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Page two <br />October 8, 2019 <br />Funding Award from the Indian River Lagoon Council — National Estuary Program for the Lost Tree. <br />Islands Conservation Area <br />o Oyster reefs (based on appropriateness and feasibility) <br />o Expanded nursery areas for fish and invertebrates <br />• Incorporation of innovative, low maintenance elements for shoreline stabilization <br />• Incorporation of green technologies where appropriate and feasible <br />• Provide for educational engagement on the ecological issues facing the Lagoon <br />• Provide passive recreational opportunities that promote ecotourism, educational awareness, local <br />responsibility and facilitates informed community input <br />• Minimization of mosquito production <br />• Elimination of nuisance and exotic plant species such as Australian pine and Brazilian pepper <br />• Minimization of long-term maintenance, management, and capital costs <br />FUNDING <br />Through this grant award, the County will commit to approximately 74% match of the proposed budget for <br />the design and engineering of the proposed plan detailed in the attached Cost -share Agreement / Attachment <br />A — Statement of Work. Optional Sales Tax was identified in the December 4, 2018 update to the Capital <br />Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the Lost Tree Islands Enhancement, Restoration & <br />Public Facilities/Trails/Boardwalk as the funding source for this project. Grant funds from the IRL NEP <br />will leverage the ability of the County to provide a comprehensive design effort for the enhancement and <br />restoration objectives for the islands. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff requests that the Board accept the Cost -Share Agreement between the IRL Council and Indian River <br />County for the Lost Tree Islands Conservation Area Ecological Enhancement Plan Design & Engineering, <br />Contract #IRL2019-18. Authorize Chairman to sign and return both sets to Parks and Conservation <br />Resources staff to submit for Indian River Lagoon Council to execute. Staff also requests authorization to <br />proceed with a Request for Qualifications for design and engineering of the project. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />• Cost -Share Agreement Between the IRL Council and Indian River County for the Lost Tree <br />Islands Conservation Area Ecological Enhancement Plan Design & Engineering, Contract <br />#IRL2019-18 <br />• IRC Grant Form — Lost Tree Islands/Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Grant 2019 <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR OCTOBER 15, 2019 <br />19 <br />Description <br />Account Number <br />Amount <br />IRL NEP <br />Grant Funds — National Estuary Program <br />N/A <br />$65,000 <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />Optional Sales Tax/Parks/Lost Tree Islands <br />Conservation Area Enhancement <br />31521072-066510-20001 <br />$184,800 <br />TOTAL D&E <br />$249,800 <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff requests that the Board accept the Cost -Share Agreement between the IRL Council and Indian River <br />County for the Lost Tree Islands Conservation Area Ecological Enhancement Plan Design & Engineering, <br />Contract #IRL2019-18. Authorize Chairman to sign and return both sets to Parks and Conservation <br />Resources staff to submit for Indian River Lagoon Council to execute. Staff also requests authorization to <br />proceed with a Request for Qualifications for design and engineering of the project. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />• Cost -Share Agreement Between the IRL Council and Indian River County for the Lost Tree <br />Islands Conservation Area Ecological Enhancement Plan Design & Engineering, Contract <br />#IRL2019-18 <br />• IRC Grant Form — Lost Tree Islands/Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Grant 2019 <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR OCTOBER 15, 2019 <br />19 <br />