Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Discussion
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Update on the Aquatic Vegetation Maintenance Program
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Submitted By: John Dunton, Deputy Director - Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): To provide an overview of managing invasive and exotic vegetation within the city’s vast stormwater network utilizing mechanical, biological and pesticide applications to ensure positive conveyance and improve water quality
Presentation Information: 15-minute presentation
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council approve the Aquatic Vegetation Maintenance Program
General Development Communities, (GDC) the city’s original developer, filed for bankruptcy in the early 1990’s, leaving the city with the burden to manage the vast majority of infrastructure that had not been formally accepted by the city and was in disarray. The general locations were essentially east of US 1, north of C-108 Waterway separated by St. Lucie west Services district west of Florida’s Turnpike to the Martin County line at the C-23 canal and the Southbend neighborhood.
Issues/Analysis: An immediate plan of action to survey this vast network was needed to develop a framework to ensure public safety for the residents and service levels that would enable the stormwater system to operate at a minimum to the approved development of regional impact, (DRI) permits issued by the South Florida Management District. Aquatic Vegetation maintenance was but one of several disciplines developed to accomplish this plan.
Financial Information: $1,100,000.00 budgeted for fiscal year 2025-26
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Citywide
Attachments:
1. Presentation - Aquatic Vegetation Maintenance Program
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Internal Reference Number: n/a
Legal Sufficiency Review:
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