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SIMUERPLACE PROPERTY OWNERS REQUEST TO USE NORTH <br />PORTION OF WABASSO BEACH PARK FOR A STAGING AREA TO <br />CONSTRUCT SEAWALL TO STOP BEACH EROSION <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis reviewed a Memorandum of May <br />7, 19,96: <br />TO: James E. Chandler, <br />County Administrator <br />FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., <br />Public Works Director <br />SUBJECT%: Request from Summerplace Property Owners to Use the North Portion of <br />Wabasso Beach Park for a Construction Staging Area <br />REF. LETTER: Bill Glynn to Chairman Adams dated May 2, 1996 <br />DATE: May 7, 1996 <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />On April 10, 1996, the Public Works Department issued an emergency Coastal <br />Construction Permit to Summerplace Property Owners so that they could <br />construct a seawall to stop erosion beneath the foundations of their homes, as <br />permitted by Florida Statutes Chapter 161. The Public Works Department also <br />gave permission for the property owners to access the beach from the north end <br />of Wabasso Beach Park, as has been the past practice. The staff did not permit <br />the seawall contractor to use the park as a staging area to store machinery and <br />materials. On several occasions, the Public Works Director spoke with the seawall <br />contractor, Canglanelli Construction, and asked him to remove heavy equipment <br />and construction materials from the County park. No positive action has been <br />taken. On May 2, 1996, a letter was received from Mr. Glynn requesting that the <br />Board allow the use of the north 50' of the park for staging. <br />ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS <br />In the past, the County has not allowed any Park to be used for the "staging of <br />private construction. The County is exposed to liability issues and the general <br />public is restricted from use of that portion of the park. The property owners, on <br />the other hand, do not want vegetation on their yards destroyed by the contractor <br />staging materials and equipment. There is not much open space in the area The <br />alternatives are as follows: <br />Alternative # 1 <br />Allow the property owners to use the County Park for staging. <br />Alternative # 2 <br />Deny the request. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING <br />Alternative #2 is recommended. If Alternative # 1 is approved, the contractor <br />should provide liability insurance acceptable to the Risk Manager to protect the <br />County. <br />69 <br />May 14, 1996 booK 7 <br />