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BOOK 97 f`AU 457 <br />they had little choice and, in order to do something proactive, she <br />thought it best to go forward. <br />Commissioner Tippin believed sand erosion is a problem <br />throughout the United States and the worst thing to do is sit back <br />and do nothing. He recalled the "dog bone groins", installed on <br />the west coast of Florida, which were nothing short of miraculous. <br />He felt it was time to go ahead and give the PEP Reef a good try. <br />Commissioner Macht agreed it was time to move forward. <br />Commissioner Bird spoke again in defense of his position. He <br />felt the solution was sand pumping that it could be permitted and <br />done quickly at a cost of $3,000,000. <br />Both Chairman Adams and Commissioner Macht advised that the <br />cost for sand pumping would be in excess of $12,000,000. <br />Commissioner Macht thought that sooner or later sand pumping <br />would be done but, in the meantime, the PEP Reef needs to be <br />installed in the meantime. He felt it would take the edge off the <br />waves, reduce the beach destruction in a 100 -year storm, and may <br />also accrete sand. He expressed his feelings concerning wave <br />testing comparisons, other causes for sand erosion, other possible <br />solutions, and the need for sand and tourism to enhance the <br />County's economy. <br />Chairman Adams thought that sand pumping was an expensive, <br />temporary proposition and long-term solutions that work with nature <br />were needed. She looked forward to starting the PEP Reef project, <br />which may need to be tweaked as it progresses. <br />Chairman Adams mentioned that Public Works Director Jim Davis <br />had a meeting last Friday concerning many of the elements of the <br />monitoring plan, and reported that things are moving along on that. <br />She appreciated the Board's support and comments. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE <br />carried by a vote of 4-1 <br />opposed). <br />QUESTION and the motion <br />(Commissioner Bird being <br />PAYMENT & PERFORMANCE BOND AND AGREEMENT TO PAY <br />BY JOINT CHECK IS ON FILE <br />IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />BONDS ARE TO FULFILL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACT <br />"VERO BEACH PREFABRICATED EROSION PREVENTION REEF" <br />PARAGRAPH 6(B) PAGE 7 <br />APPROVED BY BCC 9/23/93 <br />33 <br />March 5, 1996 <br />