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Commission approves change order for Pine Island restroom/trailer site; county staff says new septic option selected
Summary
The board approved a modest contract change order to accommodate a revised toilet/trailer system and septic design at Pine Island Beach; staff said the revised plan replaces above-ground holding tanks with an engineered septic system to reduce pumping frequency and odor concerns.
Hernando County commissioners approved a contract change order on June 10 to update the Pine Island Beach restroom and temporary trailer installation plan following staff review.
Parks staff told commissioners they had identified issues with an initially proposed above-ground holding-tank solution for the restroom trailer and opted instead to install an engineered septic system with a lift station and shore-compatible connections. The board approved Change Order No. 5 to the construction contract with Titan Consultants in the amount of $82,619 to reflect that revised scope.
Why it matters: County staff said an above-ground tank solution would have required frequent pump-outs (possibly multiple times per week during peak season), raised odor and environmental concerns and imposed greater operations and maintenance burdens. Parks and facilities staff reported that an engineered septic drain-field with appropriate lift and tie-in points would be more resilient and avoid frequent hauling operations.
Details: The change order funds design and installation adjustments tied to septic and site work; staff said the actual purchase and delivery of the trailer is a separate procurement. Facilities staff recommended the septic approach partly because it will be easier to reconnect or remove the trailer if future storms require relocation. The change was described as consistent with recent efforts to make Pine Island infrastructure more storm-resilient.
Next steps: Parks and facilities staff said the county will complete the septic installation and pedestal hookups, then schedule the trailer delivery and final inspections. The board approved the change order by unanimous vote.
Context: Pine Island Beach has been closed for reconstruction following storm damage; the county is replacing restrooms and adding a larger, more resilient operations footprint. Commissioners said they favor design choices that reduce future operating costs and limit environmental risk.
