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Page 2 BCC Agenda Item Sector 5 Beach Restoration Project April 12, 2016 i I I Work Order No. 12 was formulated in a way that closely followed the coastal engineering analysis used to update the BPP. As such, proceeding forward with the Sector 5 design and permitting following the BPP update provides an opportunity to minimize repeating efforts and save costs. Work Order No. 12 tasks for the Design and Permitting of the Sector 5 Beach Restoration Project are outlined as follows: • Conducting a project feasibility and preliminary project alternatives analysis • Consultation with permitting agencies (FDEP and USACOE) • Developing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment — required in order to document if the Sector 5 project will result in significant impacts to the natural, physical or social resources in the project area • Submittal of Joint Coastal Permit Application • Permit meetings and responses to agency Requests for Additional Information (RAI) During the March 21, 2016 Beach Committee meeting, staff discussed CB&I Work Order No. 12. The committee all agreed that a Sector 5 Beach Restoration Project was warranted and voted unanimously (12-0) to support approval of CB&I Work Order No. 12 to accomplish infrastructure restoration of the beaches in Sector 5. FUNDING Local funding of Beach Restoration includes a portion of Local Option Tourist Tax Revenue as well as allocation of the One Cent Sales Tax. For FY 15/16, funding in the amount of $150,000 is budgeted and available for design and permitting of the Sector 5 Beach Restoration Project in the Beach Restoration Fund, Other Professional Services — Sector 5 Account No.12814472- 033190-15021. Although FY 2016/2017 Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant funding has not been appropriated for the Sector 5 Beach Restoration Project, design and permitting is eligible for 50% cost share reimbursement when State funds become available. F1Public Works\JamesG\Sector 5\C13I Work Orders\Sector 5 Design and Permitting agenda item CBI WO No. 12 -- 4-12-16.docx 192