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April 21, 2025 <br />Melissa Meisenburg <br />Indian River County <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1801 27th St <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />Dear Melissa, <br />This letter summarizes the Indian River Land Trust's financial commitment toward Indian River <br />County's planned Indian River Lagoon pump -out boat initiative in an effort to accelerate the <br />elimination of pollutants from sewage waste in the Lagoon. The Land Trust Board of Directors <br />has agreed to provide the required 25% match, up to a total of $50,000, for a grant proposal the <br />County is submitting for the purchase of a pump -out boat and related equipment. <br />The Land Trust's funding relies on the County to apply for and receive the grant in the next 12 <br />months, together with the County's commitment to provide the funding necessary to maintain <br />and operate the boat, including a staff position to conduct regular pump -out service on the <br />Lagoon. If the pump -out boat program is not funded accordingly, or will not commence by <br />October 1, 2026, the Land Trust Board of Directors may retract or modify this financial <br />commitment accordingly. <br />In summary, the Indian River Land Trust is delighted that Indian River County is taking the <br />initiative to reduce unnecessary pollutants from entering the Indian River Lagoon, and is pleased <br />to partner with the County in this effort to improve the water quality of this estuary of national <br />significance. <br />Sincerely, <br />Ken Grudens <br />Executive Director <br />