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Vice Chairman Flescher inquired whether there was a current funding stream for the Sector 3 Project, which would compel the County to move forward with the evaluation of the upland sand sources. Dr. Gorham replied that the efforts outlined in Work Order No.4 have not been identified in last year's budget; however, there was a budget for Sector 3 design and permitting, wherein he hoped some money could be redirected towards the Work Order. Vice Chairman Flescher questioned the expenditure of $30,000 to evaluate the upland sand, which the County would not be moving without a funding source. Dr. Gorham stated that the outside consultant, Coastal Technology Corporation, Inc., had done all the engineering and design for the Sector 3 Beach Restoration Project, and would be able to evaluate the sand samples for compatibility with the Project's design. Dr. Gorham revealed that, in order to explore the feasibility of using upland sand sources, staff would need to do a series of redesigns, and submit them to the DEP. Dr. Gorham responded to Vice Chairman Flescher's queries regarding: (1) whether staff could provide samples from the intended upland sand sources and forward them to the State for evaluation, and (2) if the upland sand source suppliers could analyze their samples. Staff provided general information on the funding details for beach renourishment projects, and related specific financial data on the Sector 3 project, including the lack of the cost- sharing agreement with the State, this year. Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that staff's request to do the sand analysis was in accordance with the Board directive issued at the March 3, 2009 County Commission meeting, 31 March 24, 2009