Resolution 2016-057 RESOLUTION NO. 16- 5 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA DECLARING THAT EMERGENCY
CONDITIONS EXIST AT CLAM PASS AND RATIFY STAFF ACTIONS
TO QUICKLY MOBILIZE A DREDGING FIRM TO RESTORE TIDAL
FLUSHING PRIOR TO TURTLE NESTING SEASON, WHICH STARTS
ON MAY 1,2016.
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service recently reported that rainfall in coastal
Collier County from November 2, 2015 to February 19, 2016 was 18.96", an increase of 12.08"
or 278% higher than normal for this period; and
WHEREAS, this infusion of freshwater along with the gradual narrowing of Clam Pass
has impaired the tidal circulation in Clam Bay; and
WHEREAS, Clam Pass remains the primary source of tidal flushing for Clam Bay and
the present condition of the inlet does not allow for adequate tidal exchange; and
WHEREAS, in order to restore sufficient tidal flushing, it is imperative to commence and
complete dredging operations as soon as possible prior to turtle nesting season, which begins on
May 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the PBSD's 10-year maintenance dredging permit was issued by the Army
Corps of Engineers on March 9, 2016; and
WHEREAS, staff worked with the engineering firm Humiston and Moore, to prepare and
distribute a solicitation in the open market with a compressed due date; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has advised that "maintenance dredging is recommended, once
the required U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit (in process) is obtained, to restore the flow
areas in the interior flood shoal areas to meet design template, improve inlet stability and its
resiliency to withstand sequence of storm events in the future;" and
WHEREAS, Section 255.0525, Fla. Stat. requires construction projects that may exceed
$500,000 to be posted publicly for a minimum of thirty (30) days, except in cases where an
emergency exists; and
WHEREAS, if an emergency situation is declared, the procedures required in this section
may be altered by the local governmental entity in any manner that is reasonable under the
emergency circumstances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that
1. Emergency conditions exist in Clam Pass.
2. It is necessary to waive the Procurement Ordinance and to expedite the competitive
bid process as provided for in Section 255.0525, Fla. Stat.
3. The County Manager or his designee is authorized to enter into an agreement with the
most responsive bidder to ITB 16-6620 immediately following the solicitation due
date of March 23, 2016.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this aa-day of M WA- , 2016.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
`-Attest as f0 smrA. DONNA FIALA, CHAIR
signature only. -"
Approved as to form and legality:
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Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney