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* The established tie break methodology was utilized to prioritize these two projects. The priority was determined by obtaining the highest average Community Benefit score. The scores were as follows: Project #13 = 28.8, Project 1114 = 26.0. Commissioner Stanbridge pointed out that in the matrix above, Unincorporated Hutchinson Island, should read Unincorporated Orchid Island. Also, #12 on the list of mitigation projects, should read the "Marian Fell" Library. Concerning #3, Chairman Macht questioned whether or not our land acquisition obligation has advanced us to the 95 percentile, and Mr. Walther stated that was very definitely a mitigation strategy. He pointed out that people do not realize that land acquisitions not only protect sensitive land but also, especially along the coastline, mitigation is achieved as well. Chairman Macht asked whether the funding sources were probabilities, possibilities, or what, and Mr. Walther thought they were definitely probabilities and certainly something to continue to pursue. Emergency Services Director Doug Wright explained that the next agenda item, should it be approved, will cover fiuther pursuit of funding two of the top projects. Vice Chairman Adams was curious as to how the projects were determined and was concerned no oceanfront land acquisitions are mentioned, and Mr. Walther explained the SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 A� BOOK Indian River County local Mitigation Strategy 1999 Prioritized Mitigation Projects PROJECT RAGE NAL ESC ORE 24. Improvements to CR 512 for improved traffic access and emergency1::4:2:.-2 evacuations. 25. Purchase of shelter supplies for the City of Vero Beach Recreation 41.2 Facility (a secondary critical facility). 26. Improvements to 53rd Street (East-West connector) for improved 41.0 traffic access and emergency evacuations. 27. Replacement of county bridges constructed below the 100 -year flood 40.4 plain for improved access, evacuation and exposure to flooding. 28. Elevation of grade crossing over RR at 41st Street for improved 38.0 traffic ams and emergency evacuations. 29. Alterations to an existing critical facility, located in Indian River 37.6 Shores, for protection of computer equipment, important documents and other property. 30. Establishment of an Oslo Road/1-95 interchange for improved traffic 37.2 access and emergency evacuations. 31. Modifications to current building standards for manufactured home 36.0 parks to provide adequate category 3/4 wind storm safe space for their residents. * The established tie break methodology was utilized to prioritize these two projects. The priority was determined by obtaining the highest average Community Benefit score. The scores were as follows: Project #13 = 28.8, Project 1114 = 26.0. Commissioner Stanbridge pointed out that in the matrix above, Unincorporated Hutchinson Island, should read Unincorporated Orchid Island. Also, #12 on the list of mitigation projects, should read the "Marian Fell" Library. Concerning #3, Chairman Macht questioned whether or not our land acquisition obligation has advanced us to the 95 percentile, and Mr. Walther stated that was very definitely a mitigation strategy. He pointed out that people do not realize that land acquisitions not only protect sensitive land but also, especially along the coastline, mitigation is achieved as well. Chairman Macht asked whether the funding sources were probabilities, possibilities, or what, and Mr. Walther thought they were definitely probabilities and certainly something to continue to pursue. Emergency Services Director Doug Wright explained that the next agenda item, should it be approved, will cover fiuther pursuit of funding two of the top projects. Vice Chairman Adams was curious as to how the projects were determined and was concerned no oceanfront land acquisitions are mentioned, and Mr. Walther explained the SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 A� BOOK