Scopes of Work on Grant Requests Before the CWMTF Board of Trustees, March 2004

SCOPES of WORK - MARCH 2004

This document provides background and board action on grant requests before the Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees at its March 2004 meeting, including staff recommendations, board committee recommendations and any previous actions taken by the board when available. Grant approvals made at the February meeting are tentative;final votes will likely be taken later in the year.

Accquisitions

2004A Stormwater Projects

2004A-701 – Cape Fear RC&D’s Flemington Landfill Stormwater Project ($1,020,000)
2004A-702 – Town of Manteo’s Shallowbag Bay Protection Project ($4,740,000)

2004A Planning Projects

2004A-802 – Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition’s Brasstown Creek Watershed Restoration Monitoring Project ($505,200)
2004A-805 – Town of Sylva’s Stormwater Master Plan Project ($40,000)

SCOPES

RESTORATION/STORMWATER APPLICATIONS
2004A GRANT CYCLE
March 14, 2004

Board Decision 3/15/04
Motion by Committee not to fund 2004A-402 (Creedmoor), 2004A-404 (Durham SWCD- Little River). Board accepts Committee recommendation.

DEFERRED PROJECTS

2001A-706 Manteo, Town of – Storm./ Shallowbag Bay, Dare County, Northern Coastal Plain Region

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Applicant has withdrawn the application in favor of new application 2004A-702. Staff recommends acceptance of withdrawal.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by Beane, to accept withdrawal. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2003A-704 Kure Beach, Town of – Storm./ Ocean Outfalls, New Hanover County, Southern Coastal Plain

Summary

The Town of Kure Beach is requesting$8,765,099 of a $10,765,099 (19%) total effort to remove ocean 18 outfalls and reroute and treat the stormwater to 4 5-acre constructed wetlands (20 acres total) prior to discharge to the Cape Fear River. The project involves the use of federal military property for the treatment of stormwater, with a value of over $2,000,000. Cost estimates are based on an engineering feasibility study funded by Div. Coastal Management. The drainage area is 1,920 acres (3 sq. mi.) with 132 acres (7%) impervious surfaces. Costs include construction at $7,034,426, contingency of $671,562 (9.5%), monitoring of $8,000, and design & permitting at $526,921. The project costs are $5,607/acre drainage area, and $81,554/acre impervious.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce fecal coliforms and associated stormwater contaminants from entering ocean front recreational area
Will reduce the amount that would enter the Cape fear River (SC, SB) if rerouted without treatment

Scope of Work

Remove 18 ocean outfalls
Construct 4 5-acre stormwater wetlands
Relocate utilities

Conditions

Any required permits to be acquired by the applicant
Monitoring and design to be done in accordance with DWQ stormwater guidance

Budget Notes

Budget based on the budget page within application, match as described therein

Staff Recommendation 8/17/03

Staff recommends funding up to $527,000 for design and permitting. Staff would also support design and permitting costs that would include Carolina Beach stormwater discharge. The applicant is encouraged to bring a proposed final project in phased stages, and to continue investigation of participation by Carolina Beach and NC DOT.

Revised Recommendation 8/17/03

Applicant requests project be deferred pending further analysis of scientific data and refining of project scope to produce greater project value.

Committee Recommendation 8/17/03

Move to defer by Hester and second by McMillan. Motion carries.

Board Action 8/18/03

Board accepts committee’s recommendation to defer.

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends deferral for one more cycle only. A wider scope should come of more regional efforts planned for the near future.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Beane, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

CURRENT 2004A APPLICATIONS

2004A-401 Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation – Rest. / Irish Buffalo Creek, Cabarrus County, Piedmont Region

Summary

Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District requests a revised amount of $73,564 (0% match) to plan, design and permit a stream enhancement project on Irish Buffalo Creek and tributaries in the Yadkin River Basin. Partners include the Parks and Recreation Departments of Kannapolis and Concord, and will be a part of the Cabarrus county Greenway corridor. Two utilities exist (sewer and power line) which will have to be addressed in the final project plan, as well as greenway facilities. WRP (EEP) may be interested in restoring this site, but have not committed. The site is in need of restoration, and is contributing considerable sediment load. Completed project cost estimates are approximately $148 per linear foot.

Water Quality Benefits

The constructed project is expected to reduce the sediment load by 284 tons per year from 2,365 linear feet of Irish Buffalo Creek (C), within a local targeted watershed.

Scope of Work

Complete design of enhancement project
Acquire appropriate permits

Budget Notes

Match as described in the revised supplemental budget: CWMTF to grant $73,564 (100%)

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $74,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by McMillan, 2nd by Vaughan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $74,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-402 Creedmoor, City of – Rest. / Lake Rogers Dam, Granville County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The City of Creedmoor requests $934,500 of a $1,033,000 (10% match) effort to restore wetlands to protect the Lake Rogers reservoir in the Neuse River Basin. The project involves the donation of 8 acres, and the bargain sale (50% of value) for $125,000 to the City of 179 acres currently owned by the Tar River Land Conservancy. The areas drainage has had long-term blockage by a road and beavers, creating a wetland. Other areas are heavily eroding and in bad need of stabilization. A large part of the request would fund stabilization of the road and dam construction ($616,500).

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce erosion to Ledge Creek (WS II, NSW, CA) and Lake Rogers.
Maintain a wetland area with potential retention of runoff to the Creek and reservoir

Scope of Work

Stabilize and replant eroding areas and road
Construct dam
Purchase 179 acres and place under permanent easement with the State of North Carolina
Monitor the easement in perpetuity

Conditions

Conservation easement to follow the standard permanent CWMTF model

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends not funding the project at this time. Staff had suggested that TRLC donate the tract to Creedmoor as match. Staff would also be willing to recommend purchase of tract for Creedmoor if TRLC would identify other acquisitions in the Tar River Basin to which the proceeds would be applied. TRLC would like to take these suggestions back to their Board and possibly come back at a later date with another proposal. Additionally, the wetland does not have to be maintained as such, but the exposed land does need stabilization. We encourage the applicant to reapply with this goal in mind, and/or with additional resources.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-403 Durham Soil & Water Conservation District – Rest. / Lick Creek, Durham County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The Durham Soil & Water Conservation District requests $389,500 of a $490,960 (21% match) effort to restore and enhance Lick Creek in the Neuse River Basin. The project will restore 1,500 linear feet and enhance 1,600 linear feet of stream, at an average cost of $158 per linear foot. Lick Creek drains to Falls Lake, and is home to the endangered Carolina Darter. Pre-BMP sediment loss was not included in the application, but the stream is heavily incised. The area is rural, with expectation of development in the near future. The applicant suggests a 30% build out in the foreseeable future. Designing appropriate restoration in a developing watershed is difficult and can be risky. The contractors involved are very experienced, and seem to be proceeding appropriately. The buffer areas will be donated by the two landowners.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce sediment delivery from 3,100 linear feet of Lick Creek (WS IV, NSW, 303(d))

Scope of Work

Restore 1,500 linear feet of stream
Stabilize 1,600 linear feet of stream
Place 50-ft riparian (7.1 acres) area in permanent conservation easements
Monitor in perpetuity

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the design and permitting components up to $97,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $97,000.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-404 Durham Soil & Water Conservation District – Rest. / Little River, Durham County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The Durham Soil & Water Conservation District is requesting a revised $298,125 of a $705,450 (34% match) effort to enhance and restore a tributary to Little Creek in the Neuse River Basin. Of the 2,600 linear feet, 300 are ephemeral and 300 are intermittent streams with little or no base flow. The site is upstream of a large pond, which is .8 miles upstream of the Little River. The applicant has applied for a 319 grant, which is part of the match.

Water Quality Benefits

Enhance and restore 2,600 feet of an unnamed tributary to the Little River (WS IV, NSW), reducing sediment delivery and fecal coliforms from cattle.

Scope of Work

Restore 1,250 linear feet of stream using natural channel design
Enhance 1,350 linear feet of stream

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends not funding the project at this time. Encourage the applicant to reapply with matching resources confirmed, and suggest that the NC Agriculture Cost Share Program be researched as a potential funding partner.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Beane, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-405 Durham Soil & Water Conservation District – Rest / New Hope & Third Fork Creeks, Durham County, Piedmont Region

Summary

Durham Soil & Water Conservation District requests $220,000 of a $335,000 (34% match) to restore a tributary to 303(d)-listed Third Fork Creek, which joins New Hope Creek at Lake Jordan in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project would restore 1,500 linear feet, and includes stormwater wetland construction ($61,000). The area is basically built-out, and ties up with a 3,300 linear foot WRP (EEP) stream restoration project on Third Fork proper. The overall cost is $182 per linear foot, with the restoration component of $169 per linear foot. $61,000 of the total project cost (and match) is via stormwater wetland construction: $45,000 319 grant and property for the wetland sites. The associated buffers will be 50 ft., comprised of at least 30 ft. of forest and 20 ft. of native managed grasses.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce an estimated 975 tons of sediment delivery per year from 1,500 linear feet of Third Fork Creek (C, NSW, 303(d))
Establish wetlands for treatment of stormwater contaminants

Scope of Work

Restore 1,500 linear feet using natural channel design
Construct stormwater wetlands

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards

Budget Notes

Budget as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $220,000. The project is straightforward with few constraints and a conceptual design. The project is an extension of an ongoing project and is ready to move forward.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $220,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-406 Durham Soil & Water Conservation District – Rest / Rocky Creek, Durham County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The Durham Soil & Water Conservation District requests a revised amount of $356,962 of a $799,380 (55% match) to restore Rocky Creek, a tributary to Third Fork Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project incorporates stormwater controls, including bioretention, grassed swales and a constructed wetland in addition to restoration of 1,200 linear feet of stream. The restoration component costs is very expensive, estimated at $460 per linear foot ($552,790 total). Even without the monitoring costs restoration would be over $320 per foot. The stormwater BMPs will treat 6.9 acres of drainage, 4.1 (59% impervious). The area is generally built out, with no expected changes in land use (75% commercial, 10% school, 10% residential).

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce sediment delivery from 1,200 linear feet of Rocky Creek / Third Fork Creek (C, NSW, 303(d))
Reduce stormwater delivery of contaminants from impervious surfaces

Scope of Work

Restore 1,200 linear feet of Rock Creek using natural channel design
Install one each of a bioretention, constructed wetland and grassed swale BMP

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the stormwater design and permitting portion up to $26,000. Staff would be interested a larger stream restoration and protection effort in the area, perhaps with a lower per foot cost of restoration, including NC Agriculture Foundation land. Staff encourages the District to seek construction funding for the stormwater project from the City of Durham’s Stormwater Utility.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $26,000.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-407 Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District – Rest. / Poultry Lagoon Closure, Franklin County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District requests $335,000 of a $350,000 (4% match) effort to close out a grossly failing abandoned egg layer waste lagoon near Deer Branch & Sandy Creek in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The facility has received at least 20 Notices of Violations, and has been assessed civil penalties. The landowner is unable to afford proper close-out, and the facility continues to be a water quality problem. Franklin SWCD would close out the lagoon according to USDA standards and specifications (identical to the hog lagoon close-out program), which involves appropriately land applying the liquid and solid waste, and either breaching the lagoon, or using as a freshwater pond. The 33 acres, minus the structures, would be placed under a conservation easement. Fecal counts were high in the underlying groundwater.

Water Quality Benefits

Eliminate nutrient and fecal contamination of Deer Branch and Sandy Creek (C, NSW)
Sandy Creek has numerous rare and endangered species, including the State and Federally endangered Tar River Spiny Mussel, the Atlantic Pigtoe (mussel) and the Yellow Lampus (mussel), all in the Swift Creek Aquatic Habitat Natural Heritage Area

Scope of Work

Close out the lagoon according to USDA-NRCS standards.

Conditions

Operator will relinquish certification of animal operation

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $335,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Hester, 2nd by Beane, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $335,000.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-408 Holly Springs, Town of – Rest. / Remington Creek, Wake County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The Town of Holly Springs requests $153,000 of a $248,000 (38% match) effort to restore a creek flowing through Remington subdivision to Middle Creek, a tributary to Bass Lake (which received $1.5 million 1998B-405 CWMTF award). This project was previously submitted to CWMTF and was not funded. The applicant was asked to resubmit with a completed design, and landowner commitment. The design is complete, and 13 of 16 landowners have committed so far. The widths in places are very restrictive, but the site is built out, and stormwater from a new shopping center upstream is being treated with a dry detention pond. The cost is $248 per linear foot

Water Quality Benefits

Restore 1,000 linear feet of Remington Creek, reducing sediment delivery to Middle Creek (B, NSW),

Scope of Work

Restore 1,000 feet of Remington Creek using natural channel design

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Applicant to obtain matching funds within one year of a CWMTF grant award contract

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $153,000. The applicant is encouraged to consider adopting the same buffer protection ordinances for both river basins.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by Hester, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $153,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-409 Macon Soil & Water Conservation District – Rest. / Little Tennessee Restoration Program, Macon County, Mountains

Summary

The Macon Soil & Water Conservation District requests $720,379 of a $1,178,605 (38% match) effort to stabilize and restore Iotla Creek, Little Tennessee River and other tributaries in the Little Tennessee River Basin. The project will install stream revetments along 10,000 linear feet of stream, and restore 1,600 linear feet of Iotla Creek using natural stream channel design. This project is a part of a very large effort within the watershed, supported by CWMTF, by the applicant. Revetments have been very popular and evidently successful in this area, yet natural channel design needs incorporating into the program, which is done in this application. Also, buffer plantings of 40-foot widths will be established along 27,000 linear feet. The overall cost is $101.60 per linear foot of stream. Easements will comply with CWMTF policy of permanent or 30-year contracts

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce delivery of 580 tons per year of sediment through stabilization and restoration of 11,600 linear feet of the Little Tennessee River and tributaries (C, B, Tr, WSIII, CA)
Establish 27,000 linear feet of 40-ft.-wide (25 acres) of buffer plantings

Scope of Work

Install revetments along 10,000 linear feet of streams
Restore, using natural streambank design, 1,600 linear feet of Iotla Creek
Plant 25 acres of buffer along 27,000 linear feet (40-ft. wide)

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards
Easements to comply with CWMTF agricultural BMP policy

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $721,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Beane, 2nd by Hester, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $721,000. Staff to work with applicant on modified monitoring requirements. Monitoring funds could be reallocated to stabilization line item. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-410 Mt. Valleys RC&D – Rest. / Muddy Creek, McDowell & Burke Counties, Mountain Region

Summary

The Mt. Valleys Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. requests $182,750 of a $965,750 (81% match) effort to continue restoration and stabilization efforts in the Muddy Creek watershed, in the Catawba River Basin. CWMTF funds will leverage $640,000 in EEP dollars to restore 4,000 linear feet of streambank, $100,000 from USDA EQIP for livestock exclusion and $43,000 additional funds for landowner outreach and negotiations. Funding includes support for a Coordinator position. The project will restore streambanks, install livestock exclusion systems and replant riparian buffers for an overall cost of $40 per linear foot. The Asheveille Regional Office staff strongly support the application and applauds the progress of the partnership, which includes support by Duke Energy and Trout Unlimited. The partnership plans to fold all efforts into the long-term trophy trout management program on the Catawba River.

Water Quality Benefits

Restore, stabilize and protect from livestock degradation 24,000 linear feet of portions of Muddy Creek (C), drain to WS-IV Catawba River.

Scope of Work

Plant 8,000 linear feet of riparian buffers
Restore 4,000 linear feet of stream using natural channel design
Install 12,000 feet of livestock exclusion systems
Support coordinator position

Conditions

EEP stream restoration footage for mitigation to be accounted for separate from CWMTF-funded restoration footage
Restoration easements to be permanent
Livestock exclusion funding to comply with CWMTF agriculture BMP policy
Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $183,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by McMillan, 2nd by R. Smith, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $183,000.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-411 NC Forest Resources – Rest. / Purlear Creek, Wilkes County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The NC Division of Forest Resources requests $508,000 of a $1,139,477 (55% match) effort to restore Purlear Creek in the Yadkin River Basin. Actual match is $80,000 as CWMTF grants 2002A-023 & 2002M-003 ($515,900) are a part of the total project cost (actual 14% match). The project begins as Purlear Creek leaves Rendezvous State Forest, and is a part of the Forest expansion. It ties in with EEP restoration of 11,000 linear feet immediately downstream, and will be overseen by Dr. Greg Jennings of NC State University. Trout Unlimited and WRC would like to reestablish brook (native) trout in Purlear Creek. The cost of restoration is $147 per linear foot. Supplemental information has added a bedload sampling and monitoring to the application (not CWMTF-funded component), and discusses Phasing of the operation, with Phase I CWMTF funding $381,000, and Phase II at $127,000.

Water Quality Benefits

4,000 linear feet Purlear Creek (C, WS-IV) candidate for HQW designation

Scope of Work

Restore 4,000 linear feet using natural channel design
Conduct bedload sampling program

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards

Budget Notes

Match as described in supplemental information

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $508,000. The project is a part of a larger ongoing construction effort, is straightforward, and is ready to move forward.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $508,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-412 NC Soil & Water Conservation – Rest. / Floodplain Hog Lagoon Buy-out Program, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation requests $7,747,500 of a $8,194,600 (5% match) effort to continue with Phase III of the swine lagoon buyout program, which eliminates confined swine feedlot operations from flood-prone areas. This has been a successful program, and has received over $11 million from CWMTF to date. Operations are selected based on their elevation relative to the 100-year floodplain, proximity to sensitive waters, condition of the facility and history of flooding. Selection is done by a technical committee (CWMTF is represented). This phase will target 15 operations. Closure must be done according to USDA-NRCS engineering standards, with a minimum 20-acre easement, buffers on existing streams, and forfeiture of DWQ certification for the animal operation.

Water Quality Benefits

Eliminate existing and potential contamination of receiving streams from nutrients, fecal coliforms, antibiotics, pesticides and heavy metals

Scope of Work

Identify and close out 15 Confined Feedlot Operations according to program criteria

Conditions

Monitor the conservation easements in perpetuity

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $7,746,000. This project could be easily funded in grant cycle phases.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by McMillan, 2nd by R. Smith, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $7,746,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-413 Surry Soil & Water Conservation District – Rest. / Snow Creek Watershed, Surry County, Piedmont Region

Summary

Surry Soil & Water Conservation District requests $850,000 of a $1,575,000 (46% match) effort to restore Snow Creek in the Yadkin River Basin. Snow Creek drains to the Mitchell River, which has in the area of confluence rare & endangered mollusk & caddisfly species. The applicant has conducted an extensive assessment survey every 1,000 along the entire stream segment. Surry SWCD is very competent and progressive in their restoration experience, and has been involved for some time on restoration efforts in these related watersheds, with extensive CWMTF support. This project also has NC Division of Water Resources grant of $650,000 and $60,000 from EQIP. The applicant estimates 1,500 tons of sediment per year from these combined reaches, but it is an extremely conservative estimate. The cost is $152 per linear foot, which includes livestock exclusion. The applicant and associated partners have tremendous experience and an equal track record with CWMTF for productivity and time effectiveness. The applicant is also used by permitting agencies to train new personnel.

Water Quality Benefits

1,500 tons per year sediment delivery reduction from 10,353 linear feet restored of Snow Creek (C)
Rare and endangered species have been identified in the receiving waters of the Mitchell River

Scope of Work

Restore 10,353 feet of stream using natural channel design
Install livestock exclusion systems

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $850,000. The project is part of an extensive ongoing program, and is ready to move forward.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $850,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-701 Cape Fear RC&D – Storm. / Flemington Landfill, New Hanover County, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The Cape Fear RC&D is requesting a revised amount of $833,060 of a $3,299,560 (51% match) to reclaim the Flemington Landfill site for a soccer complex between the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers. This is a Brownfields project, with appropriate fill and topsoil brought in to cap the 65-acre site. This will prevent further infiltration of rainwater into the landfill, greatly decreasing flow through the landfill and out to surface waters and wetlands. Ultimately, the site will accommodate 15 soccer fields and parking for 850 vehicles. CWMTF funds will be used for the site cap and constructed wetlands to treat stormwater runoff from the facility (not outflow from the landfill). Extensive groundwater monitoring will be done through the Brownfields portion of the project. Rare and endangered species have been documented: Shortnose Sturgeon and the Rare Skipper (wetland insect).

Water Quality Benefits

Potentially eliminate contaminated groundwater from entering the Cape Fear River (C, Sw).
Nature of contaminants unknown.
Rare and endangered species documented; Primary Fish Nursery Area

Scope of Work

Cap the 65-acre Flemington landfill
Construct 7 stormwater wetlands

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $834,000. Due to the potential contamination / liability issues, staff suggests some alternative to establishment of a permanent easement, such as requiring deed restrictions.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Vaughan to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $834,000. Motion did not receive a second and failed. Motion by Hester, 2nd by McMillan, not to fund. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

McMillan addressed Board and asked Board to reconsider the water quality merits of the project and appropriateness of CWMTF being involved. Motion by McMillan, 2nd by L. Smith, to defer and ask staff to bring additional information back to the Board. Motion carries.

2004A-702 Manteo, Town of – Storm. / Shallowbag Bay, Dare County Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The Town of Manteo is requesting $4,588,439 of a $9,384,078 (51% match) effort to protect and restore Shallowbag Bay in the Pasquotank River Basin. The match includes approximately $5,432,000 in wastewater treatment and collection improvements. While not explicitly a match for the proposed project (nor scored as such), it does represent the applicant’s commitment to address the all contributions to degradation of the Bay. Shallowbag Bay is classified shellfish area (closed) and Primary Nursery Area, and is adjacent to Significant Natural Heritage Areas. Stormwater is a primary threat to estuarine water quality and shellfish harvestability. The drainage area is 161.3 acres with 25% impervious surfaces. The project will route all 10 existing stormwater outfalls to go through a collection system (including retrofitted existing collection works) to 2 constructed wetlands. The wetlands will be fitted with check valves to prevent backflow of estuarine waters. The collection system will be pumped down and discharged to the treatment wetlands. DWQ, DOT and Corps of Engineers are in support of the project and the methodology proposed

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce stormwater discharges of fecal coliform, nutrients, heavy metals and petroleum to Shallowbag Bay (SA)
Significant natural Heritage Area

Scope of Work

Retrofit collection system and route to Constructed stormwater wetlands
Route all 10 outfalls to system
Construct 2 stormwater wetlands

Conditions

Applicant must acquire all necessary permits
Monitoring to be done in accordance with CWMTF standards and DWQ guidance

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the design, permitting and acquisition portions up to $627,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by R. Smith, 2nd by McMillan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $627,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-802 Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition – Plan,/ Brasstown Creek Restoration Monitoring, Clay County, Mountains

Summary

The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition is requesting a revised $276,420 of a $340,500 (19% match) 3-year effort to monitor existing stream restoration projects in the Brasstown Creek watershed in the Hiwassee River Basin. The CWMTF has funded over 30,000 linear feet of Brasstown Creek and tributaries. The Coalition will conduct detailed monitoring of 10 sites, including channel stability, aquatic benthos, plant survival and water quality.

Water Quality Benefits

Confirm success or failure of restoration projects in the Brasstown Creek watershed (WS-IV)
Documented State and Federally endangered species (S2G2)
Drains to Hiwassee River Natural Heritage Aquatic Habitat

Scope of Work

Conduct monitoring of 10 sites within the watershed to include: channel stability, habitat & biological monitoring, plant survival, flow & suspended sediment, photo documentation

Conditions

Produce reports annually

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $185,000 for two years of monitoring. If reports demonstrate benefits for future support, we encourage the applicant to reapply for such consideration.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by McMillan, 2nd by Hester, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $185,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-803 NC Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. – Planning / Water Resource Inventory

Summary

The NC Rural Economic Development Center requests $500,000 of a $1,780,000 (72% match) to establish an inventory of existing water quality and quantity data (surface and groundwater), construct a statewide water budget, and conduct educational outreach to inform and train local entities in the utilization of the product. This effort would update the 1998 water and sewer database, include stormwater status, and develop a centralized water resources inventory. A statewide water budget (surplus & deficit) will be created, which would be helpful in targeting resources towards projects (such as wastewater reuse) where water supplies are limiting as well as needing protection or restoration. Additionally, The Rural Center would establish an educational outreach process for local-level training in the use of the information and databases in project prioritization and development. The applicant has been a significant partner in CWMTF wastewater projects, and has allocated approximately $226 million in various grants, including Unsewered Community and Supplemental grants, leveraging about $60 million in matching funds.

Water Quality Benefits

Indirect benefits would include:
- Targeting of projects for applicants and CWMTF
- Identifying appropriate and critical areas for water reuse projects
- Identifying additional critical areas for wastewater discharge elimination and regionalization projects
- Training of potential applicants resulting in higher-quality applications and more effective use of grant awards
- Identification of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs to better utilize and target project funding support & increase water quality improvement project efficiency.

Scope of Work

Develop a centralized inventory of existing water resources data
Update current water and sewer database completed in 1998
Begin a stormwater collection/treatment system GIS data
Develop a statewide and regional water budget
Develop and deliver educational / training programs for use and implementation of information
Identify gaps in existing data
Identify opportunities to regionalize water and wastewater systems
Provide data for incorporation into the NC Geographic Coordinating Council’s One Map NC project

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application: CWMTF ($500,000), Rural Center ($330,000), state appropriations ($200,000) and EPA ($750,000)

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $500,000. Staff expects that the product will be developed in coordination with affected and contributing agencies to ensure information and database compatibility and universal utility. Staff strongly encourages the Rural Center to coordinate with CGIA and other affected and contributing agencies to develop a content standard for multi-program-compatible data collection, management and maintenance.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by McMillan, 2nd by Beane, to approve for funding up to $500,000 and place as #2 on priority list for 2003A projects. Motion passes with one member voting against the motion. Motion by McMillan, 2nd by Weston, that contract include condition to provide data for inclusion into NC CGIA’s One Map NC project.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation with one opposing vote.

2004A-805 Sylva, Town of – Plan./ Stormwater, Tuckaseegee River Scott Creek, Jackson County, Mountain Region

Summary

The Town of Sylva is requesting $40,000 of a $69,000 (42% match) to develop a stormwater master plan to retain and treat discharges entering Scotts Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin. Sylva does not fall under Phase II stormwater requirements. There is currently no real stormwater control at all. Scotts Creek flows to the Tuckaseegee River (B, Tr), which is home to several endangered species, including the extremely endangered Appalachian Elktoe (mollusk) in a Significant Natural Heritage Aquatic Habitat.

Water Quality Benefits

Will plan for stormwater discharge control, potentially reducing fecal coliforms, petroleum, nutrients and heavy metals from entering Scotts Creek (C, Tr)
Drains to Tuckaseegee Natural Heritage Aquatic Habitat with State & Federally endangered species

Scope of Work

Develop the stormwater master plan for the Town of Sylva

Conditions

Mapping efforts to be done in a manner consistent with the Rural Development Center mapping program

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $40,000. The applicant is encouraged to develop and adopt stormwater ordinances for any new development, and to investigate the feasibilityof establishing a Municipal Stormwater Utility.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Beane, 2nd by Vaughan, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $40,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

CWMTF ACQUISITION APPLICATIONS

2004A-001 Apex, Town of – Beaver Creek, Wake County, Piedmont Region

Summary

The Town of Apex is requesting $612,000 of a $1,608,000 (62% match) effort to protect Beaver Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project will protect 160.6 acres by establishing, through fee simple purchase, a nature park to be combined with an existing 100.3 acres and an underway purchase of 36.2 acres. CWMTF will be funding the 24.1 riparian acres of the Seymour tract. The ultimate objective is to establish a protective zone and interpretive greenway trail from Apex to the Everette B. Jordan Lake State Park and the American Tobacco Trail. The site is within a WRP Targeted Local Watershed and in a Priority Subbasin. An appraisal has been conducted. The property is valued at $602,500 ($25,000 per acre), and represents a total cost to CWMTF of $51 per linear foot of buffer. The upland 136.5 acres will become a nature center / greenway trail area.

Water Quality Benefits

Establish 24.1 acres of riparian buffer on 12,054 feet of Beaver Creek (WS IV, NSW)
The 160.6-acre project acts as buffer for surface waters otherwise impacted sediment and nutrient contamination by stormwater runoff from 5,900 highly urbanized acres.
The site is upstream of Jordan Lake, a water supply reservoir.

Scope of Work

Purchase approximately 24 acres of riparian buffers in the Seymour Tract and place under a permanent conservation easement with the State of North Carolina
Establish buffers ranging from 300 to 800 ft (all within the floodplain)
Maintain or establish forest within the buffers except for greenway trails
Monitor the CE in perpetuity

Conditions

The permanent CE on the approximately 24 acres shall conform to the standard CWMTF model easement and shall be held by the State of North Carolina.
Any greenway trail shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the top of stream bank
The upland 136.5 acres shall not have greater the 3% impervious surfaces, including structures, trails, parking, etc. Any structures shall be located at least 300 feet from surface waters.
Submit, if possible, an electronic survey of the properties that depicts the total length of stream buffered, indicating separately the segments buffered on both sides and those on one side.

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 2/8/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $612,000. Staff encourages the Town to consider an easement to the State for the entire 160.6 acres, with same allowances for the project.

Committee Recommendation 2/8/04

Motion by Cragnolin, 2nd by Wright, to defer and request revised budget for comprehensive project. Motion carries.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Cragnolin, 2nd by Wright, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $612,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-012 NC Coastal Land Trust – Fletcher Tract, Tranters Creek, Pitt County, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The NC Coastal Land Trust requests a revised amount of $286,874 of a $348, 560 (16% match) to protect Tranters Creek in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The project would purchase a conservation easement on 210.2 acres of a 225-acre tract. The entire property is in the 100-year floodplain, with 178.6 of wetlands and 31.6 acres of upland to be placed under permanent easement. The remaining 15 acres of upland (not a part of, but interspersed throughout, the CWMTF purchased easement) will become a conservation development: that is, 8 homesites, along with an existing homesite with access to Tranters Creek, will be developed, interspersed with conservation easement tracts along the wetland fringe. The 8 homesites will not have access through the CWMTF-purchased wetlands to the creek. There will be a common pier/dock from land not in the easement. Additionally, the remaining upland easement (approx. 32 acres) will remain as pasture and have a 5,000 ft2 barn for 16 horses, 5-6 small horse walk-in sheds, an impervious driveway and riding trails. The above equestrian facility will result in less than 1% impervious surface. The wetland CE is valued at $350 per acre, and the upland at $7,600 per acre, for a total value of $303,660. The landowner will accept $250,000, for a bargain-sale match of $52,660. The tract is adjacent to a Significant Natural Heritage Area, and could potentially be developed with 48 homesites. The total cost to CWMTF is about $20 per linear foot of buffer.

Water Quality Benefits

Establish 210 acres of riparian buffer (variable widths) of 14,868 linear feet along the Tar River and Tranters Creek (C, NSW)
Significant Natural Heritage Area

Scope of Work

Place permanent conservation on 210.2 acres
Monitor the easement in perpetuity

Conditions

The permanent conservation easement shall conform, with the exception of the horse facilities and pasture, to the standard CWMTF model easement, and shall be placed under conservation easement with the State of North Carolina.
Submit, if possible, an electronic survey of the properties that depicts the total length of stream buffered, indicating separately the segments buffered on both sides and those on one side.
Impervious surfaces on the upland easement to be less than 1%
Homesite impervious surfaces (outside the conservation easement) will be less than 10%
Manure to either be disposed of offsite or land applied at agronomic rates to the pasture
Pasture may be maintained by appropriate pasture management practices, in keeping with water quality protection.

Budget Notes

Match as described in the revised budget, and is in the form of a bargain sale of $52,660.

Staff Recommendation 2/8/04\

Staff supports funding the requested amount up to $295,000, but wishes to make clear that this would be considered more of a conservation development project. CWMTF has not funded a project quite like this, and staff seeks additional guidance from the Board.

Committee Recommendation 2/8/04

Motion by Wright, 2nd by Cragnolin, to defer until all new information is available for rescoring. Motion carries.

Revised Summary 3/14/04

The NCCLT is requesting $240,791 of a total $293,461 (17% match) to purchase a conservation easement on 204 acres, 178 of which is Cypress-Gum swamp, and all of which is in the 100-year floodplain. The match is in the form of a bargain sale ($52,670). The previously planned 5,000 ft2 barn will not be constructed in the easement, but the upland pasture will remain as such, with walk-in stalls, paddocks, fencing and trails. The landowner will develop 9 lots, outside of the 300-foot buffer/swamps and outside of the conservation easement. Impervious surfaces within the easement uplands will not exceed 1%.

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $241,000, not to include the appraisal costs.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Baddour- Request staff to determine if landowner could get tax credits over and beyond the benefits he could receive because of the bargain sale. Motion by Garrett, 2nd by McLean, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $241,000, subject to receiving an opinion from the Attorney General’s office on the tax credit issue. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-801 Andrews, Town of – Plan./ Valley River Greenway Trails, Cherokee County, Mountain Region

Summary

The Town of Andrews is requesting $29,800 (0% match) for development of a greenway trail plan along the Valley River in the Hiwassee River Basin. The grant will fund a feasibility study, the master plan and begin design of Phase I. The trails will be located on the town’s sewer right of way and the DOT rest area. There are no other funds available at this time; Cherokee is a Tier II county. Valley River at the lower end of town is a Natural Heritage Significant Aquatic Area, with the State & Federally endangered Sicklefin Redhorse fish (S2G2)

Water Quality Benefits

Will develop an appropriate plan for public enjoyment of the surface waters , avoiding water quality-degrading practices and enhancing appreciation of Valley River (C, Tr)
Valley River Natural Heritage Aquatic Habitat

Scope of Work

Develop greenway trail feasibility and master plan

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 3/14/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $30,000.

Committee Recommendation 3/14/04

Motion by Cragnolin, 2nd by Wright, to accept staff recommendation and to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $30,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 3/15/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

March 14-15 2004 Board Agenda

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