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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2025 <br />parties was important, and that the County should have representation during the <br />process. The Board agreed with staffs recommendation. <br />Kathy Copeland, Legislative and Communications Director, clarified that <br />Representative Brackett wanted to get a sense of whether the Board thought it best to <br />transition to a Dependent District under the County's control, or to split up the <br />FWCD. County Attorney Shuler discussed the qualities of a Dependent District, <br />noting it could be formed either by Ordinance or legislation, and an Independent <br />District which was formed only through legislation. <br />Commissioner Adams named the Solid Waste Disposal District as an example of an <br />Independent District, adding this would allow for a funding source, County oversight, <br />and would keep the system intact. The City has been in support of this path. Attorney <br />Shuler expressed curiosity as to how the proposals would work considering parts of <br />the FWCD were in the County and in the City. Considering these concerns, <br />discussion was had about the importance of having a seat at the table when the <br />legislation was created. Commissioner Earman suggested some other districts may <br />need to be evaluated in light of the changes since they were created. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner <br />Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following <br />vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Loar, Vice Chairman Moss, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Flescher, and Commissioner Earman <br />13. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />A. Building and Facilities Services <br />B. Community Services <br />C. Emergency Services <br />D. Human Resources <br />E. Information Technology <br />F. Natural Resources <br />13.F.1. 25-1069 The Nature Conservancy Runoff to Resilience Pilot Project <br />Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board approve a letter of support for state funding for <br />The Nature Conservancy's Runoff to Resilience Pilot Project and authorize the <br />Chair to sign the letter on behalf of the County. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 13 <br />