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12.1.3. STAFF UPDATE — SECTOR 3 BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT Public Works Director Chris Mora reported that Ranger Construction, Inc. was working with three upland sand source mines to procure new samples of a coarser grade sand, which will be required for certain areas of the beach, and which will be turned over to Coastal Technology, Inc. to rebuild and remodel the beach fill templates. Coastal Resource Manager Jonathan Gorham reminded Commissioners that any beach restoration activities must cease by May 1St, the start of turtle nesting season. He provided an overview of two different timelines for permit issuance using the upland sand sourcing. With the first timeline, the County would receive final permitting by April 15, 2010, which would not allow enough time to comply with the May 1st deadline. For the second timeline, Dr. Gorham highlighted some specific areas and steps where additional time could be gained, with the help of the Legislative Delegation and the cooperation of the Permitting Agencies, with a goal towards a final date of permit issuance of March 1, 2010. He pointed out that the second timeline, while not guaranteed to be doable, would be required in order to commence beach construction this year. Staff responded to Commissioner Solari's questions on whether it would be physically possible to get enough sand on the beach within the time constraints of the Project. William Wells, 8800 44th Avenue, voiced his concerns about the poor condition of the beach by Sea Oaks, and asked the Board to consider that some people are in danger of losing their homes due to erosion. Wendy Trimarche, Doubloon Drive, told Commissioners she had lost about three (3) feet of sand in front of her home yesterday. She was concerned about what would happen if the County does not get its permit in time to do the Sector 3 Beach Renourishment Project this year. 20 October 20, 2009