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BOOK 1U0 PAGE ,E 88 TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Directo SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Application for Florida Inland Navigation District Grant - Moorings Channel Dredging DATE: March 22, 1999 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Moorings Yacht Squadron, a not-for-profit agency, is requesting the County to sponsor a Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Grant application for the dredging of an existing navigational channel, near the Moorings, and installation of thirteen (13) channel markers. The Channel was initially constructed by the Indian River County Mosquito Control District in the 1950,s. Siltation has resulted in several shallow areas that impede navigation. The project cost is $50,000. The grant request is $45,000 (904) and the Moorings Yacht Squadron will fund the remaining $5,000. Currently, the lack of a definable channel is causing damage to grass beds in the area by watercraft. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS This application will be the third application for County sponsorship this year. The three applications are as follows: 1) Wabasso Causeway Improvements $175,142.88 2) Jungle Trail Stabilization - Engineering $ 11,250.00 3) Moorings Channel $ 45.000.00 $231,392.88 It is possible that all three could be funded, since approximately $250,000 may be available for Indian River County. The alternatives are as follows: Alternative No. 1 Approve the request and authorize the attached Resolution sponsoring the project. The priority of this project is number 3 in comparison to the Wabasso Causeway and Jungle Trail project. ,Alternative No. 2 Deny the request. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 whereby the authorizing Resolution is approved. No County funding except for minor staff time is needed. ATTACHMENT 1) Resolution 2) Map of area 3) Project Scope MARCH 23, 1999 • 54 •