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Under discussion, Commissioner Ginn inquired if there should be some penalty in the <br />contract if it takes longer that 6 months or a year. <br />Mr. Tabar responded that the consultant would have to obtain his signature for an <br />extension of time, but this could be modified to require approval of the Board. <br />Commissioner Ginn commented that would help, but still felt there should be some <br />penalties in terms of dollars. <br />Commissioner Adams pointed out the consultant would not be paid unless the plan <br />is completed. <br />Commissioner Ginn countered that meanwhile our oceanfront is being eroded. <br />Mr. Tabar fully expected the work to progress rapidly and specified that when <br />someone is hired for the position of Environmental Analyst (new in the budget), that <br />individual will be committed to the HCP full time. <br />Chairman Macht thought the protection lies in the fact that the consultant will not get <br />paid until they perform, but there is not much they can do when things come up which are <br />out of their hands. <br />To address Commissioner Ginn's further concerns about closely monitoring results <br />and expectations, County Attorney Vitunac pointed out the 7 -day cancellation notice within <br />the contract (Section X11). He felt that Mr. Tabar and his new assistant would be following <br />this closely if the consultant were to fall behind. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />carried unanimously. (Approved professional services <br />agreement with Ecological Associates, Inc., Jensen Beach, FL, <br />and amended the Department of Environmental Protection <br />October 12, 1999 <br />41 <br />