RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Matrix — Department of the Treasury OMB Approval No. 1505-0250

Applicant Name:

1. CUMULATIVE DIRECT COMPONENT ALLOCATION AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO APPLICANT: 

3. Primary Direct Component Eligible Activity 

Further Described in Application (Static Field)

4. Activity Number and Activity Title 

(Static Field)

5. Location - Municipality(ies) 

(Static Field, locations also shown 

on attached map)

6. Total Funding Resources For Activity Budget (refer to Instructions)

7. Proposed 

Start Date 

mm/yyyy

8. Actual Start 

Date 

mm/yyyy 

(Static Field)

9. Proposed 

End Date 

mm/yyyy 

10. Actual End 

Date 

mm/yyyy 

(Static Field)

11. Proposed High Level Milestones 

Further Described in Application

6a. Direct Component 

Contribution

6b. Other RESTORE Act 

Contribution 

6c. Other Third Party 

Contribution 6d. Total Project Budget

Restoration and protection of the 

natural resources, ecosystems, 

fisheries, marine and wildlife 

habitats, beaches, and coastal 

wetlands of the Gulf Coast Region

Bayou Drive Repair and 

Restoration Spring Hill, Florida $175,000.00 $0.00 $175,000.00 $350,000.00 Jan-16 Mar-18

Remove non-native vegetation 

from marshes; install native 

plantings; repair road; and 

upgrade parking area.

Mitigation of damage to fish, 

wildlife, and natural resources

Hernando Beach Shallow Water 

Reef Project Hernando Beach, Florida $94,500.00 $0.00 $10,500.00 $105,000.00 Jan-16 Jul-17

Create new artificail reefs in 

Site A; Site B; and Site C; and 

restore areas of barren 

seafloor.

Promotion of tourism in the Gulf 

Coast Region, including 

recreational fishing

Linda Pedersen Park 

Improvements Spring Hill, Florida $300,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300,000.00 Jan-16 Mar-18

Replace existing seawall; 

replace existing boardwalk; 

and provide additional 

launches for non-powered 

boats.

12. TOTAL FUNDING FOR BUDGET (refer to Instructions) $569,500.00 $0.00 $185,500.00 $755,000.00

Hernando County, Department of Public Works, Brooksville, Florida

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$701,121.06 $701,121.06

2. TOTAL ALLOCATIONS PLUS KNOWN FUNDS NOT YET DEPOSITED IN TRUST FUND FOR DIRECT 

COMPONENT: 
RESTORE ACT Direct Component Multiyear Plan Narrative

OMB Approval No. 1505-0250

Eligible Applicant Name:

POC Name:

POC Title: Operations Assistant, Department of Public Works, Hernando County, Florida

POC Email: Johnathan.Walker@hernandocounty.us

POC Phone: +1(352)754-4060 ext. 17028 or 17327

B. PROVIDE A BRIEF NARRATIVE THAT DEMONSTRATES:

1. The need, purpose, and objectives for each activity, including a detailed description of each activity.

Project1-BayouDriveRepairandRestoration.Thisprojectinvolvestherepairoftwomilesofcoastalroadwayandtherestorationof 

the adjacent coastal marshes. The damaged roadway and parking areas will be repaired to current safety standards and existing

parkingareaswillbe upgraded to allow greater utilization of the recreational resource by all citizens.Accumulatedroadway

sedimentsandnon-nativevegetation along the corridor willberemovedfromthe adjacentmarshandnativeplantingswillbeinstalled

toimprovefishandwildlifehabitat.ThedesignwillincludeBestManagementPracticesandother measures to ensure protection of

the improvements and to reduce future maintenance costs. For more detailed information see the MYIP, Appendix D, page 22.

Project 2 - Hernando Beach Shallow Water Reef Project. This project involves the creation of three new artificial reefs west of the newly

dredged Hernando Beach Channel. The proposed in-shore reefs will provide a shallow water habitat to enhance recreational fishing,

divingandsnorkeling opportunities withintheCounty.Thethreereef sites willbe populatedwithatotalof 126pallet ballsas follows:

SiteA-38,SiteB-47andSiteC-41.Theplacementofthereefswillenhancetherestorationandprotectionofnatural resources,

ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast Region. For more detailed 

information see the MYIP, Appendix D, page 26.

Project 3 - LindaPedersenPark Improvements. LindaPedersen/JenkinsPark is a 140-acre passive park along theGulfof MexicoEstuary

thatdirectlybenefitspublicrecreationandtourism.Thisfacilityoffersfishing,swimming,boatlaunching,picnicshelters,anobservation

towerandswimmingwithinafreshwaterspringrun.Inaddition,JenkinsSpringandSpringRunsprovideahabitattoWestIndian

Manatees which are an endangered species. The project includes the installation of a canoe/kayak launch whichwill provide direct access

tothespringrun/tributariesfornon-motorizedboatsandprovideseparationofrecreationalusergroupstoimprovesafety.Other

improvementswillincludethereplacementofanexistingseawallandboardwalkwithintheswimmingareatopreventerosionand

provideprotectionfromstormdamage. For more detailed information see the MYIP, Appendix D, page 29.

Name and Contact Information of the Person to be contacted (POC) on matters concerning this Multiyear Implementation Plan:
2. How the applicant made the multiyear plan available for 45 days for public review and comment, in a manner calculated to obtain broad-based

participation from individuals, businesses, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations, such as through public meetings, presentations in languages other

than English, and postings on the Internet. The applicant will need to submit documentation (e.g., a copy of public notices) to demonstrate that it made its

multiyear plan available to the public for at least 45 days. In addition, describe how each activity in the plan was adopted after consideration of all

meaningful input from the public.

Hernando County determined thatthe most effective way to obtain broad-based participation from the entire communitywas to take

thefollowingthree-foldapproach:

PresentedallaspectsoftheproposedplanatregularmeetingsoftheBoardofCountyCommissionerswhicharealwaysopentothe

public for input. The public was initially asked for general comments at the October 10, 2014 meeting and an application form was

afterthethreeproposedprojectswereultimatelyrecommendedbyaselect panelbasedonalltherankingcriteriaandinput sources,

selected projects forforwarding to the USTreasury for consideration and approval. The plan was immediately posted to the County

websiteandmadeavailableforcommentandinputfromthecommunityfora45-dayperiodendingonMarch27,2015.

Postedtheproposedplanandarequestforpublic commenttoadedicatedpageontheCountywebsitefocusingontheRESTORE

information on the RESTOREAct is virtually a one-stop shop forthe public to learn about, submit comments on and to stay informed

3.Notified the local media outlets and areanon-profit organizations of the proposed planalong with arequest forinputfrom all

communitymembersandgroups.TheCountyInformationManagerprovidedanewsreleasewithgeneralprojectinformationand

invited the local media to tour the actual project locations, where they would receive a detailed briefing on the projects and be

providedanopportunityforphotoandvideocoverageoftheproposedenhancements tothecommunity.

resulting in virtually no public turnout to this type of venue, it was determined to not be a worthwhile endeavor.

Although the vast majority of public comments received on the plan were accolades and appreciation there were two that 

resulted in material changes to either the plan or operations within the County government. 

1. The letter from the National Wildlife Federation dated March 27, 2015 resulted in modification in the project 

description and addition of information to the MYIP in order to provide a plan more focused on meeting the goals and 

objectives of the Federal legislation. In addition, the website was updated to include all RESTORE Act and MYIP 

documents pertaining to Hernando County’s submittal. 

2. Public comment received at the October 14, 2014 Board meeting from County resident Forrest Bennett resulted in 

the adoption of a County ordinance requiring the removal of invasive species commonly known as “Lead Tree” within 

the jurisdictional boundary of Hernando County.
3. How each activity included in the applicant's multiyear plan matrix is eligible for funding and meets all requirements under the RESTORE Act.

4. How the applicant will evaluate success of the activities included in the matrix.

5. How the activities included in the multiyear plan matrix were prioritized and the criteria used to establish the priorities.

Project1-BayouDriveRepairandRestoration.Thisprojectmeetstheeligibilityrequirementsbyprovidingrestorationandprotection 

of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast

Region. The project entails the restoration of eroded areas along the linear park/roadway corridor. In addition, the removal of 

non-native plant species along this corridor will help to restore the native habit of the saltwater marsh community. 

Project 2 - Hernando Beach Shallow Water Reef Project. This project meets the eligibility requirements by providing mitigationof

damagetofish,wildlifeandnaturalresources.The project entails the creation of several artificial reef habitats along the Coast of 

Hernando County. Construction of these reefs will provide protection for dwindling fish species so they have safe havens to 

live and spawn. These areas will allow fish to grow bigger and reproduce more, which in turn provides the healthy fish 

populations that provide more seafood and fishing opportunities. 

Project3-LindaPedersenParkImprovements.Thisprojectmeetstheeligibilityrequirementsbypromoting tourism and recreational

fishing in the Gulf Coast Region. Linda Pederson Park will be marketed as part of the County’s “Adventure Coast, Nature’s Place to Play” 

tourism marketing program and is featured as a site for our “Canoe and Kayak Trail” adventure.

Project 1 - Bayou Drive Repair and Restoration. The main measure of success for this project will be an after project assessment to ensure 

non-native plant species removal and reduction in erosion along the corridor. Success rates will be measured by comparing a pre and 

post exotic species vegetation survey to measure the percentage removed. 

Project 2 -Hernando Beach Shallow Water Reef. Annualpostconstruction monitoring will be done to detail the marine species

inhabiting the reef. This information is part of the reef permit and will be provided to the Army Corps of Engineers on an annual

basis. Project success will be indicated by a rise in fish population and diversity at the reef sites. 

Project 3 - Linda Pedersen Park Improvements. In 2014, an estimated 1.7 million visitors traveled to Hernando County. The focus of the

upcoming “Florida’s Adventure Coast, Nature’s Place to Play” tourism marketing campaign is to promote nature and water-based activities. This nonmotorized watercraft launch will be featured in the campaign, which aims to increase tourism by five percenteach year. Thelaunch facility will be

monitored to determine frequency of use and number of daily users. An annual campaign survey will be conducted to determine increase 

in use and interest from kayak and canoe visitors. 

Theprojects were prioritized using the following ninecriteria(not in order of priority):

Protect,conserveand/orrestorenativehabitatsincludingtheprotectionofnaturalsprings.

Providestormwaterorsurfacewaterqualityimprovementsincludingthepreventionoferosionandsedimentationpotentially

impactingwaterwaysconnectingtotheGulf.

Reducethewithdrawalofpotablewaterfromtheaquifer.

Diversifyandimprovetheeconomyincludingtourismandrecreationalopportunities.
8. Promote sustainable recreational fishing and consumption of seafood dependent on the Gulf ecosystem and protect working

waterfronts.

9. Provide quality improvements to existing groundwater resources.

Then,elevenrankingcriteriaandapointvaluesystemwereusedtodeterminehowwellprojectsmetselectCountyComprehensive

Plan element goals and priorities, RESTORE Act eligible activities, regional benefits, partnerships, project benefit longevity and 

matching fund applicability. The following criteria were used to determine the top three priority projects out of twenty five potential 

candidates considered for RESTORE Act funding:

1 - Restoration and protection of the natural resources, springs, spring runs, groundwater resources, ecosystems, waterways

designatedasOutstandingFloridaWaters,uplandhabitatsthatcontributetowaterwaysthatdraintotheGulf,fisheries,marineand

wildlife habitats, beaches and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast Region.

2- Mitigationofdamagetofish,wildlifeandnaturalresources,includingerosionandsedimentationofwatersthatfeedtheGulfand

improvewaterquality.

3- Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, springs protection or comprehensive conservation management plan,

including fisheries monitoring.

4 - Workforce development and job creation.

5 -ImprovementstooronStateparksorCountyrecreationareaslocatedincoastalareasorwaterwaysandriversthatdraintotheGulf.

6-Infrastructureprojectsbenefitingtheeconomy(includingportinfrastructureandprojectsthatincreaseaccesstorecreational

opportunities) or ecological resources, springs protection or groundwater protection.

7 -Coastalfloodprotectionandthepreservationofhabitatinfloodzones,coastalsurgeareasandfloodways.

8 -Projects(includinginfrastructuredevelopment)thatpromotetourismintheGulfCoastRegion,includingpromotionofrecreational

fishing, swimming, bird watching, passive recreation and kayaking.

9 -PromotionoftheconsumptionofseafoodharvestedfromtheGulfCoastRegionandprojectsthatprovideorbenefitmarinehabitat.

10 - Applicability of matching funds from a source other than the RESTORE Act.

11-Timelinessoftherealizationregardinginitialprojectbenefits.

Thethree projects inthematrix appearin orderof their selection basedon priority, significancetothecommunityandthe probability 

of success in a reasonable amount of time.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid

OMB control number for this information collection is 1505-0250. Comments concerning the time required to complete this information collection, including the time to review

instructions, search existing data resources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information, should be directed to the

Department of the Treasury, RESTORE Act Program, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20220.

6. The relationship, if any, between the activities the applicant included in the multiyear plan matrix and other activities funded under the RESTORE Act.

Notapplicableatthis time.