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RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 040 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF THE MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL'S APPLICATION FOR A GRANT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY ALONG THE ST. SEBASTIAN RIVER. WHEREAS, the Marine Resources Council of East Florida (MRC) is applying for a Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Florida Forever grant to purchase property along the St. Sebastian River watershed area and to remove exotics in the area; and WHEREAS, the property to be purchased lies within the boundaries of Indian River County; and WHEREAS, the purchase and management of the property will inure to the benefit of the residents of Indian River County, as well as visitors to the County, and will further the public interest; and WHEREAS, in order for MRC to give FCT reasonable assurances that it can do the project and manage the site in perpetuity, it is necessary for the County to pledge to carry out MRC's obligations if MRC should fail; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County fully supports the MRC grant application to purchase certain property along the St. Sebastian River Watershed area in Indian River County and for the removal of all exotics from the purchased property. 2. As a demonstration of its support, and pursuant to Section 9K-7.003(10), Florida Administrative Code, the County hereby pledges to take over all responsibilities of MRC related to the grant and agrees to manage the Project Site pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the FCT grant application in the event that MRC is unable to carry out its responsibilities for any reason. 3. The County is willing to be named as a co-signer on the Grant Award Agreement and provide any other assurances to FCT as deemed necessary to adequately protect the public interest. In the event that MRC can no longer hold title to the property, the County is willing to accept title to the property.