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keep them updated as the redevelopment project progresses. The city may be interested in some passive redevelopment of their portion of the former landfill, such as nature trails; however, they were not interested in a project that would require long-term maintenance costs. Staff scheduled a follow-up call with Eric Menger on January 17, 2017, to provide an update and to get further input. Mr. Menger informed us that the Airport Master Plan has been approved both by the City Council and the Federal Aviation Administration and includes three Future Sustainability Development sites with potential consideration to be used for a solar farm. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: A conference call is scheduled on Monday, January 23, 2017, with Art Torvela, FDEP, regarding both the permitting requirements and funding opportunities for the Former Gifford Road Landfill site. TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL & COMMUNITY INPUT. On May 28, 2015, TCRPC was awarded ,another Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant utilizing the Gifford Landfill as one of the sites in their grant application. From June 2015 to August 2016, TCRPC completed USEPA administrative requirements under the grant, completed the request for proposal (RFP) process and selected Geosyntec as one of the consulting firms to assist with execution of activities under the grant, finalized contracts with the consultants, and strategized with Geosyntec and SWDD staff regarding specific activities to complete using grant funding at the Gifford Landfill. In August 2016, TCRPC authorized Geosyntec the following tasks: Task 1. Community Stakeholders Meeting #1— This initial workshop -style meeting (Meeting #1) is to solicit ideas from the community stakeholders with the goal to identify two to four redevelopment alternatives (or perhaps a combination of those) to move forward with for further evaluation in the next steps. Task 2. Development of conceptual designs — The initial versions of the alternatives will be prepared by TCRPC staff. Artistic drawings for these options will be prepared by TCRPC's designated urban designer to capture the key concepts of each alternative. Geosyntec will prepare redevelopment costs, evaluation of environmental challenges, and the cost of ongoing maintenance. Task 3. Community Stakeholders Meeting #2 — A second workshop will be held for a selection of a redevelopment option for the site. The objective of this meeting is to propose a final redevelopment alternative that is amenable to as many of the involved parties as possible, and is considered a viable alternative for subsequent redevelopment at the site. Once a firm direction has been determined, TCRPC will develop a "before and after" aerial perspective computer rendering illustrating the preferred site design and program. Task 4. SWDD Board Meeting #3 — Provide an update to the SWDD Board for review and consideration of the selected redevelopment alternative with an estimate of associated expenses and environmental considerations. Opportunities for grant funding as well as public/private partnerships will also be provided. Input from the SWDD Board will be utilized to finalize a Former Gifford Road Landfill Redevelopment Plan. Meeting #1 was held at the Gifford Community Center on December 10, 2016. The goal of the workshop was to engage the community attendees in brainstorming ideas for potential redevelopment uses for the 0022-1—Staff Report.docx Page 3 of 5 P185