TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr. County Administrator
Kylie Yanchula, Natural Resources Director
FROM: Quintin Bergman, Coastal Resource Manager
DATE: July 31, 2025
SUBJECT: APTIM WO#2018006-21 - Sector 3 Hardbottom Impact Analysis
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BACKGROUND
On January 9, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a contract with Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC (APTIM) for professional coastal engineering and biological support services 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.
On January 27, 2025 the members of the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee recommended that the County explore alternative project designs that minimally impact the hardbottom reef with the goal of increasing restoration project performance. Due to its location along the shoreline and overall length, Sector 3 is a good candidate for this exploratory analysis.
The proposed Work Order No. 2018006-21, in the amount of $91,119.50 provides professional services for assessing the feasibility of increasing the fill templates along portions of the Sector 3 shoreline to inform future projects.
- Task 1: Profile Analysis using historical data to plot alternative design templates to determine increased fill densities. ($55,644.00)
- Task 2: Desktop Feasibility Report provided within 90 days from commencement, detailing the findings of the analysis including acreage of impacts, recommended cross-sections, engineering basis for selection of profiles, and an outline of the permitting process. ($22,898.00)
- Task 3: Public Meetings, if requested by County Staff, APTIM may present analysis findings in 1-3 public meetings. ($12,577.50)
ANALYSIS
N/A
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for the Sector 3 Hardbottom Impact Analysis is budgeted and available in the Coastal Engineering Fund/Other Professional Services account, no. 12814472-033190, in the amount of $91,119.50.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
April 22, 2025 APTIM Work Order No. 2018006-20 Sector 3 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Dune Renourishment Year 1 Physical Monitoring Report
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Work Order Modifying to the Sector 3 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Joint Coastal Permit and the US Army Corps of Engineers permit.
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 Work Order No. 2018006-21 in the total lump sum amount of $91,119.50. Additionally, staff recommends the BCC authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 2018006-21.