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This Cost Share r nt Contract ( " Contract" ) entered
into as of ' G/ � 2003 by
and between Indian River Coun y , a political subdivision of
the State of Florida , ( " County" ) and IMG Enterprises , Inc . ,
having an address of 7836 Cherry Lake Road , Groveland ,
Florida 34736 ( " Recipient" ) .
BACKGROUND RECITALS :
A . The County has entered into a Contractual Services
Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services ( " Department" ) for the Indian River
Citrus Area Water Quality / Quantity Protection Program ,
[ Contract FDCAS # 68001 ( " Cost Share Agreement" ) attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein in its entirety
by this reference .
B . Pursuant to the terms of the Cost Share Agreement ,
the County may enter into contracts with eligible
applicants / recipients for the purpose of partially funding
and fully implementing the agricultural water quality best
management practices ( " BMP" ) contemplated in the Cost Share
Agreement and more specifically set forth in the Operation
and Maintenance Plan and the Applicant Evaluation Review
Sheet , each of which is attached hereto , collectively
referenced as Exhibit B . and incorporated herein in their
entirety by this reference .
C . Recipient has applied to the County for a cost
share grant of money ( " Grant" ) to fund , at the designated
" program reimbursement rate" set forth in Exhibit A , and
fully implement the BMP on the terms and conditions set
forth herein .
D . The County has agreed to provide the Grant funds to
the Recipient to fund , at the designated " program
reimbursement rate" set forth in Exhibit A , and fully
implement the BMP on the terms and conditions set forth
herein .
NOW , THEREFORE , in accordance with the mutual
covenants hereinafter contained and other good and valuable
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consideration , the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged , the parties agree as follows .
1 . 0 Background Recitals . The background recitals are
true and correct and form a material part of this Contract .
2 . 0 Cost Share Agreement Requirements . By signing this
Contract , the Recipient acknowledges and agrees that .
( i ) the funding source of this Contract is the
Cost Share Agreement ;
the Grant pays for only that portion of the
cost of the BMP that is set forth on Exhibit
B as the " Cost Share"
the Recipient is solely responsible for the
portion of the cost of the BMP that is set
forth on Exhibit B as the " Applicant Cost" ;
( iv ) certain obligations of the County under the
Cost Share Agreement will be performed by the
Recipient and the County , respectively ;
( v ) by j) eCember 110 c3Do3 the Recipient shall
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implement , establish , and complete the BMP ;
( vi ) upon completion of installation of the BMP ,
the Recipient shall certify and submit all
required invoices for payment for the BMP to
the Indian River Soil and Water Conservation
District as agent for the County under the
Cost Share Agreement , and the Indian River
Soil and Water Conservation District shall
submit the invoices to the County for further
processing and payment ;
( vii ) the Recipient shall maintain and replace the
BMP for the required maintenance period set
forth in Exhibit B , and , further ,
specifically acknowledges that the Cost Share
Agreement requires reimbursement to the
Department on a pro - rata basis for any Grant
funding received for a BMP that is
improperly maintained , removed , or destroyed
before the end of the maintenance period set
forth on Exhibit B ;
( viii ) the Recipient will control the land upon
which the BMP is to be implemented for the
time period set forth in Exhibit B and
shall , upon request , provide evidence to the
County demonstrating that such Recipient or
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the landowner , where applicable , will control
the land for that period ;
( ix ) the Grant funds shall not be used to lobby
the Florida Legislature , the judicial branch ,
or an agency of the State of Florida ;
( x ) the Recipient shall maintain adequate
records fully to document the use of the
Grant funds for at least three ( 3 ) years
after the completion of this Contract , and
the County shall have access to books ,
records , and documents of the Recipient in
connection with the Grant funds for the
purpose of inspection or audit during normal
business hours at the County ' s expense , upon
five ( 5 ) days prior written notice ;
( xi ) the Recipient shall comply at all times with
all applicable federal , state , and local
laws , rules , and regulations in connection
with the BMP ;
( xii ) the Recipient must have all applicable
permits , including , but not limited to , a
County Right of Way Permit , and a
Consumptive Use Permit , an Environmental
Resource Permit , or an Agricultural Surface
Water Management Systems Permit pursuant to
applicable provisions of the Florida
Administrative Code to be eligible for the
Grant ;
( xiii ) the Recipient has not been placed on the
State of Florida convicted vendor list kept
by the Florida Department of Management
Services pursuant to Florida Statutes section
287 . 133 ; and
( xiv ) the employment by the Recipient of
unauthorized aliens is a violation of Section
274A ( e ) of the Immigration and
Nationalization Act , and such violation shall
be cause for unilateral cancellation of this
Contract .
3 . 0 Standard Terms . This Contract is subject to
the standard terms attached hereto as Exhibit C and
incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference .
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the County and the Recipient have
executed this Agreement as of the date first written above .
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
BOARD O OUNTY OMMISSIONERS
Attest : J . K . Barton , Clerk
By : 2
� n enneth R . Macht , Chairm
By :
Deputy Clerk
Approved by :
Indian River Ca APProved ale
ames E . andler Admin.
PAdministr or ! F ^
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. Bangel ; � Mgr .
Attorney
Michel Sallin
RECIPIENT : IMG Enterprises ,, Inc .
Signature : �r� �`Q,t � 114e % ft
Title : ty -f
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN i �3 r
PORTABLE AGRICHEMICAL MIXING STATION
COOPERATOR : > ISoa ' Loo a DATE : �A� Z �0S
ADDRESS : qe3 (o C�y 44146 /1D - � ��G/�D 72 - 3 473 (o
PRACTICE LOCATION : SECTION /74; TOWNSHIP RANGE 3 71E FIELD NO . i
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GENERAL
A properly operated and maintained portable agrichemical mixing station (PAMS) is an asset to your
farm. This equipment was designed to provide a facility to mix and load pesticides and at the same
time protect ground and surface waters.
The estimated life span of the PAMS is at least 5 years . The life of the equipment can be assured and
usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance program.
This practice will require you to perform periodic maintenance and will require operational items to
maintain satisfactory performance . The following are some recommendations to help you develop a
good operation and maintenance program.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Test the portable agrichemical mixing station using clean water before the first use.
Keep the equipment clean at all times .
Immediately respond to any spills, leaks, accidents, or normal operational procedures from which
pesticides or pesticide contaminated water come in contact with the PAMS pad.
• Rinsate should be land applied to the target crop at a rate below the label requirements.
Do not drain rinse water or rinsate from the sprayer or pesticide containers onto the ground.
Rinse water from the spray tank shall be applied as a pesticide.
Cross mixing of various pesticides or pesticide contaminated water shall be avoided except where
allowed by the pesticide label.
• All materials which come in contact with pesticides shall be handled as required
by state
regulations and pesticide labels.
• Empty pesticide containers shall be returned to permanent / primary pesticide storage or
decontaminated in accordance with state regulations and pesticide labels.
Follow manufacturer recommendations in the proper use and maintenance of the PAE .
INSPECTIONS
Thoroughly inspect the PAMS on a regular basis. The inspection should include, but is not limited to,
the pump, hoses, pipes, valves, connectors, filters, tanks, related plumbing material, and safety
equipment. Complete any needed repairs and replacements prior to using the equipment.
VIOLATIONS
Failure to carry out the operation and maintenance required for the PAMS may result in the
reimbursement of the FDACS cost share dollars used to purchase it.
CONTACT THE INDIAN RIVER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY NEED FOR M4PLEMENTATION OF THIS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN.
Form date January 2003
Cont'd from pg 2 .
Application Evaluation Review Sheet
Applicant Name : TApp # 24 , 25 . IMG Citrus.
Address : 17836 Cherry Lake Rd . Groveland , FI . 34736
Tract Number(s) :
Field Number(s) : All in I . R . County
Date : INov . 16 , 2002
VL; Review -Summ
Land Use/Field : Acres :
Micro-Irrigated Citrus Grove 380
Best Management Practices Applied For.
4. Portable Agrichemical Mixing Station .
Total BMP Costs :
/ 60% Cost Share : Div By Total Eval Points: = Applicant's Score: Applicant Cos
$ 1 , 522 . $913 20 45 . 66 $60gj
Vil . fterita*s:
VIII. Designated f.6riservationist.
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(Signature) I Date (Checked By) Date:
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IRSWCD Board Approval Date
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(Applicant Signature) Date
Privacy Act Statement: The following statements are made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5U .S .C . 522a) .
The authorities for requesting the information to be applied on this form are: 16 U .S .C . 590a-f (Soil and Water Conversation) ;
16U .S .C . 3801 et seq . (Food Security Acto of 1985 , as ammended) , and the regulation promulgated theruder. The information
requested is necessary for the evaluation of an application , development and implementation of a conservation plan as the
basis for satisfying program eligibility and compliance requirements , and for providing technical education , or financial assist-
ance under the previously mentioned authorities . Furnishing this information is voluntary; however, failure to furnish correct,
complete information will result in the withholding or withdrawal of such technical, educational , or financial assistance. This
information may be furnished to other USDA agencies , the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, or the other
State or Federal law enforcement agencies , or in response to orders of a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal .
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EXHIBIT C
STANDARD TERMS FOR COST SHARE GRANT CONTRACT
1 . Termination : This Contract may be terminated by either
party in the event of a substantial failure by the other
party to perform in accordance with the terms of the
Contract upon thirty ( 30 ) days prior written notice . In
t he event the County terminates this Contract , the
Recipient shall return all funds not used as of the date of
t ermination to the County within ten ( 10 ) calendar days .
2 . Notices : Any notice , request , demand , consent , approval
o r other communication required or permitted by this
Contract shall be given or made in writing and shall be
served , as elected by the party giving such notice , by any
o f the following methods : ( 1 ) Hand delivery to the other
party ; ( 2 ) Delivery by commercial overnight courier service ;
o r ( 3 ) Mailed by registered or certified mail ( postage
prepaid ) , return receipt requested at the addresses of the
parties shown below :
County :
Indian River Soil & Water Conservation District ( IRSWCD )
James Karl
1028 - 20t'' Place , Suite A
Vero Beach , Florida 32960
Recipient :
I M G Enterprises , Inc .
Michel Sallin
7836 Cherry Lake Road
Groveland , Florida 34736
3 . Federal and State Taxes : The County is exempt from
payment of Florida State Sales and Use Taxes . The
Recipient shall be responsible for payment of all federal ,
state , and local taxes and fees incurred in connection with
this Contract .
4 . Venue ; Choice of Law : The validity , interpretation ,
construction , and effect of this Contract shall be in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
Florida , only . The location for settlement of any and all
claims , controversies , or disputes , arising out of or
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relating to any part of this Contract , or any breach
hereof , as well as any litigation between the parties ,
shall be Indian River County , Florida for claims brought in
state court , and the Southern District of Florida for those
claims justiciable in federal court .
5 . Entirety of Agreement : This Contract incorporates and
includes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations ,
correspondence , conversations , agreements , and
understandings applicable to the matters contained herein
and the parties agree that there are no commitments ,
agreements , or understandings concerning the subject matter
of this Contract that are not contained herein .
Accordingly , it is agreed that no deviation from the terms
hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representations
or agreements , whether oral or written . It is further
agreed that no modification , amendment or alteration in the
terms and conditions contained herein shall be effective
unless contained in a written document signed by both
parties .
6 . Severability : If any term or provision of this
Contract or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall , to any extent , be held invalid or
unenforceable for the remainder of this Contract , then the
application of such term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held
invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected , and every
other term and provision of this Contract shall be deemed
valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law .
7 . CAPTIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS : Captions in this
Contract are included for convenience only and are not to
be considered in any construction or interpretation of this
Contract or any of its provisions . Unless the context
indicates otherwise , words importing the singular number
include the plural number , and vice versa . Words of any
gender include the correlative words of the other genders ,
unless the sense indicates otherwise .
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
PRECISION APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
COOPERATOR : � . /� . f/i'�.�/�iQ/.S�S �iVL - DATEV ,—T, l,--� 21413
ADDRESS : �8 3 Co G'd2j' G i4K� 0 3 7 '7 �i�
PRACTICE LOCATION : SECTION tLLLw TOWNSHIP 3335 RANGE 3 FT a FIELD NO . . L / /L/
GENERAL
Properly operated and maintained precision application equipment (PAE) is an asset to your farm. The
PAE was designed to allow nutrients and / or pesticides to be applied in a precise manner relative to
the target of application.
The estimated life span of the PAE is at least 5 (five) years . The life of this equipment can
be
assured and usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance
program,
This practice will require you to perform periodic operations to maintain satisfactory performance.
Here are some recommendations to help you develop a good operation and maintenance program.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Clean the precision application equipment after each use.
• All materials which come in contact with pesticides and pesticide contaminated
material shall be handled as required by state regulations and pesticide labels.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations in the proper use and maintenance of the PAE .
INSPECTIONS
The PAE should be inspected routinely especially before and after each use. All items needing
maintenance should be repaired immediately.
VIOLATIONS
Failure to carry out the operation and maintenance required for the PAE may result in the
reimbursement of the FDACS cost share dollars used to purchase it.
CONTACT THE INDIAN RIVER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY NEED FOR IlVIPLEMENTATION OF THIS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN.
Form date January 2003
Cont'd from pg 2 .
Application Evaluation Review Sheet
Applicant Name : Appl . #24 , 25 ; I M G tiuus ,4reepAt ES
Address : 7836 Cherry Lake Rd . Groveland , FI . 34736
Tract Number(s) .
Field Number(s) : All in IMG Indian River County Groves
Date : Nov . 16 , 2002
V1 :�teviewStaimtlla :
Land Use/Field : Acres :
Micro-Irrigated Citrus Grove 3 O
Best Management Practices Applied For:
3, Precision Application Equipment
Total BMP Costs : 60% Cost Share: Div by Total Eval Points: Div by Acres, times 100
= Applicant Score Applicant Cost:
$211775" $ 13 , 065' 20 17 P $ 8 , 7 0
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Vill: ,Vesi hated Conservationist:
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(Signature) Date: (Checked By) Date:
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IR WCD Board Approval Date
(Applicant Signature) Q6te
Privacy Act Statement: The following statements are made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5U .S .C. 522a) .
The authorities for requesting the information to be applied on this form are: 16 U .S .C . 590a-f (Soil and Water Conversation) ;
16U .S .C . 3801 et seq . (Food Security Acto of 1985 , as ammended) , and the regulation promulgated theruder. The information
requested is necessary for the evaluation of an application , development and implementation of a conservation plan as the
basis for satisfying program eligibility and compliance requirements , and for providing technical education , or financial assist-
ance under the previously mentioned authorities . Furnishing this information is voluntary; however, failure to furnish correct,
complete information will result in the withholding or withdrawal of such technical , educational , or financial assistance. This
information may be furnished to other USDA agencies , the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, or the other
State or Federal law enforcement agencies , or in response to orders of a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal.
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Applicant' s Handbook
March i 2002
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Applicant' s Handbook
Indian River Citrus Area
Water Quality/Quantity Protection Program
Table of Contents
Page
1 . 0 Introduction 3
2 . 0 Joint-Agency Water Resource Mandates 3
3 . 0 Purpose of the Program 3
4 . 0 Key Participating Agencies and Organizations 4
5 . 0 Eligible Practices 4
6 . 0 Description of Practices 4
7 . 0 Individual Program Cost-Share Rates and Alternative 6
Rates for Joint Program Participation
8 . 0 Application Procedure 7
9 . 0 Applicant Eligibility 8
10 . 0 Maintenance Requirements 8
11 . 0 Primary Administrative Agencies / Contacts 8
12 . 0 Local Program Delivery Agencies and Contacts for Each County 9
Appendix A - Application Form 10
Appendix B - Request for Cost- Share Reimbursement Form 11
Appendix C - Map of Program Area 12
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1 , 0 Introduction
This handbook provides guidance to applicants ( grove owners and grove
caretakers ) who wish to obtain funding under the Indian River Citrus Area ( IBCA)
Water Quality/Quantity Protection Program (WQQPP) . It contains the necessary
information to understand the program and the application form . Specific
application procedures to be followed will vary depending on the sub- region where
the farm is located and the local organization that has been contracted to deliver
program funds on behalf of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services ( FDACS) .
2 . 0 Joint-Agency Water Resource Mandates
The St . Johns River Water Management District ( District) was created by the Water
Resources Act of 1972 ( Chapter 373 , Florida Statutes) . Section 373 . 016 sets forth
the District' s purpose and scope . Similarly , the Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services ( FDACS) has responsibility under sections 403 . 067 and
570 . 085 , Florida Statutes . These responsibilities include , but are not limited to , the
following :
a ) To provide for the management of water and related land resources ;
b ) To promote the conservation , development and proper utilization of surface and
groundwater ;
c) To develop and regulate dams , impoundments , reservoirs and other works to
promote water storage , for beneficial purposes ;
d ) To minimize degradation of water resources caused by the discharge of storm
water;
e ) To preserve natural resources , fish and wildlife ; and ,
f) To restore impaired waterbodies pursuant to the state ' s Total Maximum Daily
Loads program .
3 . 0 Purpose of the Program
This program has been established to promote agricultural BMPs ( refer to section
5 . 0 ) in the IRCA , in order to achieve the goals and objectives described primarily in
Section 2 . 0 ( b ) , and to provide an overall water resource benefit to the Indian River
Lagoon ( IRL) and Upper St . Johns River ( USJR) watersheds . Through the program ,
FDACS will provide reimbursement for select agricultural practices that have
potential water conservation , sediment control , and water quality benefits . It is
anticipated that this program will provide area citrus growers with economic
assistance that would facilitate their voluntary implementation of BMPs that would
not othervise be economically feasible .
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4 . 0 Key Participating Agencies and Organizations
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ( FDACS )
• St . Johns River Water Management District ( SJRWMD )
South Florida Water Management District ( SFWMD )
USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service ( NRCS )
• Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District ( IRSWCD )
University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - Cooperative
Extension Service ( Indian River County)
• Indian River Board of County Commissioners
• Treasure Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council (TCRC & D )
• Central Florida Resource Conservation and Development Council ( CFRC & D )
5 . 0 Eligible Practices
• Aquatic Weed Barrier
• Chemigation Infrastructure
• Conversion to Flash Board Riser Water Control Structure
• Conversion to Low Volume Irrigation System
• Grade Stabilization
• On - site Water Detention/Retention
• Permanent Agrichemical Mixing Facility and/or Equipment Washdown Facility
• Portable Agrichemical Mixing Station
• Precision Application Equipment
• Water Table Observation Well
6 . 0 Description of Practices
Aquatic Weed Barrier A structure installed upstream of outfall control structures to
reduce offsite discharge of aquatic vegetation and subsequent decay of plant debris
and secondary release of nutrients . Accumulated vegetation should be physically
removed periodically and should not be treated chemically .
Chemioation Infrastructure This practice includes equipment ( i . e . pumps , storage
tanks , etc . ) that can be used to facilitate the application of fertilizers and other
appropriate chemicals through a microirrigation system . Chemigation , can be used
to improve water quality by minimizing the loss of fertilizer and pesticides during
storm events . Drip emitter microirrigation systems are not eligible for
reimbursement under this category .
Conversion to Flashboard Riser Water Control Structure Flashboard risers are
used to facilitate water table control in citrus groves . As secondary benefits ,
flashboard risers also improve sediment control and water quality . Cost share is
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available for conversion to flashboard structures and for the replacement of existing
flashboard structures that are no longer functioning properly .
Conversion to Low Volume Irrigation System Converting from high volume flood
( or seepage) irrigation to low volume microirrigation conserves water improves
water quality . With micro-irrigation , water is distributed through a network of
underground pipe and above ground lateral tubing and applied directly to the soil
above the plant's root zone . Modifications to existing microirrigation systems that
can be expected to increase system efficiency and reduce offsite movement of
nutrients , pesticides , and sediment are also eligible .
Grade Stabilization This practice includes the use of structures , pipe , concrete ,
rock , vegetation , synthetic fabrics , and other materials to maintain the stability and
integrity of soils in ditches , swales , water furrows , and other erosion prone areas .
This practice also includes equipment for chemical mowing of ditch banks to
promote the proliferation of grasses through the exclusion of higher growing weeds
and brush .
On - Site Water Detention/Retention This practice will provide for the attenuation of
both the rate and volume of off-site water and sediment discharge following heavy
storm events . The water may be stored for future use or released off-site later at
reduced discharge rates .
Permanent Aarichemical Mixing/Rinsing Facility and/or Equipment Washdown
Facili This practice provides for the construction of a permanent facility to contain
and recover spillage or rinsate from a fertilizer or pesticide mix and load area or
from an equipment washdown site . It is intended to prevent fertilizer or pesticide
contamination of ground or surface waters . The facility may include a concrete
containment pad , pesticide storage building , sump/pump , rinsate tank , mixing tank ,
holding tank , and removable or permanent roof.
Portable Agrichemical Mixing Station A portable device used in the field to prevent
unintentional release of agrichemicals to the environment during mixing and loading
of agrichemicals . The portable device must meet published standards and
specifications ( USDA- NRCS Field Office Technical Guide — Interim Standard , Code
703 ) . The device can be used at more than one citrus grove .
Precision Application Equipment Specialized equipment that allows nutrients and
pesticides to be applied in a precise manner relative to the target of application .
This includes sonic or optical sensors , devices that apply pesticides in a pre-
defined , regulated manner, and equipment that uses GIS technology to allow
application based on a pre-defined map . Precision application equipment often
varies the rate of application , materials used , and location of application to achieve
precise placement of the materials . Through this program , the department intends
to cost share the precision elements of new equipment or retrofits to existing
equipment that are needed to convert a non -precision spreader or sprayer into a
precision spreader or sprayer .
Water Table Observation Well This practice facilitates observation of the water
table in a citrus grove and will help the manager to determine when groundwater
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levels are optimal . This practice will also improve irrigation efficiency and conserve
water within the USJR and IRL watersheds by providing growers with an empirical
tool to more accurately determine irrigation scheduling needs .
7 . 0 Individual Program Cost-Share Rates and Alternative Rates for Joint Program
Participation
7 . 1 Cost-share funds are available through this program for each of the practices
listed in section 7 . 2 below at the designated "program reimbursement rate" .
The program reimbursement rate represents the percentage of the total BMP
cost to be paid through the program . Cost-share may also be available
through the USDA- NRCS " Environmental Quality Incentives Program"
( EQIP) , and participants are encouraged to utilize both programs when
possible to maximize the distribution of limited program funds . Those who
choose to utilize both programs will generally be eligible to receive a higher
overall rate of cost-share through a combination of the two programs . The
maximum cost-share amount available from this program is $ 50 , 000 per
agricultural operation ( individual or business ) per fiscal year. Cost.
share amounts in excess of $ 50 , 000 are possible when cost-share is
received from a combination of programs as explained in section 7 . 3 below.
7 . 2 Practice Title Pro -gram Cost-Share Rate
Aquatic Weed Barrier 75 %
Chemigation Infrastructure 70 %
Conversion to Flash Board Riser Water 75 %
Control Structure
Conversion to Low Volume Irrigation System 75 %
Grade Stabilization 75 %
On -Site Water Detention/Retention 70 %
Permanent Agrichemical Mixing/Washdown Facility 60 %
Portable Agrichemical Mixing Station 60 %
Precision Application Equipment 60 %
Water Table Observation Well 75 %
7 . 3 When EQIP funds are received to support a practice or group of practices ,
the participant is automatically eligible to receive program funds . In this
situation , the program will pay one half of the grower' s portion of the total
project cost. As an example : If a grower implements an eligible practice that
costs $ 50 , 000 and receives 75 % ($ 37 , 500) through the USDA - EQIP , the
grower is also eligible to receive a program payment which equals one half of
the grower' s portion of the cost or $6 , 250 . Using this formula , growers can
receive up to 87 . 5 % of the total cost through a combination of both programs .
The process of bidding down , which can be used to increase competitiveness
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under the EQIP program , will result in a lower overall percentages of cost-
share and will increase the percentage to be paid with program funds . As an
example : If a grower implements an eligible practice that costs $ 50 , 000 and ,
for the purposes explained above , bids down the EQIP cost share to 60 %
( $ 30 , 000 ) the program payment will be 20 % ( $ 10 , 000 ) of the total project
cost . Using the bid -down process , the total combined cost share received
for the project was reduced to 80 % or $40 , 000 .
8 . 0 Application Procedure
Step 1 : The applicant should schedule a pre-application meeting with staff of the
local delivery organization covering the County where the farm or grove is
located ( see Section 12 entitled_ " Local Program Delivery Organizations ") .
It would be helpful to bring a recent aerial photo showing the proposed
project area , grove block orientation , and layout of the grove infrastructure
(e . g . , beds , ditching , pump location , etc . ) . Your local Property Appraiser' s
office can provide you with the needed aerial photos .
Step 2 : Complete the enclosed "Application For Cost Share " (Appendix A, Form
1 ) and submit the application to the appropriate local delivery organization
as identified in Section 12 . 0 below.
Step 3 : If the request is approved , the applicant should consult with the local
MRCS office (or contractor of their choice) for the development of a
project plan to include the design , cost estimate , and an operation and
maintenance ( O &M) schedule . The project plan should then be submitted
to the appropriate local delivery organization identified in Section 12 . 0 .
Step 4 : A cost share agreement (to be provided by the local delivery organization )
will be signed by the applicant and executed by the local delivery
organization . Execution of the contract shall serve as authorization to
proceed with practice implementation in accordance with the agreement .
Step 5 : Participant will notify program staff of project completion and schedule an
inspection to verify that the practice has been installed or constructed in
accordance with the project plan .
Step 7 : The participant will submit a " Request for Payment" (Appendix A , Form 2 ) ,
( including copies of all applicable receipts for work completed ) to the
appropriate local delivery organization .
Step 8 : The applicant will follow the O &M schedule provided for each practice .
Program staff will periodically conduct site visits to verify that the O & M
schedule is being followed . Program participants will be required to
reimburse the state on a pro- rated basis for cost-share funding received
for any practice that is improperly maintained , removed , or destroyed
before the end of the maintenance period ( see Section 10 . 0 , Maintenance
Requirements ) .
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9 . 0 Applicant Eligibility
To be eligible for funds under this program , grove owners must have all applicable
permits , pursuant to Chapter 40 (X)-2 , F .A. C . ( Consumptive Use Permit) , Chapter
40 (X)-4 , F . A . C . ( Environmental Resource Permit) , or Chapter 40 (X) 44 , F .A. C .
(Agricultural Surface Water Management Systems Permit) . Grove " caretakers "
(who do not own the land where BMPs are to be implemented ) are also eligible for
cost share if they meet the eligibility criteria of the local delivery organization and file
a notice of intent with the landowner' s signature . Participation in this program is
open to all eligible applicants without regard to race , color , religion , national origin ,
age , sex, marital status , and mental or physical handicap .
10 . 0 Maintenance Requirements
The following practices must be properly maintained and operated for the number of
years listed below.
Practice Practice Maintenance
I . D . # Title Period
IR- 1 Aquatic Weed Barrier 3 Years
IR-2 Chemigation Infrastructure 5 Years
IR - 3 Conversion to Flash Board Riser 5 Years
IR-4 Conversion to Low Volume Irrigation System 10 Years
IR - 5 Grade Stabilization 5 Years
IR- 6 On - site Water Detention/Retention 10 Years
IR- 7 Permanent Agrichemical Mixing Facility 10 Years
IR - 8 Portable Agrichemical Mixing Station 5 Years
IR - 9 Precision Application Equipment 5 Years
IR - 10 Water Table Observation Well 1 Year
11 . 0 Primary! Administrative Aaencies I Contacts Phone Number
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services :
Alan Peirce (Tallahassee) ( 850 ) 488 -6249
Carol Johnson ( Palatka) ( 386 ) 329-4500
James Lee ( Palatka) ( 386 ) 329-4500
St . Johns River Water Management District :
Vince Singleton ( Palatka) ( 386 ) 329-4197
Victor McDaniel ( Orlando ) ( 407 ) 897 -4313
Mark Crosby ( Palm Bay) ( 321 ) 676 -6631
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12 . 0 Local Program Delivery Agencies / Contacts for Each County
County Local Delivery Organization Contact Phone
Indian River Indian River SWCD James Karl ( 772 ) 770- 5005
USDA- NRCS Clare Nichols ( 772) 562 - 1923
IFAS — Coop . Extension Liberta Scotto ( 772) 770- 5030
Martin/St . Lucie/ Treasure Coast RC & D Donna Smith ( 772 ) 461 -4546
Okeechobee
Brevard East Central Florida RC & D Steve Cox (407 ) 443-2689
USDA- NRCS David Millard ( 321 ) 633 - 1702
Volusia/ Florida Association of Cheryl McCrory ( 850 ) 623-0355
Palm Beach RC & D Councils
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APPENDIX A
Form 1 : Application for Cost Share
( Complete a separate application for each grove/block)
Owner' s Name :
Business Name :
Mailing Address :
Street Address :
Business Phone :
Email Address :
Grove Name :
Block Number :
Acreage :
Check the boxes below to indicate which practices you are requesting cost-share
assistance for this grove/block .
❑ IR- 1 Aquatic Weed Barrier
❑ IR-2 Chemigation Infrastructure
❑ IR- 3 Conversion to Flash Board Riser Water Control Structure
❑ IR-4 Conversion to Low Volume Irrigation System
❑ IR - 5 Grade Stabilization
❑ 1R-6 On -site Water Detention/Retention
❑ IR - 7 Permanent Agrichemical Mixing Facility
❑ IR - 6 Portable Agrichemical Mixing Station
❑ IR- 9 Precision Application Equipment
❑ IR - 10 Water Table Observation Well
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED .
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APPENDIX B - Request for Cost-Share Reimbursement
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