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BUDGETARY IMPACT <br />Staff received two quotes for pumpout vessels. The total cost to purchase a pumpout vessel with trailer and delivery is $121,250.00 <br />with an estimated reimbursement to IRC in the amount of $90,937.50. Indian River Land Trust has provided a letter of financial <br />assistance to IRC in the amount of up to $50,000.00 toward the cost -share required by the Clean Vessel Act Grant which would cover <br />100% of the required cost share to purchase the equipment. Operating expenses for the pump out boat program are estimated at <br />$40,000 annually plus $25,716 for a part time employee which are included in the proposed FY25/26 budget. The Clean Water <br />Coalition has provided a letter of financial assistance to IRC in the amount of $10,000 to support the operations and maintenance of <br />this program. Operating expenses are also eligible for up to 75% reimbursement under the Clean Vessel Act Grant. If approved, funds <br />will be made available in the account General Fund/Lagoon/Other Machinery &Equipment, number 00128337-066490 for FY25/26. <br />Grant reimbursement to the revenue account will offset the cost -share amount. <br />Account Description <br />Account Number <br />Amount <br />General Fund/Lagoon/Other Machinery & Equipment <br />00128337-066490 <br />$121,250.00 <br />POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS <br />Approval to apply for the Clean Vessel Act Grant for operation and maintenance costs, including staff salary. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Environment <br />OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Lagoon Management Plan <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to apply for the Clean Vessel Act Grant for the purchase of a <br />pumpout boat to meet an action listed in the Lagoon Management Plan. If awarded, staff recommends the Board of County <br />Commissioners to authorize the County Administrator to execute the grant upon concurrence by the County Attorney. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 2 of 2 Printed on 5/29/2025 <br />powagegLegistarTM <br />