TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kylie Yanchula, Natural Resources Director
FROM: Quintin Bergman, Coastal Resource Manager
DATE: October 10, 2025
SUBJECT: Change Order 1 - Work Order No. 2018006-19 - APTIM, Sector 3 Hurricanes
Ian and Nicole Dune Renourishment 2025 Environmental Monitoring
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BACKGROUND
On January 9, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a contract with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. (APTIM) for professional coastal engineering and biological support services (RFQ# 2018006) related to the management and nourishment of Sector 3 (Wabasso Beach). The Sector 3 project area is a critically eroded 6.6-mile section of engineered shoreline that extends from the Seaview Subdivision south past the Turtle Trail beach park. The Sector 3 coastline suffered significant storm-related losses to the beach and dune system from the impacts of Hurricanes Ian (2022) and Nicole (2022) creating the need for repair. The construction of the Sector 3 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Dune Renourishment Project (Sector 3 Project) was completed in April of 2024.
On February 11, 2025 the BCC approved Work Order No. 2018006-19 Sector 3 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Dune Renourishment 2025 Environmental Monitoring for permit required environmental monitoring activities. Regulatory permits issued for the beach restoration activities require post-construction environmental monitoring to be performed on a set schedule for several years following completion of construction. These environmental monitoring activities are evaluated to demonstrate compliance with permit conditions. In the case of the Sector 3 Project, post-construction nearshore hardbottom, escarpment, sea turtle, and shorebird nest monitoring is required.
Increased biological monitoring services from APTIM are needed due to the higher than average sea turtle nesting this season. Change Order No. 1 to Work Order No. 2018006-19 in the amount of $15,412.68 is for increased services associated with the required sea turtle monitoring.
ANALYSIS
Indian River County beaches have received more green sea turtle nests than expected surpassing the previous 2023 nesting record of 4,105 nests. As of October 3, 2025 a total of 4,632 green sea turtle nests have been recorded. County beaches have received a total of 11,413 nests across all three turtle species this season. Nesting has slowed significantly as the end of the nesting season approaches on October 31, 2025. The increase in nesting density in Sector 3 necessitates additional monitoring to maintain permit compliance.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Partial reimbursement funding for the post-construction environmental monitoring associated with the Sector 3 Project will be made available through Federal Emergency Management Administration, the Florida Department of Emergency Management, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Local Government Funding Request Grants, and local funds for beach restoration provided by a portion of Local Optional Tourist Tax. Funding for post-construction related environmental monitoring is available in the Coastal Engineering Fund/Hurricane Ian Emergency Dune Repair account, No. 12814472-033490-22601, in the amount of $3,390.79 and the Coastal Engineering Fund/Hurricane Nicole Emergency Dune Repair account No. 12814472-033490-23007, in the amount of $12,021.89, for a total Change Order No. 1 cost of $15,412.68.
|
Account Name |
Account No. |
Amount |
|
Coastal Engineering Fund/Hurricane Ian Emergency Dune Repair - Sector 3 |
12814472-033490-22601 |
$ 3,390.79 |
|
Coastal Engineering Fund/Hurricane Nicole Emergency Dune Repair - Sector 3 |
12814472-033490-23007 |
$ 12,021.89 |
|
Total |
|
$ 15,412.68 |
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Sector 3 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Dune Renourishment Project Award of Bid
Release of Retainage for Sector 3 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Dune Renourishment Project (IRC-2315)
Approval of Work Order No. 2018006-19 - APTIM, Sector 3 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Dune Renourishment 2025 Environmental Monitoring
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Approval of a future 2026 Environmental Monitoring Work Order
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Environment
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
The Sector 3 management area is one of the 8 management areas outlined in the Beach Preservation Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the BCC authorize Change Order No. 1 to Work Order No. 2018006-19 in the total lump sum amount of $15,412.68. Additionally, staff recommends the BCC authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 to Work Order No. 2018006-19 on behalf of the BCC.