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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 26, 2023 <br />presentation to illustrate the history of the development of the Lagoon <br />Management Plan (LMP). She stated that through quarterly Board updates, 17 <br />key factors were identified. The first draft was brought before the Board on July <br />11, 2023. Since that time, TetraTech had facilitated meetings with the <br />Commissioners and public outreach events to receive public comments on the <br />draft plan. Comments were compiled for inclusion, and modifications to the LMP <br />were made. <br />County Administrator John Titkanich stated that the staff recommendation was to <br />adopt the September 2023 LMP and to allow administrative and non -substantive <br />policy changes. Any revision of projects previously presented and incorporated <br />would be brought before the Board. <br />Commissioner Moss sought clarification on how the County would align potential <br />funding sources with the projects. Administrator Titkanich responded that as the <br />projects progress, they will explore potential funding sources to support them. <br />The County currently has a plan in place that helps to identify various grant <br />opportunities that were available. By aligning their goals with the available funding, <br />the County would be able to achieve more and implement projects related to <br />resiliency. <br />Chairman Earman stated that the responsibility of ensuring progress on various <br />projects aimed at protecting the Lagoon and Watershed lies with the Board and <br />staff. <br />TetraTech Project Manager Matt Shelton thanked the Board and staff for their <br />support with this plan and looked forward to continuing the work in the coming <br />years. <br />Judy Orcutt, representing the Clean Water Coalition, urged the Board to approve <br />the proposed plan and to allow for administrative adjustments. The plan should <br />specifically outline projects and County funding needed to restore the Lagoon. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner <br />Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation and to allow staff to make <br />administrative changes to the Lagoon Management Plan (LMP). The motion <br />carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, <br />Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss <br />H. Utilities Services <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />Indian River County Florida Page 18 <br />