DATE: October 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
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UPDATE ON BLUE ECONOMY INCUBATOR
A) AQUACULTURE OPPORTUNITIES ON TIDELANDS
B) PRESENTATION AND DIRECTION TO BEGIN NEGOTIATING AGREEMENTS FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF INCUBATOR PROPOSALS CONTINGENT UPON ADDITIONAL DUE DILIGENCE:
1. ZEPHYR DEBRIS REMOVAL LLC. FOR A PILOT PROJECT TO DEMONSTRATE A MARINE DEBRIS REMOVAL SYSTEM; AND
2. BLUE GUARD INNOVATIONS INC. FOR A PILOT PROJECT TO DEMONSTRATE AN OIL DETECTION SENSOR TO PREVENT OIL SPILLS FROM VESSELS; AND
3. SPOONDRIFT TECHNOLOGIES INC. FOR A PILOT PROJECT TO DEMONSTRATE RECREATIONAL APPLICATIONS FOR A SOLAR POWERED OCEAN DATA TRACKING DEVICE; AND
4. ROSE CANYON FISHERIES INC. FOR PERMITTING A PILOT PROJECT TO DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE
C) RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PURCHASE ORDER WITH SNOW & COMPANY, INC. FOR A CUSTOM MADE FLOATING UPWELLER SYSTEM (FLUPSY) INCREASING AMOUNT BY $22,879.18 TO $374,479.18 TO ACCOMMODATE THE CUSTOM FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF TRUSSES/HANDRAILS TO IMPROVE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the December 8, 2015 Board meeting, staff provided an overview of aquaculture; its potential benefits and opportunities for the District and the San Diego region; and provided a preview of next steps to advance development of aquaculture. Since 2015, the District has been conducting studies, planning, and completing pre-development work to support and inform aquaculture opportunities in and around San Diego Bay. The District is now taking an active leadership role in the expanding domestic aquaculture industry by facilitating early development of regional marine aquaculture projects.
In 2016, the District established a Blue Economy incubator and strategic investment fund to assist in the creation, development, and scaling of new business ventures on San Diego Bay, focusing on aquaculture and blue technology. The Blue Economy incubator was launched on May 9, 2016, inviting early stage and market-ready venture...
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