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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes-Final July 7, 2020 <br /> renaming of the Wabasso Causeway Bridge to the AB Michael Bridge. Also <br /> included in the presentation was a roundup of statewide legislation and a projection <br /> for the topmost issues at next year's session. He closed by noting the deadline for <br /> public policy proposal submittals to the Florida Association of Counties was August <br /> 14, 2020. <br /> Discussion among the Commissioners ensued regarding local control of repairs on <br /> the S2S project, SB 712's protection of the County's biosolids moratorium, and <br /> signage for the newly renamed AB Michael bridge. Staff was then directed to draft <br /> additional letters of thanks to St. Lucie County for their assistance on the boundary <br /> issue, and to Governor Ron DeSantis for his support of home rule. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher, <br /> to approve staff's recommendation, and direct staff to draft letters to St. Lucie County <br /> and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The motion carried by the following vote: <br /> Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner <br /> O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari <br /> 11.B. 20-1717 CARES Act Proposed Spending Plan and Funding Agreement <br /> Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners review the proposed <br /> funding plan and provide any direction to staff regarding potential adjustments to <br /> the plan. Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed funding plan for <br /> the initial 25% disbursement of CARES Act funds as presented or with <br /> recommended modifications and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement <br /> and all other documents necessary to effectuate the agreement and authorize the <br /> County administrator to sign any additional modifications. <br /> Attachments: Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for Local Governments <br /> Staff Report <br /> UWIRC CARES Act info <br /> SRA-Cares Act Funding Requests 3 <br /> CSRC COVID-19 Workforce Recovery Programs Proposal <br /> Micro Grant Comparisons <br /> Indian River County CARES Act Funding Agreement 61520 <br /> County Administrator Jason Brown appeared before the Board to present the <br /> proposed spending plan for the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic <br /> Securities)Act funds received from the State. He explained that the County had <br /> received $6.9 million, which represented 25 percent of the $27.9 million total <br /> award;the spending plan only addressed the portion received. <br /> Indian River County Florida Page 10 <br />