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STABILIZATION OF THE SHORELINE ALONG JUNGLE TRAIL <br />Public Works Director Davis reviewed the following memo <br />and recommendation: <br />'TO; The Honorable Members of DATE: October 25, 1982 FILE: <br />the Board of County Commissioners <br />THRU: Michael Wright, <br />County Administrator SUBJECT: <br />Stabilization of the Indian. River <br />Shoreline along Jungle Trail at <br />��ii River Bend <br />Mrs. Ruth Standbridge d( <br />Chairman, Scenic Trails Committee <br />FROM: James W. Davis, P.E. , REFERENCES: <br />Public Works Director _ <br />DISCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS <br />The Scenic Trails Committee (Mrs. Ruth Standbridge, Chairman) <br />and the 'Public Works Division staff have recently investigated <br />alternative methods for stablizing the east bank of the Indian_ <br />River along Jungle Trail, most specifically at the River Bend <br />area south of CR 510. Since severe erosion due to boat wake <br />has occurred at this location, corrective action needs to be <br />considered immediately. <br />ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS <br />Investigation of shoreline stabilization methods have produced <br />the following alternatives: <br />Alternative No. 1 <br />Authorize the Engineering Department to apply,for DER/Corps. <br />of Engineers dredge and fill permits to stabilize a 150 ft. <br />to 250 ft long test section of shoreline with an erosion control <br />produc, of the Armorflex, Terrafix, or similar such brand. <br />In communications with Engineered Systems and Services, Inc. <br />(ESS) of Boca Raton, Florida, the Scenic Trails CommAtee and <br />Public Works Division have determined that such a method <br />would probably be the mos -t effective, environmentally safe <br />for plant and animal species, and cost effective. The t-ost <br />of the project should be approximately $4.00 per square foot. <br />It is anticipated that a 200 lineal foot section be constructed <br />130 <br />16- N 0 V 3 1982 <br />WK 51-rt,�% 05'7 <br />