Laserfiche WebLink
remainder, and after having conversations with FDEP , staff did not foresee anything that would <br /> disqualify the completion of the remaining project. He clarified that FDEP wanted to ensure <br /> there would be no project performance issues from previous phases , and that the determination <br /> would be made after the turtle nesting season. He said that staff has been submitting monthly sea <br /> turtle nesting data reports to the Fish and Wildlife Service, and did not feel there would be a <br /> problem receiving the Special Use Permit from the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge . <br /> Vice Chairman Wheeler voiced concerns over the contract, the extension, and payment to <br /> the truckers and dredge operators . He wanted to know if the County has the authority to make a <br /> contract correction, or if there is anything that can be done in the future to avoid nonpayment to <br /> subcontractors . <br /> Director Mora pointed out that it would be difficult to change the existing contract <br /> because Ranger subcontracts the work out, not the County . He conveyed that prior to ending the <br /> project and making the final payment, staff will be requiring all subcontractors to sign off on a <br /> Release of Lien, which will provide assurance that they have been paid up to a certain date . <br /> County Administrator Joseph Baird explained the confusion of the truckers and the <br /> dredge operators , who thought the fuel cost adjustment would apply to Phase 1 and Phase 1 - <br /> remainder sand, as it did for Phase 2 sand . He revealed that the County Attorney ' s office had <br /> advised staff to not get involved in the situation at this time . Administrator Baird felt it would be <br /> best to wait for the Release of Lien. <br /> Commissioner Flescher wanted the project completed as quickly as possible . He <br /> reiterated concerns over the prepayment for stockpiled sand, another Change Order, and fuel cost <br /> adjustment disbursements . He questioned the payment process for subcontractors , and wanted to <br /> know if they had received disbursement from Ranger . <br /> BK 141 PG 083 <br /> July 5 , 2011 9 <br />