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OW* <br />MAYOR <br />BRIAN 14. BAREFOOT I TOWN MANAGER <br />ROBERT H. STAGE JR. <br />VICEMAYOR TOWN CLERK <br />MICHAEL B. OCHSNER LAURA ALORICH <br />COUNCIL'. <br />ROBERT F. AUVVAERTER TOWN ATTORNEY <br />RICHARD M HAVERLAND CHESTER CLEM <br />DEBORAH H. PENISTON 1"UN RI"R SHORES <br />FLORIDA I <br />6001 North AlA, Indian River Shores, FL 32963 <br />(772) 231-1771 FAX (772) 231-4348 <br />Mr. Jason Brown January 29, 2018 <br />Indian River Count), Administrator <br />1800 27"' Street <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />Dear Mr. Brown, <br />The Town Council of Indian River Shores formally requests the County's help in support of <br />petitioning the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to perform a study, as soon as <br />possible, to determine if our shoreline (County Sector 4 R-51.3 — R-70) should be re-classified as <br />a "Critically Eroded" Beach. <br />Pursuant to FAC, rule 6213-36.002 (5), it is the Town's position that the change rate has <br />accelerated in this stretch of shoreline resulting in significant erosion and it has recessed to the <br />point that some upland developments within Sector 4 are potentially threatened. Also, the Town <br />is very concerned about the threat of these effects on our sea -turtle wildlife habitat. Our sea -turtle <br />habitat is historically robust, and it is the Town's position that this important habitat is being <br />directly threatened due to the elimination of typical nesting areas, especially during higher tides. <br />At times, the surf literally reaches the vertical face of the dune. <br />We are aware that your office routinely assesses the shoreline of the entire County and that you <br />are in possession of data that clearly supports this issue regarding the erosion of Sector 4. The <br />Town would ask for that data to also be included in this request along with any sea -turtle data <br />that may be helpful. I am also including some photographs of areas within Sector 4. <br />The Town Council would appreciate any assistance from the County regarding this matter. <br />Respectfully submitted at the request of and on behalf of the Town Council of Indian River <br />Shores, <br />Robert H. Stabe Jr. <br />Town Manager <br />I <br />204 <br />