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Coastal Planning & Engineering , Inc . , A CB& I Vp Company . EXHIBIT 1 2481 NW Boca Raton Blvd Boca Raton , FL 33431 Tel : + 1 561 3918102 Fax: + 1 561 391 9116 www. C B I . com August 29 , 2013 Rev September 13 , 2013 Rev October 9 , 2013 James Gray Indian River County Public Works - Coastal Engineering Division 1801 27th St , Building A Vero Beach , FL 32960 Subject : Indian River County Beach Preservation Plan 2014 Update Dear James : Indian River County developed the first comprehensive Beach Preservation Plan in 1988 . The plan was subsequently updated in 1998 and again in 2008 . The County has determined that an update to the Beach Preservation Plan ( BPP) is appropriate at this time and this proposal outlines a scope of work for this effort. Report Intent and Layout The intent of the BPP is to assist the County in managing its beaches , which is one of its most valuable assets . The report will outline strategies that adapt to the needs of various sections of the coast and quantify the recreational and structural benefits to the community based on a scientific and engineering based approach . It is recognized that this document is being developed for the general public and that the audience will be non-technical in nature . The main body of the report will be prepared with this consideration . Any items that are technical in nature or background data that can be referenced will be included as an appendix. Task 1 : Update of Beach Conditions Shoreline and volumetric change conditions based on the latest available survey data from the County will be updated in the BPP . The 2008 BPP analyzed shoreline and volumetric changes for time periods ( 1972 to 1986 and 1986 to 2005) . This analysis will be extended through to 2013 . The depth of closure will be evaluated on a line by line basis before developing an average depth of closure by sector. The impact of hardbottom on the depth of closure will be discussed . The erosion analysis shall include all survey data from 2005 to the most recent data available , and report shoreline change (at Oft , 5 ft, and 10 ft elevation ) and volumetric change (to an agreed upon depth ) . The report will include a tabular and graphic presentation of the data for each R- monument in the County . CPE will also evaluate the impact of storms in 2005 and 2012 . We will examine recovery of the beach with respect to the shoreline and various dune elevations to determine whether natural recovery can be expected under future storm events .