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¢�k MAY o t 2023 <br />�R l"' <br />�&004T <br />4F��G� <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICE <br />Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing Board Indian River County Board of County Comtnissloners <br />Sitting as the Environmental Control Board <br />Kevin M, Rollin, Chainnau Susan Adams, District i <br />Patrick Walther, P.E. Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher, District 2 <br />Dr. Norman Meyer Joe Earman, Vice Chairman, District 3 <br />Dr. Richard H. Baker Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4 <br />Anna Kirkland Laura Moss, District 5 <br />Jennifer Peshke, Board Attorney <br />Julianne R. Price, R. S., Environmental Control Officer <br />Susan J. Prado, Assistant County Attorney <br />April 28, 2023 <br />Kristin Daniels, Budget Director <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />180127 th Street <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />Indian River County Environmental Control Office is requesting level funding of $7,033 from the Board of <br />County Commissioners and an additional allocation of $3,000 in salary for the Environmental Control Officer <br />to support the county office's function in protecting the health and environment of Indian River County and <br />its citizens. Although Indian River County Environmental Control Office Is supported by the General Fund, <br />fines administered and collected through the office are directly deposited into the General Fund, <br />The Environmental Control Office continues to be challenged with the economic climate of the community <br />and unmaintained, abandoned, and foreclosed properties. The presence of the hearing board compels the <br />resolution of complaints. The hearing board resolves issues by taking Into consideration the financial and <br />situational circumstances of the respondents allowing for lesser fines and/or purgeable fines with <br />compliance. Liens are placed on properties when fines go unpaid. <br />Through Chapter 85-427, Special Acts, Laws of Florida, Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing <br />Board may enforce state agency rules or county ordinances pertaining to environmental regulation and <br />protection of the public health, including but not limited to, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), <br />Department of Health (DOH) and St. John's River Water Management District (SJRWMD). <br />Thank you for considering this budget request of $10,033 and recognizing the importance of the work <br />accomplished by the Environmental Control Office and Hearing Board and Its role in increasing the quality <br />of life today for Indian River County's citizens. <br />Sincerely, <br />Julianne Price, R.S. <br />Indian River County Environmental Control Officer <br />1900 — 270 Street <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />PhoFAX: (7 2)794-772) 94-7440 <br />FAX: (772)794-7447 <br />129 <br />