SUBJECT
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Approve Gopher Tortoise Relocation Agreement for the Polk County Masterpiece Road Fire Rescue Station project with All Phase Environmental Solutions, LLC, (APES). (one-time estimated expense amount of $108,000.00 as noted in the agreement dependent upon the final species count)
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DESCRIPTION
The project has been bid out for construction and the construction will impact several gopher tortoise burrows located on the property. The gopher tortoises are a state designated threatened species by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and are required to be relocated under Florida law prior to construction.
APES has agreed to provide spaces for the gopher tortoises at a cost not-to-exceed $6,000.00 each (Adult), $3,000.00 each (Juvenile), with a 50% deposit required to reserve the spots.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the Gopher Tortoise Relocation Agreement for the Polk County Masterpiece Road Fire Rescue Station project with APES. (one-time estimated expense amount of $108,000.00 as noted in the agreement dependent upon the final species count)
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Emergency Medical Millage Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Keith R. Tate, AIA, Facilities Director
Facilities Management Division, Polk County BoCC
863-534-5511
keithtate@polk-county.net <mailto:keithtate@polk-county.net>