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Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Recovery Plan, December 9, 2022 Middle Amelia Island, R-34 to R-59 This is a stretch of previously unmanaged beach and contains no engineered beaches eligible for FEMA Category G funding. Nassau County is seeking assistance in restoring dune losses on this section of beach. Recommend dune restoration from R-34 to R-59. Based on a dune nourishment volume of approximately 72,000 cubic yards, constructions costs are estimated at $4,680,000.00. Project is likely FEMA Category B eligible. FEMA eligible non-federal cost share based on FEMA 75% and 25% state/local share is $1,170,000.00. South Amelia Island Beach Nourishment Project, R-59 to R-79 The South Amelia Island Beach Nourishment Project is managed by the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association, Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, and by the Florida Park Service. Based on pre and post beach width measurements and visual estimates of beach erosion, it is estimated there was approximately 243,600cubic yards of sand lost to the combination of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Recommend nourishment to restore volumes lost due to storms. Estimated construction cost is $2,923,200.00. Project is FEMA Category G eligible. FEMA eligible non-federal cost share based on FEMA 75% and 25% state/local share is $730,800.00 Duval County Duval County Shore Protection Project, R-31 to R-80 The Duval County Shore Protection Project is a federally authorized project managed by the USACE and the City of Jacksonville. However, the historically managed dunes from R-39 to R-80 are managed by the City of Jacksonville and are not a part of the federal authorization. As the beach berm portion of the project is federally authorized it is eligible for FCCE recovery funds. Based on initial assessments the project will likely qualify for FCCE funds as a result of impacts resulting from Hurricane Ian and/or Nicole. Based on pre and post storm surveys of the dune system it is estimated that 239,800 cubic yards of sand was lost due to hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Recommend beach and dune nourishment because of storm induced erosion. Beach berm project cost should be 100% covered under FCCE. Recommend funds for coverage of nourishing non-federal dunes. Estimated construction cost of the restoring the dune losses is $8,632,800.00. Project is FEMA Category G eligible. FEMA eligible non-federal cost share based on FEMA 90% and 10% state/local share is $863,280.00. St. Johns County St. Johns County Dunes Project, R-1 to R46.4, R-67 to R-76, R-117 to R-122.37, R-151 to R-193.65, and R-197 to R-198.35 The St. Johns County dune segments are areas recently restored under FEMA Category B funds following severe beach and dune erosion by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. Estimated losses from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole are 638,166 cubic yards of sand. Based on an average cost per cubic yard of sand at $50, the restoration of losses due to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole will be approximately $31,908,300.00. Page 12 of 21 342