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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 <br />F. Public Works <br />12.F.1. 19-1021 Stormdrain Awareness: An Educational Art Project <br />Recommended Action: Staff requests Board approval of this project and will then move forward with <br />selecting applications <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />Indian River County Stormwater Educator Alexis Peralta appeared before the <br />Board seeking approval of a new project designed to raise awareness that all <br />stormdrains eventually empty into the Indian River Lagoon. Using a <br />PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Peralta explained that the project would replace <br />the existing storm drain markers with a series of colorful, custom murals <br />created by local artists, and used the tagline "Only Rain Down the Drain". The <br />goal would be to educate people and deter them from pouring substances or <br />throwing trash down the storm drains. The presentation also included a brief <br />video and examples of supporting educational and publicity efforts. <br />Ms. Peralta then introduced the two local partners in the Stormdrain Awareness <br />effort: Linda Moore, President of the Downtown Vero Beach Mural Project, <br />would coordinate the local artists, and Crystal Ploszay, owner of Unicorn <br />Epoxy, would donate art supplies and labor to prepare and preserve the murals. <br />The Commissioners each expressed support and excitement for the project. <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner <br />Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the <br />following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner <br />O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc <br />G Utilities Services <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />13.A. 19-1034 Premier Citrus, LLC Purchase and Sale Agreement <br />Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board of County <br />Commissioners authorize the Chairman to sign the purchase and sale agreement for <br />the Premier Citrus LLC properties for $5,950,000.00, after review and approval by <br />the County Attorney. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 7 <br />