Agenda 01/08/2013 Item #10R 1/8/2013 Item 10.R.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners declares the recent closure of Clam
Pass to constitute an emergency situation, requiring dredging the pass as soon as practicable;
that in furtherance of this, the Board directs the County Manager to obtain pricing
information for this project from at least two prospective vendors, including any potential
vendors with dredges already operating off the west coast of Florida, and that the County
Manager negotiate and enter into an Agreement with the apparent low bidder, subject to
ratification by the Board, preferably at the next Board meeting.
OBJECTIVE: To have an Agreement in place to immediately dredge Clam Pass once all final
permits have been issued.
CONSIDERATIONS: The following is taken from a January 2, 2013 e-mail sent to me by Brett D.
Moore, P.E., President, Humiston&Moore Engineers:
"Understanding that Clam Pass remains as the primary source of flushing for Clam Bay, the present
condition of the inlet does not allow for a sufficient exchange of tidal water to the system which
should be considered an environmental emergency. Once the inlet closed, the nearshore ebb shoal
has begun to collapse onshore widening the beach at the location of the inlet, making the opportunity
for the inlet to re-open unlikely. The only practical manner to restore the tidal flow at this point is
through dredging the inlet as soon as possible. Sufficient removal of sand from not only the beach
area but also the flood shoal area within the inlet system is necessary in order for the results of the
dredging to remain sustainable. Part of the reason for considering this an emergency is that in the
past when the inlet closed, cutting off tidal circulation resulted in degradation of water quality
resulting in fish kills, and many believe that was a factor in the die-off of 50 acres of mangroves near
the north end of the preserve."
Mr. Moore's further went on to state that "Having an agreement in place is needed now so there
won't be a delay on Purchasing's part when the Corps permit is issued. I believe the state permit has
already been issued."
FISCAL IMPACT: Presently unknown.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item was reviewed by the County Attorney, is consistent with
Article XXI (Emergency Purchases) of the County's Purchasing policy, and is legally sufficient for
Board action. Any proposed Agreement would be conditioned upon the County obtaining all
necessary permits. A simple majority vote is required for approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners declares the recent closure of
Clam Pass to constitute an emergency situation, requiring dredging the pass as soon as practicable;
that in furtherance of this the Board directs the County Manager to obtain pricing information for
this project from at least two prospective vendors, including any potential vendors with dredges
already operating off the west coast of Florida, and that the County Manager negotiate and enter into
an Agreement with the apparent low bidder, subject to ratification by the Board, preferably at the
next Board meeting. Ask
SUBMITTED BY: Commissioner Georgia Hiller, District 2
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1/8/2013 Item 10.R.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.R.
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners declares the
recent closure of Clam Pass to constitute an emergency situation, requiring dredging the pass
as soon as practicable;that in furtherance of this, the Board directs the County Manager to
obtain pricing information for this project from at least two prospective vendors, including any
potential vendors with dredges already operating off the west coast of Florida, and that the
County Manager negotiate and enter into an Agreement with the apparent low bidder, subject
to ratification by the Board, preferably at the next Board meeting. (Commissioner Hiller)
Meeting Date: 1/8/2013
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title:Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
1/2/2013 4:28:56 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Name: BrockMaryJo
1/2/2013 4:28:57 PM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 1/2/2013 5:52:24 PM
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