DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Public Works
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Ownership Transfer of Gottfried Creek Navigational Aids to Charlotte County
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
Approval to apply for and complete the process to transfer ownership of Gottfried Creek’s navigational aids from the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) to the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action required. The total cost for this project is $41,800. Funding was provided to Public Works in the FY24 Boater Revolving Fund (1054) for New Marine Markers (s392407) in the amount of $150,000. Public Works will use this grant to replace 19 navigational aids in Gottfried Creek.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Gottfried Creek’s navigational aids were initially installed as part of a joint Charlotte County/West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) project with the intention that Charlotte County would assume control after installation. However, the transference of ownership did not occur at that time due to unknown circumstances leaving the ownership of those aids with WCIND. Recently, citizens have inquired about restoration of the navigational aids following Hurricane Ian. WCIND has requested that Charlotte County assume ownership of the area’s navigational aids and has provided grant funding to allow for the restoration.
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