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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 365 Days From August 29, 2026; And Further Authorizing The Executive Director Of The CRA To Execute All Applicable Agreements And Documents To Implement The Project.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") obtained from Ocean Rescue Alliance, Inc. ("ORA") design, construction, and deployment services required to implement a project for four near-shore artificial reefs expeditiously (the "Project"). By constructing artificial reefs in four locations, residents, guests, and visitors will enjoy their stay in Hollywood, and the reefs will provide 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 ("Agreement"). On April 20, 2024, a Notice to Proceed was issued with 350 days to substantially complete the Project. Due to the weather, the Project was delayed, and on May 20, 2025, a 120-day extension to the Agreement was issued. During May 2025, ORA successfully deployed 50 reef modules in four locations along Hollywood Beach.
Release of the last payment under the Agreement is contingent upon receipt of all final governing approvals from the permitting agency. 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. On January 21, 2026, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution No. R-CRA-2026-06 approving a 180-day increase in the Agreement duration. The current extension of the Agreement expires on August 29, 2026.
Since all final permitting approvals a...
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