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A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK PROJECT SUMMARY November 2025 Indian River County Derelict Vessel Removal As of October 15, 2025, one Authorization Letter has been issued for Derelict Vessel (DVs) removal within the boundaries of Indian River County. Indian River County, Lagoon Division is coordinating the removal efforts for the vessel. The County is seeking a FWC Rapid Removal Derelict Vessel Grant for full reimbursement of the contracted amount for this project. A licensed and insured contractor (Outlaw Maritime LLC) will be utilized by the County to properly and safely remove the DV adhering to the best management practices. A Scope of Work has been developed by County Staff to guide the Contractor in the removal. The County will provide Lagoon Division Staff to observe and photographically record the removal process. Photographs documenting the removal process will be incorporated into the final report. Local FWC Law Enforcement will also be offered to observe the removal process. Upon completion, Staff will inspect the removal locations to ensure all debris has been removed. BUDGET The following table is the cost to remove the DV provided from Outlaw Maritime LLC. The quoted price includes sea turtle nest observation during the removal process. MAP ID Case Number Cost to Remove 1 FWC240N0092116 $33,995.00 TOTAL $33,995.00 SCOPE OF WORK The County sought a removal quote from Outlaw Maritime LLC to provide removal of the derelict vessel (DVs) from the waters of the state, transport the vessel and vessel parts to an approved landfill facility and destroy the vessel. The contractor will use Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Best Management Practices for Derelict Vessel Removal. This includes protective measures and equipment to prevent erosion and pollution during the removal process. Attached you will find maps and details of the DVs authorized for removal by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Law Enforcement. Derelict Vessel Removal Background Derelict vessels are navigational hazards to boaters, negatively impact the environment and are aesthetic nuisances. Typically, these vessels are found grounded on the edges of active waterways where they may have physical impacts on benthic and shoreline communities. However, the impact of these vessels is not limited to their immediate location. If left unattended, the influences of winds and tides continue to push the boats, causing greater impact as they become more deeply mired in the environment. Early extraction of these vessels will avoid and minimize the environmental impacts. In addition to the physical impacts resulting from the movement of these vessels through the environment, there are long term effects caused by their continued degradation and decay in the marine environment. These vessels may be constructed of various materials, such as wood, steel, aluminum, or fiberglass; each having varying FWC/DV-APP (Feb 2020) 2 Rule 68-1.003