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Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element Local Water Control Districts These are special drainage districts established under Chapter 298 of Florida Statutes. They have power to collect taxes for the operation and maintenance of drainage facilities. The boundaries of these drainage districts are identified in Figure 11.1. The Drainage Sub -Element discusses the detailed function of each of these drainage districts. Indian River County Fire Districts These two districts are responsible for the emergency responses to their respective districts as mapped on Figure 11.2. The service areas for the individual fire/rescue stations and their future locations are discussed in the Future Land Use Element. School District of IRC The School DistrictBoard of Indian River County is responsible for public education in the entire county. To fulfill that responsibility, the School. District must occasionally site and construct new schools throughout the County. In so doing, the School District must comply with local comprehensive plans. Because school siting affects :: - - • :: D . - : land. use planning in the County, the The school. location criteria of schools and future expansion arei-s discussed in the Future Land Use Element. Interactions between the county and the school board primarily relate to requirements and in the past have not been subject to all site plan requirements. Regarding land use and density, the county's decisions have a significant effect on the number and location of schools needed. In order for the School Boardschool district to efficiently and realistically plan for future schools, coordination with the county is essential. In the past, coordination with the Scheel-Bearschool district has been with primarily at the staff level where information and data have been were exchanged. A school boardSubsequently, a school district/county committee was also established to review proposed school construction projects. -The school board facilities are exempt from county building code requirements and in the past have not been subject to all site plan requirements. This committee's principal role was to review and approve site plans for new school facilities. Municipalities of Indian River County There are five municipalities in the county. Their locations are shown on Figure 11.3. The county and these municipalities have a good understanding of the need for coordination. Generally, they work effectively and cooperatively together. As shown on attachment 1, there are many agreements between the county and municipalities. A number of these agreements also involve a third party. These agreements cover such issues as water and sewer service, recreation, fire protection, building Community Development Department Indian River County 4