow along on parccoastal.com/manasota
Review Draft Plans through Website (January)
Ask questions on Website
Call Us: Peter: Lilli: Tyler:
us – see the website for contacts

7. Agenda for Today Objective of this Effort
County Erosion Control Program
The Case for Shoreline Management
Estimated Project Costs Over 30 Years
Developing the Financial Foundation for Success
Discussion

8. II. Objective of this Effort

9. Our Objective
Develop a Stable, Long-Term Financial Foundation to Support the Charlotte County Erosion Control Program
Manasota Key Beach Nourishment
Stump Pass Management & Maintenance
Don Pedro-Knight Island Beach Nourishment
Engage the Community
Develop a Recommendation to the County
Compete our Work by April 30, 2017

10. PARC Beach Funding Philosophy
The beach is an economic and community asset
Erosion can adversely affect public and private property and damage the economy
Beach communities should work together to address erosion as best they can
Funding streams must be as persistent as the waves

11. PARC Funding Assistance & Plans Successful Funding Plans
Navarre Beach, Florida
City of Destin, Florida
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Oak Island, North Carolina,
Topsail Beach, North Carolina
North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Surf City, North Carolina
Bald Head Island, North Carolina
North Carolina Beach & Inlet Management Plan
City of South Padre Island, Texas
Port Mansfield, Texas
Willacy County, Texas
No Two Funding Plans Are Alike

12. Secret #1: “Discover” What is Fair
Within the Community -- The funding plan must be “fair and equitable” in the eyes of most in the community
Funding Process -- must be transparent, have wide participation, and be flexible in exploring options
To Adopt a Funding Plan -- Community support must precede local government action

13. Secret #2: Recognize Each Community is Unique
There is No One Size Fits All Answers
We’re all in this together: Everyone has a stake in the health of the beach & shoreline
Community History Matters: Charlotte County has established an MSTU and MSBU for Stump Pass & Don Pedro/Knight Island

14. Secret #3: Plan Ahead & Save
Time is money
Build Beach Fund over time
Start saving early – Your Project is 2-3 years away
Minimize Debt Financing to save money
Maximize State Contribution
Use MSBU and MSTU Mechanisms for Local Funds
Beach Management is an on-going task and on-going cost. Savings plan must be too.

15. Secret #4: Avoid the Perfection Trap
Funding Strategies can become complex
And discussions and debate can continue for months and years, losing precious time
Best Rule: Avoid the perfection trap, find a reasonable funding solution that works for you and move forward to implement your beach program

16. Secret #5: Build Funding Coalitions
State of Florida Public
Charlotte County Public
Beachfront Property Owners Private
Off-Beach Property Owners Private
Visitors Private
Bed Tax Revenues (via County)
Parking Fees
Beach Badges
Other Sources???

17. Secret #6: Secure “FEMA Eligibility”
Purpose
Protect the Community’s Investment in the Beach
Ensure Project is Eligible for Federal Reimbursement if Sand is lost in a Hurricane
FEMA Beach Reimbursement Requirements
Monitor - Annual Beach Profiles
Maintain - Annual Maintenance & Regular Renourishment
Fund Establish Long-term Funding Program

18. Secret #7: Increase and Dedicate the Revenue to a Beach Fund
Set aside a Dedicated Fund
Use Fund for Specified Purposes Only
Design & Permitting
Construction
Beach Monitoring
Operation & Maintenance
No funds for beach cleanup, lifeguards, beach patrol, or other beach related costs

19. III. County Erosion Control Program

20. County Shoreline Program
An Comprehensive Effort to Manage and Maintain the County’s Beach and Shoreline Assets
Three Components:
Manasota Key Beach Nourishment Program
Stump Pass Management & Maintenance
Don Pedro – Knight Island Beach Nourishment

21. Stump Pass Project Dredging Terminal Groin (North side of Pass)
Four Year Dredging Cycle
Remove About 200,000 cubic yards per cycle
Place sand north & south of the Pass
Beginning
Terminal Groin (North side of Pass)
One-time Project Cost

22. Don Pedro-Knight Island Project
South Beach Fill
Nourishment every 8 years
About 260,000 cubic yards of Sand
Off-shore Sand Source
Integrated with and Part of the Manasota Key Beach Renourishment Program
South Beach Fill Sand Volume under Development
Adds to Stump Pass Sand Placement Volume
Eligible for State Cost Share

23. Manasota Key Project Initial Beach Nourishment Beach Renourishment
Place 570,000 cubic yards of Sand
One-Time Hardbottom Mitigation
Design & Permitting
Monitoring
Operation and Maintenance
Beach Renourishment
Every 8 years
About 428,000 cubic yards of Sand
Eligible for State Cost Share

24. IV. The Case for Shoreline Management

25. There’s Nothing Like a Beach
Public Benefits
Community “park”
Protects Public Infrastructure
Foundation of the tourism economy
Drives real estate market
Expands the tax base
Increases public revenue
Private Benefits
Protects Private Homes
Increases property values
Increases rental income
Enhances recreation experience
Provides “spiritual” benefits
Great place for young and old to play and enjoy
A Public Asset
A Private Asset
PARC

26. Dual Benefits of the Beach
Successful Funding Strategies must reflect the Public and Private nature of beaches
Beach Funding Plans Run into Trouble when:
“Public benefits” of the beach are emphasized without recognizing the private benefits or
“Private benefits” are emphasized without regard to public benefits
Successful funding plans must recognize and reflect that everyone has a stake in wide, healthy, stable beaches – public and private sector

27. Beaches & The Economy
Healthy Well-Managed Beaches, Shorelines and Passes Contribute to a Healthy Economy
Stable Beaches Mean a More Stable Economy
Financial Stability is a Must for Shoreline Stability
Thirty Year Funding Plan
Stable Revenues
FEMA Beach Eligibility

28. Secret #5: Build Funding Coalitions
State of Florida Public
Charlotte County Public
Beachfront Property Owners Private
Off-Beach Property Owners Private
Visitors Private
Bed Tax Revenues (via County)
Parking Fees
Beach Badges
Other Sources???

29. No Federal Funding Available
Irregularly authorized through the Water Resources Development Act or WRDA
Federal Beach Projects Require Congress to Act
Reconnaissance Phase
Feasibility Study Phase
Congressional Project Authorization
Congressional Appropriation
Bottom Line:
2012, the USACE Reviewed and Rejected Federal Shore Protection Funds for Manasota Key

30. V. Estimated Project Costs over 30 Years

31. 30 Year Stump Pass Management Cost
Costs are Conceptual Estimates and are under Refinement

32. 30 Year Stump Pass Management Cost

33. 30 Year Manasota Key Project Cost
Costs are Conceptual Estimates and are under Refinement

34. 30 Year Manasota Key Project Cost

35. 30 Year Don Pedro-Knight Project Cost
Costs are Conceptual Estimates and are under Refinement

36. 30 Year Don Pedro Knight Project Cost

37. The Overall Picture

38. Conceptual Annual New Revenue Needed
State of Florida Annual Funds (39%)
$2.12 Million
Estimated Annual Local Funds (61%)
$3.31Million
Current Annual Beach Fund Revenues
$1.25 Million
Potential Shortfall
$2.06 Million
Revenues are Conceptual Estimates and will Change. Project costs are not uniform year to year.

40. VI. Developing the Financial Foundation for Success

41. Secret #5: Build Funding Coalitions
State of Florida Public
Charlotte County Public
Beachfront Property Owners Private
Off-Beach Property Owners Private
Visitors Private
Bed Tax Revenues (via County)
Parking Fees
Beach Badges
Other Sources???

42. Other Funding Sources Under Investigation
Parking Fees
Bridge Tolls
Beach Badges
Telecom Taxes
Bed Taxes
Sales Taxes
We will Report Back at the January Workshop on the viability of these other potential revenue sources.

43. MSBU Funding Model Concept
Would Apply to
New Manasota Key MSBU
Revised Don Pedro- Knight Island MSBU
All Island Properties would be included
Beachfront Assessment Factors
Length of Beach
Lot Size
Number of Dwelling Units on a Parcel
Off Beach Parcels Contribute A Pro Rata Share

44. Sample MSBU – Okaloosa Island

45. Okaloosa MSBU Example Name AQUA VILLA AZURE BELLA RIVA BLUE DOLPHIN
AQUA VILLA
AZURE
BELLA RIVA
BLUE DOLPHIN
BREAKERS
BREAKERS PHASE I
COQUINA ISLE CONDO
WATERSCAPE
DESTIN WEST BEACH
DUNE POINTE CONDO
EL MATADOR

46. MSBU Funding Model Status
Intensive Data Collection Underway
Manasota & Don Pedro Knight Island Parcel Data
Model Development, Refinement & Testing
Verification of State Share Underway
Update of Existing County Revenues Underway
Investigation of “Other Revenues” Underway
MSBU Model is Expected to Evolve
First Draft Model will be Presented at January Workshop

47. But, Every Community is Different and There is More Work to Do
Stay tuned, We can do this!

48. Open Discussion (My Turn to Listen)
PARC