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BOOK .62 PAGE -3j - The Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County - Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves Management Plan Theeproposed project is not expected to adversely affect aquatic habitat; however, red and black mangroves located on the 14th Street canal banks must be removed to accommodate the proposed bridge. The replanting of mangroves in this or other County property will serve as mitigation and satisfy the requirements of the County's tree protection ordinance. The proposed project will implement the County's thoroughfare plan and is in conformance with the environmental policies relating to roadways in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to forward a letter of no objection to the proposed project. Commissioner Bowman was concerned about the drainage in Rockridge and wondered when the proposed work is being done whether .something can be done about the canal that is always blocked up down there. Commissioner Wodtke believed that is the D.O.T. drainage outfall, and the Administrator noted that all we are talking about is a bridge to get over the canal. Commissioner Bird believed that what Commissioner Bowman is referring to is a delta that has been formed in the river and there have been requests from the boating interests in Fairlane Harbor to dredge this out. Public Works Director Davis, however, says that although it does impact boating, it really doesn't impact the drainage coming out of Rockridge, and he, therefore, couldn't justify removing that as part of the Indian River Boulevard project. Discussion continued with Commissioner Bowman continuing to emphasize her concern over drainage rather than boating. Commissioner Scurlock felt if we want to get into a dis- cussion of drainage that is a separate issue and should be put on the agenda as a separate item. The Chairman concurred that we should put this on a later agenda. 14 M M M