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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes -Final May 1, 2018 G. Utilities Services 12.G.1. 18-1774 West Wabasso Phase II Septic to Sewer-April 2018 Status and Update Recommended Action: Staff presents two options for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to consider: Option 1: Do not move forward. Direct staff to table to the project. Note: The BCC directed staff to cancel the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Fiscal Year (FY) 15/16 cost share grant and the Community Development Block Grant. If Option 1 is chosen, it may send a negative message to the grant agencies if a second cancellation occurs. This direction could have a negative impact on the County's future grant solicitation efforts; or, Option 2: Move forward with the project by allocating the necessary resources to cover the potential deficit. If Option 2 is chosen, then the BCC should: A. Authorize staff to continue contract negotiations with the SJRWMD staff on the FY 18-19 Cost-Share Grant Agreement; B. Authorize staff to continue contract negotiations with the Indian River National Estuary Program (IRNEP) staff on the FY 18-19 Category 1-Restoration Grant Program Agreement; and, C. In order to expedite the project, authorize staff to advertise project by August, 2018,prior to funds been released by SJRWMD and IRNEP on October 1, 2018. Note: Staff will still need to come back to the BCC for approval of grant agreement and award of bid at a future BCC meeting once final prices and funding sources are confirmed. Attachments: Staff Report Letter from SJRWMD Notice of Decision from IRNEP Director of Utilities Services Vincent Burke,with the aid of a PowerPoint Presentation,reviewed two options for the Board to consider and an overview that included the scope of the West Wabasso Phase II Septic to Sewer project, updates on the grants obtained, and project timelines. Director Burke's presentation concluded with staffs recommendation for Option 1,to table the project due to a lack of funds. The Commissioners each spoke in favor of going ahead with the project citing the benefits to the community,the importance of honoring previous commitments, and the synergistic effects of a cleaner lagoon for all residents. The Board unanimously agreed to move ahead with Option 2. The following individuals addressed the Commissioners with praise and thanks for the Board's support: Julianne Price,Indian River County Department of Health;Teddy Floyd,Indian River County Sheriffs Department;Ardra Rigby, West Wabasso Progressive Civic Club President;Freddie Woolfolk,4590 57th Avenue;Mary Rue(no address provided); Graham Cox, 1213 George Street. Indian River County Florida Page 16