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1.2016-2'017 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. The following is a list of Indian River County's legislative priorities and positions for the 2016-2017 State of Florida legislative session. Not all of the listed priorities were considered by the Florida Legis- lature. ne priorities that were considered by the Florida Legislature are discussed in subsequent sec- tions. 1.1 CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY FOREIGN TRADE ZONE Indian River County BCC SUPPORTED an amendment to the Canaveral Port District Charter to remove the current laneuage which limits the foreign trndP 7nnP hn„nrlar, to Rr, varrt Cn„n", 1.2 INDIAN RIVER LAGOON Indian River County BCC SUPPORTED legislation to appropriate funding for local government projects and programs that will enhance the economic wellbeing of Indian River County by treating and monitoring the health of the Lagoon. Indian River County BCC SUPPORTED an appropriation of $2.5 million in matching funds for the City of Sebastian septic to sewer project. It is axiomatic that aging septic tanks are hazardous to both Florida's groundwater and Florida's fragile water systems. The project would convert the aging septic tanks found in the downtown commercial district as well as the residential properties along the La- goon to the County -operated sewer system. The project's elimination of aging septic tanks will de- crease the level of pollution in the Lagoon. The project will also increase the economic development of commercial properties along the east side of US Highway 1 as well as the riverfront area of the City of Sebastian. This will certainly lead to additional employment and economic activity within both the project arlea as well as within Indian River County. Indian River CountyBCC SUPPORTED an appropriation of 300 000 in matching funds to enhance $ g ace Indian River County's PC Main Screening System ("Main Screening System"). The Main Screening System is� located in the City of Vero Beach and treats the Main Relief Canal which flows directly into the Lagoon. Indian River County BCC SUPPORTED an appropriation of $150,000 in matching funds for the Indian River County Aquatic Plant Program. This is a pilot program that would use a combination of aquatic plants to remove pollution from the canals within the Indian River Farms Water Control Dis- trict. 13