Town staff reports contractor completion, liquidated damages terms and dune plantings; iguanas reported damaging plantings

Town staff updated the task force on beach project completion, liquidated damages and dune management.

A staff member reported that contractor Aetna has completed its work and that the town is reconciling accounting and grant documentation. The staff update said the town will assess liquidated damages of $3,500 and $70 per day for calendar days beyond the contractor’s required substantial and final completion dates, and that the town can deduct damages from final payment requests.

On dune management, staff said Earth Balance is planting along the berm alignment and working with property owners to make adjustments consistent with the dune management plan. Property owners were encouraged to contact environmental staff at chad@fandbgov.com regarding access alignment or additional plantings.

Staff also reported iguana infestations damaging plantings — particularly railroad vine — and said staff will pursue options to address iguana impacts.

Next steps: Staff will continue to reconcile damages and grant records, proceed with planting per the dune management plan and follow up on iguana mitigation options; property owners may request adjustments to plantings through environmental staff.