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Kroegel Homestead: ➢ Work Order #5 for engineering services for MBV was approved. The work order will provide for the development of site plans for Hallstrom Farmstead, Jones' Pier and the.Kroegel Homestead. Staff is coordinating with MBV in the development of this plan. Survey has been completed. ➢ Site visit with the Traffic Engineering Department (Kim Graham) and Attorney's Office (Bill Debraal) was conducted to determine issues related to public access and easement issues. ➢ DHR Large Categories grant application being submitted June 15, 2017, to provide funding for restoring the buildings east of AIA. The maximum amount funded through these grants is $500,000. Proposed project cost is $141,000 with a County cash match of $52,000 and in-kind match of $18,500. Staff met on-site with County Building department staff to solicit their input on potential work needed and projected costs. This project works to meet the objectives outlined in the Board Approved Management Plan and requirements under the Florida Committees Trust grant agreement. North Sebastian Conservation Area: ➢ Staff has applied for FWC funding ($75,000 has been allocated by FWC— no County match) to treat exotics on this conservation area. Staff received notification that this funding will be provided, and a pre-bid meeting was held on June 28, 2017, (bids are all processed through FWC). Once the purchase order has been issued, the FWC selected contractor will begin work which is expected to begin FalMinter 2017. ➢ Staff continues to work with the Florida Forest Service to provide habitat management and wildfire reduction measures throughout the site. Currently, staff is coordinating with Forestry on 4 units that will be prescribed burned. In addition, fire breaks will be refreshed and mowed as needed. Budgeted other contractual funds may be utilized to accomplish these tasks. Some firelines also serve as trails and work doubles as trail maintenance. Oslo Riveriront Conservation Area: ➢ Staff prepared an HMGP Grant Application for creation of a large firebreak along the northern boundary of the conservation area. This grant application was submitted on June 9, 2017. Approval for grant application approved on consent agenda June 6, 2017. Oyster Bar Marsh )0, On April 4, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners approved a partnership agreement with the Indian River Land Trust (IRLT) to develop public access improvements at the Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area and on adjacent IRLT-owned land on the south barrier island. ➢ As authorized by the Board on May 16, 2017, county staff has submitted a Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) grant application to FIND for cost -share funding for the project for FY 2017-18. The FIND grant application is for 50% ($140,850) of the total estimated construction costs ($281,700). The County's match is to come from Optional Sales Tax and Land Acquisition Bond proceeds. The IRLT has committed to contributing up to $100,000 for project design and permitting. Conservation Lands Program Update — Informational Item July 2017 P10