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13.A.2. OSLO BOAT RAMP UPDATE <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis reported on the progress of the Oslo Boat Ramp <br />Project. He related that on January 11, 2008, staff had applied for permitting to the St. John's <br />River Water Management District (SJRWMD), and on February 8, 2008, staff had received a <br />twelve -page letter from St. John's requesting additional information. Director Davis related that <br />although the St. John's River Water Management District had passed waiver criteria regarding <br />the paving of unpaved roads (as related to stormwater treatment), the District had denied staff's <br />request for the stormwater exemption. <br />Vice Chairman Davis and Commissioner O'Bryan agreed that staff should obtain a <br />written response from St. John's River Water Management District stating why the project does <br />not qualify for the stormwater exemption and stating the justification for requiring the additional <br />information. <br />Director Davis pointed out that there were a tremendous amount of contradictions <br />in the St. John's River Water Management Report. He informed the Board that letters from the <br />Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Army Corps of Engineers had also <br />indicated that they did not support the Oslo Boat Ramp Project, and the Army Corps of <br />Engineers had felt the project was contrary to the overall general public interest. <br />Director Davis reported that there had been a meeting with St. John's River Water <br />Management District at which staff was directed to get additional survey work done. He stated <br />that staff would hopefully submit their response to the St. John's River Water Management <br />District letter within six weeks. If St. John's comes back wanting further information, Director <br />Davis said the County might have to seek assistance from the Legislative Delegation. <br />21 <br />March 11, 2008 <br />