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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 16, 2019 Presentation by thanking the Indian River County Staff Task Force, made up of staff members from four (4) departments, for their continued commitment regarding the Indian River Lagoon Management Plan (the IRL Plan). She detailed the background, noting that staff approved a three (3) year contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. on April 17, 2018 to develop an outline for how the County would focus their efforts on improving the health of the Lagoon. On May 7, 2019, the Board was presented with the initial draft outline that generated feedback and additional recommendations to be incorporated into a revised draft outline. Ms. Cope continued with the revised outline structure of the IRL Plan, and highlighted the proposed bullet points: Executive Summary of Timeline for IRL Plan; IRL Plan Outline, including Current Understanding, Research Review Phase, Plan Development Phase, and Implementation Phase; Plan Funding Options; and Appendices of Projects, including Under Construction or Operational, Upcoming and Funded Projects, and Potential Projects. She described the current and potential stressors of the Lagoon, and she explained each phase of the IRL Plan and the proposed timeframe required for each phase to be successful. Ms. Cope then listed the County projects that were currently either under construction, operational, or upcoming and funded. In addition, she confirmed that the proposed revised outline listed all of the funding sources for the IRL Plan, as well as for the current and upcoming projects. Members of the Board were appreciative of all the staff who have worked to improve the revised IRL Plan outline. Discussion ensued regarding the unknowns of the IRL Plan, and it was agreed upon that the name of the plan should be changed to "Research Phase of the Indian River Lagoon Management Plan". Ms. Cope suggested that staff could present quarterly updates to the Board, and the Board could then provide direction, if necessary. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to: 1) approve the revised Indian River Lagoon Plan outline as presented, changing the name to the Research Phase of the Indian River County Lagoon Management Plan; and 2) direct staff to provide the Board with quarterly updates. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc G Utilities Services 12.G.1. 19-0639 Sole Source Equipment Vendors Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners declare the vendors listed as sole source for the specific materials requested and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue purchase orders as needed in lieu of formal bids or quotes. Indian River County Florida Page 9