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Page 2 <br />BCC Agenda Item <br />Outline of IRL Plan <br />April 9, 2019 <br />Plan and will be updated regularly every 3-5 years. Th: Plan works with all existing Indian River <br />County Departments that have diverse skill sets and t e knowledge, ability, and mission to affect <br />change in the lagoon. The plan also identifies lo :I projects either currently undergoing or <br />planned over the next 3-5 years and indicates how hose projects meet the goals and objectives <br />of the Plan while also meeting water quality tar ets set by the State and improve the health, <br />productivity, aesthetic appeal, and economic v. ue of the lagoon. There are two key concepts <br />within the goals and objective this plan: <br />1. The five (5) R's: Research, Reduc Revitalize, Rally and Respond <br />These R's represent management st ategies that are integrated throughout the plan and <br />correlate to other management strategies undertaken by other stakeholders bordering the IRL. <br />Each management strategy outlines area of focus with objectives identified through two phases <br />and specific goals for each of those obje Ives <br />2. The 2 -phased approach for : ach Objective <br />- The first phase includes gene al goals created to better understand what factors are <br />impacting the health of the Indian Ri '-r County portion of the Lagoon. This phase will consist of <br />3-5 years of information gathering a d implementation of current and prospective projects. <br />- The second phase will occu after phase one is complete and information collected can <br />guide specific measurable goals t• directly rehabilitate the Indian River County portion of the <br />Lagoon. <br />FUNDING <br />Funding is not necessary forte approval of the IRL Plan outline, however funds to create this <br />document are provided in General Fund/IR Lagoon Projects/Other Professional Services Account <br />No. 00128337-033190. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends that the Board approve the IRL Plan outline with any additional <br />recommendations regard ng the IRL Plan and directs staff to move forward with developing a <br />comprehensive Indian River Lagoon Management Plan. <br />ATTACHMENT <br />IRL Plan Outline <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR: APRIL 9, 2019 <br />123 <br />