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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously allocated $25,000 to the City of Vero Beach for replacing a boat ramp at MacWilliam Park, as recommended by staff. REQUEST FROM MRS. ELINOR CARNILL TO ACCESS BEACH AT WABASSO BEACH PARR The Board reviewed memo from Public Works Director Jim Davis dated February 12, 1992: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Request from Mrs. Elinor Carnill to Access Beach at Wabasso Beach Park REF. LETTER: Elinor Carnill to Jim Davis dated Feb. 4, 1992 DATE: February 12, 1992 FILE: - cornill.agn DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Ms. Elinor Carnill, the property owner immediately north of the Wabasso Beach park, is requesting permission to access the beach over the County's dune at Wabasso Beach Park for the purpose of placing sand and restoring the dune fronting her residence. During the past year, there has been considerable erosion along the dune in the Wabasso area. Ms. Carnill has received permits from the Florida DNR and County. In the past, the County and Ms. Carnill have restored the dune by transporting sand through a dune break at the north end of the park property. Timing is of consideration since the sea turtle nesting season has been extended from March 1 to October 31. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS In addition to severe erosion of the dune along Ms. Carnill's property, the Wabasso Beach Park shoreline and dune has experienced severe erosion over the past six months. Approximately nine feet of escarpment exists along the Park's dune line. Staff is of the opinion that approximately 2000 cubic yards of sand at a cost of $8000 is needed to be placed along the Wabasso Beach Park dune. The alternatives are as follows: 37 F EB