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Waterfront and Boating Access Summit - Mooring Fields Plan

Explore the potential benefits of mooring fields to mitigate negative environmental impacts, provide greater waterfront access, and address sea grass damage and pollution risks. Anticipated costs, funding sources, liability issues, and necessary approvals are also discussed.

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Waterfront and Boating Access Summit - Mooring Fields Plan

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  1. Waterfront and Boating Access SummitOctober 14, 2006 Mooring Fields

  2. Mooring Fields Potential Benefits: • Mitigate negative environmental impact of anchored vessels • Provide greater access to waterfront

  3. Boats at Anchor

  4. Potential Sea Grass Damage * Potential Sewage Discharge

  5. Pollution From Oil Seepage

  6. Hazards to Navigation

  7. Visual Blight

  8. Mooring Buoys

  9. Submerged Land Ownership • State Land: Need State Lease Approval & FDEP Permit • City Land: Need FDEP Permit

  10. Upland Development • May Need: • Dingy Dock • Sewage Pump Out • Restroom • Showers • Parking

  11. Anticipated Costs • Land Lease • Design/Permitting • Management • Hardware • Installation of Hardware • Scheduled Inspections • Routine Repair & Maintenance • Upland Development

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

  13. 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

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