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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 />Kylie Yanchula, Natural Resources Director <br />Melissa Meisenburg, Senior Lagoon Environmental Specialist <br />FROM: Sara Wappes, Lagoon Environmental Specialist <br />SUBJECT: Approval to Submit an FWC Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant <br />Application <br />DATE: December 20, 2024 <br />DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS <br />The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has authorized the removal of two (2) <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 $22,100.00 to <br />remove and dispose of the two (2) 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 />There is no cost associated with this item, as this item is simply authorizing submission for the grant. If <br />the grant is accepted, another item will be brought to the Board for acceptance and costs. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners (Board) authorize the Chair to sign the FWC Bulk <br />Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Application. In addition, staff recommends the Board authorize the <br />County Administrator to execute the contract documents upon concurrence from the County Attorney if <br />funds are awarded. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. FWC Bulk DV Grant Winter 2025 <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR <br />January 14, 2025 <br />192 <br />qP <br />