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Page 2 <br />BCC Agenda Item <br />2016 Sebastian Lionfish Fest <br />April 25, 2016 <br />Details of the event - <br />Fishing tournament (Sunrise — 4pm): a Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) <br />sanctioned tournament which standardizes how the tournament is conducted and data <br />is collected for FWC. All catch must be turned into the Captain Hiram's dock by 4pm for <br />weight -in to be considered for prizes. Teams of 2-4 can sign up online for $125. Lionfish <br />are best caught by spearfishing through scuba or freediving. A mandatory Captain's <br />meeting will be hosted on May 13, 2016 at 7pm at Captain Hiram's (late registration <br />begins at 6pm). <br />• Lionfish cook -off between local chefs (4pm — 7pm). Kid friendly event open to the public. <br />People can come and learn about the local lionfish problem from 10 educational vendors <br />providing interactive activities and presentations while tasting multiple lionfish dishes <br />prepared by local chefs. The public is encouraged to try all menu items and vote on their <br />favorite dish, ultimately choosing the winner of the cook -off. Eating lionfish is one of <br />FWC's main mitigation measures for controlling the growing population of these fish. <br />FUNDING <br />Local Funding in the amount of $500 was provided by Commission Sponsorship from the Beach <br />Restoration Fund, Other Operating Supplies Account No. 12814472-035290. Additional funding <br />for this event has come from generous support from local sponsoring companies and individuals. <br />All sponsors are recognized on the front page of the Lionfish Fest website listed above. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The recommendation of staff is to include the above referenced public meeting notice on the <br />May 3, 2016 Board of County Commission Agenda. <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM <br />FOR: May 3, 2016 BY: O�- &14 <br />Indian River County <br />Ap ro ed <br />Date <br />Administration <br />Budget <br />Legal <br />_ <br />Public Works <br />01_� <br />Coastal Eng. Division <br />Jp6 <br />41241b <br />F:\Public Works\Kendra Cope\Lionfish Fest\Commission Meeting Items\lnformational Item\Public Notice Informational BOCC <br />Agenda Item —Sebastian Lionfish Fest 05_03_16_Final.docx 17 <br />