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•J�GRASSBEDS AT SITE OF PROPOSED WABASSO CAUSEWAY BOAT RAMP �Y-0- �i Planner Challacombe reviewed his memo, as follows: `"C,eA TO: Mike Wright DATE: January 25, 1985 FILE: County Administrator THROU,H: GRASSBEDS FOUND AT THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED /. SUBJECT: BOAT RAMP S. "Tommy" Thomas Intergovernment Relations LIN 03 Art Challacombe Wright memo a°0a J FROM: Chief, Environmental REFERENCES: IBMI`' Planning On January 22, 1985, I surveyed the proposed recreational pier and boat ramp location for evidence of seagrass habitat as stated by the National Marine Fisheries Service in their letter of objection. Previous to this survey, I inspected the site on June 14, 1983, and found no seagrass beds directly in the path of the proposed ramp. There were some beds located to the east of the site. In the period since the initial inspection, the seagrass beds have proliferated in such a manner that they presently cover the proposed ramp site. On January 23, 1985, I discussed by findings with Mr. Michael Slayton of the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Slayton explained that obtaining the necessary dredge and fill permits would be very difficult at the proposed site location, due to the - presence of the grassbeds. When asked if we could submit an alternative site which does not contain marine grasses, ie. just west of the existing site, Mr. Slayton stated that the County could do so without jeopardizing the existing permit application. The County, however, would have to submit revised drawings and obtain a letter from the Fish &..Wildlife Service, documenting that the alternate site would have no adverse impacts to the Indian River. It is my recommendation that even though we have the above option that may be pursued, a more practical solution to this issue may be for the County to accept a monetary contribution from the Zaremba Corporation and renovate/expand the existing boat ramp at the Wabasso Causeway. There are currently no grassbeds in the area and this alternative would certainly simplify the permitting process. Planner Challacombe emphasized that obtaining a permit at this site now would be difficult, if not impossible. It appears the existing ramp could be added onto to the west, and after talking to the various agencies involved, he felt upgrading our existing ramp and asking Zaremba for a monetary contribution would be the most practical solution. 11 FEB 13 1985 BOOK 59 F 853 L-