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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -5 <br /> Joseph E. Flescher <br /> Wes ley S. Davis <br /> G'•�� District 2 <br /> Chairman <br /> District 7 <br /> i4 Tim t tt f o rc <br /> Bob Solari <br /> C District 3 <br /> Vice Chalrittatrt Peter D. O't3ryctu <br /> District 5 District 4 <br /> January 14, 2015 <br /> Maurice Sterling, Interim Director <br /> Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program <br /> St. Johns River Water Management District <br /> 4049 Reid Street <br /> Palatka, FL 32178-1429 <br /> Dear Mr. Sterling: <br /> On January 13, 2015, Commissioner Bob Solari made a presentation to the Board of <br /> County Commissioners of Indian River County (the "Board") explaining the process of <br /> the reorganization of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program. A copy of his <br /> presentation materials is attached for your review. Based upon the significant issues <br /> raised in that discussion, the Board voted unanimously to reject the proposed Indian <br /> River Lagoon National Estuary Program Interlocal Agreement (the "Agreement"), which <br /> you sent to me on December 24, 2015. <br /> As explained in the attached presentation materials, please understand the Board is <br /> concerned about the health of the Indian River Lagoon. The Board has taken significant <br /> steps and spent millions of dollars in furtherance of returning the Indian River Lagoon to <br /> a healthy condition. The Board, however, does have grave concerns with the proposed <br /> Agreement and thus cannot approve it in its current form. <br /> At a minimum, the Agreement must contain a meaningful sunset provision. <br /> Additionally, the organization must be governed by a board which is comprised solely of <br /> five voting members who are representatives from the five governing boards of the <br /> counties within the Indian River Lagoon estuary. The Board believes any successful <br /> board responsible for improving the health of the Indian River Lagoon must be directly <br /> accountable to the citizens and voters of the region. Please be aware that our County <br /> Attorney will be closely reviewing the proposed Agreement and thus may identify <br /> additional issues, such as the need for a detailed budget of the new entity. <br /> 180127'.17 Street, Building A <br /> Vero Beach. FL 32960 <br /> (772) 226-1490 <br /> Al <br />