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11.G. BEACH PRESERVATION PLAN UPDATE The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 7, 1998: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator DATE: April 7, 1998 TBROUGB: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director FROM: Jeffrey R. Tabar, Coastal Engineer SUBJECT: Beach Preservation Plan Update nr-qCRTPTTON ANS CONDITSONS The existing Beach Preservation Plan was adopted in 1988 by the Board of County Commissioners and,has been revised by County staff. The Beacom Preservation Plan Update is presented herein and identifies areas of predominate coastal erosion and presents a preferred management strategy. The Plan includes an investigation which evaluated the condition of the beaches between 1986 and 1997 and recommends specific project locations. The Plan divides the County into eight planning Sectors with each representing a portion of coastline that is considered uniform and continuous in physical and jurisdictional boundaries. Each Sector includes a recommended planning element. A two-tiered approach was recommended to address the County's erosion problems: 1) Restore and maintain the beaches south of Sebastian Inlet which have been adversely impacted by the Inlet's presence. 2) Restore and maintain areas of "critical erosion". Four specific project locations were identified as follows: 1) Sebastian Inlet 2) Wabasso Beach 3) City of Vero Beach 4) South Beach The Beach Preservation Plan Update was presented to and approved by the County Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee. Staff recommends that a public workshop be held on May 5, 1998 during the Board of County Commission meeting. Copy of Beach Preservation Plan Update on File In the Office of the Clerk to the Board Commissioner Adams commended staffand the County Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee for their work. Commissioner Macht hoped everyone would remember that beach restoration and maintenance affects every citizen in the County. APRIL 14, 1998