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7A <br />February 25, 2025 <br />Informational Item 7 <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners <br />DATE: February 11, 2025 <br />SUBJECT: ELAP - District 4 Appointee - Resignation & Appointment of New Member <br />FROM: Commissioner Deryl Loar, District 4 <br />Background Information: <br />Pursuant to Resolution 2022-016, the Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel (ELAP) advises the <br />Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on utilizing bond funds, financing or cost -share funding <br />for the purchase of environmentally significant lands that further the goals and objectives outlined <br />in the Indian River County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. At the April 04, 2023 Board of County <br />Commission meeting, it was my pleasure to appoint Peter D. O'Bryan to serve as the representative <br />for District 4. <br />Resignation: <br />At the conclusion of the January 21, 2025 ELAP meeting, Peter D. O'Bryan submitted his letter of <br />resignation. Peter's dedication to preserving environmental lands and the lagoon has been <br />appreciated and apparent throughout his career with Indian River County. At this time, I would <br />like to thank Peter for his many years of service to our County and to wish the O'Bryan family <br />continued success in the next chapter of their lives. <br />Appointment: <br />I hereby appoint Mr. Patrick Arthur Pitts as the District 4 Appointee to the Environmental Lands <br />Acquisition Panel effective immediately. Mr. Pitts brings a wealth of knowledge to ELAP as a <br />former Fish & Wildlife Biologist, Ecological Sub -contractor and Adjunct Instructor in <br />Aquaculture and Biology. Mr. Pitts volunteered to assist with monitoring Florida Scrub Jays at <br />the Wabasso Scrub Conservation Area and South County Park for several years and is well <br />qualified to serve the citizens of Indian River County as the District 4 Representative on the <br />Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel. <br />Attachment(s): Resignation: Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Resume: Patrick Arthur Pitts <br />2 <br />