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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 C. General Services D. Human Resources E. Information Technology F. Office of Management and Budget G. Public Works 12.G.1. 23-0802 Stormwater Pipeline Easement Request, Gifford Dock Park Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Temporary Construction Easement and the issuance of a Permanent Pipeline Easement after installation of the pipeline, and authorize the Chairman to execute both documents, after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency Attachments: Staff Report Temporary Construction Easement Draft Permanent Easement COVB Stormwater Pipeline Route Shelter Exhibit Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka introduced the item with an overview of the City of Vero Beach's (City) planned pipeline which would provide treated stormwater to Johns Island Water Management, Inc. (JIWM) for irrigation use. Mr. Szpyrka noted the pipeline was planned to run through Gifford Dock Park, which was owned by the County, and required approval of the needed utility and construction easements. Upon completion of the pipeline, the City would construct a covered picnic shelter at the park. Rob Bolton, City of Vero Beach Water and Sewer Director, utilized a slide presentation to discuss the multi -phase plan which evolved to create a reclaimed water source for irrigation on Johns Island, and eventually other City properties, as well as to construct a pipeline and exfiltration trench along 43rd Avenue to protect and supplement the water supply. The presentation went on to discuss benefits of the plan, project stakeholders, project status, funding, public outreach plans, and a detailed look at the easement needed at Gifford Dock Park. Under discussion with Mr. Bolton, the Board received information regarding contamination monitoring, the estimated 90 -day park closure, grant funding, and the benefits for the County as a whole. The following people spoke before the Board: Indian River County Florida Page 13