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Home My WebLink AboutErosion - 4-21-2026 Final Packet EROSION DISTRICT AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:01 PM St. Lucie County Commission Chambers 2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building Fort Pierce, FL 34982 BOARD MEMBERS District No. 1, Chair JAMES CLASBY District No. 2, Vice-Chair LARRY LEET District No. 3 ERIN LOWRY District No. 4 JAMIE FOWLER District No. 5 CATHY TOWNSEND Mission Statement Committed To Service, Focused On Our Future, Grounded By Tradition *Final on 4/15 Page 1 of 38 Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:01 PM 2 | P a g e WELCOME All meetings are televised. All meetings provided with wireless internet access for public convenience. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the commission chambers. 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. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION – Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies ready for distribution. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to three minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board’s duties as the County’s governing body. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the Board’s duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office. DECORUM – Please be respectful of others’ opinions. 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 Human Resources Department at 772-462-1456, HumanResources@stlucieco.gov or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Page 2 of 38 Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:01 PM 3 | P a g e 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion District Meeting of March 17, 2026. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 24 - 28 B. PORT, INLET & BEACHES 1. Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) - Amendment No. 3 (Federal Project Life Time Extension) Staff recommends Board approval of Fort Pierce Beach Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Amendment No. 3 (and associated documents) and authorization for the Chair to sign those documents as approved by the County Attorney. This item is in accordance with the Strategic Objective EP 4.4. 2. 2026 Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project - 2nd USACE Non-Federal (Supplemental) Funding Request for Additional Sand Staff recommends Board approval to distribute an additional $572,000.00 (via wire transfer) to the USACE for the purchase of additional sand associated with the soon-to-be constructed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, as requested in the attached USACE letter dated April 10, 2026. This effort falls under Strategic Initiative ES 6.1.3. 5. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN Page 3 of 38 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Erosion District Meeting March 17, 2026 Convened: 6:02 PM Adjourned: 6:05 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Chair James Clasby, District No. 1. Present Commissioner Jamie Fowler, District 4; Commissioner Larry Leet, District 2; Commissioner James Clasby, District 1; Commissioner Erin Lowry, District 3; Commissioner Cathy Townsend, District Also Present Katherine Barbieri, County Attorney George Landry, County Administrator Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator Erick Gill, Communications Director JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisitions Manager Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager Thad Crowe, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner Don Arellano, Planning & Development Services Planner II Irene Szedlmayer, Planning & Development Services, Planning Senior Planner Joshua Revord, Port Director Alexey Gilev, County Surveyor Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director Sydney Halleran, Agenda Coordinator Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Clasby opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Clasby closed public comment. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None Page 4 of 38 Erosion District Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:01 PM 2 | Page EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion Control District meeting of February 17, 2026. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Erin Lowry AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 20 - 23 Adopted by Consent Vote B. PORT, INLET & BEACHES 1. 2026 Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project – USACE Non-Federal (Supplemental) Funding Request for Additional Sand - ADD ON Staff recommended Board approval to distribute an additional $186,000.00 (via wire transfer) to the USACE for the purchase of additional sand associated with the soon-to-be constructed FY- 2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, as requested in the attached USACE letter dated March 11, 2026. This effort falls under Strategic Initiative ES 6.1.3. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. REGULAR AGENDA There were no items scheduled. Discussion Chair Clasby asked for an update on the South County Beach Renourishment Project and the Fort Pierce Jetty Project. In response, Joshua Revord, Port Inlet & Beaches Director, provided an overview of the ongoing projects. The South County Beach Project, a coastal storm risk management project, has been ongoing for a month and a half and is nearing completion. The project is a 100% federal construction project due to the impact of Hurricane Nicole. The project has faced weather-related delays, but they are hopeful of resuming dredging soon and completing the project. Planting will be done on the dune as part of the project. Immediately after the project, there will be mobilization in Fort Pierce, with equipment already in place, including a barge attached to the south Jetty. Page 5 of 38 Erosion District Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:01 PM 3 | Page They’re mobilizing maps and bringing in dozers to start soon. The Jetty will be shut down between March 21st and 27th for mobilization and the initial push to place sand at the northernmost portion of the beach. Public notification will be issued, and coordination with regional partners will be ensured to ensure a smooth transition from one project to the next. He explained the challenges for delays, including machine breakdowns, weather delays, and working in an extreme environment with salt, erosion, and corrosion. He acknowledged that these factors have combined to extend the project timeline, but assured the Board that they are almost done and looking forward to starting the next phase. Mr. Revord expressed excitement about the project, which is long overdue, and hopes to resolve any issues with residents. 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, which are available for inspection upon request. Page 6 of 38 Page 7 of 38 03/20/26 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD PAGE 1 FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #25- 14-MAR-2026 TO 20-MAR-2026 FUND SUMMARY- EROSION FUND TITLE EXPENSES PAYROLL 184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 19,171.81 0.00 GRAND TOTAL: 19,171.81 0.00 Page 8 of 38 Page 9 of 38 04/02/26 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD PAGE 1 FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #27- 28-MAR-2026 TO 02-APR-2026 FUND SUMMARY- EROSION FUND TITLE EXPENSES PAYROLL 184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 305.78 0.00 GRAND TOTAL: 305.78 0.00 Page 10 of 38 Page 11 of 38 4.B.1. 2026-79 DATE: 4/21/2026 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Erosion District PRESENTED BY: Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director SUBMITTED BY: Port, Inlet & Beaches SUBJECT: Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) - Amendment No. 3 (Federal Project Life Time Extension) BACKGROUND: The Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act (RHA) of 1965, which provided for the periodic beach nourishment of approximately 1.3 miles of shoreline south of Fort Pierce Inlet. The 1968 RHA further refined the scope of work to include periodic nourishment for a ten (10) year period. Initial beach nourishment construction was completed in 1971, and the second federal nourishment event was completed in 1980. In anticipation of project expiration, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1976 extended federal participation for fifteen (15) years through 1986. After almost two (2) decades of neglect, with no substantial federal nourishments performed, WRDA 1996 helped revive the federal beach project and extended the federal project life through November 2020 (a total of fifty (50) years). Subsequently, Section 1158 of WRDA 2018 provided for an additional six (6) year federal project life extension through 2026 (Project Cooperation Agreement Amendment No. 2). Most recently, Section 8129(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 provided for an additional 6-year project life extension through 2032. PREVIOUS ACTION: September 3, 1998 - Board approval of the Fort Pierce Beach Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA), extending federal project participation through the year 2020. August 17, 2008 - Board approval of the Fort Pierce Beach Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Amendment No. 1, reducing federal beach nourishment frequency to once every two (2) years and increasing the federal project cost share to 77.76%. October 23, 2018 - Section 1158 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 was signed into law, including provisions for a six (6) year project life extension for existing federal beach projects currently set to expire between June 10, 2019, and June 10, 2024. October 18, 2020 - Board approval of Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) - Amendment No. 2 (Project Life Page 12 of 38 Time Extension), extending federal authorization of the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project through 2026. (Agenda Item 2020-50123) FINANCIAL IMPACT: This amendment ensures continued federal project participation/funding for an additional six (6) years, through 2032. The local funding required to satisfy this agreement is based on a variety of factors including need, storm frequency, and annual federal/state appropriations. Erosion District funding is available for future project initiatives. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval of Fort Pierce Beach Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Amendment No. 3 (and associated documents) and authorization for the Chair to sign those documents as approved by the County Attorney. This item is in accordance with the Strategic Objective EP 4.4. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: None NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Date: December 30, 2025 Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director Date: January 05, 2026 Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director Date: January 05, 2026 Katherine Barbieri, County Attorney Date: April 08, 2026 Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator Page 13 of 38 4.B.1. 2020-50123 DATE: 8/18/2020 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Erosion District PRESENTED BY: Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director SUBMITTED BY: Mosquito Control SUBJECT: Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) - Amendment No. 2 (Project Life Time Extension) BACKGROUND: The Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act (RHA) of 1965, which provided for the periodic beach nourishment of approximately 1.3 miles of shoreline south of Fort Pierce Inlet. The 1968 RHA further refined the scope of work to include periodic nourishment for a ten (10) year period. Initial beach nourishment construction was performed in 1971, and the second nourishment event was completed in 1980. With the project soon to expire, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1976 extended federal participation for fifteen (15) years through 1986. After almost two decades of neglect, with no nourishment performed, WRDA 1996 helped revived the floundering federal beach project which had since expired, extending the federal project life through November 2020 (a total of fifty (50) years). Subsequently, Section 1158 of WRDA 2018 provided for an additional six (6) year project life extension of federal beach projects set to expire. Amendment No. 2 for the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project includes the above mentioned project life extension through the year 2026. This amendment also includes additional work-in-kind language which was not provided in the original agreement. This new language outlines creditable work items associated with future construction which will help the County in future work-in-kind credit requests. PREVIOUS ACTION: September 3, 1998 - Board approval of the Fort Pierce Beach Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA), extending federal project participation through the year 2020. August 17, 2008 – Board approval of the Fort Pierce Beach Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Amendment No. 1, reducing federal beach nourishment frequency to once every two (2) years and increasing federal project cost share to 77.76%. October 23, 2018 – Section 1158 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 signed into law, including provisions for a six (6) year project life extension for existing federal beach projects currently set to expire between June 10, 2019 and June 10, 2024. Page 14 of 38 FINANCIAL IMPACT: This amendment ensures continued federal project participation/funding for an additional six (6) years, post 2020. The Local funding required to satisfy this agreement is based on a variety of factors including need, storm frequency, and annual federal/state appropriations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval of Fort Pierce Beach Shore Protection Project, Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Amendment No. 2 (and associated documents) and authorization for the Chair to sign those documents as approved by the County Attorney. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: None NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Date: August 05, 2020 Glenn Henderson, Mosquito Control Director Date: August 06, 2020 Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director Date: August 06, 2020 Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney Date: August 06, 2020 Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Page 15 of 38 1 AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE PROJECT COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY EROSION DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FORT PIERCE SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA This Amendment Number 2 is entered into this ______ day of _________________, 2020, by and between the Department of the Army (hereinafter the “Government”), represented by the District Commander for Jacksonville District (hereinafter the “District Commander”) and the St. Lucie County Erosion District (hereinafter the “Non-Federal Sponsor”), represented by its Chair. WITNESSETH, THAT: WHEREAS, on September 3, 1998, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor entered into a Project Cooperation Agreement (hereinafter the “Agreement”) to extend federal participation in periodic nourishment of the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project (hereinafter the “Project”, as defined in Article I.A. of the Agreement); WHEREAS, on August 17, 2008, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor amended the Agreement to adjust cost sharing due to the erosion impacts of the Fort Pierce Inlet Federal navigation project; WHEREAS, in accordance with the Agreement, the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project was initially constructed in 1970, and the authorized periodic nourishment period was set to expire in the year 2020; WHEREAS, Section 1158 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, Public Law 115-270, amended Section 156(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, Public Law 94-587 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(e)), to extend eligibility for the automatic 6-year extension of the maximum period of federal financial participation in periodic nourishment directed by subsection (a) of the statute to projects whose maximum period is set to expire between June 10, 2019 and June 10, 2024; Page 16 of 38 2 WHEREAS, Federal participation in the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project may be extended an additional 6 years because its maximum period of federal financial participation in periodic nourishment is set to expire in the year 2020; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 221(a)(4) of the Flood Control Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)), a partnership agreement may provide for a non-Federal interest to receive credit toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the project for the value of in-kind contributions made by the non-Federal interest; and WHEREAS, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor desire to further amend the Agreement to reflect that the Project remains eligible for periodic nourishment until 2026, and to add provisions to allow the Government to afford credit toward the non-Federal share of project costs for the value of in-kind contributions. NOW, THEREFORE, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor agree to further amend the Agreement as follows: 1.Replace all occurrences of “District Engineer” with “District Commander”. 2. Insert after the third WHEREAS clause the following: “WHEREAS, Section 1158 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, Public Law 115-270, amended Section 156(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, Public Law 94-587 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(e)), to extend eligibility for the automatic 6-year extension of the maximum period of federal financial participation in periodic nourishment directed by subsection (a) of the statute to projects whose maximum period is set to expire between June 10, 2019 and June 10, 2024;” 3. Insert after the sixth WHEREAS clause the following: “WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 221(a)(4) of the Flood Control Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)), a partnership agreement may provide for a non-Federal interest to receive credit toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the project for the value of in-kind contributions made by the non-Federal interest;” 4. Replace Article I.B. with the following: “B. The term "total project costs" shall mean all costs incurred by the Non-Federal Sponsor and the Government in accordance with the terms of this Agreement directly related to periodic nourishment of the Project. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the term shall include, but is not necessarily limited to: continuing planning and engineering costs incurred Page 17 of 38 3 after October 1, 1985; advanced engineering and design costs; preconstruction engineering and design costs; engineering and design costs during construction; the costs of investigations to identify the existence and extent of hazardous substances in accordance with Article XV.A. of this Agreement; costs of historic preservation activities in accordance with Article XVIII.A. of this Agreement; actual construction costs, including the costs of alteration, lowering, raising, or replacement and attendant removal of existing railroad bridges and approaches thereto; supervision and administration costs; costs of participation in the Project Coordination Team in accordance with Article V of this Agreement; costs of contract dispute settlements or awards; the value of lands, easements, rights-of-way, relocations, suitable borrow and dredged or excavated material disposal areas and for providing in-kind contributions, if any, for which the Government affords credit in accordance with Article IV of this Agreement; and costs of audit in accordance with Article X of this Agreement; and surveillance costs. The term does not include any costs for operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation; any costs due to betterments; or any costs of dispute resolution under Article VII of this Agreement. The term “total costs of periodic nourishment” shall mean that portion of total project costs allocated by the Government to periodic nourishment.” 5. Replace Article I.D. with the following: “D. The term "authorized periodic nourishment period" shall mean the authorized Federal participation in the periodic nourishment of the Project for a period of 56 years from 1970, the date of initiation of initial construction. This period will end in the year 2026.” 6. Insert after Article I.M. the following new Article I.N.: “N. The term “in-kind contributions” means those materials or services provided by the Non-Federal Sponsor that are identified as being integral to the Project by the Division Commander for South Atlantic Division (hereinafter the “Division Commander”). To be integral to the Project, the material or service must be part of the work that the Government would otherwise have undertaken for design and construction of the Project. The in-kind contributions also include any investigations performed by the Non-Federal Sponsor to identify the existence and extent of any hazardous substances that may exist in, on, or under real property interests required for the Project.” 7. In the first sentence in Article II.A.3., replace "$59,014,500" with "$100,778,000". 8. Replace Article II.E.2. and Article II.E.3. with the following: “2. If the Government projects that the value of the Non-Federal Sponsor's contributions under paragraph E. l. of this Article, Article IV.F., and Articles V, X, and XV.A. of this Agreement will be less than its required share of total projects costs, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall provide an additional cash contribution, in accordance with Article VI.B. of this Agreement, in the amount necessary to make the Non-Federal Sponsor's total contribution equal its required share of total project costs. Page 18 of 38 4 3. If the Government determines that the value of the Non-Federal Sponsor's contributions provided under paragraphs E. l. and E.2. of this Article and, Article IV.F., Articles V, X, and XV.A. of this Agreement has exceeded its required share of total project costs, the Government subject to the availability of funds, shall reimburse the Non-Federal Sponsor for any such value in excess of its required share of total project costs. After such a determination, the Government, in its sole discretion, may provide any remaining Project lands, easements, rights- of-way, and suitable borrow and dredged or excavated material disposal areas and perform any remaining Project relocations on behalf of the Non-Federal Sponsor.” 9. Insert after Article II.E.3. the following new Article II.E.4.: “4. In providing in-kind contributions, if any, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall obtain all applicable licenses and permits necessary for such work. As functional portions of the work are completed, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall begin operation and maintenance of such work. Upon completion of the work, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall so notify the Government within 30 calendar days and provide the Government with a copy of as-built drawings for the work.” 10. Replace Article II.G. with the following: “G. For each iteration of periodic nourishment, the Government shall perform a final accounting in accordance with Article VI.D. of this Agreement to determine the contributions provided by the Non-Federal Sponsor in accordance with paragraphs B., E., and F. of this Article , Article IV.F., and Articles V, X, and XV.A. of this Agreement and to determine whether the Non-Federal Sponsor has met its obligations under paragraphs B., E., and F. of this Article.” 11. Replace the first sentence in Article II.Q. with the following: “Q. As of the effective date of Amendment Number 2, $45,913,935 of Federal funds have been appropriated for the Project.” 12. Replace the heading of Article IV. with the following: “ARTICLE IV - CREDIT FOR REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS, PLACEMENT AREA IMPROVEMENTS, RELOCATIONS, AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS” 13. Replace Article IV.A. with the following: “A. The Non-Federal Sponsor shall receive credit toward it share of total project costs for the value of the lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suitable borrow and dredged or excavated material disposal areas that the Non-Federal Sponsor must provide pursuant to Article III of this Agreement, for the value of the relocations that the Non-Federal Sponsor must perform or for which it must ensure performance pursuant to Article III of this Agreement, and the costs of in-kind contributions pursuant to Article IV.F. However, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall not receive credit for the value of any lands, easements, rights- Page 19 of 38 5 of-way, relocations, or borrow and dredged or excavated material disposal areas that have been provided previously as an item of cooperation for another Federal project. The Non- Federal Sponsor also shall not receive credit for the value of lands, easements, rights-of- way, relocations, or borrow and dredged or excavated material disposal areas to the extent that such items are provided using Federal funds unless the Federal granting agency verifies in writing that such credit is expressly authorized by statute.” 14. Insert after Article IV.E. the following new Article IV.F.: “F. In-Kind Contributions. The Government shall include in total project costs and credit towards the Non-Federal Sponsor’s share of such costs, the value of in-kind contributions that are integral to the Project. 1. The value shall be equivalent to the costs, documented to the satisfaction of the Government, that the Non-Federal Sponsor incurred to provide the in-kind contributions. Such costs shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, actual costs of providing the in-kind contributions; engineering and design costs; supervision and administration costs; and documented incidental costs associated with providing the in-kind contributions, but shall not include any costs associated with betterments, as determined by the Government. Appropriate documentation includes invoices and certification of specific payments to contractors, suppliers, and the Non-Federal Sponsor’s employees. 2. No credit shall be afforded for interest charges, or any adjustment to reflect changes in price levels between the time the in-kind contributions are completed and credit is afforded; for the value of in-kind contributions obtained at no cost to the Non-Federal Sponsor; or for costs that exceed the Government’s estimate of the cost for such in-kind contributions if they had been provided by the Government.” 15. Replace Article VI.A. with the following: "A. The Government shall maintain current records of contributions provided by the parties and current projections of total project costs and costs due to betterments. At least quarterly, the Government shall provide the Non-Federal Sponsor with a report setting forth all contributions provided to date and the current projections of total project costs, of total costs due to betterments, of the components of total project costs, of each party’s share of total project costs, of the Non-Federal Sponsor’s total cash contributions required in accordance with Articles II.B., II.E., and II.F. of this Agreement, of the non-Federal proportionate share, and of the funds the Government projects to be required form the Non-Federal Sponsor for the upcoming fiscal year. On the effective date of Amendment Number 2 to this Agreement, total project costs are projected to be $100,778,000, the Non-Federal Sponsor’s cash contribution required under Article II.E. of this Agreement is projected to be $27,966,000, and the Non-Federal Sponsor’s creditable in-kind contributions are projected to be $2,180,000. Such amounts are estimates subject to adjustment by the Government and are not to be construed as the total financial responsibilities of the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor." 16. All other terms and conditions of this Agreement, as amended, remain unchanged. Page 20 of 38 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment Number 2, which shall become effective upon the date it is signed by the District Commander. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ST. LUCIE COUNTY EROSION DISTRICT BY: _____________________________ BY: ________________________________ Andrew D. Kelly Frannie Hutchinson Colonel, U.S. Army Chair District Commander DATE: DATE: _______________________________ Page 21 of 38 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY I, Daniel S. McIntyre, do hereby certify that I am the principal legal officer for the St. Lucie Erosion Control District, that the St. Lucie Erosion Control District is a legally constituted public body with full authority and legal capability to perform the terms of Amendment Number 2 to the Project Cooperation Agreement between the Department of the Army and the St. Lucie Erosion Control District in connection with the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project and to pay damages, if necessary, in the event of the failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this Amendment Number 2, as required by Section 221 of Public Law 91-611, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b), and that the person who executed this Amendment on behalf of the St. Lucie Erosion Control District acted within her statutory authority. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have made and executed this certification this ______________ day of _____________ 2020. ____________________________ Daniel S. McIntyre Counsel St. Lucie County Erosion District Page 22 of 38 CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: (1)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2)If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. (3)The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Frannie Hutchinson Chair St. Lucie County Erosion District DATE: Page 23 of 38 Page 24 of 38 AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE PROJECT COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY EROSION DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FORT PIERCE SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT This Amendment Number 3 is entered into this ______ day of _________________, ____, by and between the Department of the Army (hereinafter the “Government”), represented by the District Commander for Jacksonville District (hereinafter the “District Commander”), and the St. Lucie County Erosion District (hereinafter the “Non-Federal Sponsor”), represented by its Chair. WITNESSETH, THAT: WHEREAS, initial construction of the Fort Pierce, Florida Shore Protection Project began in 1970; WHEREAS, on September 3, 1998, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor entered into a Project Cooperation Agreement (hereinafter the “Agreement”) to carry out periodic beach nourishment for the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project (hereinafter the “Project”, as defined in Article I.A. of the Agreement) for a period of 50 years beginning on the date of initiation of construction of the Project to 2020; WHEREAS, on August 17, 2008, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor amended the Agreement to adjust cost-sharing due to the erosion impacts of the Fort Pierce Inlet Federal Navigation Project; WHEREAS, on August 20, 2020, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor further amended the Agreement to extend the period of federal financial participation until 2026 and add provisions to allow the Government to afford credit toward the non-Federal share of project costs for the value of in-kind contributions; WHEREAS, Section 8129(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, Public Law 117-263, further amended Section 156(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, Public Law 94-587 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(e)), and provided that for any existing authorized water resources development project for which the maximum period for nourishment will expire Page 25 of 38 2 within the 16-year period beginning on June 10, 2014, that project shall remain eligible for nourishment for an additional 12 years after the expiration of such period; WHEREAS, based on authorizing legislation and long-standing policy, the Corps may only undertake coastal storm risk management projects that serve the public interest and where the beaches involved are open to all on equal terms in a manner compatible with the authorized purpose of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor desire to further amend the Agreement to reflect that the Project remains eligible for Federal participation in periodic nourishment until 2032 and to clarify the Government’s long-standing public use and access requirements for the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, the Government and the Non-Federal Sponsor agree to amend further the Agreement as follows: 1. Replace the fourth WHEREAS clause with the following: “WHEREAS, Section 8129(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, Public Law 117-263, amended Section 156(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, Public Law 94-587 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(e)), and provided that, for any existing authorized water resources development project for which the maximum period for nourishment will expire within the 16-year period beginning on June 10, 2014, that project shall remain eligible for nourishment for an additional 12 years after the expiration of such period;”. 2. Delete “and” after the tenth WHEREAS clause and insert the following new WHEREAS clause: “WHEREAS, based on authorizing legislation and long-standing policy, the Corps may only undertake coastal storm risk management projects that serve the public interest and where the beaches involved are open to all on equal terms in a manner compatible with the authorized purpose of the Project; and”. 3. In Article I.D., replace “56” with “62” and “2026” with “2032”. 4. In Article II.A.3., replace “$100,778,000” with “$165,676,000”. 5. Replace Article II.N. with the following: Page 26 of 38 3 “N. For shores, other than Federal shores, protected pursuant to this Agreement using Federal Funds, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall ensure the public use of, and access to, such shores by all on equal terms in a manner compatible with the authorized purpose of the Project.”. 6. In Article II.Q., replace “2” with “3” and “$45,913,935” with “$64,346,000”. 7. In Article VI.A., replace “$100,778,000” with “$164,411,000”, “$27,966,000” with “$37,607,000” and “$2,180,000” with “$6,238,000”. 8. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement, as amended, remain unchanged. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment Number 3, which shall become effective upon the date it is signed by the District Commander. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ST. LUCIE COUNTY EROSION DISTRICT BY: _____________________________ BY: ________________________________ Brandon L. Bowman James Clasby Colonel, U.S. Army Chair District Commander DATE: DATE: _______________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________ County Attorney Katherine Barbieri Page 27 of 38 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY I, Katherine Barbieri, do hereby certify that I am the principal legal officer for the St. Lucie County Erosion District, that the St. Lucie County Erosion District is a legally constituted public body with full authority and legal capability to perform the terms of Amendment Number 3 to the Project Cooperation Agreement between the Department of the Army and the St. Lucie County Erosion District in connection with the Fort Pierce, Florida Shore Protection Project and to pay damages, if necessary, in the event of the failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this Amendment, as required by Section 221 of Public Law 91-611, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b), and that the person who executed this Amendment on behalf of the St. Lucie County Erosion District acted within his statutory authority. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have made and executed this certification this ______________ day of _____________ ______. ____________________________ Katherine Barbieri Counsel St. Lucie County Erosion District Page 28 of 38 CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. James Clasby Chair St. Lucie County Erosion District DATE: _________________________ Page 29 of 38 4.B.2. 2026-556 DATE: 4/21/2026 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Erosion District PRESENTED BY: Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director SUBMITTED BY: Port, Inlet & Beaches SUBJECT: 2026 Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project - 2nd USACE Non-Federal (Supplemental) Funding Request for Additional Sand BACKGROUND: On August 19, 2025, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) opened bids for the proposed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. Notably, this bid solicitation was the third attempt to secure a contract for the regularly scheduled federal beach project (after two failed attempts the previous year, which resulted in the County authorizing an emergency truck haul project in early 2025 as a stop-gap measure). Since the contract award in early September 2025, beach erosion has been noticeably more pronounced along the northern reaches of the project area. The increased erosion, coupled with limited project funding due to higher-than-normal bids for the project, has reduced the limits of proposed construction. Considering, staff solicited USACE management with a request to find additional federal funding for the current project, in order to maximize shore protection while the contractor is mobilized. The USACE was ultimately successful in securing some additional funding for the project ($650,000.00) which required the County to contribute an additional $186,000.00 to fulfill our cost-share requirements (77.76% federal, 22.24% non-federal; Agenda Item 2026-425). The additional project funding was used to purchase additional sand (+/- 30,000 cubic yards past the 400,000 cubic yard "Base" option currently under contract) but fell notably short of the volume of sand needed to complete the entire construction template. Since then, the USACE was able to secure another tranche of federal funding ($2,000,000.00) to help fund the balance of the current contract’s "add alternate" volume of sand (an additional 125,000 cy). This 2nd tranche of federal funding will allow the USACE to execute the entire add alternate volume of sand currently outlined in Manson’s construction contract and bring the total volume of sand for the project to approximately 525K cubic yards. An additional $572,000.00 is required from the non-federal partner (St. Lucie County) to fulfill our cost-share requirements. The supplemental non-federal funding requested must be distributed to the USACE by April 22, 2026 (COB), in order to properly execute a change order with Manson Construction. PREVIOUS ACTION: Page 30 of 38 October 10, 2023 - Board approval to distribute the non-federal funding required for the proposed FY- 2024/2025 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. (Agenda Item 2023-61973) October 30, 2024 - USACE bid opening for the proposed FY-2024/2025 consolidated Ft. Pierce Shore Protection and Ft. Pierce Inlet Operations & Maintenance Dredging Projects; No bids received. In response to the situation, the USACE quickly committed to rebidding the federal shore protection project in an attempt to award a bid for beach construction during the FY-2024/2025 construction window. January 21, 2025 - USACE bid opening for the attempted "rebid" of the FY-2024/2025 Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project – two (2) bids were received, but both bids were well above the anticipated cost of construction; no contract was awarded. February 18, 2025 - Board approval of an Emergency Truck Haul Beach Project (+/- 95,000 cubic yards) as a result of not being able to successfully bid the proposed FY-2024/2025 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. (Agenda Item 2025-3118) August 19, 2025 - The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) opened bids for the proposed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. September 2, 2025 - Board approval to transmit an additional $237,665.24 in non-federal funding to the USACE to balance the federal cost-share ledger, enabling the USACE to move forward with contracting with Manson Construction (lowest bidder). (Agenda Item 2025-5575) March 17, 2026 - Board approval to transmit an additional $186,000.00 in non-federal funding to the USACE to balance the federal cost-share ledger, enabling the USACE to purchase additional sand (+/- 30,000 cubic yards past the 400,000 cubic yards originally contracted). (Agenda Item 2026-425) FINANCIAL IMPACT: An additional $572,000.00 is needed from the non-federal sponsor to increase the volume of sand ultimately placed on the soon-to-be constructed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. Funding is proposed from the Erosion District Reserves, account #184-9910-599300-910000. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval to distribute an additional $572,000.00 (via wire transfer) to the USACE for the purchase of additional sand associated with the soon-to-be constructed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, as requested in the attached USACE letter dated April 10, 2026. This effort falls under Strategic Initiative ES 6.1.3. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: None NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Page 31 of 38 Date: April 13, 2026 Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director Date: April 14, 2026 Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director Date: April 14, 2026 Jean Stasio, Assistant County Attorney III Date: April 14, 2026 Katherine Barbieri, County Attorney Date: April 14, 2026 Thomas Carrino, Deputy County Administrator Page 32 of 38 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 701 SAN MARCO BOULEVARD JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207 APRIL 10, 2026 Programs and Project Management Division Water Resources Branch Mr. Joshua Revord, P. E. Senior Coastal Engineer St. Lucie County 3701 Oleander Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 Dear Mr. Revord: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is requesting additional non-Federal share of cash for the Fort Pierce, Florida Shore Protection Project, pursuant to the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Article VI: Payment of Funds. Recently, the Federal government appropriated an additional $2,000,000 to the project for different site conditions within the project since award. Currently, the Corps is requesting an additional $572,000 in non-Federal cash for the County’s share of increase to total construction cost. Based on the current balance of cash provided, and to account for the anticipated modification, additional non-Federal funding in the amount of $572,000 is requested no later than April 22, 2026. It is recommended that the funds be transmitted via electronic funds transfer (EFT) or wire transfer as this is the most expedient method of payment. Wire transfer information is enclosed with this request. Please include the language “K3 Fort Pierce Beach, FL” within the transmittal. If you have any questions regarding this or need additional information, please contact the Project Manager, James LaGrone at 904-232-2437 or by email at james.w.lagrone@usace.army.mil, Sincerely, Howard H. Gonzales, JR. Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management Page 33 of 38 Page 34 of 38 4.B.1. 2026-425 DATE: 3/17/2026 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Erosion District PRESENTED BY: Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director SUBMITTED BY: Port, Inlet & Beaches SUBJECT: 2026 Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project – USACE Non-Federal (Supplemental) Funding Request for Additional Sand - ADD ON BACKGROUND: On August 19, 2025, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) opened bids for the proposed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. Notably, this bid solicitation was the third attempt to secure a contract for the regularly scheduled federal beach project (after two failed attempts the previous year, which resulted in the County authorizing an emergency truck haul project in early 2025 as a stop-gap measure). Since the contract award in early September 2025, beach erosion has been noticeably more pronounced along the northern reaches of the project area. The increased erosion, coupled with limited project funding due to higher than normal bids for the project, has reduced the limits of proposed construction. Considering, staff solicited USACE management with a request to find additional federal funding for the project in order to maximize shore protection while the contractor is mobilized. The USACE was ultimately successful in securing some additional funding for the project ($650,000.00) which requires the County to contribute an additional $186,000.00 to fulfill our cost-share requirements (77.76% federal, 22.24% non- federal). The additional funding will be used to purchase additional sand (+/- 30,000 cubic yards past the 400,000 cubic yards currently contracted), but will not provide all the sand needed to fill the construction template. The supplemental non-federal funding requested must be distributed to the USACE before March 30, 2026, in order to properly execute a change order with Manson Construction. PREVIOUS ACTION: October 10, 2023 - Board approval to distribute the non-federal funding required for the proposed FY- 2024/2025 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. (Agenda Item 2023-61973) October 30, 2024 – USACE bid opening for the proposed FY-2024/2025 consolidated Ft. Pierce Shore Protection and Ft. Pierce Inlet Operations & Maintenance Dredging Projects; No bids received. In response to the situation, the USACE quickly committed to rebidding the federal shore protection project in an attempt to award a bid for beach construction during the FY-2024/2025 construction window. Page 35 of 38 January 21, 2025 – USACE bid opening for the attempted "rebid" of the FY-2024/2025 Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project – two (2) bids were received, but both bids were well above the anticipated cost of construction; no contract was awarded. February 18, 2025 - Board approval of an Emergency Truck Haul Beach Project (+/- 95,000 cubic yards) as a result of not being able to successfully bid the proposed FY-2024/2025 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. (Agenda Item 2025-3118) August 19, 2025 - The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) opened bids for the proposed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. September 2, 2025 – Board approval to transmit an additional $237,665.24 in non-federal funding to the USACE to balance the federal cost-share ledger, enabling the USACE to move forward with contracting with Manson Construction (lowest bidder). (Agenda Item 2025-5575) FINANCIAL IMPACT: An additional $186,000.00 is needed from the non-federal sponsor to increase the volume of sand ultimately placed on the soon-to-be constructed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project. Funding is proposed from the Erosion District Reserves, account #184-9910-599300-910000. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval to distribute an additional $186,000.00 (via wire transfer) to the USACE for the purchase of additional sand associated with the soon-to-be constructed FY-2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, as requested in the attached USACE letter dated March 11, 2026. This effort falls under Strategic Initiative ES 6.1.3. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Erin Lowry AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Date: March 12, 2026 Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director Date: March 12, 2026 Katherine Barbieri, County Attorney Page 36 of 38 Date: March 14, 2026 Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator Page 37 of 38 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 701 SAN MARCO BOULEVARD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207-8137 Programs and Project Management Division March 11, 2026 Water Resources Branch Mr. Joshua Revord, P. E. Senior Coastal Engineer St. Lucie County 3701 Oleander Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 Dear Mr. Revord: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is requesting additional non-Federal share of cash for the Fort Pierce, Florida Shore Protection Project, pursuant to the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Article VI: Payment of Funds. Recently, the Federal government appropriated an additional $650,000 for construction of the project. Currently, the Corps is requesting an additional $186,000 in non-Federal cash for the increase in erosion within the project area. Based on the current balance of cash provided, and to account for the anticipated modification, additional non-Federal funding in the amount of $186,000 is requested no later than March 30, 2026. It is recommended that the funds be transmitted via electronic funds transfer (EFT) or wire transfer. Wire transfer information is enclosed with this request. Please include the language “K3 Fort Pierce Beach, FL” within the transmittal. If you have any questions regarding this or need additional information, please contact the Project Manager, James LaGrone at 904-232-2437 or by email at james.w.lagrone@usace.army.mil, Sincerely, Milan A. Mora, P.E. Chief, Water Resources Branch Page 38 of 38