House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #164 Cooter Pond Sediment Removal Water Quality Improvement Project
Requester:	William Thacher		Organization:		City of Inverness
Project Title:	Cooter Pond Sediment Removal Water Quality Improvement Project		Date Submitted:		12/30/1999 9:57:00 AM
District Member:	Nancy Argenziano		Service Area:		City/Town
Counties Affected:	Citrus
Recipient:	City of Inverness City Council		Contact:		William Thacher
	212 West Main Street		Contact Phone:		(352) 726-2321
	Inverness 34450
Project Description:
The purpose of Phase II is to remove the accumulated sediment from the bottom of the lake. This sediment accumlated through the historical discharge of untreated stormwater and secondary treated wastewater treatment plant effluent. The sources of these discharges have been removed and this project will restore the lake bottom to its original condition. Removal of the sediments will improve water quality in the lake.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Cooter Pond is a part of the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, which is widely used for recreational fishing and boating. The lake is also bordered by the state run Rail to Trails and is directly accessible from the trail. In addition, Cooter Pond is a highly visible landmark of the downtown Inverness area. Restoration of the lake and removal of the polluted sediments will allow the lake to be used for recreational activities and provide an attractive backdrop for the downtown Inverness area.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The Phase II project will remove approxmately 80,000 cubic yards of sediment from the lake bottom and deposit it in an upland area. Water quaility, fisheries and recreational use will also benefit from the project.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$800,000
Total cost of the project:		$2,300,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				Yes
	Cash Amount:	$1,567,921
Was this project previously funded by the State?				No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?				No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?				Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?				Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?				Yes
	Documentation:	City of Inverness Comp. Plan; Wallace Brooks Lake Henderson/Cooter Pond Mgmt. Plan
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				Yes
	Hearing Body:	City of Inverness City Council Meeting
	Meeting Date:	12/21/1999