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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: Kylie Yanchula, Natural Resources Director <br />FROM: Melissa Meisenburg, Sr. Lagoon Environmental Specialist <br />SUBJECT: Approval of FWC Grant for Indian River County Derelict Vessel Removal <br />Project <br />DATE: June 18, 2024 <br />DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS <br />On May 10, 2024, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Staff's <br />recommendation to apply for a Derelict Vessel Removal Grant (Grant) with the Florida Fish and Wildlife <br />Conservation Commission (FWC). Staff applied for the Grant and was subsequently notified by FWC of <br />the award of $33,600.00 in a Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant (Contract No. 24030). The Grant award <br />will reimburse the County for costs associated with the removal and disposal of five (5) derelict vessels <br />from the Indian River Lagoon within Indian River County. Officers from FWC have investigated the vessels <br />and determined the vessels as derelict in accordance with sections 705.101 (3) and 823.11, Florida <br />Statutes. The derelict designation from FWC allows the removal and disposal of the vessels, improving <br />boating safety by removing hazards to navigation and the environment. <br />Outlaw Maritime, LLC has been the County's contractor in prior derelict vessel removal projects, <br />adhering to FWC's Best Management Practices for derelict vessel removal. Outlaw Maritime, LLC has <br />provided a cost proposal to the County of $33,600.00 to remove all five (5) currently authorized derelict <br />vessels following the same protocols as previous removal tasks. <br />FUNDING <br />The cost to remove and dispose of the five (5) derelict vessels totals $33,600.00. The FWC Grant will <br />provide the County with 100% reimbursement of the associated costs not to exceed $33,600.00. This <br />task is budgeted for in the Florida Boating Improvement Program /IR Lagoon/ Other Contractual Services, <br />Account #13328337-033490. <br />Account Name <br />Account No. <br />Amount <br />Florida Boating Improvement Program/IR Lagoon/Other <br />Contractual Services <br />13328337-033490 <br />$33,600.00 <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chair to sign and execute Contract <br />24030 in the amount of $33,600.00 on behalf of the County. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. FWC 24030 Indian River County DV Removal Agreement <br />2. Summer 2024 IRC DV Removal Map <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR June 18, 2024 <br />87 <br />