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CBIRS Request 2312
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2312
Sector 3 Beach Restoration
 
Requester: Indian River County Organization: Indian River County
 
Project Title: Sector 3 Beach Restoration Date Submitted 1/4/2008 12:29:09 PM
 
Sponsors: Margolis
 
Statewide Interest:
This project is in an area identified as Critically Eroded by the State of Florida and addresses needs identified in the DEP Florida Beach Erosion Control Program. Restored beaches provide storm protection to upland property, enhance the recreational value of the beach, and preserve endangered species habitat.
 
Recipient: Indian River County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: James Davis, P.E., Indian River County Public Works Director  
  1801 27th Street   Contact Phone: (772) 567-8000  
  Vero Beach 2960   Contact email: jdavis@ircgov.com
 
Counties: Indian River
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project will add 1,140,000 cubic yards of sand to 38,000 feet of shoreline in Indian River County that is designated as Critically Eroded by the State DEP. The Project includes design, engineering, environmental studies, construction, and monitoring, Construction is anticipated in 2008-2009.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The beach restoration will advance the shoreline to restore the 1981 shoreline position, and will provide storm protection, recreational, and environmental benefits.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $6,150,000
 
Total cost of the project: $750,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $18,840,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2007-2008 Amount: $325,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Florida Beach Erosion Control Program
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No