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rehensive Plan Coordination Element improvements at the Barber Street sports complex in Sebastian and Fellsmere's ball park, the county also contributes approximately $680,000 annually to the Indian River County/City of Vero Beach Recreation Department's operating budget. Beach Erosion The county has coordinated with the City of Vero Beach for construction of a Prefabricated Erosion Protection (PEP) reef off Vero Beach to reduce beach erosion. The construction of the reef began in 1996. Road Improvements The county has coordinated with municipalities to construct roadway improvements within municipal boundaries. These include County Road 512 in Sebastian and Willow Street in Fellsmere. The county has also coordinated with the City of Vero Beach, FDOT, and St. Lucie County, regarding a study of S.R. AIA on the south barrier island. Radio Communication System In coordination with other local governments within the county, the county is purchasing a $5.8 million 800 megahertz (MHZ) radio communication system to be used by emergency personnel, police, and other local government personnel. Utilities Provision The county has an agreement with the City of Sebastian and the Town of Orchid to provide utility services to those two jurisdictions. The county also acquired ownership of the City of Sebastian utility facilities. In addition, the county has an agreement with the City of Vero Beach for the city to provide water and sewer services to portions of the unincorporated county, including the south barrier island, and some mainland areas around the city. Planning Efforts The county has coordinated with all municipalities within the county to prepare a Metropolitan Planning Organization Long -Range Plan, a Local Housing Assistance Program and plan, an Economic Development Strategy Community Development Department Indian River County 44