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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: June 4, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Daniel O'Byrne
SUBJECT: Endangered Species Turtle Survey Services
DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Department
BCC DISTRICT: ALL
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: This single source contract for endangered species turtle survey
services is presented to the Board for approval.
BACKGROUND: Okaloosa County has contracted with Mr. George Gray since 1996 for
endangered species turtle survey services. Mr. Gray is the only individual authorized by the State
of Florida to conduct these services on Okaloosa County beaches. He is authorized by permit to
conduct nesting surveys, conduct stranding/salvage surveys, relocate nests for conservation
services and monitor for mechanical beach cleaning services. This survey service is required by a
State of Florida permit for Okaloosa County to be able to mechanically clean the beaches.
Additionally, Mr. Gray is also authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to
conduct educational nighttime guided beach walks to provide an educational experience of the
beach environment and nesting/hatching marine turtles.
OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend that the Board approve this single source contract for
endangered species turtle survey services in the annual amount of $47,000.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator