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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 23, 2024 preferred means to select locations and artwork, and the preferred method of contractor selection. Attachments: Staff Report TSC 26th St & 66th Ave TSC 58th Ave & 41st St TSC CR 510&CR 512 Planning and Development Services Director Andy Sobczak introduced the item with a brief recap of the project. He informed that staff decided to do a pilot study of ten (10) box wraps, at a cost of $500 each, to gauge public and Board support. Additionally, Mr. Sobczak discussed his outreach efforts to the municipalities who all expressed interest in participating in the project. Commissioner Earman used slides to show the results of the pilot project graphics, and to outline the decisions that would need to be made going forward. The pilot project showed the need for dedicated decision -makers to identify locations, photographs, and funding; the Commissioner outlined several suggestions to simplify and organize the process. He closed by asking if there was interest from the Board to continue with the wraps. Commissioner Adams led discussion with her concerns which included the availability of staff, quality of the photos, the cost and funding, and also discussed similar projects in neighboring cities. She requested tabling the item in light of the planning workload facing Community Development staff, and other unanswered logistical questions. Commissioner Earman was in favor of the project's beautification, and requested the Board's input on continuation of the effort. Vice Chairman Flescher expressed concern the wraps were distracting, and expressed skepticism over the longevity of the materials. He called for a pause on the project until the benefit to the community could be assessed. Commissioner Loar acknowledged the community enjoyed the graphics, however, he could not justify the cost in light of the upcoming budget. The idea of sponsorships was nixed as the Commissioner made a motion to kill the project. Commissioner Moss questioned the materials' life cycle, and was concerned about funding, even though she liked the graphics. Chairman Adams suggested holding the project until the Community Development Ombudsman came on board and could review these discussions and decide how or if to move forward. After clarification, Vice Chairman Flescher seconded the motion not to continue with the project. A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman Indian River County Florida Page 17