Common Contracts

BCC MEETING DATE

June 12th, 2017

• Filed
  June 12th, 2017

Following Governor Scott’s release of $15.8 million in emergency funding for dune and beach repairs to St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia and Brevard Counties as a result of hurricane Matthew, on February 7, 2017, St. Johns Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept $3.75 million allocation from these emergency funds released by the Governor. The attached agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) will allow the County to utilize these funds to address beach erosion via sand placement and dune vegetation needed as a result of Hurricane Matthew. The agreement requires a 50% cost share by St. Johns County. Location of the projects within the County will have to be consistent with the State’s Hurricane Recovery Plan which primarily lists critically eroded areas between FDEP Reference (R) monuments, R67 – R117. Funds will have to be disbursed prior to July 2020. Staff recommends execution of this agreement. Staff will also brief the Board on the potent