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r -FEB 16 1993 George Bunnell appeared before Board and commended the Board and staff for their efforts and cooperation. He also mentioned that the project of moving the trees on barges up the river has gained the attention of several magazines. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously authorized the use of County equipment and labor to assist the Environmental Learning Center in the relocation of large trees, as recommended by staff. AMENDMENT TO FBIP GRANT AGREEMENT - ROUND ISLAND PARR IMPROVEMENTS The Board reviewed memo from Capital Projects Manager Terry Thompson dated February 12, 1993: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E. Capital Projects Manager SUBJECT: Amendment to FBIP Grant Agreement for Round Island Park Improvements DATE: February 12, 1993 DESCRIPTION AND 'CONDITIONS FILE: rifbip.agn On February 18, 1992, Indian River County accepted a $150,000 Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant for Round Island Park river access improvements. Scheduled improvements include construction of paved access road, parking, restroom building, addition boat ramp and waterfront boardwalk with fishing docks. The Agreement requires that the project be completed by February 18, 1993 unless the project period has been extended. Staff requested that the FBIP extend funding on the project one year because of delays in permitting. On February 11, 1993, the County received the attached Amendment that extends the project completion deadline to February 17, 1994. This Amendment must be executed prior to the February.18, 1993 deadline of the original Agreement. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the Chairman be authorized to execute the attached Amendment to the Agreement. This $150,000 FBIP grant is the County's match for a $130,000 grant that the County accepted from the Florida Inland Navigation District. 26