Waterfront and Boating Access Summit October 14, 2006

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Waterfront and Boating Access SummitOctober 14,
2006

• Mooring Fields

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Mooring Fields

• Potential Benefits
• Mitigate negative environmental impact of
  anchored vessels
• Provide greater access to waterfront

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Boats at Anchor
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Potential Sea Grass Damage Potential Sewage
Discharge
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Pollution From Oil Seepage
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Hazards to Navigation
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Visual Blight
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Mooring Buoys
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Submerged Land Ownership

• State Land Need State Lease Approval FDEP
• Permit
• City Land Need FDEP Permit

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Upland Development

• May Need
• Dingy Dock
• Sewage Pump Out
• Restroom
• Showers
• Parking

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Anticipated Costs

• Land Lease
• Design/Permitting
• Management
• Hardware
• Installation of Hardware
• Scheduled Inspections
• Routine Repair Maintenance
• Upland Development

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Potential Funding Sources

• City Budget
• Mooring Fees
• Competitive Grants
• - Federal Boating Infrastructure Grant
  Program (Big P)
• - Florida Boating Improvement Program
  (FBIP)

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Potential Liability Issues

• Risk is Similar to Current Marina Facilities
• Reasonable Care Requires Proof of
• Proper Installation of Buoys
• Proper Maintenance and Design
• Clear Detailed Warnings