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critically eroded section of shoreline. Consistent with the Florida Beach & Shore Preservation Act, the Sebastian Inlet District bypasses sand that migrates into the inlet system to downdrift beaches within the area of inlet influence. The 2022 TAC set a target of 75,000 cubic yards of sand on average annual basis for the District to bypass on to the beaches within the area of influence. This MOU allows for the District and County to coordinate placement of sand within the fill template for Sectors 1 and 2, including the supplemental fill template within Sector 3. BUDGETARYIMPACT There is no funding associated with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Indian River County and the Sebastian Inlet District PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS On April 2nd, 2013, Indian River County entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for Coordination of Supplemental Downdrift Nourishment and Related Coastal Activities with the Sebastian Inlet District with a 5 -year term. The agreement was then renewed for an additional 5 -year term and then once again for an additional 1 -year term extending the agreement through April I $t, 2024. POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS The proposed 2025 MOU has a term of 10 years with a 5 -year renewal option which may be exercised prior to May of 2035. The 2025 MOU also has a termination clause that allows for 90 -day written notice of termination should the agreement no longer work for either party OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT Indian River County Beach Preservation Plan Sebastian Inlet Management Plan STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Coordination of Supplemental Downdrift Nourishment and Related Coastal Activities between the County and the Sebastian Inlet District. Staff also recommends that the Chair execute the agreement on behalf of the County upon concurrence by the County Attorney. Indian River County, Florida Page 2 of 2 Printed on 5/29/2025 powl%6 LegistarTP°