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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 19, 2025 Attachments: FDFC Brightline Resolution Indian River County Interlocal Agreement with Indian River County County Attorney Jennifer Shuler presented Brightline Holding LLC's request to issue $400,000 of revenue bonds through the Florida Development Finance Corporation's (FDFC) to finance safety improvements at railroad crossings. A previously signed Interlocal Agreement allowed the issuance of the bonds subject to the Board's consent. Chairman Flescher informed the public that there was no financial obligation on the County's part related to the FDFC bonds. Brian Kronberg, Senior Vice President of Brightline, discussed enhancements planned for 32 of the County's railroad crossings. A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2025-037, providing consent to the Florida Development Finance Corporation to the issuance of Revenue Bonds on behalf of Brightline Holdings LLC and/or certain affiliates; and providing an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss 14.D. 25-0792 Michael and Jeannie Sole v. IRC Settlement Agreement Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board consider approval of the attached Settlement and Release Agreement. Attachments: Sole v. IRC Settlement Agreement 11280 S Indian River Drive - Open Space Agreement County Attorney Jennifer Shuler provided a recap of events regarding the Krogel Homestead Conservation Area, 11296 Indian River Drive, which the County acquired in 2002 for the public's use. She explained that the previous owners had entered into an Open Space Agreement (OSA) with an adjacent property to the south, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sole. The Soles sued the County in 2023 to enforce the OSA, with judgment granted to prohibit the County from allowing public access to the open space and waterfront area. Both parties were ordered to work together on how to restrict public access. In the negotiated settlement before the Board, the County agreed to install a locked fence, escort non -County visitors, and install native plants; in return, the Soles agreed to withdraw their motion seeking reimbursement of their attorney's fees and costs. She added that the Sole's property was under contract, and the new owners were in favor of the settlement agreement. Vice Chairman Loar received clarification that County staff would escort anyone needing access to the open space area. Commissioner Adams was advised that the Indian River County, Florida Page 22