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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 To The Agreement With Ocean Rescue Alliance, Inc., For The Artificial Reefs Project In The Amount Of $94,500.00, Increasing the Project Cost From $633,560.00 To $728,060.000.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
Body
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 that were required to implement four near shore artificial reefs project in an expeditious fashion.
By constructing an artificial reef in four locations, residents, guests, and visitors will enjoy their stay in 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-DCRA-2023-58 approving an agreement with ORA for the Project in an amount not to exceed $633,560.00.
During the month of May 2025 ORA successfully deployed 50 reef modulus in four locations along Hollywood beach. The Project included the installation of a video camera at one of the reefs.
Due to the weather, the Project was delayed and ORA incurred additional expenses for various items such as the barge cost, mobilization, storage, and more. ORA prepared and submitted a budget change request to the Project for the additional costs in an amount of $94,500.00. They also submitted back up documents justifying the request for the additional costs in an amount of $94,500.00.
The CRA Executive Director requests authorization from the CRA Board to allow for amendment of the contract with ORA and for an additional cost of $94,500.00 and a 180 day increase of the Agreement duration.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this expenditure is available in the Downtown CRA account number 163.639901.55200.563010.001599....
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