The Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP), announces the results of the Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI) Evaluation Committee that met on December 5, 2008. All eligible CPI applications were reviewed by the evaluation committees using the information included in each application and according to the evaluation criteria listed in Rule 62S-4.007, Florida Administrative Code. The following table lists the applications that received a final score of at least 50 points, and, pursuant to paragraph 62S-4.007(2)(d), F.A.C., these projects are eligible to be considered for FCMP funding. (CPI applications submitted for FY 09-10 funds were evaluated and scored based on criteria established in Chapter 62S-4, F.A.C., prior to rulemaking that became effective on January 29, 2009.) For FY 09-10, the available NOAA funds were not adequate to include all 17 ranked CPI projects in the FCMP’s annual award application, submitted on April 2, 2009. The final decision whether or not to fund these projects is made by NOAA, in or around July 2009.

Project/Applicant

Zeke’s Marina Upland Restoration/Palm Beach County

Coastal Stewardship, Barrier Island Center/Caribbean Conserv.Corp.

Weaver Park/City of Dunedin

Veterans Riverfront Park Kiosks/City of Apalachicola

Turkey Creek Environmental Package/City of Palm Bay

Oyster Reef Restoration, Mosquito Lagoon/Indian River Lagoon NEP

Waterfront Park/City of Palm Coast

St. Marks Marketing & Public Education/City of St. Marks

Yankeetown Cultural Resources Survey/Town of Yankeetown

Blackwater Watershed Stewardship/Blackwater River Foundation

Bagdad Village Open Space Master Plan/Bagdad Waterfronts FL Partnership

Bay Grasses in Classes/Tampa Bay Watch

Florida Sea Islands Paddling Trail/Public Trust Env. Legal Institute

Any person whose substantial interests are affected may request a hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes, within 21 days of publication of this notice. Failure to request a hearing within the applicable time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing. Questions regarding the CPI evaluation process should be directed to: Susan Goggin at (850)245-2161 or by email: Susan.Goggin@dep.state.fl.us.