Title
A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida, Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”), Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Execute An Amendment With Ocean Rescue Alliance, Inc. Increasing The Contract Duration By An Additional 180 Days From March 2, 2026.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The CRA obtained from Ocean Rescue Alliance, Inc., (“ORA”) design, construction, and deployment services that were required to implement a project for four near shore Artificial reefs in an expeditious fashion (the “Project”).
By constructing an artificial reef in four locations, residents and visitors can enjoy this attraction off the coast of Hollywood and the reef construction will build a stable habitat for marine organisms.
On October 4, 2023, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution No. R-CRA-2023-58 approving an agreement with ORA for the Project in an amount not to exceed $633,560.00.
On April 20, 2024, a Notice To Proceed was issued with 350 days to substantially complete the Project.
Due to adverse weather conditions for deployment, the Project was delayed, and on May 20, 2025, a 120-day extension was issued. During the month of May 2025, ORA deployed 50 reef modules in four locations along Hollywood beach.
Release of the last payment is contingent upon receiving all final governing permitting agency approvals. On September 3, 2025, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution No. R-CRA-2025-36 approving a 180 day increase in the agreement duration to accommodate final permitting approvals, expiring on March 2, 2026. Since all final permitting approvals are still pending, the CRA Executive Director requests a second 180 day increase in the duration of the agreement to August 29, 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
George R. Keller, Jr. CPPT, CRA Executive Director