Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Eighth Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and Aptim Coastal Planning & Engineering, LLC and Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, operating as a joint venture, attached as Exhibit 1, for coastal engineering consultant services for the Broward County Shore Protection Project (RLI No. 040897-RB), modifying the scope of work to include establishing an erosion control line (ECL) along Segment II; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office, to execute additional amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations to the County. (Commission District 4)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, action by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners is necessary to amend contracts.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes establishing an ECL in support of the Segment II Shore Protection Project ("Project").
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County Commission's Goal of Resilient Community of "ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection."
Amendment 8 (Exhibit 1) modifies the scope of work to assist the County with establishing an ECL along a portion of the shoreline in Pompano Beach, Florida. An ECL must be adopted before the County can conduct any beach renourishment projects in this area. Section 161.141, Florida Statutes, requires an ECL be est...
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