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Fernandina Beach commission approves lighthouse restoration, sewer relining, rescue-unit purchase and other contracts
Summary
The city approved multiple resolutions Jan. 7, including award of lighthouse restoration work ($1.16M), sewer relining ($244,282.80), intent-to-purchase a rescue unit (not to exceed $435,000), paving allocations, sports lighting, and a city sponsorship for ShrimpFest (up to $76,913). All items passed by recorded roll calls, most unanimously.
The Fernandina Beach City Commission on Jan. 7 approved a package of resolutions and contracts covering historic preservation, infrastructure, equipment and community events.
Major approvals included awarding RFQ 24-4 to Walker Consultants for historic-preservation oversight and awarding a restoration contract to Specialized Property Services for the lighthouse (amount not to exceed $1,161,843.06). Staff said the work is grant-funded and recommended third-party oversight to meet Secretary-of-Interior standards.
The commission also approved an intent-to-purchase letter to ETR LLC for a rescue unit expected in fiscal 2025–26 with a purchase amount not to exceed $435,000, and authorized an annual relining contract with InSituForm for cured-in-place sewer lining (amount not to exceed $244,282.80) to reduce inflow and infiltration in aging vitrified clay pipe.
Other actions approved included awarding a paving phase (Phase 1) with $625,000 budgeted for street resurfacing, a Musco Sports Lighting LED replacement for Central Park tennis courts (up to $75,000 total with contingency), and a proposal to continue facade restoration of the Atlantic Recreation Auditorium (contract amount stated in packet). The commission also approved a city sponsorship and fee-waiver package for the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival not to exceed $76,913; organizers said the event generates volunteer-run revenues for local nonprofits and cited a CVB survey estimating a $15 million economic impact.
Commissioners approved an interlocal GIS services agreement with the Nassau County property appraiser at $83,200 per year for three years, citing the value of hosted map layers and specialized map products. Votes on these items were recorded and, where stated in the packet, passed by unanimous vote.
