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Approval of Coastal Engineering Contract Amendment for Broward County Shore Protection

Original title: 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)

February 25, 2025

coastal managementshore protectionengineering servicesBroward Countyerosion control

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The Frame

What this does

This action updates the scope of work for the Broward County Shore Protection Project, which manages coastal erosion and beach maintenance in Commission District 4.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Commission District 4

These residents live in the area where the shore protection project and erosion control line establishment will take place.

Aptim Coastal Planning & Engineering, LLC and Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC

These firms are the contractors whose scope of work is being modified by this amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 25, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County is amending its contract with a of engineering firms to include new work related to establishing an erosion control line along Segment II of the county's shore. The motion also grants the County Administrator authority to sign future amendments that do not increase costs.

Key Facts

  • The motion approves the Eighth Amendment to the existing agreement for coastal engineering services.
  • The amendment adds the task of establishing an erosion control line (ECL) along Segment II of the shore to the project scope.
  • The contract is held by a joint venture between Aptim Coastal Planning & Engineering, LLC and Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC.
  • The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the amendment.
  • The County Administrator is authorized to execute future amendments to this contract, provided they do not impose additional financial obligations.
  • Future amendments executed by the County Administrator are subject to legal sufficiency review by the County Attorney’s Office.
  • The project is identified by RLI No. 040897-RB.
  • The work is located within Commission District 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an erosion control line (ECL)?
An erosion control line is a legal boundary established to define the area where erosion control projects, such as beach nourishment, will occur.
Does this amendment increase the cost of the project?
The document does not specify a cost increase; it authorizes the County Administrator to sign future amendments only if they do not impose additional financial obligations.

Why It Matters

This action updates the scope of work for the Broward County Shore Protection Project, which manages coastal erosion and beach maintenance in Commission District 4.

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Delegation of Authority

The motion includes a provision granting the County Administrator ongoing authority to amend the contract without further commission approval, provided there is no cost increase.

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Connected Entities

organizationAptim Coastal Planning & Engineering, LLC“One of the two firms in the joint venture providing engineering services.”Map →
otherRLI No. 040897-RB“The reference number for the original coastal engineering consultant services co”Map →
organizationFoth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC“One of the two firms in the joint venture providing engineering services.”Map →
organizationBroward County“The local government entity approving the contract amendment.”Map →
locationCommission District 4“The specific geographic area affected by the project.”Map →

Sources

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