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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2018 <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />FDEP Grant Agreement 171R2 <br />Indian River County Grant Form No. 171R2 <br />Approved staffs recommendation <br />8.J. 18-1467 Work Order No. 2 Environmental Science Associates, Lost Tree Islands <br />Feasibility Study <br />Recommended Action: The recommendation of staff is for the Board to approve Work Order.No. 2 to the <br />contract with Environmental Science Associates and authorize the Chairman to sign <br />on behalf of the County: <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />Environmental Science Associates Work Order No. 2 <br />Lagoon Legacy Projects as presented April 4, 2017 <br />Additional back-up, previous project for cost comparison <br />Chairman O'Bryan questioned the benefit of the proposed Lost Tree Island <br />Conservation Area Cuts Project Area (LTICA Project). He voiced concerns about <br />permitting and escalating project costs, and opined that the expenditure for the <br />feasibility study could be better spent on aerators or other types of restoration <br />proj ects. <br />Vice Chairman Solari mentioned that the Lost Tree Island Cuts is a joint proposal <br />that he leads with City of Vero Beach Council Member Lange Sykes. He noted that <br />the permitting requirements or effectiveness of the proposed Project are not known. <br />National Resources. Manager James Gray discussed the criteria used to prioritize <br />the Lagoon Legacy Projects. Discussion followed between Board Members and <br />staff regarding water flow in the Pebble Bay area; the development of a strategic <br />management plan for the Lagoon; and permitting challenges. <br />The following persons addressed the Board in regard to the Lagoon Legacy. <br />Projects: <br />Mark Yanno, 1001 4th Street, <br />Lange Sykes, Vero Beach City Council <br />Sharon Kohler, 454 Honeysuckle Lane <br />Vice Chairman Solari announced that an Algal Turf Scrubber Project is currently <br />underway to clean up the water at the North Relief Canal. <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to: (1) <br />table this matter; (2) direct staff to investigate permitting with the <br />Indian River County Florida Page 6 <br />