Subject:
Title
Approval; RE: Thousand Islands Conservation Area (TICA) Management Plan and Pine Island Conservation Area (PICA) Management Plan and Sykes Creek Conservation Area (SCCA) Management Plan (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
There are no fiscal impacts to General Revenue funds. All expenses are funded under the EEL Program Budget. Remaining FY 23/24 management costs are estimated as follows: TICA $6,197. PICA $6,650. SCCA $5,894. FY 24/25 management costs are allocated as follows: TICA $37,180. PICA $39,897. SCCA $35,363.
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation/Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Management Plans for the Thousand Islands Conservation Area, Pine Island Conservation Area, and Sykes Creek Conservation Area.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Thousand Islands Conservation Area (TICA) is a 336-acre site that was acquired by the County between 2006 and 2008. The sanctuary is partially located within the city limits of Cocoa Beach on the south side of Minuteman Causeway. The primary access point to TICA is from the City's Ramp Road Park. An alternate access is located at the end of South Fourth Street. Property acquisition was partially funded through a Florida Communities Trust grant. The grant was jointly submitted by the City of Cocoa Beach and the County. The original TICA management plan was approved by the Board of County Commissioners in 2007 and was subsequently revised in 2008 following the acquisition of the second parcel. The TICA Management Plan outlines ecological management goals and passive recreation activities. Passive recreation activities include non-native species control, paddling, hiking, and fishing.
The Pine Island Conservation Area (PICA) is a 905-acre site that was acquired by the County between 1996 and 1998. The main property was jointly (50%) acquired by the County and the St. J...
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