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N OV 2� 193 <br />PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT FOR PLANNING SERVICES - COUNTY ZONING <br />CODE <br />The Board reviewed the following letter dated 10/27/83: <br />LESTER L. SOLIN. JR. AICP SOLIN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />PRINCIPAL AREA CODE 305 <br />PLANNING CONSULTANTS 567.3334 <br />1201 1 Sth PLACE, SUITE 10 1 <br />VERO BEACH. FL 32960 <br />October 27 1983 <br />Mr. Gary Brandenburg, County Attorney <br />County Administration Building <br />1840 25th Street <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />Dear Mr. Brandenburg: <br />This proposal is submitted as a result of our discussion on October 25, 1983. <br />The attached proposal describes my firm's interest in pri�viding technical <br />assistance to the County staff in amending the County Zoning Code. The proposal <br />also expresses our desire to assist Indian River County in the preparation of <br />any other, studies, reports, or ordinances which may be needed in order to <br />effectively implement the County's Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Section <br />163.3201, Florida Statutes. <br />Solin and Associates, Inc. (SAI), has a strong interest in serving the public <br />sector. As Principal of SAI, I personally have over fifteen (15) years of <br />planning experience with the public sector, seven (7) years in the capacity of <br />Planning Director. In addition, in a consulting capacity Iny firm has had <br />considerable growth management experience working with other coastal and barrier <br />island areas in Florida which are also experiencing severe growth pressures <br />similar to those of Indian River County. For instance, during the last two (2) <br />years SAI has prepared Comprehensive Plans and/or Land Development Codes for <br />such cities and counties as: The Town of Longboat Key, West Palm Beach, <br />Sebastian, Port St. Lucie, and Martin County. Solin and Associates, Inc., has <br />recently received professional recognition for their work on the Martin County <br />Comprehensive Plan, when both thi {aunty -and 'Al were the recipients of a 1983 <br />Award of Merit presented by ;:he �(,.Lewide Jury Awards Committee of the Florida <br />Chapter of the American Planning Association. A brochure describing the Martin <br />County Comprehensive Plan is enclosed. <br />SAI's track record is evidence of our commitment to assist local government in <br />managing development options by pr•evidiny highly qualified technical assistance <br />to staff and local off ...is. SAI is particularly interested in working with <br />Indian River County, since we perceive a local conunitrnent to growth management. <br />In addition, Indian Ri :r~ County i� confronted with a myriad of challenging <br />planning issues ul-iderlying implementation of policies within the- Comprehensive <br />Plan such as: the need for an effective plan implementation program; the desire <br />to utilize a variety of impact assessment ordinances for equitably funding costs <br />associated with future growth; the necessity to establish wetland and aquatic <br />land preservation policies; and the potential need to coordinate County policies <br />with the Governor's "Hutchinson Island Growth Management Study". <br />Our firm looks forward to working with you in providing necessary technical <br />assistance in a manner which is responsive to the unique planning needs of <br />Indian River County. <br />Very tr ours, <br />Lester in, P <br />Principal, Solin and. Associates, Inc. <br />32 <br />I <br />