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CAC Minutes 10/12/2016 CAC December 8,2016 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 1 of 6 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, October 12, 2016 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Naples City Hall Council Chambers, 735 8th St. S.,Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: John Sorey, III VICE CHAIRMAN: Debbie Roddy Ian Butler(Excused) Joseph A. Moreland Linda Penniman (Excused) Robert Brown Steve Koziar Thomas McCann Jim Burke (Excused) ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Manager, Coastal Zone Management Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney Gail Hambright, Accountant CAC December 8,2016 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 2of6 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online. I. Call to Order Mr. Sorey called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. H. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. III. Roll Call Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda Mr.Brown moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr.Koziar. Carried unanimously 6—0. V. Public Comments None VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. September 8,2016 Mr.McCann moved to approve the minutes of the September 8,2016 as submitted Second by Mr.Koziar. Carried unanimously 6—0. VII. Staff Reports 1. Expanded Revenue Report Mr.McAlpin presented the"Collier County Tourist Tax Revenue FY 16 TDC Revenue Report" dated through September 30,2016. VIII. New Business 1. Invitation to Bid 16-7009-2016 Beach Renourishment Bid Tabulations Contract Recommendation Letter Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid 16- 7009-2016 Beach Renourishment-Hauling and Placement Contract to Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of$2,494,334 to transport,place, and grade approximately 19,842 tons of beach quality sand to the South Marco Island Beach and 116,000 tons of beach quality sand to the Vanderbilt, Park Shore, Pelican Bay and the Sugden Lake beaches, authorize necessary budget amendments, authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism"dated October 12,2016. He noted: • The work is for the upcoming truck haul project for the renourishment of the South Marco, Vanderbilt,Pelican Bay,Park Shore and Sugden Park Avalon Lake beaches. • Eight qualified responses were received from the Invitation to Bid with Earth Tech Enterprises being deemed the most qualified to complete the work at a cost of$2,494,334. • The work will be completed simultaneously for all beaches with 4 off load locations (Vanderbilt Beach, Horizon Way, Sugden Park and Swallow Ave.on Marco Island). CAC December 8,2016 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 3of6 • The truck route is the same as previously used form the Stewart Mine to the Corkscrew/Alico Road bypass to I75. • It will be the first truck haul program utilized for Marco Island where the 13,000cy of sand will be conveyed to the beach from Swallow Ave. via a conveyor. • The project is anticipated to begin on November 1 and be completed by the first of the year. • The cost for the sand including placement is$60cy for the Marco beaches and$43.38cy for the others. • Areas found to house any remaining sea turtle nests will be cordoned off until the nest is vacated. • The Collier County beaches will qualify for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP)cost share program with reimbursement at 40 percent of qualifying costs. • The South Marco Beaches are eligible for FEMA funds due to the damage from Tropical Storm Debbie. The County was originally awarded$161,000 in funds,however is now seeking approximately$571,000. FEMA notified the County they may apply for an overrun adjustment and if this avenue is unsuccessful,the County may seek funds through the FDEP cost share program. • The County did request bids for fluidizing the sand and placing it on the beach,however it was deemed too expensive as it increased the cost of the project by$381,000. • The item was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 11,2016 and Staff is seeking a concurrency approval for the record. Mr.Moreland moved to endorse the Board of County Commissioners decision to award Invitation to Bid 16-7009-2016 Beach Renourishment-Hauling and Placement Contract to Earth Tech Enterprises,Inc.,in the amount of$2,494,334 to transport,place,and grade approximately 19,842 tons of beach quality sand to the South Marco Island Beach and 116,000 tons of beach quality sand to the Vanderbilt,Park Shore,Pelican Bay and the Sugden Lake beaches,authorize necessary budget amendments,authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement and hereby finds the expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Mr.Brown. Carried unanimously 6—0. 2. 2016 Beach Renourishment CO No. 1 with CB&I Proposal Change Order No. 1 Mr.McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 to CB&I Environmental&Infrastructure, Inc. (CB&I), to provide pre placement survey,post placement survey, quality control and quality assurance professional engineering services under Contract No. 16-6629-2016 Beach Renourishment for time and materials not to exceed$86,153.50, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism" dated October 12,2016. He noted: • The County pays for the sand to be placed on the beaches and the work involves verification on the amount and location of material placed during the project's time frame. • Previously,the work had been the responsibility of the contractor but the County is assuming responsibility to more effectively control the activity. CAC December 8,2016 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 4 of 6 • The cost of the service is$86,153.50 and was approved by the BCC on October 11,2016 and Staff is looking for a concurrency approval from the Committee. Mr.Brown moved to endorse the Board of County Commissioners decision to authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 to CB&I Environmental&Infrastructure,Inc. (CB&I),to provide pre placement survey,post placement survey,quality control and quality assurance professional engineering services under Contract No. 16-6629-2016 Beach Renourishment for time and materials not to exceed$86,153.50 and hereby finds the expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Mr.Moreland. Carried unanimously 6—0. IX. Old Business 1. Gordon Pass Dredging-Update Mr.McAlpin reported: • The Pass was dredged by the US Army Corps of Engineers(USACE)and completed on October 11,2016. • The cost for the work was$2.5M and the dredged material(approximately 95,000cy)was placed on the down drift beaches. Speaker Roger Jacobsen,Harbor Master reported the work was completed ahead of schedule without any major issues. 2. Permits—Update Mr.McAlpin provided updates on the following projects: Doctors Pass Jetty Rebuild and Erosion Control Structures • Staff continues to await the results of the USACE and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)"Consultations"which initiated on 7/2/15 for the jetty and is anticipated to be completed in March of 2017. • The"Consultation"for the Erosion Control Structures initiated on 5/4/16 and anticipated to be completed in September of 2017. • Staff is working to expedite the review including gaining permission from the USACE to deal with the USFWS directly including the possibility of the County of writing the Biological Opinion and submitting it for review. Marco Island Beach Reerade • The USFWS"Consultation" initiated in May of 2016 and is anticipated to be completed by September of 2017. • Staff is investigating permission to utilize the existing permit for Hideaway beach for the work. • Staff continues to work with Jacksonville office of the USACE and Vero Beach Office of the USFWS to resolve any outstanding issues. Doctors Pass Dredging • Staff intends to pursue dredging of the Pass after the jetty and erosion control structures have been constructed. CAC December 8,2016 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 5 of 6 • The area will be surveyed in January of 2017 to determine its condition and timing for dredging. • If feasible,the project will be undertaken in conjunction with any dredging required at Wiggins Pass. X. Announcements Mr.McAlpin reported the County's required Biological Monitoring is completed and there are no issues identified with the near shore hard bottom and the sand placed during beach renourishment. XI. Committee Member Discussion Chairman Sorey requested: • An update on de-obligation of FEMA funds-Mr. McAlpin reported the de-obligation decision was reversed however the funds have not been received and do include a payback of$2M- $SM to the FDEP cost share program. He expects the item to be resolved in 6 months and will update the multi year plant to reflect the available funds. • Committee Members to provide input to him on the subject of sea level rise and authorize him so send a letter to the BCC outlining the Committee's comments given they are addressing the issue at the County level. Mr.Moreland moved to authorize Chairman Sorey to compose a letter to be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners on the Coastal Advisory Committee's comments on sea level rise. Second by Mr.McCann. Carried unanimously 6—0. Mr.Moreland: • Reported the improvements undertaken to maintain Wiggins Pass has been extremely successful.—Mr. McAlpin reported the Estuary Conservation Commission has initiated a monthly monitoring program for the Pass with information posted at the Coast Guard Station on the condition of the area in order to educate boaters on current navigation issues. • Expressed concern on potential home purchasers in the area not being made aware of the navigational requirements for the Pass. He noted public education efforts should be increased to address the issue. XII. Next Meeting Date/Location November 10,2016—Government Center,Administration Bldg.F,3rd Floor There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 10:00A.M. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee CAC December 8,2016 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 6of6 Sorey,III Chairman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on 1.2 ` — ��/ as presented n or as amended