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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2018 Garrett Donlin, 1010 Morningside Drive, addressed the Board regarding the potential wastewater connection, community garden feature, and replica fruit stand. Vice Chairman Solari stressed that the Main House needs to be elevated before any improvements are made to the structure. Chief of Environmental Planning Roland DeBlois disclosed that the County has already applied for, and is close to receiving, a Hazard Mitigation Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to elevate the Main House. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to direct staff to return to the Board with a conceptual plan for refurbishing and repurposing the main house and other buildings to serve as public facilities, with the understanding that if there is an issue with the FEMA Grant, staff is empowered to look at alternatives. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc Assistant Administrator Zito discussed FEMA Project Worksheet #796, which is related to FEMA reimbursement funding, repairs to the Observation Pier and Guest Cottage, and an improvement project for the Main House. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to: (1) authorize staff to immediately proceed with repairs to the Observation Pier and Guest Cottage to pre -storm conditions and pursue FEMA reimbursement funding, in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Worksheet #796; (2) direct staff to return to the Board with a plan for an improved project to the Main House in accordance with the 2008 Approved Management Plan, which may or may not be eligible for FEMA reimbursement funding; and (3) to authorize staff to pursue any appropriate grant opportunities which may arise. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc Vice Chairman Solari suggested that staff consider the future development of a computer application detailing the County's conservation lands and parks. 12.C.2. 18-1574 Notice of Application for FDEP Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Public Access Improvements to the Hallstrom Farmstead Conservation Area Recommended Action: Staff recommends authorizing staff to prepare and submit an application to FDEP for the LWCF Grant to provide funding for the construction of parking, restrooms, Indian River County Florida Page 16