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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2024 procedures, and revised fee schedules. Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Powell provided information including operating budget, staff, transactions, and highlights from each of the facilities/divisions under PR&C. Ms. Powell also highlighted a strengthened connection with the UF/1FAS extension office and its offerings. Next, she discussed creating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual to help onboard new employees and provide standards for customer service. Lastly, Ms. Powell presented the planned fee updates to cover increased operation costs and would take effect fall 2024; of note, the Aquatics fees had not been updated since 2002. Under discussion, Commissioners expressed their appreciation for staff, the quality and variety of facilities available in the County, and the department's community outreach. Confirmation was received that County residents would pay higher fees at Municipal -owned facilities, the need for more recreation to meet increased growth, and that the fairgrounds marquee sign would be repaired. Commissioner Earman received an in-depth explanation from Ms. Powell of the revised hourly reservation/fee structure for the diving well and swim lanes, especially as it related to frequent users. Ms. Powell and Deputy County Administrator Mike Zito notified the Board the individual divisions were formulating template agreements for frequent users and would bring them to the Board for approval. Karen Fuss, CEO and Head Coach of Bolt Aquatics, addressed the Board regarding the aquatic fee increases and the detrimental effect to her business which provided swim classes and competitive swimming. She estimated the increased pool rental fees would cost more than $11,000 annually, as well as swim meet fee increases. She requested a compromise after her meeting with staff provided no relief. Commissioner Earman followed up on the request from Bolt Aquatics by asking if staff could work to find an individual solution for similar situations. Mr. Zito noted the fees were moving to a per -use rate rather than a bulk rate, and that the rates compared favorably to Leisure Square considering the absence of an entry fee. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar H. Planning and Development Services 12.1-1.1. 24-0369 Traffic Signal Cabinet Wraps Project Recommended ,action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners consider expanding the TSC wrap project, and if so, specify the preferred source of funding, the Indian River County Florida Page 16