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ProcCamati"on <br />HONORING JASON BROWN FOR 24 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE <br />TO THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />-Whereas, Jason Brown, a native son of Vero Beach, is departing from the Indian River County <br />Administrator's Office, effective December 31, 2022; and <br />"Whereas, Jason started his career with the Indian River Board of County Commissioners on May 1, <br />1998, and has provided exceptional service to the citizens for more than twenty-four years, first in the Office <br />of Management and Budget and subsequently as the County Administrator, where he oversaw the activities of <br />eight departments with 900 employees and a $450 million budget; and <br />-Whereas, Jason prioritized state-of-the-art projects to help improve water quality in the Indian River <br />Lagoon, such as Osprey Acres, which serves as both a recreational amenity and upland habitat preserve, and <br />Septic -to -Sewer projects in North Sebastian, West Wabasso and Roseland, which reduces harmful nutrient <br />loading in the Indian River Lagoon; and <br />-Whereas, Jason successfully led the County response through multiple emergency events, hurricanes <br />as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, and contributed to the development and continued improvement of a <br />Critical Incident Stress Management policy and services to support first responders in Fire Rescue; and <br />'Whereas, Jason was key to the acquisition and renovation of the first permanent North County Offices, <br />providing more convenient access to County services for the rapidly growing North County population; and <br />-Whereas, Jason facilitated negotiations with Major League Baseball to operate the Jackie Robinson <br />Training Complex as a year-round destination for the MLB and other sports tournaments, attracting visitors <br />from across the country, and also secured agreement with Brightline for $31 million in railroad crossing safety <br />improvements, ensuring that Brightline train crossings in the County are as safe as possible; and <br />-Whereas, Jason's complete commitment to his duties as County Administrator have brought great <br />credit upon himself and the staff, and contributed greatly to the continued positive image of Indian River County. <br />Now, therefore, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, Florida, that the Board lauds the many contributions Jason Brown has made to Indian River <br />County during his lengthy tenure, and wishes him the greatest success in all of his future endeavors. <br />Adopted this 20th day of December, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph H. Earman, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />