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Chairman Adams announced the deletion of 9.A.3 and addition of 9.C.6.1 both concerning 28"` Avenue (North of a Street) Petition Water Service, Resolution III. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Tippin absent) made the requested changes to the agenda. 5.A. PROCLAMATION - HONORING THE SEBASTIAN INLET SPORTSFISHING ASSOCIATION Chairman Adams read the following proclamation which was accepted by Messrs. Phil Hinkle and Clyde Berry representing the Sebastian Inlet Sportsfishing Association: PROCLAMATION HONORING THE SEBASTIAN INLET SPORTSFISHING ASSOCIATION WHEREAS. the Sebastian Wet Sportaflshing Association approached Indian River County in 1998 for assistance in initiating an artificial reef program to place several artificial reefs apprordmately 10 miles offshore of Sebastian Inlet in 70 to 80 feet of water. The reefs were placed to enhance fish habitat, provide new sanctuaries for marine life and boost fish population in the area, and there has been at least a dozen varieties of fish and coral found since deployment; and WHEREAS, the program was funded through a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) for $25,000 in 1999 and $50,000 in 2000. The FFWCC approached b�l to InStethe gtean n four yeas, which would y the second type In U Stated and enerra additional $85,000 towards the program; and WHEREAS, the Sebasflan Wet Sportsfishing Association co * bhatad $5,000 In 1999 and $2,500 In 2000 towards the program; and WHEREAS, the Sebastian Wet Sportsfiahing Assoclation provided personnel, time and vessels during deployment to transport County staff, Florida Institute of Technology researchers and local press to the reefs' sites. Most deployments were during the week, starting at 8:00 am. until 5,00 p.m, and those that assisted took time off work and paid fbetheir own supplies (gas, foe, food and equipment); and WHEREAS, because of weather conditions the helpers were on-call 24 ham a day during the deployment. At times they would not know a reef was being deployed until around 7:00 p.m the night before and had to be ready to go the next morning at 8:00 am NOW, THEREFORE, BE R PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIPER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board appredates the tremendous efforts of the Sebastian Wet Sportaflahing Association, and thanks them for their time and assistance in bringing the artificial reef program to fruition In Indian River County. August 15, 2000 FA Ll