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of storm protection offered in the original design of the project, and also significantly reduces the amount of material needed for construction (reduces quantity of material by approximately 35% project wide). The reduction in sand is not expected to be realized as a reduction in the cost of the project, as logistically constructing a beach under these conditions will require significant additional efforts to avoid any activities taking place landward of the ECL on those properties without an easement. In an area such as Sector 7 with narrow, Critically Eroded Beaches, constructing a beach under those restrictions poses significant difficulties in construction activities and may even result in the project being deemed as not buildable from a construction standpoint. Additionally, by adding sand at the ECL and seaward, this could create and irregularly shaped berm system which may lead to adverse impacts to those oceanfront homeowners. Furthermore, by not constructing the design template, the County could potentially be jeopardizing FDEP and FEMA funding sources. Please also be aware, that at this time, the County has no viable access to the Sector 7 beach which will make the project more expensive. Option 3: Determine the project to not be constructible in the FY 2021/2022 construction window and do not pursue pre -construction monitoring at this time. As the permits for the Sector 7 Beach and Dune Restoration Project are valid for 15 years, staff can once again seek extensions on the funding currently available (FDEP LGFR Grant and FEMA funds) and potentially pursue construction in the 2022/2023 construction window. However, as the project seems to be at an impasse based on lack of stakeholder support, it is possible that FDEP and FEMA could withdraw available funding for this project. Additionally, staff will continue to try and solve the beach access issue as the County has no viable access to the Sector 7 beach. Option 4: Determine the project to not be constructible at all based on lack of stakeholder support in executing the easement agreements and beach access not being available. This approach would require that both FEMA funding and the FDEP Grant funds be surrendered by the County, and any future projects that may be sought would be subject to being funded solely by the County should no additional funding sources be found. On June 21,.2021, a presentation of the status of the Sector 7 Beach and Dune Restoration project was made by the Coastal Division to the Beach and Shores Preservation Advisory Committee (BSPAC). After lengthy discussion, the BSPAC unanimously backed Option 3 as their recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Option 3 to the Board. While staff is of the opinion that the easement issue is at an impasse, staff will continue to reach out to property owners to obtain easements. Staff will also reach out to the FDEP, LGFR Grant staff, and FEMA to inquire about extending the funding for an additional year. Staff also requests the Board authorize staff to investigate the purchase of property within Sector 7 for beach access to enhance our funding options for future Sector 7 beach nourishment projects. Additionally, staff has been unable to locate property that could be used for construction access to the Sector 7 beach, thereby substantially increasing the cost for the project even if easements are obtained. APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR JULY 6, 2021 120