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Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project at Treasure Island.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and signature by the Administrative Services Director of Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project at Treasure Island County.
• Amendment No. 1 replaces Attachments 1A through 5A in their entirety with revised Attachments 1A through 5A.
• Revised Attachments address standard and special terms and conditions, the grant work plan, public record and audit requirements.
• Specifically, Attachment 3A grant work plan removes Task One (1): United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Multiphase Project and replaces it with Task One (1): Construction, for a County LED project.
• Amendment No. 1 provides for a time extension of twelve (12) months.
• No cost increase as part of the Amendment.
• Treasure Island 12th Nourishment, project 002574A, is budgeted in the Proposed FY26-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan and funded by Tourist Development Tax (TDT) and State grant funding with FDEP.
PID No. 002574A: FDEP Project No. 23PI2; Agreement term is extended to December 31, 2026; No cost increase as part of the Amendment.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
4. Improve environmental quality
5. Strengthen resilience and adaptation
Healthy and Safe Communities
2. Enhance community safety
Prosperity and Opportunity
2. Provide and promote tourism opportunities
Summary:
Amendment No.1 to the Agreement replaces Attachments 1A through 5A in their entirety with revised Attachments 1A through 5A. The revised Attachments address standard and special terms and conditions, the grant work plan, public record and audit requirements. Specifically, Attachment 3A grant work plan removes Task One (1): United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Multiphase Project and replaces it with Task One (1): Construction, for a County Led project. Finally, Amendment No. 1 provides for a time extension of twelve (12) months extending the Agreement term until December 31, 2026.
Agreement 23PI2 is for the Treasure Island segment of the 2023 County shore protection project which was placed hold by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The Sunshine Beach segment to the north is 2,344 feet long, extending from 127th Avenue to 120th Avenue. The Sunset Beach segment to the south is 6,369 feet long, extending from 98th Avenue to approximately 600 feet south of 77th Avenue.
Background/Explanation:
The thirteenth nourishment of Treasure Island started in the fall of 2023. The initial project occurred in 1969, with the most recent cycle completed by the USACE in 2018. Since then, winter fronts and Hurricane Eta significantly eroded Sunset Beach in Treasure Island.
The Treasure Island segment of the County Shore Protection project, together with the Long Key segment, was recently authorized as one project for an additional fifty (50) years. This project is being constructed by the County without USACE support.
Funds are budgeted in the County’s Capital Improvement Program: Physical Environment, Coastal Management Projects program allocation. The Tourist Development Tax dedicated for beach nourishment will pay for the County’s portion of costs. FDEP will provide funding not to exceed $2,525,000.00, if needed.
Fiscal Impact:
No cost increase as part of the Amendment.
Treasure Island 12th Nourishment, project 002574A, is budgeted in the Proposed FY26-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan and funded by Tourist Development Tax (TDT) and State grant funding with FDEP.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Administrative Services Director to sign this Agreement is granted under (Code Section 2-62 (a)(1)
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FDEP
USACE
Attachments:
Amendment One with Attachments 1A-5A and Exhibit 1
Project Site Map
Agreement