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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners <br />THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator <br />THROUGH: Eric Charest, Interim Natural Resources Director <br />FROM: Melissa Meisenburg, Senior Lagoon Environmental Specialist <br />SUBJECT: Approval to Submit an FWC Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant <br />Application <br />DATE: November 15, 2023 <br />DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS <br />The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has authorized the removal of four (4) <br />derelict vessels from the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Sebastian River within the jurisdiction of Indian <br />River County. Officers from FWC have investigated the vessels and determined the vessels as derelict in <br />accordance with sections 705.101 (3) and 823.11, Florida Statutes. The derelict designation from FWC <br />allows for the vessels removed and properly disposed of, improving boating safety and removing these <br />hazards to navigation and the environment. Outlaw Maritime, LLC has provided a cost proposal to the <br />County of $31,000.00 to remove and dispose of the four (4) authorized derelict vessels following FWC <br />best management practices. Staff has prepared an FWC Bulk Derelict Vessel Grant application providing <br />detailed information on the proposed removal tasks. The FWC Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant is a <br />reimbursement grant for 100% of the costs associated with the cost of derelict vessel removal. <br />FUNDING <br />The cost to remove and dispose of the four (4) derelict vessels totals $31,000.00. If awarded, the FWC <br />Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant will provide the County with 100% reimbursement of the associated <br />costs not to exceed $31,000.00. This task is budgeted for in the Florida Boating Improvement Program — <br />Other Contractual Service Account #13321072-033490. <br />Account Name <br />Account No. <br />Amount <br />Florida Boating Improvement Program/Other <br />Contractual Services <br />13321072-033490 <br />$31,000.00 <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chair to sign the FWC Bulk Derelict <br />Vessel Removal Grant Application. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. FWC Bulk DV Grant App -2023_2 <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR <br />70 <br />9. 1 <br />