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Coastal Engineer Jeffrey R Tabar reviewed the memorandum and some provisions of the agreement. Commissioner Ginn had read through the full agreement and felt the cost increase was justified with the increased scope of work. She had questions on the contract regarding the Geotechnical Reporting and its compatibility with the County's GIS system and suggested the consultant attend all the County's public hearings and workshops. Under Section X.A., she suggested the work be turned in to the County Coastal Engineer "within one month". Under Section XIV, she felt the contractor should be required to provide the County with their sub -contractors' resumes andexperience to give a higher level of comfort. She felt the time -line was very ambitious but perhaps it can be done. She wanted to make sure the Consultant would go through the City of Vero Beach's files. She asked if there would be a limit on pumping distances and the shoal offshore. Mr. Tabar advised that the Federal waters start at the 3 -mile limit and it is possible to bring that sand in. Unfortunately, it is more expensive to bring it that distance and the Federal government would also charge for the sediment taken beyond the 3 -mile limit. He felt from his research that we have adequate sand within the 3 -mile limit to assist us not only in the initial construction, but also in some of the re -nourishment. Commissioner Adams was very concerned with the contract cost and the ultimate cost of the entire project. She was also concerned with what DEP might require. She noted that adding Sector 7 did not add much to the cost. She thought Sector 5 should also be added. Commissioner Ginn thought Sector 5 was included under Task 3.1 in the proposed contract. After Commissioner Adams explained, Commissioner Ginn agreed that Sector 5 needed to be added. Commissioner Adams went on to voice her specific concerns with the contract and estimated it might cost another $150,000. She asked if, when it was finished, they would have the design criteria to put out an RFP for the pumps. Mr. Tabar responded that when the pre -engineering report is finished, the last task would include all necessary documentation to file permits. It would not get us to the point of construction, but will give all the backup data necessary to apply for DEP and ACOE permits. There would be additional costs for a final design following permit review and comments. Commissioner Adams had additional questions about specific parts of the contract, to which Mr. Tabar responded. She felt the time -line was aggressive, but did not want it APRIL 139 1999 37 BOOK 10J7 FAH JJ