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Project is in the design phase. Consultant is Turrell, Hall, & Associates, Inc. (THA)

• September 28, 2022 – Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage to the Naples Pier.  30+ pilings collapsed, approximately 50% of the pier is missing, and all but 100ft is un-usable.
• October 18, 2022 – Engineers assessed the damage to the Naples Pier and started putting together a report to present.  They also worked to determine how much of the pier we could open to the public.  
• November 9, 2022 – Naples Pier reopened, limited to area approved by the engineer.  Engineers provided a letter approving the current portion open, to open.
• November 30, 2022 – Received the Arm Corps Engineers permit.
• December 7, 2022 – Damage assessment presented to City Council, with options.  Rebuild was determined best option.
• January 9, 2023 – RFP was posted/advertised for the Naples Pier Design. 
• February 3, 2023 – RFP due date, which resulted in 3 companies submitting. 
• February 28, 2023 – Evaluation Committee met; it was determined to proceed to presentations due to the high quality of the submissions.
• March 13, 2023 – Presentations were made by 2 of 3 firms, the other firm withdrew.  The Evaluation Committee selected THA as the firm to recommend to City Council.
• April 19, 2023 – City Council approved to pursue a contract with Turrell, Hall & Associates (THA) for the Naples Pier Design.
• June 7, 2023 – The Naples Pier conceptual (30% Plans) was presented to City Council, and City Council selected Option 1 for the design of the pier.
• August 16, 2023 – Naples Pier Update to City Council.  Due to Federal and State permitting guidelines, it was determined Option 2 was the only attainable design.