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, <br />t <br />, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />BOARD MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Jason E. Brown, County Administrator <br />THROUGH: Richard B. Szpyrka, P.E., Public Works Director <br />THROUGH: Eric Charest, Natural ResourcesManager <br />FROM: Molly Klinepeter,, Lagoon Plan Environmental Specialist <br />SUBJECT: Approval of FWC Grant for Indian River County Derelict Vessel Removal Project <br />DATE: April14, 2021 <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded Indian River County a <br />$8,150.00 Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant to cover the costs associated with the removal and <br />disposition of four (4) derelict vessels from the Indian River Lagoon within the jurisdictional boundaries of <br />Indian River County. Officers from FWC have investigated the vessels and determined the vessels as <br />derelict in accordance with sections 705.101 (3) and 823.11, Florida Statutes. The derelict designation <br />from FWC allows the County to have the vessels removed and disposed of, improving boating safety and <br />removing these hazards to navigation. CCNK LLG has been selected. as the contractor to perform the <br />removal and disposition of the derelict vessels. FWC prepared the grant agreement (Agreement No. <br />20318) and forwarded it to the County for review and execution. <br />FUNDING <br />The cost to remove and dispose of the four (4) derelict vessels totals $8,150.00. The FWC Grant will <br />provide the County with 100% reimbursement of the associated costs not to exceed $8,150.00. This task <br />is budgeted for in the Florida Boating Improvement Program — Other Contractual Service Account <br />#13321072-033490. I <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve attached Agreement No. 20318 in <br />the amount of $8,150.00 and authorize the Chairman to execute it on behalf of the County. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />FWC Grant Agreement No. 20318 <br />FW C20318_G ra ntForm <br />IRC DV Removal Maps <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR: April 20,2021 <br />33 <br />