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APR 91991 c+ooK 8 3Fa,,E 6 Due to the FEMA requirement to elevate the restroom structure on piles approximately five feet above the existing grade, the Golden Sands Park structure is inappropriate and expensive to build. In an effort to keep costs down and expedite the project, the architectural subconsultant, John Foster, has obtained approval from Martin County to reuse the design he prepared for the Stuart Beach Bathhouse. The compensation to the Consultant for modifying the Stuart Beach Bathhouse plan to meet FEMA requirements, fit the Treasure Shores Site Plan and meet the County's needs is $4,125. The total compensation for Work Order No. 2 is increased from $35,000 to a new total of $39,125. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING It is recommended that Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 2 be approved. Funding to be from Account 311-210-572-033.13. Commissioner Bowman asked how close this restroom facility would be to the dune, and Public Works Director Jim Davis estimated that it would be located about 100 ft. back from the back side of the primary dune, which is quite high in that area. Commissioner Wheeler asked if there is some way to get an exception to the FEMA requirement for pilings, since this structure is merely a restroom facility and would not constitute a major loss if a hurricane did wash out its foundation. He understood that the piling design would incur a greater cost to make the restrooms accessible to the handicapped. Director Davis advised that the total architectural change would amount to $4,125 and the additional cost of the building would be about $4,000-$5,000. Chairman Bird asked what would happen if we built the structure without pilings, and Director Davis explained that perhaps the County would not be in compliance with the Federal Flood Insurance Rate Program, and it might be that if we do not comply with these requirements, then people seeking insurance in Indian River County would have to pay higher premiums. 16