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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 26, 2023 <br />Kathy Hill from the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program for their help with <br />the grant applications. <br />Roadway Projects <br />Ms. Copeland stated the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at the <br />Florida Association of Counties meetings presented which funds were being pursued <br />at the federal level for roadway projects, and discussed partnering with the Counties <br />for the federal dollars available. <br />Fire Rescue/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) <br />Ms. Copeland stated it was important to remember the significance of the EOC <br />located in the fire rescue building. Not only was it essential to the County, but it was <br />also used by municipalities. Unfortunately, last year's EOC expansion project was <br />vetoed due to federal funds being allocated to the West Coast after Hurricane Ian. <br />The County closely was monitoring funding opportunities to ensure the legislature <br />knew the funds were still necessary. <br />Central Indian River Lagoon, Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) <br />Ms. Copeland stated that the BMAP should be the primary focus of the County's <br />regulatory efforts. Indian River County faced challenges in meeting the requirements <br />set forth by the current BMAP regarding credits for septic -to -sewer projects. To <br />receive BMAP credits for these projects, the FDEP required the ArcNLET model to <br />be applied. Applying this model to septic -to -sewer projects appeared to reduce the <br />number of credits the County could receive. <br />Commissioner Moss received confirmation from Ms. Copeland that the amendment <br />to Florida Statute Section 718.112(2)(f) could be discussed at the legislative <br />conference. The amendment aimed to extend the deadline by which a condominium or <br />cooperative association must maintain reserves based on a structural integrity reserve <br />study. <br />Chairman Earman and Vice Chairman Adams each weighed in on the items presented <br />and agreed with Ms. Copeland's priorities. <br />Ms. Copeland thanked the following for their assistance: <br />Jackie Means - Engineering <br />Laura Yonkers - Public Works/Stormwater <br />Eric Charest - Public Works/Coastal Engineering <br />Sean Lieske - Utilities Director <br />At the recommendation of County Attorney Bill DeBraal there was Board <br />Indian River County Florida Page 16 <br />