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11.B. DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT - FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 29, 2000: TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: Douglas M. Wright, Director of Emergency Services DATE: September 29, 2000 SUBJECT: Approval of Derelict Vessel Removal Program Grant Agreement between Indian River County and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission On July 11, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners approved submission of a Derelict Vessel Removal Program Grant Application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tallahassee. The information submitted in the application regarding the five (5) wrecked and abandoned vessels in the Indian River was provided by Lt. Jay Mills of the Florida Marine Patrol and Deputy Chuck Kirby of the Indian River County Sheriff s Department. An estimate for removal of the five (5) derelict vessels was obtained by Deputy Kirby from Captain Michael J. Quatraro of Sebastian Tow Boat & Salvage. The Company submitted an estimate of $11,460 which was as follows: DERELICT VESSEL # DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COST 00-1B-1435 27 Foot Sail Boat $3,500 00-1B-1436 15 Foot Cobia $1,500 00-1B-1437 18 Foot Hull $2,160 00-1B-1438 18 Foot Fiber Craft $1,800 00-1B-1439 20 Foot Sail Boat $2,500 TOTAL $11,460 On September 11, 2000, the County was notified that grant funds in the amount of $6,836.15 had been allocated to Indian River County for removal ofthe vessels. This amount is $4,623.85 less than the quote received by Deputy Kirby for the removal of the vessels. From discussion with Deputy Kirby, it appears the County should be able to remove four (4) of the five (5) derelict vessels with the fimding provided for in the grant if staff is authorized to utilize the fire boat and staff along with the marine unit -from the Sheriffs Office. OCTONE� % X04 4 3 -46-