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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2025 <br />Commissioner Adams questioned the Fellsmere project, noting the area specified <br />was controlled by the Fellsmere Water Control District (FWCD), not the County. <br />The Commissioner reported that Fellsmere residents were increasingly frustrated <br />by flooding, and she expressed disappointment that staff had not been in <br />communication with the FWCD. Ms. Yanchula stated staff would go back and <br />verify the maps, and follow up with Fellsmere officials. <br />The presentation concluded with recommendations which included creating a <br />database of assets and a maintenance schedule, retrofitting County stormwater <br />ponds, lobbying for BMAP revisions, establishing a land acquisition fund for <br />stormwater properties, and consideration for establishing a stormwater utility to <br />fund the work needed. <br />Discussion ensued among the Board. Commissioner Moss expressed concern for <br />development close to the Lagoon. Vice Chairman Loar and County Administrator <br />Titkanich discussed funding options including tackling the top items across five <br />years, and possibly grants; a stormwater fee was on -hold for consideration <br />pending upcoming legislation. Mr. Titkanich noted staff was in discussion with the <br />Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding revisions to <br />the BMAP requirements. Commissioner Earman expressed the Plan was a good <br />start, and he urged staff to coordinate with all of the County's Water Management <br />Districts. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman <br />Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the <br />following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Earman, and Commissioner Moss <br />G. Office of Management and Budget <br />H. Parks, Recreation, and Conservation <br />13.H.1. 25-0921 Environmental Lands Acquisition Status Update Regarding a Purchase <br />Contract — Durrance Place <br />Recommended Action: This is presented for information purposes only. <br />Attachments: Durrance Place Assessment.pdf <br />Palm Bay Joan LLC Indian River Countv.pdf <br />[Clerk Note: Presentation and discussion for this Item was combined with <br />Item 13.H.2.] <br />Director of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Beth Powell began the <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 18 <br />