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Page two October 7, 2019 Jones' Pier Conservation Area Public Use Improvements — Project Update, Florida Division of Historical Resources Grant Completion and Request to Apply for Additional Funding 2018 FLORIDA DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES SMALL MATCHING GRANT In August 2018, the Board approved the Division of Historical Resources Small Matching Grant for the Jungle Trail Greenway Public Access Improvements. The grant provided up to $27,550 with an equal match from the County to build a replica Fruit Stand and to provide educational information at key sites along the Historic Jungle Trail. The Jungle Trail is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Jones' Pier CA is contributing structure, and also qualifies for consideration to be listed on the National Register as a Historic District. The grant funds were utilized to design and build a replica of the historic Fruit Stand which dated back to the 1920s/early 1930s. Design and construction of a replica was necessary as the original structure had been significantly modified and was in a state of disrepair. The Fruit Stand will serve as an anchor point along the Historic Jungle Trail, providing historical and environmental education exhibits for visitors to the site and passerbys along the trail. In addition, the grant provided the production of an educational brochure and 8 educational exhibits at key locations including Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (both North and South entrances), Jungle Trail (at County Road 510), Captain Forster Hammock Preserve, Jones' Pier CA, Historic Bridge Tender's Site, the Kroegel Homestead and the Archie Smith Fish House. The educational displays provide connectivity between the County's various lagoon front Conservation Areas and provides educational information along the Historic Jungle Trail and Working Waterfront in Sebastian. The grant was successfully completed under budget with a state reimbursement of $26,734.45 and a County cash contribution of $13,169. Approximately $13,500 of in-kind services were provided as a non-cash match. HURRICANE MATTHEW REPAIRS In July 2019, a contract was awarded to complete the necessary storm related repairs to the Main Bungalow Cottage and the smaller concrete block house. The contractor is expected to have all repairs completed by October 31, 2019. HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT FOR ELEVATION OF THE 1920S BUNGALOW COTTAGE The County was provided with Pre -Award approval to hire a contractor to complete necessary engineering for the elevation of the 1930s Bungalow Cottage (Main House). In August 2019, a contractor was hired to and is finalizing the engineering and design for review by the State Historic Preservation Office and Florida Division of Emergency Management. Once those plans have been approved, it is anticipated that the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant will be issued, and staff will bring the :final grant award agreement to the Commission for review and approval. PREPARATION OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC USE IMPROVEMENTS AND SALTMARSH WETLAND All engineering and architectural design has been completed for all elements of the public use improvements and natural resource enhancements prosed for the project. Staff is preparing the final bid documents and expects the project to be advertised by November 1, 2019. LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT Staff has received notice from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) that funding is approved for the creation of a living shoreline along the Jones' Pier CA. The FWCC will provide a purchase order to the County for the living shoreline which will be a key demonstration point for 67