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1�-P,- <br /> Consent Agenda-B.C.C. 7.12.16 <br /> �t1YEk Ofce of <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br /> ATTORNEY <br /> *�LORt�P <br /> Dylan Retngold,County Attorney <br /> William K.DeBraal,Deputy County.attorney <br /> Kate Pmgolt Cotner,Assistant County Attorney <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Board of County Commissioners <br /> FROM: Kate Pingolt Cotner, Assistant County Atto <br /> DATE: July 5, 2016 <br /> SUBJECT: Authorization for Out-of-County Travel to Attend the 30th Annual Environmental <br /> Permitting Summer School <br /> BACKGROUND: Authorization is requested for out-of-county travel for County Commissioners, the <br /> Assistant County Attorney, and County staff to attend the 30th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer <br /> School from July 201h-22"d in Orlando, Florida. This seminar will provide useful information on the <br /> implementation of the State of Florida's new water policy which was signed into law by Governor Scott <br /> on January 21, 2016 (SB 552). The new water policy calls for (a) a comprehensive plan to restore the <br /> State of Florida's springs, (b) the protection of the Florida's Everglades, (c) an increase in information <br /> and access to public lands, and (d) the creation of a transparent process to address water quality and <br /> quantity projects. Over the next year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and its <br /> respective water management districts, will be creating rules and regulations to implement the new water <br /> policy. It is important for Indian River County to be engaged in this process to promote its water quality <br /> issues and projects. <br /> FUNDING: The registration cost for the environmental permitting conference is $575.00, and the hotel <br /> for July 20, 2016, and July 21, 2016, is estimated to cost $165.00 per night. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Board authorize County Commissioners, the Assistant County Attorney <br /> and County Staff to attend the 30th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School. <br /> ATTACHMENT(S). <br /> A copy of the 30th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School brochure and topic descriptions is <br /> attached. <br /> Approved for July 12, 2016 BCC Meeting Indian River Co. Appr v Date <br /> Consent Agenda Admin. � R� f1k <br /> Co.Atty <br /> Budget <br /> Department — <br /> COUNTY ATTORNEY Risk Management --- - <br /> 49 <br />