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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final <br />May 6, 2025 <br />Services staff to the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners on the <br />current progress of the Integrated Water Master Plan project. <br />The Department of Utility Service Director Sean Lieske was joined by Carlee <br />Fullenkamp and Chance Lauderdale, Consultants from HDR Engineering, who <br />were developing an Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMD) for the County. This <br />initiative addressed challenges posed by significant population growth, aging <br />infrastructure, and evolving regulations. The plan aimed to create a dynamic, <br />adaptable 20 -year strategy that could respond to changing conditions and <br />resource uncertainties, while ensuring long-term viability in light of potential <br />funding declines. <br />Ms. Fullenkamp, utilizing a PowerPoint, presented the IWMD, which was in the <br />evaluation phase, which focused on critical areas such as drinking water, <br />wastewater, and reuse systems. This initiative underscored the importance of <br />community engagement and stakeholder collaboration, particularly in relation to <br />the financial impact on ratepayers. To navigate future service demands, eight key <br />goals were established, supported by a comprehensive asset management <br />program and performance metrics. The initial tasks involved conducting condition <br />assessments at various facilities, updating hydraulic models, projecting demand, <br />analyzing spatial growth areas, and performing asset risk assessments. To keep <br />the public informed and gather feedback, a dedicated website was launched. She <br />reviewed the project timeline, and estimated the completion of the IWMP by <br />Spring 2026. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />14. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />14.A.1 25-0511 St. Lucie County Housing Finance Authority - Area of Operation Authority <br />Resolution <br />Recommended action: The Board of County Commissioners approve the Area of Operation Resolution to <br />allow Vero Beach Leased Housing Associates IV, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability <br />limited partnership, to seek bond financing through the Housing Finance Authority of <br />St. Lucie County for renovations, upgrading, improving, or any other lawful purpose <br />to benefit the Orchard Grove complex. <br />Attachments: Area of Operation Authority Resolution - St. Lucie (Orchard Grove) - <br />FINAL <br />Assistant County Attorney Chris Hicks sought the Board's approval for a Resolution <br />allowing the St. Lucie County Housing Finance Authority to issue a bond for the <br />Orchard Grove Apartment Complex, aimed at providing affordable housing. This <br />bond would not impose any financial burden on the County; repayment would come <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 14 <br />