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EROSION DISTRICT
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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St. Lucie County Commission Chambers
2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
BOARD MEMBERS
District No. 4, Chair
FRANNIE HUTCHINSON
District No. 5, Vice -Chair
CATHY TOWNSEND
District No. 1
CHRIS DZADOVSKY
District No. 2
SEAN MITCHELL
District No. 3
LINDA BARTZ
Mission Statement
St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 6, 2021 6:00 PM
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Please mute the volume on all laptops and PDAs while in use in the commission chambers.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES — Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today's Board
meeting.
INVOCATION -PLEDGE — To bring order and decorum to its meeting, the Board begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
CONSENT AGENDA — These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner so requests.
REGULAR AGENDA — Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will
discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — These items are usually heard on the first Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a
public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on the third Tuesday, which begins at 9 a.m., then public hearings will be heard at 9
a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior
to the listed time. The Chair will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time.
Comments will be limited to five minutes, and must be pertinent to the agenda item being considered by the Board.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the
Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board.
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minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board's duties as the County's governing body. Comments in support or
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MEETINGS — All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. and on the third
Tuesdays at 9 a.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger Poitras
Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year
necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability requiring
accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at 772-462-1777 or TDD
772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 6, 2021 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion Special Meeting of June 1, 2021.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 35 - 37
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Project - ATTACHMENT UPDATED
St. Lucie County (SLC)/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM) Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for use of Outer
Continental Shelf sand resources located within the St. Lucie Shoal Complex (a pre -defined
offshore sand resource).
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM, Department of the
Interior), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and St. Lucie County (SLC), with
authorization for the Chair to sign those documents as approved by the County Attorney.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
There are no items scheduled.
6. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Erosion District Meeting
June 1, 2021 Convened: 8:59 PM
Adjourned: 8:59 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:59 PM by Chair Frannie Hutchinson District No. 4
Present
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Linda
Bartz District 3, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5
Also Present
Howard Tipton, County Administrator
Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator
Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney
Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney
Stan Payne, Director of Port and Airport
Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director
Erick Gill, Communications Division Director
George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director
Patrick Dayan, Water Quality Division Manager
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner
Tahir Curry, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner
Joshua Revord, Coastal Engineering
Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary
2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Hutchinson opened the meeting for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Hutchinson closed public comment.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
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Erosion District Meeting
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:01 PM
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion Special Meeting of May 4, 2021.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion District Meeting of May 18, 2021
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVE
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend
None
EXCUSED: None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 33
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Project - Perpetual Beach Storm Damage
Reduction Easement - Lake Garden Development Incorporated - Parcel No. 26 - Parcel ID 4502-314-
0001-200-6
Staff recommended the Board accept the Perpetual Beach Storm Damage Reduction Easement,
authorize the Chair to sign the resolution, and direct staff to record the documents in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Project - Temporary Beach Storm Damage
Reduction Easement - EFTX, LLC. - Parcel No. 5 - Parcel ID 4512-331-0002-000-5 - ITEM PULLED
Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda prior to the meeting.
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Erosion District Meeting Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:01 PM
5. REGULAR AGENDA
There are no items scheduled.
6. MOTION TO ADJOURN
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request.
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05/28/21 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #35- 22-MAY-2021 TO 28-MAY-2021
FUND SUMMARY- EROSION
FUND TITLE EXPENSES
184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 34.50
GRAND TOTAL: 34.50
PAGE 1
PAYROLL
3,743.20
3,743.20
128
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06/04/21 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #36- 29-MAY-2021 TO 04-JUN-2021
FUND SUMMARY- EROSION
FUND TITLE EXPENSES
184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 2,000.00
GRAND TOTAL: 2,000.00
PAGE 1
PAYROLL
0.00
0.00
55
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06/11/21 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #37- 05-JUN-2021 TO 11-JUN-2021
FUND SUMMARY- EROSION
FUND TITLE EXPENSES
184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 1,068.05
GRAND TOTAL: 1,068.05
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PAYROLL
3,743.20
3,743.20
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Erosion District
AGENDA REQUEST
2021-51865
DATE: 7/6/2021
PRESENTED BY: Joshua Revord, Senior Coastal Engineer
SUBMITTED BY: Public Works
SUBJECT: St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management Project - ATTACHMENT
UPDATED
St. Lucie County (SLC)/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management (BOEM) Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for use
of Outer Continental Shelf sand resources located within the St. Lucie Shoal
Complex (a pre -defined offshore sand resource).
BACKGROUND:
In November 2002, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) completed a "Section 905(b) analysis for a "St.
Lucie County, Florida — Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Study" including the Study Area - from just
south of Blind Creek (FDEP Monument R-77) to the Martin County Line (FDEP Monument R-115). This
reconnaissance report recommended that the "study proceed into the feasibility phase", which was
eventually initiated in 2004. Shortly afterwards, the USACE re-scoped the Federal project (reducing the
proposed project area) and approved it as part of their 3x3x3 Plan; eventually, receiving federal funding to
move the study forward.
While in the feasibility phase, storm events (including Hurricane Sandy) impacted South County Beaches. The
storm damages experienced after these events warranted swift/specific action. St. Lucie County, with support
from the State of Florida and local stakeholders, initiated construction of a one-time, non-federal beach
restoration project in April 2013 (while federal efforts continued). The project consisted of the nourishment
of 3.4 miles of FDEP designated "critically eroded" Atlantic shoreline from FDEP monument R-98 (Normandy
Beach) to the Martin County line (R-115). The project included placement of approximately 635,164 cubic
yards of beach compatible sand from St. Lucie Shoal and was partially funded through a Special Assessment
District (SAD) created specifically for the project. A nearshore limestone boulder mitigation reef was also
completed to offset project related hard -bottom resource impacts.
Eventually, the South St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Project Feasibility
Study was completed and approved, receiving a signed Chief's Report (December 15, 2017) and federal
Congressional authorization (2018 WRDA Bill). In addition, Erosion District Staff diligently pursued and
secured approximately $6.4 million in state grant funds from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) for the initial, proposed construction (FDEP Grant 19SL4 and 20SL3) and unilaterally
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increased the level of federal participation for the project by 7% by improving public beach access at County
owned beach parks. To address the balance of proposed funding, St. Lucie County BOCC drafted and
subsequently approved the South Hutchinson Island Municipal Service Taxing Unit (SHI MSTU); encompassing
all landowners both east and west of A1A (adjacent to the proposed project area).
As such, St. Lucie County's Erosion District Board moved forward with a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA)
with the USACE to formalize the County's intent to pursue the long-term stability of St. Lucie County's
southern Atlantic shoreline (December 2, 2020). This agreement includes fifty (50) years of federal
participation. Subsequently, design plans and specification were drafted for the proposed 2021/22 "initial
start" project, permit modifications were pursued for the County's active state beach nourishment permit
(USACE as a co-permittee), and a USACE required land certification effort (including perpetual construction
easements) was requested by (December 2020) and subsequently provided to (June 2021) the USACE for the
proposed project.
The attached Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) drafted by BOEM, to be executed by
BOEM/SLC/USACE, outlines specific requirements for the use of Outer Continental Shelf sand resources
located within the St. Lucie Shoal Complex. This MOA permits St. Lucie County/USACE to legally mobilize,
excavate, and use offshore sand resources (up to 800,000 cubic yards) within federal waters (beyond three
nautical miles of St. Lucie County's shoreline). The attached agreement proposes a borrow area previously
defined by our team based on sand quality, within the general vicinity of the 2013 project borrow area. This
area was previously assessed and documented by the County (2009) as part of the 2013 locally funded beach
project. The area contains beach compatible sand consistent with the native beach and well within FDEP
allowable standards.
This MOA is specific to the initial federal beach construction effort; therefore, future sand needs will require
subsequent additional coordination with BOEM on an as -needed basis.
PREVIOUS ACTION:
1999 - St. Lucie County's Erosion District initiates process to seek federal support and management of St.
Lucie County's southern beaches at the request of South Hutchinson Island residents.
2004 - Erosion District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) sign feasibility cost sharing agreement as
first major step towards beach federalization. Major coastal storm impacts from Hurricanes Frances and
Jeanne.
2005-2007 - Emergency dune restoration takes place with Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding.
2012-2013 - South County Beach impacts from Hurricane Sandy. Erosion District coordinates a one-time
emergency beach nourishment project in response to beachfront residents' requests. Beach and dune
restoration completed for approximately 3.4 miles of Atlantic shoreline from the Martin County line, north to
Normandy Beach Park.
2017-2018 — Feasibility report completed, and Congress authorizes the St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm
Risk Management (CRSM) Project in the 2018 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); including a
proposed fifty (50) year project life. Federal share of initial construction funded in Bipartisan Act of 2018 (PL
115-123).
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March 2019 — St. Lucie County successfully petitions and receive a construction timeline extension; initial
construction re -scheduled for winter 2021/spring 2022.
December 2019 — Public Hearing advertised and subsequent Board approval of Resolution 2019-286
establishing the definitions and physical boundaries of a proposed South Hutchinson Island Municipal Services
Taxing Unit (MSTU).
September 2020 - County approves the South Hutchinson Island MSTU during final 2020-2021 budget session
meeting.
June 10, 2021— RFP solicitation for public financing to help fund proposed construction (outstanding balance
of non-federal share).
June (TBD) 2021— St. Lucie County completes and submits the USACE required land certification needed for
the proposed initial federal beach project to proceed into the bidding phase.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct financial impacts associated with this Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
Compliance with the terms of the agreement require specific bathymetric surveys pre/post beach
construction. These surveys are inherent to the proposed construction effort regardless of the borrow area
location.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached Tri-Party Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM, Department of the Interior), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE), and St. Lucie County (SLC), with authorization for the Chair to sign those documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
COMMISSION ACTION:
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
None
AYES:
None
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Coordination/Signatures
Date: June 28, 2021
Don West, Public Works Director
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Date: June 28, 2021
Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney
Date: June 29, 2021
Mark Satterlee, Deputy County
Administrator
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AND THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND ST. LUCIE COUNTY
REGARDING THE USE OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF SAND RESOURCES
FOR THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT
PROJECT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOEM Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-A 0548
Title I. Explanatory Recitals
A. Pursuant to the authority of and in accordance with Section 1401(3)2 of America's Water
Infrastructure Act of 2018 (P.L 115-270), the Department of the Army, acting through the United
States Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), with the cooperation of St. Lucie
County (the "County"), represented by the Chair of the Erosion District, is endeavoring to nourish the
St. Lucie County shoreline as part of the St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk Management
Project.
B. USACE and the County are undertaking the St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk
Management Project, in furtherance of the aforementioned goal to nourish the St. Lucie County
shoreline (herein referred to as the "Project").
C. Prior to a notice -to -proceed for Project construction, USACE and the County will have
procured lands, easements, and rights -of -way (collectively, "Land Rights") as necessary from upland
landowners, other property rights holders, public entities, and other persons and entities of appropriate
scope and duration to facilitate the Project.
D. USACE, which is acting as the project manager for the Project, now seeks to obtain sand in a
manner that minimizes costs and leverages Federal resources.
Title II. Purpose and Authority
A. The Department of the Interior (DOI), acting through the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM), enters into this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA or "Agreement") with
USACE and the County (collectively with DOI or BOEM, the "Parties") providing for the use of up
to 800,000 cubic yards of Outer Continental Shelf sand resources ("OCS sand resources") for the
Project under the authority of Section 8(k)(2) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) (43
U.S.C. § 1337(k)(2)). The term "OCS sand resources" means the sediment deposits found on or below
the surface of the seabed on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), as defined in Section 2(a) of the
OCSLA (43 U.S.C. § 133l(a)). This MOA authorizes use of the Borrow Area A-1 on St. Lucie Shoal,
as designated and delineated in Table 1 and on the attached maps (Attachment 1), in accordance with
the terms of this MOA. After removal of the OCS sand resources and placement of those resources
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as specified in this MOA, BOEM has no jurisdiction over those sand resources unless they return to
the OCS.
Table 1. Coordinates for Borrow Area A-1
Point
Latitude
Longitude
Easting
Northing
1
27.31035500
-80.15200575
931,534
1,082,925
2
27.31034449
-80.15072789
931,949
1,082,924
3
27.30961951
-80.15047167
932,034
1,082,661
4
27.30758244
-80.14931089
932,416
1,081,923
5
27.30686320
-80.14909467
932,488
1,081,662
6
27.30471999
-80.14902480
932,516
1,080,883
7
27.30340936
-80.14926265
932,442
1,080,406
8
27.30218515
-80.14923812
932,453
1,079,961
9
27.30149920
-80.14952047
932,363
1,079,711
10
27.30030368
-80.14968969
932,311
1,079,276
11
27.30019371
-80.14924714
932,455
1,079,237
12
27.30208475
-80.14765620
932,967
1,079,928
13
27.30204512
-80.14702220
933,173
1,079,915
14
27.29905418
-80.14822126
932,791
1,078,825
15
27.29652750
-80.14977388
932,293
1,077,903
16
27.29653116
-80.15037734
932,097
1,077,903
17
27.29742906
-80.15147587
931,738
1,078,227
18
27.29936733
-80.15131642
931,785
1,078,932
19
27.30029286
-80.15153107
931,713
1,079,268
20
27.30222881
-80.15144245
931,737
1,079,972
21
27.30313272
-80.15217458
931,497
1,080,299
22
27.30427755
-80.15226441
931,465
1,080,715
23
1 27.30583121
1 -80.15218486
931,487
1,081,280
24
1 27.30682325
1 -80.15202644
931,536
1,081,641
Note: Longitude and Latitude in Geographic Coordinate System (decimal degrees) North American Datum (NAD) 1983.
Easting and Northing in Florida State Plane East Coordinate System (feet) NAD 1983
B. BOEM, under the authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior, is authorized, pursuant
to Section 8(k)(2) of the OCSLA (43 U.S.C. § 1337(k)(2)) to enter into this MOA concerning the
potential use of OCS sand resources.
BOEM has determined that the Project meets the requirements of Section 8(k)(2)(A)(i) of the OCSLA.
Therefore, in accordance with Section 8(k)(2), and subject to the terms and conditions contained
herein, BOEM hereby authorizes the use of OCS sand resources from Borrow Area A-1 on St. Lucie
Shoal, identified in Table 1, for the construction undertaken in furtherance of the Project. The Parties
acknowledge that under the terms of Section 8(k)(2)(B), BOEM will not assess any fee against USACE
or the County for the use of the OCS sand resources described herein.
Nothing in this MOA is intended to abrogate or diminish the Secretary of the Interior's authority under
the OCSLA to oversee and regulate the removal of OCS sand resources. Pursuant to 30 CFR 583.330,
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failure to comply with any applicable law or any provision, term, or condition of this Agreement may
result in termination of the Agreement at the sole discretion of BOEM, referral to an appropriate
Federal or State agency with jurisdiction for possible enforcement, or both. Failure to comply in a
timely and satisfactory manner with any provision, term or condition of this Agreement may also delay
or prevent BOEM's approval of future requests for use of OCS sand by the parties to this Agreement.
The MOA may be terminated by BOEM consistent with provisions in 30 CFR 583.350. If USACE or
the County violates any provisions of this MOA, BOEM may, by written notice, suspend the MOA
and order any further operations of USACE, the County, or its contractors under this Agreement to
cease, except such operations as may be necessary to remedy any violations. If USACE or the County
fails to remedy violations within thirty (30) days after receipt of suspension notice, BOEM may, by
written notice, terminate this MOA. In the event that BOEM suspends or terminates the MOA, neither
the USACE nor the County will be entitled to compensation as a result of expenses or lost revenues
resulting from the suspension or termination.
C. USACE enters into this MOA in compliance with the requirements of Sections 8(k)(2)(A)(i)
and 8(k)(2)(D) of the OCSLA. The County enters into this MOA in compliance with the requirements
of Section 8(k)(2)(A)(i) of the OCSLA.
Nothing in this MOA is intended to impede or hinder USACE's or the County's ability to complete
the Project or abrogate or diminish either Parties' authority or responsibilities under applicable law,
including but not limited to America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (PL 115-270), Clean Water
Act (CWA) (33 U.S.0 § 1251 et seq.), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. § 4321
et seq.), Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.), Magnuson -Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (MSA) (16 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.), Marine Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA) (16 U.S.C. § 1361 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 U.S.C. § 300101
et seq.), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) (16 U.S.C. §§ 703-712), or the Coastal Zone
Management Act (CZMA) (16 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq.).
Title III. Description of the Authorized Activity
This MOA is intended to facilitate nourishment of the St. Lucie County, Florida Coastal Storm Risk
Management Project located on South Hutchinson Island in St. Lucie County, Florida. This MOA
authorizes the USACE to dredge up to 800,000 cubic yards of OCS sand resources from Borrow Area
A-1 on St. Lucie Shoal for placement along 3.3 miles of shoreline from Florida Department of
Protection Range Monument R98+230 feet to R115+1000 feet (see Attachment 1).
Title IV. Provisions
A. BOEM authorizes the use of OCS sand resources from Borrow Area A-1 for the Project.
USACE or its contractor(s) may only extract, transport, and place such OCS sand resources from the
borrow area in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below. Except as provided above,
the Parties agree that all other aspects of the Project's execution and completion remain as described
in the Project Partnership Agreement between the Department of the Army and the County for the St.
Lucie County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, entered into on the 2nd of December, 2020,
and any subsequent amendments thereto.
B. All written notifications, requests, submissions, and deliverables, unless otherwise stated,
should be sent to BOEM at:
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Chief, Marine Minerals Division
Attention: Jeffrey Reidenauer, Ph.D.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road, VAM-MMD
Sterling, Virginia 20166
All electronic notifications, submissions, and deliverables to BOEM should be sent to
dred eg_infogboem.gov.
All written notifications, requests, submissions, and deliverables to USACE should be sent to:
Jacksonville District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Tiphanie Mattis, Senior Project Manager
701 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, F132207
904-232-1548
tphanie. j .mattis@usace. army.mil
All written notifications, requests, submissions, and deliverables to the County should be sent to:
St. Lucie County
Joshua Revord, Senior Coastal Engineer
3071 Oleander Ave.
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
772-462-12691
RevordJgstlucieco. org
C. This MOA applies only to the extraction, transportation, and placement of OCS sand resources
as described above. This MOA will terminate or expire (a) upon USACE sending written notice that
it has obtained sufficient OCS sand resources to complete the Project, up to 800,000 cubic yards, or,
(b) three (3) years from the date of execution of this MOA, whichever occurs first. Upon request by
USACE, the Parties may agree in writing to extend the terms of this MOA as necessary to provide
USACE and its contractor(s) with additional time to complete the Project.
The Parties acknowledge that there may be a need for future OCS sand resources for periodic
maintenance, augmentation, or construction purposes. BOEM, USACE, and the County may enter
into subsequent agreements, for the use of additional OCS sand resources for the Project, consistent
with each Party's responsibilities under applicable law.
D. BOEM, USACE, and the County recognize that planning and coordination among the Parties
will ensure that responsibilities related to OCSLA, other applicable Federal laws, and this
Congressionally -authorized Project are carried out and accommodated in an efficient and timely
manner so that the Project schedule will not be unnecessarily delayed or compromised. All Parties
recognize that BOEM, as a Bureau in the DOI, has certain responsibilities for the orderly, timely, and
efficient recovery of OCS minerals using the best available technology while ensuring environmental
stewardship and compliance. Moreover, the Parties further recognize that USACE has certain
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stewardship and environmental compliance responsibilities that are separate and distinct from the
responsibilities of BOEM. To these ends, and with respect to the Project, BOEM, USACE, and the
County agree to the following terms:
1. Plans and Performance Requirements
USACE will include this MOA as a reference document in the advertised "Construction Solicitation
and Specifications Plan" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"). USACE will ensure that all operations
at Borrow Area A-1 are conducted in accordance with the final approved Plan and all terms and
conditions in this MOA, as well as all applicable statutes, regulations, orders, and any guidelines or
directives specified or referenced herein and any project design criteria, relevant terms and conditions
or reasonable and prudent measures of the latest Biological Opinion applicable to the activities
authorized in this MOA. USACE will send BOEM a copy of the Plan and any modification to the
Plan, when publicly available.
The dredging method for removing sand from Borrow Area A-1 will be consistent with those evaluated
in all applicable NEPA documents and approved in the authorizing documents, as well as the project
permits.
USACE will allow BOEM to review and comment on modifications to the Plan that may affect the
borrow area or pipeline corridors on the OCS, including the use of submerged or floated pipelines to
directly convey sediment from the borrow area to the placement site. BOEM will deliver these
comments in a timely fashion so as to not unnecessarily delay USACE's construction contract or
schedule.
If dredging and/or conveyance methods are not wholly consistent with those evaluated in relevant
NEPA documents prepared by USACE and BOEM for this Project, those included in the
environmental and cultural resource consultations, and those authorized by relevant project permits,
additional environmental review may be necessary. If the additional NEPA, consultations, or permit
modifications would impact or otherwise supplement the provisions of the MOA, an amendment may
be required.
USACE will notify BOEM electronically at least 72 hours prior to the commencement, and within 24
hours after termination, of operations at Borrow Area A-1. If BOEM is aware of of any OCS activity
within the jurisdiction of the DOI that may adversely affect USACE's ability to use OCS sand
resources for the Project, BOEM will electronically notify USACE in a timely manner.
Prior to the commencement of construction, USACE will electronically provide BOEM with a
summary of the construction schedule consistent with Paragraph 15 of this MOA. The USACE, at the
reasonable request of BOEM or the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), will
allow any authorized Federal inspector to access the site of any operation, when permitted by safety
regulations, and will provide BOEM or BSEE any documents and records that are pertinent to
occupational or public health, safety, environmental protection, conservation of natural resources, or
other use of the OCS as may be requested. USACE agrees to facilitate access to the site of any
operation, where practicable and deemed safe by USACE and their contractor, including, but not
limited to, dredges and support equipment, fill areas, or turtle relocation trawlers, for scientists
conducting sampling or observations associated with research conducted or funded by BOEM.
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2. Environmental Responsibilities and Environmental Compliance
USACE and/or its contractors will commit to avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating adverse effects
during construction activities. USACE will prepare and provide to BOEM before commencing
construction an Environmental Compliance Matrix (ECM), in coordination with the County and
BOEM, to document all environmental requirements and identify roles and responsibilities to ensure
compliance prior to, during, and after construction. All environmental commitments in the ECM will
be reflected in the Plan.
USACE is the lead agency on behalf of the Federal Government to ensure the Project complies with
applicable environmental laws, including but not limited to the CWA, CZMA, ESA, MSA, and NHPA,
and any consultations or limitations imposed thereunder. USACE will instruct its contractor(s) to
implement the mitigation terms, conditions, and measures required by the USFWS, NMFS, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and BOEM pursuant to applicable Federal and State
laws and regulations prior to commencement of activities authorized under this MOA, including
extraction, transportation and placement of sand resources from Borrow Area A-1. Electronic copies
of all relevant correspondence, monitoring data, and reports related to the activities covered by this
MOA will be provided electronically to BOEM within 14 days of issuance (including, but not limited
to, observer and dredging reports, and reports required by relevant project permits) unless the reports
are required sooner by this MOA or applicable law, the permits, or the consultations. Construction
may not commence until the pre -construction requirements have been completed.
3. Pre -Construction Notification of Activity in or near the Borrow Area
USACE will invite BOEM to attend a pre -construction meeting that describes USACE's and/or its
contractor's plan and schedule to construct the Project.
USACE, after receiving notification from its contractor(s), will notify BOEM at
dredgeinfo@boem.gov within 72 hours prior to the commencement of and no later than 24 hours after
termination of operations at Borrow Area A-1.
4. Other Responsibilities
BOEM does not warrant that the OCS sand resources used in this Project are suitable for the purpose
for which they are intended by USACE and the County. BOEM's responsibility under this Project is
limited to the authorization of access to OCS sand resources from Borrow Area A-1 as described in
this MOA, and therefore BOEM disclaims any and all responsibility for the physical and financial
activities undertaken, damages or liabilities, incidents or injuries, or negligence by the other Parties in
pursuit of the Project.
To the extent permitted by law, USACE and/or the County, its agent(s), and its contractor(s) will
indemnify BOEM for, and agree to hold BOEM harmless from, any claims for loss, costs, damages,
injuries to persons, or expenses caused by, or resulting from any operation under this MOA. However,
USACE, the County, or their agent(s) and contractor(s) are not responsible to BOEM for any loss,
cost, damage, injury, or expense that directly results from (1) the sole negligence of BOEM, or (2)
USACE or the County's non -negligent compliance with a BOEM order or directive imposed under
this MOA.
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USACE and the County or their contractor(s) must notify BOEM of any encounter of hazards on the
OCS and any OCS sediment placed on the beach that has unsuitable characteristics relative to native
sediment characteristics. The specific location where unsuitable sediment was dredged, or where
hazards were encountered, within Borrow Area A-1 must be delineated and said location must be
provided to BOEM in shapefile format, with applicable metadata detailing why it is recommended for
avoidance, for future planning purposes. Additionally, any encounter of ordnance must be reported to
BOEM using the process outlined in Paragraph 10.
5. Dredge Positioning
During all phases of the Project, USACE will ensure that the dredge and any bottom -disturbing
equipment is outfitted with an onboard global positioning system (GPS) capable of maintaining and
recording location within an accuracy range of no more than plus or minus three (3) meters. The GPS
needs to be installed as close to the hydraulic dredge as is practicable or needs to use appropriate
instrumentation to accurately represent the position of the hydraulic dredge. During dredging
operations, USACE will immediately notify BOEM electronically if dredging occurs outside of the
approved borrow area. Such notification will be made as soon as possible after the time USACE
becomes aware of dredging outside of the approved borrow area.
Anchoring, spudding, or other bottom -disturbing activities are not authorized outside of the approved
borrow area on the OCS, unless there are immediate concerns of safety, navigation risks or emergency
situations.
USACE will coordinate with the National Dredging Quality Management (DQM) program in advance
of construction commencement to provide appropriate project -specific information, inform them of
BOEM's role in the Project and relevant MOA stipulations, and develop a coordination plan to ensure
that all DQM-related deliverables in accordance with this MOA are internally reviewed and delivered
to BOEM on time and in accordance with BOEM formatting requirements. The USACE will provide
BOEM, electronically, with all appropriate DQM data acquired during the Project using procedures
jointly developed by USACE's National DQM Data Program Support Center and BOEM. USACE
will submit the DQM data every two weeks.
6. Dredge Operation
The final, approved Plan (required pursuant to Paragraph 1) will include provisions designed to
maximize efficiency and conservation of the resource during the removal of sand from Borrow Area
A-1. The purpose of these provisions is to avoid "wasting" sediment in Borrow Area A-1 that could
be used to nourish the beach now and in the future. USACE and/or its contractor(s) will conduct all
dredging operations in accordance with requirements outlined in the ECM. Any modification to this
Plan will be coordinated with BOEM for approval prior to commencement of dredging.
7. Submittal of Production and Volume Information
USACE, in cooperation with the dredge operator, will submit to BOEM a summary of the dredge track
lines, outlining any deviations from the Plan, every two weeks. This will include a color -coded plot
of the draghead, cutterhead, or other hydraulic or mechanical dredging device, showing any horizontal
or vertical dredge violations. The dredge track lines must show dredge status: hoteling, dredging,
transiting, or unloading. This map will be in PDF format.
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At least every two weeks, USACE will electronically provide a report of the construction progress
including estimated volumetric production rates to BOEM. The USACE's project completion report,
as described below, will also include production and volume information.
8. Local Notice to Mariners
USACE will require its contractor(s) for the Project to place a notice in the U.S. Coast Guard Local
Notice to Mariners regarding the timeframe and location of dredging and construction operations in
advance of commencement of dredging.
9. Marine Pollution Control and Contingency Plan
USACE will require its contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) to prepare for and take all necessary
precautions to prevent discharges of oil and releases of waste or hazardous materials that may impair
water quality. In the event of such an occurrence, notification and response will be in accordance with
applicable requirements of 40 C.F.R. part 300. All dredging and support operations under this MOA
will be compliant with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
Vessel General Permit, as applicable. USACE will notify BOEM of any noncompliant discharges and
remedial actions taken, and USACE will provide copies of reports of the incident and resultant actions
electronically.
10. Encounter of Ordnance
The encounter of ordnance is possible on the OCS, and it is the responsibility of USACE and its
contractor(s) to proactively manage this risk and any resulting situation should the need arise. If
USACE or its contractor(s) encounter any ordnance while conducting dredging activities at Borrow
Area A-1, it will report the discovery within 24 hours to Dr. Jeff Reidenauer, Chief, BOEM Marine
Minerals Division, at (703) 787-1851 and dred eg_infogboem.gov.
11. Bathymetric Surveys
As consideration, USACE will provide BOEM with pre- and post -dredging bathymetric surveys of
Borrow Area A-1. USACE or its contractor(s) will conduct a pre -dredging survey of Borrow Area A-
1 within 90 days prior to the commencement of dredging and will provide the data to BOEM for
review via dred eg info@boem.gov, allowing for a minimum (seven) 7 working days for BOEM to
provide concurrence before USACE or its contractor(s) commences dredging. A qualified
hydrographic surveyor, independent from the dredging/construction contractor, needs to conduct and
oversee the survey, and must approve the survey results before transmitting them to BOEM. USACE
or its contractor(s) will conduct post -dredging survey of Borrow Area A-1 within 90 days after the
completion of dredging. Given available funding, BOEM recommends that USACE conduct
additional bathymetric surveys of Borrow Area A-1 both one (1) and three (3) years after the
completion of dredging to document borrow area evolution and provide information to inform future
decisions and consultations regarding the use of OCS sand resources. USACE or its contractor(s) will
perform surveys, error analysis, and reporting in accordance with the most recent edition of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Office of Coast Survey Hydrographic
Survey Field Procedure Manual. Survey standards and requirements are specified in the manual, and
can be found on the Coast Survey Document Library website
(hops: //nauticalcharts.noaa. goy/publications/docs/standards-and-requirements/specs/hssd-2020.pdf).
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For bathymetric surveys, 100 percent coverage using multi -beam bathymetric survey methods is
required. All bathymetric data will be roll, pitch, heave, and tide corrected using best practices. Sound
velocity corrections will be applied based on measurements made during and throughout the duration
of the survey using a profiling sound velocity meter to obtain water column sound velocities with casts
that log the entire water column to the seafloor. Survey lines of the specific dredge area will be
established at intervals necessary to provide 100 percent coverage. All survey lines will extend at least
100 meters (328 feet) beyond the edge of the limits of Borrow Area A-1 as defined in this MOA.
USACE or its contractor(s) will collect all data in such a manner that post -dredging bathymetric
surveys are compatible with the pre -dredging bathymetric survey data to enable the latter to be
subtracted from the former to calculate the volume of sand removed, the shape of the excavation, and
the nature of post -dredging bathymetric change. Pre -dredge bathymetric survey transects must be
reoccupied during the post -dredging surveys. USACE or its contractor(s) will conduct surveys using
kinematic GPS referenced to a GPS base station occupying an established monument (NAVD 88
vertical control) within 24 kilometers (15 miles) of the survey area, a National Geodetic Survey real-
time network, or a water -level gauge deployed within the vicinity of Borrow Area A-1 and referenced
to an established monument (NAVD 88 vertical control), unless alternative methods are approved by
BOEM. Pre- and post -dredging surveys must be referenced to the same water -level gauge, tide gauge,
real-time network, benchmark, or BOEM-approved method. An uncertainty or error analysis will be
conducted on the bathymetric dataset based on calculated differences of measured elevations (depths)
at all transect crossings. USACE or its contractor(s) will also conduct and implement other best
practices typically employed to identify potential error or quantify uncertainty, such as daily bar -
checks.
If data accuracy, coverage, quality, or other parameters for either pre- or post -dredging surveys are
not sufficient to provide for accurate comparisons between the pre -dredge and post -dredge surveys
(e.g., do not meet specifications and standards discussed or referenced above), BOEM may require
USACE or its contractor(s) to conduct a new survey at the pre -dredge and/or post -dredge phase.
The delivery format for bathymetry data submission is an ASCII file (e.g., .xyz, .txt, .csv, .dat)
containing x, y, z data and a digital elevation model in a format agreed upon between BOEM and
USACE in writing. The file name(s) of bathymetric data submissions should be unambiguous and as
a recommendation should include the survey ID (e.g., USACE survey number) and/or borrow area
name, bin spacing, acronym for vertical datum, units, and date of survey completion (example file
name: SURVEYID_BorrowArea_3x3AVG_NAVD88_ft_MMDDYYYY.xyz). The horizontal data
will be provided in the NAD 83 Florida State Plane East, U.S. survey feet. Vertical data will be
provided in the NAVD 88, U.S. survey feet unless otherwise specified. The USACE or its contractor(s)
must submit a methods section and results of the uncertainty analysis, field notes, and metadata record
(FGDC-endorsed geographic metadata standard, e.g., ISO 19115-2, XML encoding specifications ISO
19139) to BOEM with the processed bathymetric data products. An 8.5 x 11-inch plan view plot of
the pre- and post -construction data will be provided showing the survey vessel navigation tracks, as
well as contour lines at appropriate elevation intervals. A plot of the digital elevation model will also
be provided. These plots will be provided in Adobe PDF format. Images and descriptions of any
previously identified side scan sonar targets or newly identified bathymetric anomaly targets will be
included and identified on an index map.
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12. Avoidance of Archaeological and Benthic Habitat Resources
Offshore Prehistoric or Historic Resources
There are no known archaeological resources in Borrow Area A-1. If the Parties or its contractor(s)
discover any previously unknown historic or archeological resources while accomplishing the Project,
USACE will continue to serve as lead agency under NHPA Section 106. USACE will initiate the
Federal and State coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort or if the
site is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. In the event that the Parties and/or
dredge operators do discover any archaeological resources while conducting dredging operations in
Borrow Area A-1 or in the vicinity of pump -out operations, USACE will immediately and
electronically report the discovery to the Marine Minerals Division Chief at BOEM. USACE will
coordinate with BOEM on the measures needed to evaluate, avoid, protect, and, if needed, mitigate
adverse impacts from an unanticipated discovery. If investigations determine that the resource is
significant, the Parties will together determine if further action is required and how best to protect the
resource. BOEM will work with USACE consistent with the provisions in 30 CFR 583.350.
Offshore Benthic Habitat Resources
Borrow Area A-1 includes an area within the higher elevations of the shoal that must be avoided during
dredging operations ("avoidance area") (Table 2). Additionally, USACE will orient dredge cuts with
the long axis of the shoal and limit cut depths to less than 9 feet to avoid the creation of pits or deep
furrows. If a modification is needed to the avoidance area or dredge operational requirements, USACE
may submit a written request for a minor modification consistent with 30 CFR 583.345(b). Upon
receipt of the request, BOEM may grant and memorialize the minor modification via letter.
Table 2. Coordinates for Area to be Avoided during Dredging Operations within
Borrow Area A-1 (See Attachment 2)
Point
Latitude
Longitude
Easting
Northing
8
27.30218515
-80.14923812
932,453
1,079,961
9
27.30149920
-80.14952047
932,363
1,079,711
10
27.30030368
-80.14968969
932,311
1,079,276
11
27.30019371
-80.14924714
932,455
1,079,237
12
27.30208475
-80.14765620
932,967
1,079,928
Note: Longitude and Latitude in Geographic Coordinate System (decimal degrees) North American Datum (NAD) 1983.
Easting and Northing in Florida East State Plane Coordinates (feet) NAD 1983
13. Project Completion Report
Consistent with Paragraph 15, USACE will submit a project completion report to BOEM within 120
days following completion of the activities authorized under this MOA. USACE will send this report
and supporting materials electronically. The report will contain, at a minimum, the following
information:
• the names and titles of the project managers overseeing the effort (for USACE, the
engineering firm (if applicable), and the contractor), including contact information (phone
numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses);
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• a narrative including the location and description of the Project, the final, as -built features,
boundaries, and acreage, including the restored beach width and length;
• the final total volume of material extracted from the borrow area and the volume of material
actually placed on the beach or shoreline (including a description of the volume calculation
method used to determine these volumes);
• notation that USACE has confirmed that BOEM has received the full set of DQM data, in
ASCII files, containing the x, y, z coordinates and time stamp of the cutterhead or drag arm
locations;
• a narrative discussing major construction sequences and activities, and, if applicable, any
significant problems encountered and solutions implemented;
• a table showing the major types of construction equipment used and the nature of their use
by phase of the Project construction;
• a list and description of any safety -related issues or accidents reported during the life of
the Project;
• a narrative and any appropriate tables describing any environmental monitoring associated
with the Project;
• a table listing significant construction dates beginning with bid opening and ending with
final acceptance of the Project by USACE;
• digital appendices containing the as -built Project footprint (.shp /.gdb), and bathymetric
survey data outlined in Section 11 above;
• metadata appropriate to geospatial deliverables; and
• any additional pertinent Project photo or video documentation in high -resolution format.
14. Reporting Compliance
USACE will designate in advance of construction a single point of contact (and preferably a back-up
contact) who is responsible for facilitation of compliance with all MOA requirements. USACE will
provide this contact information to BOEM, electronically, at least 30 days in advance of dredging and
construction operations.
The Parties will attempt to reasonably comply with the provisions of this MOA. Should there be an
allegation of a failure to comply, the alleged failure will be corrected as soon as possible and/or
resolved jointly among BOEM, USACE and the County, including through the dispute resolution
process identified in Paragraph 16.
15. Sharing of Information
Consistent with the purpose stipulated by the Parties in Title II, and to the extent allowed by law,
policy and regulation, USACE, the County, and BOEM agree to: (1) share all information needed for
or generated from the Project, including the sharing of implementation and other applicable schedules
and (2) provide such information to the requesting agency as expeditiously as possible. USACE and
BOEM agree to work to ensure that all required completion report information is received.
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The Parties to this MOA acknowledge that information and reports required by and/or exchanged
pursuant to the subject Project may include confidential business information, proprietary information,
or other sensitive information that should be protected from disclosure.
Any Party, contractor, or agent of one of the Parties requesting that information or reports provided
pursuant to this MOA be treated as confidential, will prominently mark the information and report as
"Confidential" along with the basis for the claim of confidentiality. Any cover correspondence
submitted with the information or report will likewise note the claim of confidentiality. To the extent
practicable, a Party to this MOA may only request information that has been marked as "Confidential"
and is in the possession of another Party to this MOA if the information is needed by the requesting
Party to carry out their obligations under this MOA or if the information is necessary for the requesting
Party to fulfill their obligations under the law. The Party in possession of the information requested
may work with the requesting party to determine if the information may be shared without waiving
the confidential nature of the material.
The Parties further agree that they will notify the other Parties as soon as possible, in writing, of any
request by any person seeking the release or disclosure of information marked "Confidential" in whole
or in part, including, but not limited to, requests pursuant to Court orders, discovery, subpoenas, or
other compulsory process, or public access requests under applicable Federal or State law.
Notification will be considered timely if it provides the Parties or individuals claiming the information
or report is confidential a reasonable opportunity to seek a Court order to prevent release or disclosure.
Any disputes regarding requests for information or the confidential nature of the information requested
will be resolved according to applicable law and through the dispute resolution process identified in
Paragraph 16. If the Parry or individual claiming the information or report is confidential fails to obtain
a timely Court order preventing the release or disclosure of the information, the Party in possession of
the information will release it to the extent required by applicable law.
16. Resolution of Disputes
The Parties agree to make every attempt to settle any disputes regarding this MOA at the lowest
operational level. In the case of (1) a substantial disagreement between BOEM and USACE or
between BOEM and the County with respect to any aspect of BOEM's authorization of the use of
OCS sand resources in accordance with the terms and conditions as specified or (2) any alleged breach
by a Parry of the terms and conditions as specified herein, the undersigned will designate a senior
management official in their respective agencies to state the area(s) of disagreement or alleged breach
in writing and present such statement to the other Parties for consideration. If resolution is not reached
within seven (7) days, the Parties may request the active participation of the District Commander,
Jacksonville District of the USACE, the Chief of the Office of Strategic Resources of BOEM, and the
County Administrator or designee for the County. If dispute resolution is not successful within thirty
(30) days and if appropriate under 30 CFR § 583.330 and 30 CFR § 583.350, BOEM may suspend or
terminate the Agreement, refer the matter to appropriate Federal or State agency for enforcement, or
both.
17. Miscellaneous
This MOA will not affect any pre-existing or independent relationships or obligations among DOI,
USACE, and the County, including any other relationships or obligations between BOEM and
USACE, or any other units of such Departments.
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All rights in Borrow Area A-1 not expressly granted to USACE and the County are hereby reserved
to BOEM. BOEM reserves the right to authorize other uses in Borrow Area A-1 that will not
unreasonably interfere with activities authorized under this MOA. BOEM will allow USACE and the
County to review and comment on any proposed authorizations for the use of OCS sand resources in
Borrow Area A-1 and broader St. Lucie Shoal while this MOA is in effect. If any parry to this MOA
makes a request for a separate negotiated agreement for the use of OCS sand resources in Borrow Area
A-1, then it must share the request with all the parties to this MOA, and BOEM will consider comments
on the request from the other parties.
Nothing herein is intended to conflict with current USACE, State, or BOEM statutes or regulations.
If the terms of this MOA are inconsistent with existing statutes or regulations of any of the Parties
entering into this MOA, then those portions of this Agreement which are determined to be inconsistent
will be invalid, but the remaining terms and conditions not affected by the inconsistency will remain
in full force and effect. At the first opportunity for review of the MOA after such inconsistency is
identified, all necessary changes will be accomplished either by an amendment to this MOA or by
entering into a new MOA, whichever is deemed expedient to the interest of the Parties.
This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an
original. The signatures to this Agreement may be executed on separate pages, and when attached to
this Agreement will constitute one complete document.
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AND THE
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGARDING THE USE OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF SAND RESOURCES
FOR THE INITIAL NOURISHMENT OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOEM Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-A 0548
Signatory Page
Megan Carr, PhD, CPG Andrew D. Kelly
Chief, Strategic Resources Office Colonel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Jacksonville District
Department of the Interior
Date: Date:
St. Lucie County, Florida
Date:
Erosion District Chair
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AND THE
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGARDING THE USE OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF SAND RESOURCES
FOR THE INITIAL NOURISHMENT OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOEM Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-A 0548
Megan Carr, PhD, CPG
Chief, Strategic Resources Office
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Department of the Interior
Date:
Signatory Page
Andrew D. Kelly
Colonel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville District
Date:
St. Lucie County, Florida
an
Date:
Erosion District Chair
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AND THE
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGARDING THE USE OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF SAND RESOURCES
FOR THE INITIAL NOURISHMENT OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOEM Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-A 0548
Signatory Page
Megan Carr, PhD, CPG Andrew D. Kelly
Chief, Strategic Resources Office Colonel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Jacksonville District
Department of the Interior
Date: Date:
St. Lucie County, Florida
Date:
Erosion District Chair
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AND THE
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGARDING THE USE OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF SAND RESOURCES
FOR THE INITIAL NOURISHMENT OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOEM Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-A 0548
Signatory Page
Megan Carr, PhD, CPG Andrew D. Kelly
Chief, Strategic Resources Office Colonel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Jacksonville District
Department of the Interior
Date: Date:
St. Lucie County, Florida
Date:
Erosion District Chair
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AND THE
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGARDING THE USE OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF SAND RESOURCES
FOR THE INITIAL NOURISHMENT OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOEM Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-A 0548
Megan Carr, PhD, CPG
Chief, Strategic Resources Office
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Department of the Interior
Date:
Signatory Page
Andrew D. Kelly
Colonel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville District
Date:
St. Lucie County, Florida
Un
Date:
, Erosion District Chair
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AND THE
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGARDING THE USE OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF SAND RESOURCES
FOR THE INITIAL NOURISHMENT OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOEM Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-A 0548
Megan Carr, PhD, CPG
Chief, Strategic Resources Office
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Department of the Interior
Date:
Signatory Page
Andrew D. Kelly
Colonel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville District
Date:
St. Lucie County, Florida
Un
Date:
, Erosion District Chair
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Attachment 1
Borrow Area Map and Placement Sites
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