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EP 1 1987 BOOK 69 PAGE lab C. Indian River Blvd. South - Irrigation Sys. & Landscaping The Board reviewed memo of County Engineer Brescia: TO: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF DATE: August 24, 1987 FELE: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THROUGH: Charles P. Balczun County Administrator James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Directo �1edt'� FROM: ?a'lph N. Brescia, County Engineer SUBJECT: Indian River Blvd., South Irrigation System & Landscap- ing P.E. REFERENCES: DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS In an effort to enhance the aesthetic value of the newly constructed section of Indian River Blvd., it is suggested that an irrigation system and landscaping be placed in the center median of the Boulevard. The limits of this work would be from station 216+50 near Walmart to station 277+50 near the 14th Street canal. The area to be irrigated would be approximately 110,000 square feet and the landscaping would include a minimum of: periwinkles, wax myrtles, hibiscus, dwarf palms, dwarf oleanders, blanket flowers, mulching and sod. It is estimated that the entire cost of this project would be approximately $65,000. RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING It is recommended that if the concept of an irrigation landscape plan is approved, specifications be prepared for outside contractors to bid this work. It, is further recommended. that bidding documents be developed to have all work included in one contract so as to have one contractor responsible for all aspects of the project. Funding for this work would come from Account'#304-214-541-066.51. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- missioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized the preparation of bidding documents with the work all to be included in one contract as recommended by staff. D. Earman Park Barbecue Pit Concrete Pads The Board reviewed memo of County Engineer Brescia: 6