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aDESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The state Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program for the Indian River Lagoon has made available funding for projects of local concern..,, This funding is available on a 70/30 match basis; 708 SWIM funds 308 local funds. SWIM funds are administered through the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and their subcontractor, Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), Civil Engineering Department. The program requires that proposed projects be approved by the appropriate local .Indian River Lagoon Watershed Action Committee. The county appointed Marine Advisory Narrows Watershed Action Committee (MANWAC) selected the attached revegetation project for the Indian. River Lagoon shoreline at Round Island Park as a candidate for SWIM funding. The attached proposal describes the existing shoreline conditions, proposed revegetation and project budget. This matter is presented before the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration to approve the allocation of local funds, in the form of in-kind services, as the required local match for the proposed SWIM grant. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: Exotic nuisance vegetation (specifically Brazilian pepper and Australian pine) has invaded the lagoon shoreline of Round Island Park over the years: -There are existing red mangroves alorg.most of the lagoon shoreline, but their growth is stunted and threatened by the presence of .the exotic vegetation. Brazilian pepper has taken advantage of freeze damaged mangroves and disturbed areas, invading the shoreline and destabilizing' the' banks. As Round Island Creek experiences increasing boating activity in. the future, the stability of the lagoon shoreline will become more crucial. The Round Island park Shoreline Revegetation Proposal- meets- the criteria• set by SJRWMD for funding as a "Project of Local Concern", as described in the attached letter to Gary Wheeler, October 15, 1990. This project proposal addresses the issue of shoreline - management and has a strong potential to improve water quality and habitat values. The lagoon revegetation project at Round Island Park is designed to be more than just a County park project; it is designed to be a pilot project for similar lagoon shorelines on which nuisance exotic vegetation has invaded natural systems and threatens the stability of the lagoon shoreline. The proposed revegetation project will provide an opportunity for public awareness and education on lagoon shoreline management. Environmental planning staff has reviewed the project with the Public Works Department to ensure .that the proposed shoreline revegetation will not interfere with future plans and grants for park and boat ramp -improvements. The proposed shoreline revegetation will enhance the Round.Island.Park lagoon shoreline, both ecologically and aesthetically. MANWAC selected this project for submittal as 'a SWIM project of local concern on May 30, 1991. The Parks & Recreation Committee voted to support the MANWAC project on June 6, 1991. The project proposal was submitted to St. Johns River Water Management District in June, 1991 by county environmental planning staff on behalf of the Marine Advisory Narrows Watershed Action Committee. Project review and authorization by SJRWMD staff was delayed due to staff turn -over at the District. On October 24, 1991 county staff received notification from SJRWMD approving SWIM funding in an amount up to $9200 for the Round Island Park Shoreline Management Project. 15 V 0 1991 r1urir 6 ft, Uc b ,