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Bom 106 pna 675 11.G.4. NORTH COUNTY SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT - BEACH PRESERVATION PLAN - RESOLUTION 98-081 AUTHORIZING PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. The Board reviewed a Memorandum of July 29, 1998: -� James E. Chandler, TO: ' county MAdministrator— THROUGH. James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director" FROM: Jeffrey R. Tabar, % Coastal Engineer I SUBJECT: Project Agreement between Indian River County and Florida Department of Environmental Protection DATE: July 29, 1998 04 0 •Y s_)r 00D ., County staff has received a grant agreement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP) to conduct feasibility studies for the implementation of shore protection projects outlined in the County Beach Preservation Plan (BPP). The agreement is for the completion of a countywide offshore sand search, environmental assessment and pre -engineering design. This work will be conducted to determine the feasibility of constructing the shore protection projects along critically eroded beaches located in north Indian River County (Sector 1, 2, &3)=. County staff has met with FDEP on several occasions to review the agreement. The work described within this agreement will provide the feasibility studies necessary to begin implementation of the BPP. An adequate supply of sand is fundamental to the success of the BPP. Therefore, it is important to identify recoverable sand sources offshore of Indian River County which will be used to supply the shore protection projects. In addition, a number of environmental conditions must be addressed. The environmental impacts associated with beach restoration can become a critical element in the project feasibility.'.he potential burial of hardbottom reefs and disturbance ,of marine turtle nesting habitat resulting from beach restoration need to be analysed. .he agreement is for a 50% Local, 50% State obligation not the exceed a :ozal amount of 5200,000. AUGUST 18, 1998 0 s -28-