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House (circa 1910) is located and the Bridge Tender's Site where the Wabasso Bridge (circa 1927) was historically located. The location of these sites is depicted on the map in Attachment B. If funded through this grant, the County will create wayside exhibits for each site which will provide the visitors with descriptions of the rich history of the Indian River Lagoon and the Historic Jungle Trail. Visitors will be able to complete the tour guided by printed maps and a web app developed by the County which will provide a story connecting each historic property and highlight the unique aspects of the contributions of the pioneers of Indian River County. Partners who have already shown an interest and provided letters of support are Pelican Island Audubon Society, the Environmental Learning Center, the Indian River County Historical Society, Senator Debbie Mayfield, Congressman Bill Posey, the Indian River Land Trust, and the School District of Indian River County. FUNDING: In December 2015, the Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvement Element for public access on conservation lands providing $29 million dollars over 5 years to be utilized toward public access improvements.. Priority was given to establishing trails and related trail structures at conservation areas that are nearing final completion with the FCT outlined obligations. This project has been identified as a top priority through this process. Funding sought from the Division of Historical Resources under this grant will provide $27,500. The County proposes to match $9,500 of in-kind services and $18,500 in cash (see table below) through the use of the appropriate funding source. Grant Cash In -Kind Total Architectural Drawings $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 0 $ 8,000 Sign Construction $15,000 $10,000 $ 0 $25,000 Sign Design $ 4,500 $10,000 $ 0 $ 9,000 Sign Installation $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Site Preparation $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Site Survey $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Total: $27,500 $18,500 $ 9,500 $55,500 If awarded, the grant agreement will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval and the DHR funding would be available July 1, 2018. Concurrently, staff is pursuing elements related to the public access of Jones' Pier Conservation Area including site planning and the FEMA restoration of damaged structures related to Hurricane Matthew. The Jones' Pier will remain open for passive recreation during the grant review process and daily receives visitors at the docks which are open from sunrise to sunset. Attachments: Attachment A — Historic Photograph of Jones' Pier Fruit Stand circa 1930 Attachment B — Proposed Locations of Wayside Exhibits C:\Users\GRANIC—I\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@ I C057707\@BCL@ I C057707.doc P19