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TIMELINE If the project is approved to move forward, the BCC may consider directing staff to get a head start on the project by doing the bid phase work in the current fiscal year. By the time the IRL NEP and SJRWMD grant funding are available in the next fiscal year (begins October 1, 2018), the project could feasibly be bid and ready for award/ construction by the end of the calendar year. Typical bid processes take anywhere from 3 to 6 months depending on the sophistication of the project and bid review time. A realistic timeline could be outlined such that the project is compiled and bid in July or August, to be ready for BCC review by October. Although a deficit exists that will require a large investment from the County to supplement those grants that have been awarded (funds not available until October 1) and given the fact that the BCC rescinded the SJRWMD FY15/16 grant and the CDBG NR grant from FY2014, it may look unfavorable if the County does not pursue this project. Future potential grants could be at jeopardy if the funding deficit is deemed to be too large to consider. Staff cannot recommend the project from a strictly financial perspective. But from an environmental and community benefit, the project is considered worthwhile. RECOMMENDATION: Staff presents two options for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to consider: Option 1: Do not move forward. Direct staff to table to the project. Note: The BCC directed staff to cancel the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Fiscal Year (FY) 15/16 cost share grant and the CDBG grant. If Option 1 is chosen, it may send a negative message to the grant agencies if a second cancellation occurs. This direction could have a negative impact on the County's future grant solicitation efforts. Option 2: Move forward with the project by allocating the necessary resources to cover the potential deficit. If Option 2 is chosen, then the BCC should: A. Authorize staff to continue contract negotiations with the SJRWMD staff on the FY 18-19 Cost - Share Grant Agreement. B. Authorize staff to continue contract negotiations with the Indian River National Estuary Program (IRNEP) staff on the FY 18-19 Category 1 -Restoration Grant Program Agreement. C. In order to expedite the project, authorize staff to advertise project by August, 2018, prior to funds been released by SJRWMD and IRNEP on October 1, 2018. Note: Staff will still need to come back to the BCC for approval of grant agreement and award of bid at a future BCC meeting once final prices and funding sources are confirmed. ATTACHMENT(s): 1. Letter from SJRWMD 2. Notice of Decision from IRNEP (Five pages) C:\Users\legistar\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 258 8\@ BCL@ D40D8C44\@BCL@D40D8C44.docx Page 3 of 3