Laserfiche WebLink
USDA -APHIS Wildlife Services Agreement <br />November 9, 2021 BCC Meeting <br />USDA -APHIS Wildlife Services has provided a Cooperative Service Agreement outlining a Work <br />Plan for a Wildlife Specialist to remove the current predators, for a total not exceeding <br />$10,364.00. Based on the Wildlife Specialist's review of provided data, it is believed that there <br />may be 1-3 coyotes impacting the nests laid along the beach. The Wildlife Specialist has outlined <br />the recommended removal techniques in the Work Plan. <br />FUNDING <br />Funding for Wildlife Services is budgeted and available in the Beach Restoration Fund/Other <br />Professional Services (HCP) Account 12814472-033190-99007. <br />Account Name <br />Account No. <br />Amount <br />Beach Restoration Fund/Other <br />12814472-033190-99007 <br />$10,364.00 <br />Professional Services HCP <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends that the BCC authorize this Cooperative Services Agreement between Indian <br />River County and the United States Department ofAgriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection <br />Services (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS) in the total lump sum of $10,364.00. Additionally, staff <br />recommends that the BCC authorize the Chairman to execute the attached agreement. <br />ATTACHMENT <br />• Predation Map <br />• Frequency of Predated Nests <br />• Indian River Cnty-CSA-21-7212-8144-RA <br />