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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 7, 2025 <br />Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the second amendment to the agreement with <br />HireQuest Direct and authorize the Chairman to sign it after the County Attorney's <br />approval as to form and legal sufficiency. <br />Attachments: Second Amendment <br />Tabled <br />9.W. 25-0972 Human Services Rental Assistance Program <br />Recommended Action: Staff recommends implementing the two-part plan detailed above. <br />Commissioner Moss provided an overview of the Rental Assistance Program <br />(Program), which helped cover 60% of clients' rent for one month, with a maximum <br />amount of $1,000. She reported that funding for the program increased from $80,000 <br />to $151,000 over the past four years. This year, 72% of clients were new, prompting <br />a suggestion to prioritize first-time applicants given the rising demand and 18 -month <br />waiting period. Community Services Director Cindy Emerson confirmed that first-time <br />applicants would be prioritized and noted that two partner agencies had experienced <br />significant funding cuts, increasing the need for assistance in Indian River County. The <br />Program aimed to keep residents housed and was considered more cost-effective <br />than rehoming individuals, and the community greatly appreciated the support it <br />provided. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Adams, <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.X. 25-0984 Travel Authorization for County Administrator for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. <br />Recommended action: Approve the County Administrator travel for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. <br />Approved staffs recommendation <br />10. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES <br />11. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />A. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />PROOF OF PUBLICAITON FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE <br />OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD. <br />11.A.1. 25-0958 Laurel Homes, Inc.'s Request to Rezone Approximately ±9.24 Acres from <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 9 <br />