SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Landowner Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Use of Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA, Director |
Parks & Recreation |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is undertaking a lake restoration project on Lake Weir involving the mechanical removal of nuisance aquatic vegetation and associated organic material from the Sunset Harbor Area.
As part of the project, FWC has requested authorization to use designated upland areas of County-owned property at Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area as a permanent disposal site for organics or muck removed from the lake. The Landowner Agreement establishes Marion County’s authorization for FWC and its contractor to access and use the designated property for this purpose and outlines the responsibilities associated with use of the site.
The designated disposal area is located away from the primary public-use areas of Carney Island, and project activities will be coordinated to minimize impacts to park operations and visitors. The project is not expected to interfere with normal recreational use of the park, including designated swimming areas, day use areas, trails and boat ramp access.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Landowner Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for use of Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area.
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