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FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE <br />OKEECHOBEE DISTRICT <br />(863) 462-5160 <br />(863) 462-5162 FAX <br />5200 HIGHWAY 441, NORTH <br />OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972-8697 <br />FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES <br />COMMISSIONER ADAM H. PUTNAM <br />September 10, 2014 <br />Indian River County Board of County Commissioners <br />Joseph A. Baird, Administrator <br />1801 27th Street <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />Dear Mr.Baird, <br />Under the authority of Florida Statutes 125.27, the Florida Forest Service contracts with each <br />county board of commissioners for countywide forest fire protection. To fulfill the provisions of <br />this law an annual report to the county is submitted. This report covers the services and activities <br />carried out in part from the funds provided to the State through the fire control assessment. <br />The attached report for your review and comment covers the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, <br />libuy 2014. The report specifically covers the Florida Forest Service work in your county regarding the <br />following: <br />• Total Acreage Forest/Wild land Protection <br />• Burn Authorizations <br />• Fire Activity <br />• Fire Prevention <br />• Rural Community Fire Protection Equipment Lease <br />• Mitigation <br />It is our goal to render the best possible wildland fire management services to the residents of Indian <br />River County and we look forward to rendering that assistance in the coming year. Please contact me at <br />your convenience should you have any questions or require additional information at (772) 778-5085 or <br />Trevor.Taylor@FreshFromFlorida.com. <br />Sincerely, —/ <br />7,,jG' �Lt� <br />Trevor Taylor <br />Forest Area Supervisor <br />1-800-HELPFLA <br />www.FreshFromFlorida.com <br />3 <br />