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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 18, 2017 Attachments: Staff Report Aerial Photo Mediation Agreement Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal provided history and background information on the pending Circuit Court Case between the Estates of William and Carlyne Jenkins and Indian River County for property acquisition associated with the construction of 53rd Street west of Old Dixie Highway and east of Waterway Village. Attorney DeBrall informed the Board of the risk to the County if the case had been taken to trial, and the successful mediation negotiations with the Jenkins family. He suggested the Board approve the Mediated Settlement Agreement to cap the County's exposure from a higher verdict and additional fees. A short discussion ensued amongst the Board about the pending lawsuit, and any additional costs that may be associated with the County's experts, engineers, and attorneys that have not been reflected in the settlement. Commissioner Zorc disclosed that he was familiar with the Jenkins family, as he used to play on their property as a child, and suggested the consideration of other alternatives to save taxpayer dollars to resolve the issue. The Board expressed appreciation for the efforts made in bringing the situation to an amicable solution. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc 133 17-0414 Resolution Supporting Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017 Recommended action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Chair allow for public comment on this matter and then have the Board vote whether to accept the resolution as drafted or amend the resolution. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Supporting Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017 County Attorney Dylan Reingold recalled the meeting held on April 4, 2017, where the Board directed the County Attorney's Office to draft a Resolution in support of the Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017. He explained that the Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017 would nullify the Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) Final Rule entitled "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" (the "AFFH Rule") and eliminate the HUD Assessment Tool that is required to be used by local governments, and also prevents the use of Federal funds for the building of a Federal database that is used in affordable housing considerations. Indian River County Florida Page 11