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7 <br />Consent <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />IIAMto] :Z1►Ibill til <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: May 10, 2024 <br />DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS <br />The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has authorized the removal of five (5) <br />derelict vessels from the Indian River Lagoon within the jurisdiction of Indian River County. Officers from <br />FWC have investigated the vessels and determined the vessels as derelict in accordance with sections <br />705.101(3) and 823.11, Florida Statutes. The derelict designation from FWC allows for the vessels to be <br />removed and properly disposed of, improving boating safety and removing these hazards to navigation <br />and the environment. Outlaw Maritime, LLC has provided a cost proposal to the County of $33,600.00 to <br />remove and dispose of the five (5) authorized derelict vessels following FWC best management practices. <br />Staff has prepared an FWC Bulk Derelict Vessel Grant application providing detailed information on the <br />proposed removal tasks. The FWC Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant is a reimbursement grant for 100% <br />of the costs associated with the cost of derelict vessel removal. <br />FUNDING <br />The cost to remove and dispose of the five (5) derelict vessels totals $33,600.00. 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 $33,600.00. 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 <br />13321072-033490 <br />$33,600.00 <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 Summer 2024 <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR <br />May 21, 2024 <br />57 <br />