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6 RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 059 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, 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, the County's pledge to carry out MRC's obligations if it should fail is necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The MRC application for a grant to purchase certain property along the St. Sebastian River Watershed area in Indian River County and for the removal of all exotics has the full support of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County. 2. The County in a show of its support, and pursuant to Section 9K-7.003(7), Florida Administrative Code, hereby pledges to take over all responsibilities of MRC related to the grant in the event that MRC is unable to carry out its responsibilities for any reason and agrees to manage the Project Site pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the FCT grant application. 3. The County is willing to be named as a co-signer on the Grant Award Agreement and accept title to the property if MRC no longer holds title. The County is willing to provide any other assurances to FCT as deemed necessary to adequately protect the public interest. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Gi nn , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: