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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 <br />Attachments: Engineering WORK ORDER TEMPLATE - BCC Authorized - W001 <br />32nd Ave Scope - Exhibit A <br />32nd Ave - Appendix A (Geotech) <br />Public Works Director Addie Javed provided the Board with a progress update of <br />the roadway and drainage improvements in Gifford. He stated the next steps were to <br />complete the engineering and design, which involved assessing paving options, <br />right-of-way (ROW) impacts, easements, permitting, and minimizing drainage issues. <br />He expected this phase to take four to six months, and would be expedited where <br />possible. Mr. Javed advised the Item would be brought back before the Board with a <br />recommendation once the bidding was complete. <br />County Attorney Jennifer Shuler spoke of adhering to the acquisition process for <br />ROW in the face of expediting the timeline. Chairman Flescher spoke of the County's <br />commitment to the project, and assured property rights would be respected. <br />Commissioner Adams acknowledged the ROW constraints, and noted there would <br />be conversation on the subject before moving forward. Mr. Javed asked the <br />Commissioners to encourage residents' collaboration in expediting the project. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher, <br />to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Earman, and Commissioner Moss <br />9.M. 25-0649 Request for Funding and Authorization to Purchase Equipment for Road <br />and Bridge Operations <br />Recommended action: public Works Road and Bridge Staff recommends that the Board approve funding in <br />the amount of $559,813.80 for the purchase of following equipment and fleet: <br />i) Three (3) 2025 Ford Maverick Super Crew Pickup FWD XL trucks <br />ii) One (1) John Deere Brush Cutter Attachment <br />iii) One (1) John Deere 5100E Cab Tractor <br />iv) One (1) Motor Grader <br />v) One (1) Excavator <br />And authorize the allocation of funds from the following accounts: <br />a) Transportation Fund/County Road and Bridge/Other Machinery & Equipment - <br />GL# 11121441-066490 <br />b) Transportation Fund/County Road and Bridge/ Heavy Equipment - Wheel Track - <br />GL# 11121441-066430 <br />c) Transportation Fund/County Road and Bridge/Regular Salaries - GL# <br />11124441-011120. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 7 <br />