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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes-Final October 24,2017 of at least two recreational facilities; at least one-half mile of trails; stormwater improvements; interconnection of trails and parking at Sebastian Stormwater Park; and the installation of educational kiosks and signs. He stated that once the funds had been disbursed,the County would have up to three years to complete those improvements. Commissioner Solari suggested extending the trails around the perimeter, in addition to interconnecting with the Sebastian Stormwater Park, in an effort to add distance to the trails. He was excited to have a plan in place to ensure the project was complete within the three year time period. County Administrator Jason Brown suggested that any remaining funds should be added to the existing 5-Year Plan, and be used for improvements to other pending conservation land projects. Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, questioned the purchase of the property, and asked if additional employees would be necessary to manage the conservation area. Commissioner Solari and Chairman Flescher provided answers to Mr. Johnson's inquiries. A motion was made by Commissioner Solari,seconded by Chairman Flescher,to: (1)approve the Grant Agreement with Florida Communities Trust(FCT)for the Sebastian Harbor Preserve Project, including any enhancements needed to fulfill the commitment to obtain funding; (2)authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County; and(3)add any remaining funds from the Sebastian Harbor Preserve Grant Project to the conservation land improvements existing 5-Year Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher,Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc B. Emergency Services C. General Services 1. Human Services 2. Sandridge Golf Club 3. Recreation D. Human Resources E. Office of Management and Budget E Public Works Indian River County Florida Page 11