Appendix_6_-_SWFWMD_CFI_Agreement.pdf

This document is a Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) Project Agreement between Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) for the Roosevelt Creek Channel 5 Improvements project. The project, with Agreement No. 22CF0003721, is a public entity collaboration focused on modifying a salinity barrier, removing sediments, and controlling exotic species on Roosevelt Creek Channel 5 to restore natural systems associated with Tampa Bay. The project is scheduled to commence on 11/14/2021 and complete by 12/21/2023, with key milestones including bidding and contract award, construction, construction engineering and inspection, and GIS data collection and substantial completion.

The total project budget is $700,000, with the District and Cooperator each contributing $350,000, representing a 50/50 cost share. The funding is designated for the fiscal year 2022, and the project's type/risk level is categorized as 1-3. The project will involve modification of a salinity barrier, sediment removal, and exotic species control to restore 12 acres of natural systems. The agreement includes provisions for contingency funds, with reimbursement contingent upon District approval and limited to up to 5% of the total project cost. The project aligns with the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan for Tampa Bay and is designed to improve habitat and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay.