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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 contribution. City Councilmember Aaron Vos appeared before the Board with details of the community's financial and material contributions; any overages would be put into a maintenance fund. Commissioner Adams requested details of the maintenance plan to avoid a repeat of the current situation. Councilmember Vos agreed with the need, but did not have details of a plan. Mr. Vos informed the Board with just -received confirmation from the City's mayor that they would seek funding from the state, and confirmed their $1 million commitment. Additional discussion was had regarding design, final costs, scope of the project, and how the County's funds would be spent. Mr. Voss asked how much of a breakdown the County needed; Attorney Shuler pointed out details would be needed to craft the Interlocal Agreement. Administrator Titkanich clarified the project included the cement boardwalk with a crossover, two (2) pavilions, and an ADA ramp. The Board sought confirmation that the County's funds would not be spent on a lifeguard tower, which was a separate project. Commissioner Adams suggested treating the commitment as a grant, and noted funds would not be dispensed until the City's documentation was complete. Tom Sullivan, County resident, thanked the Board on behalf of the public. Commissioner Adams added her dissent was based on her unchanged opinion the County's contribution was too high. A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to approve the revised funding commitment from Indian River County of up to $400,000 toward the Humiston Beach Boardwalk project, with the County's contribution not to be more than the City's portion of funding for the project, less federal or state grants or appropriations received toward the project. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Nay: 1 - Commissioner Adams 12.13. 25-0187 Attachments: Anfield to Arrow Contract Draft 2025 County Administrator John Titkanich informed the County's long-term lobbyist, Anfield Consulting, Inc., was transitioning to a new name, Arrow Group Consulting, Inc., as part of a merger with Gunster Law Firm. Staff recommended continuing with the renamed firm for lobbying services through June 30, 2025. Commissioner Adams agreed with staffs recommendation, noting a six-month initial contract was a good idea to gauge how the relationship moved forward. Indian River County, Florida Page 16