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Home My WebLink About2024-111FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Application ' A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Application Number: I Date Received: II. PROJECT SUMMARY I. APPLICANT INFORMATION Summer 2024 Indian River County Derelict Vessel Removal Applicant: Indian River County- Coastal Engineering Division a) Federal Employer ID No.: 59-60000674 b) Project Manager Name: Melissa Meisenburg I c) Project Manager Title: Lagoon Environmental Specialist d) Mailing Address 1801 27th Street, Bldg A e) City/State/ZIP Vero Beach, FL 32960 f) Shipping Address 1801 27th Street, Bldg A g) City/State ZIP Vero Beach, FL 32960 h) Telephone 772-226-1651 i) FAX 772-778-9391 j) Email mmeisenburg@ircgov.com k) District Numbers: 1) State House 8 m) State Senate 17 II. PROJECT SUMMARY a) Project Title Summer 2024 Indian River County Derelict Vessel Removal b) Project Goal(s): Efficiently and safely remove five (5) authorized derelict vessels from the Indian River Lagoon water body within Indian River County, Florida. c) Project Cost (Total): FWC/DV-APP (Feb 2020) 1 Rule 68-1.003 d) Grant Amount Requested: e) Project Type(s): n✓ Bulk Derelict Vessel Grant (See Section V of guidelines for eligibility and restrictions. Rapid Removal Derelict Vessel Grant (See Section VI of guidelines for eligibility and restrictions). A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK Brief Project Summary (including the total number of derelict vessels that you are requesting be removed as part of this project). (Note that a detailed Project Summary/Scope of Work is required as an attachment to this application. As of May 21, 2024 five (5) derelict vessels have been authorized for removal from the waters of the Indian River Lagoon within the boundaries of Indian River County. Using a contractor (Outlaw Maritime LLC) the County will efficiently and safely remove all five (5) derelict vessels following the FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Guidelines. A detailed Scope of Work is attached to this document for review. III. JUSTIFICATION FOR RAPID REMOVAL GRANT REQUEST VS. BULK DERELICT VESSEL GRANT REQUEST Describe how the vessel to be removed meets the rapid removal criteria listed in Section VI of the Derelict Vessel Removal Grant guidelines using specific conditions which demonstrate it is in danger of imminent sinking, breaking apart, or is a critical danger to public safety or the environment. Not applicable, the application is for a Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant. FWC/DV-APP (Feb 2020) 2 Rule 68-1.003 . eqc):7i 1 ? AJ A 0 �, 0 IT A:) t 711 T s 1 -Jf: q.F!,;TUH J 'VAYil IV. PROJECTED OUTCOMES a. How many total derelict vessels are there in the project's jurisdiction? What percentage of the total derelict vessels located within the project's jurisdiction will be removed by this project? (Limited to those listed in the Statewide Derelict Vessel Database). There are currently ten (10) open derelict vessel cases in Indian River County. There are currently five (5) derelict vessels authorized for removal. Indian River County intends to remove 50% of the open vessels cases, 100% of the authorized derelict vessels within the County. A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK b. Describe the system to be used in demonstrating complete removal and destruction of the removed vessel(s). Include the procedure to verify contractor's completeness in removal of the vessel(s). A marine barge and crane will be used to lift and remove derelict vessels from the waters of the Indian River Lagoon. FWC Removal Guidelines will be followed to prevent impacts to the waters and surrounding area. The barge will transport removed vessels to the boat ramp for removal where they will be disposed of at an authorized landfill. Coastal Engineering staff will observe the removal process, documenting removal and disposal, including the inclusion of photos and landfill tickets in the final report. Upon completion of the removal, Coastal Engineering staff will inspect the location to insure all debris has been removed. FWC Law Enforcement will be notified prior to removal and upon removal completion with documentation. V. BUDGET Has a detailed cost estimate/proposal been developed for this derelict vessel removal project? If yes, attach a copy of application. ❑✓ YES ❑ NO VI. OTHER SOURCE OF FUNDS (STATUS) a. ❑ Federal ❑ State/Local ❑ Loan Agency: b. Grant Name: Amount: c. Approval Status: ❑ Approved ❑ Pending Intend to Apply, Date: FWC/DV-APP (Feb 2020) 3 Rule 68-1.003 VII. LAW ENFORCEMENT CASE DATE A TRUE COPY N LAST PAGE (Include a line for each derelict vessel that you are requesting be removed as a p4W- lf8B�@Rt,)CLERK VESSEL AGENCY CASE VESSEL VESSEL REMOVAL AGENCY NUMBER REGISTRATION VESSEL MAKE LENGTH QUOTE FWC FWC21ON0006601 FL4188CB Wayfarer 32 $ 4,800.00 1 FWC FWC230N0060348 FL9599DC Walkins Yacht 27 $ 4,100.00 2 FWC FWC220N0088129 Unknown Unknown 30' $ 8,000.00 3 FWC FWC220N0100409 Unknown Unknown 34 $ 6,800.00 4 FWC FWC230N0105066 D0550986 Gulfstar 41 $ 9,900.00 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TOTAL $ 33,600.00 VIII. APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS CHECKLIST For mailed applications, include a copy on electronic media with paper copy or you may email entire application to: DVGrant@MyFWC.com Inc. Required Attachments ✓ a. Cover Letter: A brief letter explaining overview of project and responsible parties involved. ✓ b. Application: One (1) application with original signature from authorized individual. ✓ c. Project Proposal: a detailed description of the project as described in the application instructions. d. Delegation of Authority: Formal documentation to show that the person signing the application has the authority to apply for, administer and commit the governing body or not-for-profit organization to the grant project on behalf of the applicant. e. Detailed Cost Estimate: Cost estimate in the form of a formal bid, written quote from proposed vendor ✓❑ or a detailed cost estimate for the project elements. One (1) tabbed section for each vessel removal requested to include the Derelict Vessel Data Sheet (Attachment "A). FWC/DV-APP (Feb 2020) 4 Rule 68-1.003 APPLICANT SIGNATURE STATE CF FLORIDA WDWN RWER COUNTY THIS ISTO CERTIFY THAT THIS IS ATRUE AND CORRECT COPY OC THE ORIGMAL ONFILE W THIS OFFICE. RYAN Ir '1 a�-,}(L BY _, D.C. Application is hereby made for the activities described herein. I certify that I dMirfaMiliar Viith theinformation contained in the application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, this information is true, complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority (see grant guidelines Section IV, 4.4) to sign on behalf of the Applicant and that the Applicant has the ability to undertake the proposed activities in compliance with the FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program Guidelines. I also certify that the applicant's governing body is aware of and has authorized the project manager as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with this application and subsequent project, as well as to provide additional information as may be required. By my signature below, the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in conjunction with this proposal and the resulting project if approved. Print/Type Name: Signature: STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF SELECT ONE INDIAN RIVER y�oniMis, .. ,. -isle: Chairman May 22, 2024 Susan Adams personally, appeared before me this 22nd day of Ma 20 24 who subscribed and swore to the above instrument in my presence. Notary Public Name: _ ► —t D C-t� My commission expires: 04/09/2027 NOTE: Instruction and further information regarding this application and the FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program can be found in the Program's Guidelines document or by contacting the Program Administrator at: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Boating and Waterways Section, Derelict Vessel Program, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 or call (850) 488-5600 :; i " KIMBERLY K. MOIM W +� *:= MY COMMISSIONS HH 368126 EXPIRES: Apd 9, 2027 Attest: Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of Circyi Court and Comptroller i( Deputy Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM ANVILLIAM AL SLI tC Y BY K. E RAAL COUNTY ATTORNEY FWC/DV-APP (Feb 2020) 5 Rule 68-1.003