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What This Bill Does
The Village Council of Key Biscayne selected Moffatt & Nichol Inc. as the highest-ranked firm for No. 2026-09 to conduct the Offshore Feasibility and Preliminary Shoreline Design Study. The two-year project will evaluate systems to reduce shoreline erosion, enhance coastal resilience, and provide ecological benefits.
The study establishes a framework for potential offshore structural solutions aimed at reducing shoreline erosion and potentially extending the interval between costly beach nourishment events for residents.
Who It Affects
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Village of Key Biscayne
The Village is commissioning the study to evaluate shoreline stabilization options for its coastal areas.
Moffatt & Nichol Inc.
The firm was selected as the top-ranked proposer and authorized to negotiate a contract with the Village.
GHD Services Inc.
The firm submitted a proposal and was ranked second by the Evaluation Committee.
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Shift Toward Nature-Based Coastal Solutions
The Village is actively pursuing hybrid artificial reef systems and nature-based features to supplement traditional truck-haul beach nourishment.
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