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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2024 C. Human Resources D. Information Technology E. Natural Resources F. Office of Management and Budget G. Parks, Recreation, and Conservation H. Planning and Development Services I. Public Works J. Utilities Services 13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS 13.A. 24-0770 Resolution For Special Assessment Providing for The Replacement of Culverts for Waters Edge Phase II Subdivision Recommended Action: County staff recommends that the Board approve the draft Resolution authorizing the Special Assessment to cover the costs of the Waters Edge Plat Two (Waters Edge Phase II) Culvert Replacement and requiring compliance with the procedures outlined in Chapter 206 of the Code. Attachments: Staff Report Draft Resolution Special Assessment Plat Assistant County Attorney Chris Hicks stated that in October 2006, the Waters Edge Phase II Subdivision transferred ownership of the roads and road easements to the County, making the County responsible for maintaining and repairing the roads. This transfer did not include the subdivision's drainage infrastructure, specifically the culverts allowing passage of the Indian River Farms Water Control District Sub -Lateral B-5 Canal on 1st Street SW. The culvert pipes at both entry points into the subdivision were deteriorating and needed to be replaced. He noted that on June 18, 2024, the Board approved a contract with Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. to construct replacement culverts at a total cost of $1,366,739.45. The County and the Waters Edge Phase II Homeowner's Association reached an agreement to share the replacement costs. The County would cover the majority of the project, contributing $828,764.95 (including a contingency fund of $100,000.00), and the residents would be responsible for the remaining $537,974.50 (including a Indian River County Florida Page 10