GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 1173
- 1. Title of Project
- Hiller Park Nutrient Reduction and Stormwater Control
- 2. Location of Project
- City of Biloxi, Harrison County Hiller Park
- 3. Requesting Organization
- City of Biloxi
- 4a. Name
- A. M. Gilich, Jr.
- 4b. Position
- Mayor
- 4c. Phone Number
- 228-435-6254
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 140 Lameuse Street
- 4e. Address Line 2
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Biloxi, MS 39530
- 4f. Email
- mayor@biloxi.ms.us
- 5. FundingRequested
- $1,300,000
- Awarded Amount:
- $0
- 6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources
- No
- 7a. Amount of Additional Funds
- 7b. Source of Additional Funds
- 8. Total Project Funds Amount
- $1,300,000
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- This project involves restoration and improvement of the major drainage area which flows through Hiller Park with an outfall in the Back Bay of Biloxi. Stormwater and debris will collect in several man-made ponds in the park before flowing into the back bay. The project intends to manage the flow of water through a series of interconnected detention ponds thus reducing the amount of nutrients released into the bay. The planting of native marsh grass and other environmentally friendly plants will filter the stormwater as it moves in a "waterfall" effect through the series of detention ponds.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- 11. Which of the following authorized uses set forth in the GOMESA Act does this project fall under?
- (A) Projects and activities for the purpose of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetlands losses
- Yes: This project meets the requirements of GOMESA program through enhancement and restoration of the tidally affected areas including reduction of nutrients being released from the outfall into the Back Bay of Biloxi.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: The project will also support marine and uplands habitats by enhancing and restoring tidal areas and improving the natural habitat for birds, marine animals and fish.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- Yes: The project will also serve as a natural barrier to mitigate stormwater damage and decrease uplands flooding.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- Concept Development and Permitting - 10 months Develop Request for Proposal/Advertise - 5 months Award Contract and Construction - 1 year
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- Other Conceptual stage Funds Not Budgeted
- 15. In what way does this project meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Marine Resources, which includes enhancing, protecting and conserving the marine interest of Mississippi for present and future generations?
- This project meets the criteria for GOMESA Funding by mitigation of the activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects. This GOMESA project involves restoration and improvement of a major drainage area which flows through the City's Hiller Park with an outfall in the Back Bay of Biloxi. The project intends to manage the flow of water through a series of inter-connected detention ponds thus reducing the amount of nutrients and organic material that arc released into the bay. The planning of native marsh grass and other environmentally friendly will filter the stormwater as it moves in a waterfall effect through a series of detention ponds. The project will enhance and restore tidal areas and improve the natural habitat for birds, marine animals and fish.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 6/30/2024
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- $0
- Travel
- $0
- Architecture & Engineering
- $150,000
- Legal
- $0
- Consulting
- $0
- Construction
- $1,000,000
- Site Work
- $0
- Equipment
- $0
- Indirects
- $0
- Other
- $150,000
- Total
- $1,300,000
- Application Submission Date
- 07/01/2022
- Fiscal Year
- 2024
- Project Status
- Not Awarded
- Application Status
- Accepted
- Meets Criteria
- Yes
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