Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The First Amendment To The Agreement With Broward County On The Shore Protection Project, Segment III.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Design and Construction Management (“DCM”) requests approval to authorize the appropriate City officials to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Broward County on the Shore Protection Project, Segment III (“Segment III SPP”), which shall contain certain required conditions.
On October 9, 2025, the City Commission approved Resolution R-2025-358, approving the Agreement with Broward County regarding the Segment III SPP for the access and use of City property for the Segment III SPP (“Agreement”).
Due to erosion during construction, concerns arose pertaining to certain elements of the Segment III SPP, such as compliance with the City’s Dune Master Plan, the required ratio of recreational beach width to dune width, post and rope locations and height, access points, and design and public safety considerations.
On April 15, 2026, the City Commission directed the County to stop work, City staff to review the matter with County staff, and City staff to bring back an agenda item for the City Commission to consider regarding the Agreement.
On April 22, 2026, during a Special City Commission Meeting, the City and County agreed to modifications with the Commission requesting final modifications to the Agreement be brought back to the Commission for approval.
Upon further discussion with the County, the First Amendment to the Agreement modifies the Agreement as follows:
Unvegetated dunes, consisting of sand placement only, shall be constructed in Segment 2 (Thomas Street to Cleveland Street) and Segment 4 (Magnolia Terrace to City’s southern limits).
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