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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2025 <br />informational presentation with background information regarding the <br />Environmental Land Bond Referendum. The Environmental Land Acquisition <br />Panel (ELAP), which reviewed and ranked properties on the basis of restoration <br />opportunities and recreational options, per the Board's approval. The Durrance <br />Place and Hale Grove adjacent parcels were Tier 1 ranked properties, and would <br />be up for consideration at the October 7, 2025, BCC meeting. <br />Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Wendy Swindell <br />began her presentation with the Hale Grove parcel located east of US Highway 1, <br />north of the Wabasso Causeway. The four -parcel site consisted of 21.89 acres <br />and had a price of $2.54 million, based on appraisals. The Durrance Place was an <br />adjacent two -parcel property measuring 11.74 acres with a price tag of $1.26 <br />million. Ms. Swindell then discussed the restoration and recreation opportunities: <br />restoration of herbaceous saltmarsh, water quality improvement, protection for the <br />Indian River Lagoon, nature trails, and a possible kayak launch. Ms. Swindell <br />clarified there would be a 30 -day due diligence period after the October 7, 2025, <br />public hearing, and that the presentation reflected the latest negotiations. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />13.1-1.2. 25-0922 Environmental Lands Acquisition Status Update Regarding a Purchase <br />Contract — Hale Grove Properties <br />Recommended action: This is presented for informational purposes only. <br />Attachments: HALE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 082625.pdf <br />Hale Grove Assessment.pdf <br />[Clerk Note: See Item 13.8.1. for discussion] <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />I. Planning and Development Services <br />The Chairman called for a recess at 12:58 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 1:06 <br />p.m. with all members present. <br />J. Public Works <br />13.J.1. 25-0865 Adoption of the Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) to fulfill the <br />Community Rating (CRS) Program requirements <br />Recommended Action: Staff recommend that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the Repetitive <br />Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) to fulfill the Community Rating (CRS) Program <br />requirements. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 19 <br />