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of this grant, the garage/office will be repurposed as a small museum/docent education center; the animal pen will be re-purposed to house Indian River Mosquito Control sentinel chickens (consistent with the time period); the shed will be replicated for displaying tools and other artifacts; and the photo darkroom will be reconstructed to highlight Paul Kroegel's activities documenting the wildlife and other scenes from the early 20th Century with lantern slides. Included with the replicas to be constructed, the grant will include educational exhibits that highlight the story of the nation's first wildlife refuge, Paul Kroegel and other historically significant sites along the Indian River Lagoon (i.e. Archie Smith Fish House, Historic Jungle Trail, Captain Forster's Hammock Preserve and the Jones' Homestead). Visitors will be able to complete a self-guided tour with printed maps and a web app 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 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,the Indian River Land Trust, and the School District of Indian River County. Beyond the initial improvements for public access already underway (MBV Work Order No. 5), this grant will enable the County to fully utilize the site for passive recreation and historical interpretation of the area. These improvements are not only consistent with the BCC approved Management Plan dated October 2004, but are also key elements requiring completion in the grant award agreement with FCT. 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 $2.9 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. Funding sought from the Division of Historical Resources under this grant will provide $70,500 for replica design, site preparation and construction. The County proposes to match $18,500 of in-kind services and $52,000 in cash (see table below) from the Land Acquisition Bond Funds—Other Buildings account number 14514639- 066290. Grant Cash In-Kind Total Replica Design $ 7,750 $ 22,250 $ 0 $ 30,000 Site Preparation & $62,750 $22,250 $ 0 $ 85,000 Construction Sign Design & $ 0 $ 0 $ 16,000 $ 16,000 Interpretive Education Materials Sign Construction $ 0 $ 7,500 $ 0 $ 7,500 Sign Installation $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Total: $70,500 $52,000 $ 18,500 $141,000 C:\Users\GRANIC—I W ppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@5C05B8F 1\@BCL@SCOSB8F I.doc P6