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feels the dual approach will, at a minimum, provide for the removal of the most visible and hazardous debris on the beach prior to the turtle nesting season. It is imperative that this work be done while the U.S. Navy EOD personnel are on site so that any military ordnance located during the debris removal by the County can be removed and disposed of safely by trained military personnel. RECONMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the following actions so the debris removal process can commence timely and effectively: 1. Authorize staff to contract with Henry Fischer & Son to provide a heavy duty Trac Hoe at a $100 per hour cost and a one-time $500 mobilization fee, to begin the non-military debris removal work as soon as possible while the Navy EOD personnel are on site. The hourly cost will include an operator and all other associated costs. Conceptual approval will allow the contractor to begin preparing to mobilize as the contract is being finalized and brought back before the Board for final approval. The estimated total cost for this contract is anticipated to be $16,500 ($100 per hour x 8 hours x 20 days, plus the one- time $500 mobilization expense). 2. Authorize staff to contract with Casper Colosimo S Son, Inc., to remove the non-military debris that Henry Fischer & Son cannot remove. The verbal agreement for this contract, which is being reduced to writing, is $6,000 per day. It is estimated that no more than 10 days will be required for this work, for a total cost of $60,000. If this unique watercraft equipment leaves the area before the work is completed, mobilization costs to re -stage would be very expensive to the County. 3. Approve and provide the Director of Emergency Services with the necessary flexibility in terms of handling the debris removal and unexpected situations which may develop within the realm of approved expenditures. It is unknown what may be encountered during the old ship removal process, and there is no way to know what the huge cables may be attached to at the other end. Cutting torches and/or other equipment may be needed. County staff and department representatives will be on site at all times while work is being performed. 4. Authorize the Director of Emergency Services to utilize the necessary County equipment/personnel, and coordinate with other department heads to facilitate the debris removal and transport it to the County landfill for disposal. 5. Approve funding in the amount of $76,500 for the two contracts referenced above, and $5,000 in funds to be used for DEP permitting costs and disposal fees. at the County landfill, resulting in a total of $81,500 in estimated costs for this project. The funding source is from the General Fund contingency, and approval of the attached budget amendment is recommended. Staff will make every effort to minimize the cost of this project. However, the major emphasis will be to remove the non-military debris that poses a significant liability to the County and a potential injury hazard to citizens and visitors participating in beach activities. (CLERK'S NOTE: Director Wright used the ELMO to project a map of the beach indicating where debris is located. The said large map is on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board with the back up material for the meeting.) 60 oK February 4, 1997