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ATTACHMENT 1 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTER COMPLEX SCOPE OF SERVICES Amendment No . 2 modifies the scope of work in Work Order No . 1 for design, permitting, bidding and construction services of the Utilities Department ' s Operational Complex to include activities associated with additional site environmental work necessitated by the discovery of gopher tortoise burrows on the proposed developmental site . After initial site investigation and follow-up with County environmental staff, it was determined there are approximately 12 burrows on the developmental site . Although the burrows appear to be either "inactive" or "old" , the destruction of a gopher tortoise burrow constitutes a "taking" which requires permitting through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . It is imperative the status of the on- site burrows be known in time to allow for permitting should any burrows be found "active" . We propose a scope of services which provides for gopher tortoise burrow investigation and subsequent "taking" depending upon the outcome of the investigation . The scope of Amendment No . 2 will cover the potential range of actions necessary to assure proper environmental consideration be provided to any on- site gopher tortoise habitat. Scope of Services GOPHER TORTOISES OCCUPY SITE (MORE THAN 5) 1 . Conduct a gopher tortoise survey of the 15f acre developmental site to determine a population estimate based on burrow classification in accordance with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FFWC) protocol as described in "Cox" , et al. ( 1987) . Where conditions permit, a gopher tortoise burrow camera will be utilized to assist in the determination of burrow use and/or occupancy . 2 . Prepare and submit a letter report concluding the survey findings . 3 . Consult with the County regarding the various options for protection and/or "taking" of gopher tortoises . 4 . Prepare reports and documents to the FFWC for the purchase of acreage from the FFWC gopher tortoise mitigation bank . 5 . Coordinate with the FFWC concerning the purchase of mitigation bank acreage .