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b w Our File #0627 February 18 , 2010 NON -EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AGREEMENT CONTINUING CONSULTING SERVICES AMENDMENT #4 TO " EXHIBIT 1 " Work Authorization #4 , which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 11 , 2006 , included Engineering Services in connection with conversion of an existing 8" force main to an 8" reuse pipeline . Amendment # 1 was approved to authorize Engineering Services for the removal of the existing 8" force main and its replacement with a 16" reuse main in accordance with the Reuse Master Plan . Amendment #2 was approved to authorize modifications to the proposed route of the 16" reuse main to satisfy Indian River Farms Water Control District . Amendment #3 was approved to include tasks for additional professional services necessary to survey endangered species and obtain related permits , and additional design and inspection services related to additional utilities work. Construction has commenced on the proposed 16° reuse water main along Lateral G Canal . However, in the course of construction the presence of listed wildlife species were discovered , specifically the gopher tortoise and Florida Scrub Jay. A " Notice to Suspend Work" was issued by the Utilities Department on or about September 17 , 2009 . Since then Scrub Jay and Gopher Tortoise relocation permits have been obtained . The project is ready to re-commence upon completion of the temporary relocation of gopher tortoises . This Amendment #4 is presented to include tasks for additional professional services necessary to temporarily relocate gopher tortoises . A brief description of the scope of services and deliverables for Work Authorization #4 is provided below: Scope of Services Task E — Gopher Tortoise Relocation Using an FWCC Authorized Agent experienced in tortoise removal and relocation , we will provide the on-site relocation of the Florida gopher tortoises anticipated to inhabit the construction area based on the tortoise survey completed under Addendum #3 . The Agent will supervise the excavation of the burrows and the relocation of gopher tortoises and commensal species . Upon completion of the relocation the Agent will prepare and submit to FFWCC all required data . It is understood that the Utilities Department will provide for the installation of silt fence to prevent relocated tortoises from re-entering the construction area , and will provide a backhoe and operator to perform the excavation . These items are therefore not included in this task . Y:\mm\Projects\2006\0627\ADMIN\Contracts\AMENDMENT #410627 Exhibit 1 Amen#4 10-0218. doc