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Round Island Riverside Park Improvements/Repairs The Round Island Riverside Park observation/fishing pier is in substantial need of repair. A recent cost estimate obtained from a qualified marine contractor indicates that repairs to the pier will cost approximately $90,000. Also in need of repair is the asphalt paving of the parking lot, boat ramp approach and access drive. The total cost to rebuild the pavement base and repave the parking area, boat ramp approach, and access drive is estimated to be approximately $188,000 (see Attachment 3). Of that amount, approximately $96,000, for repaving of the boat ramp/trailer area, is eligible for use of Florida Boating Improvement Funds. The remainder county match amount of $92,000 (i.e., the amount not covered by FIND grant funds or boating improvement funds) would need to be funded by other means, such as Secondary Roads (Fund 109). The following table provides a breakdown of estimated cost for the proposed Round Island Riverside Park improvements by project elements: Round Island Riverside Park Improvements FIND Waterways Assistance Program Project Project Elements Estimated Cost FIND Cost County Cost Replacement of observation/fishing boardwalk (380 linear feet, 2600 square feet) $90,000 $90,000 Boat ramp approach / boat trailer parking area, rebuild base/ repave (±4800 sq. yds.) $96,000 $96,000 (FBIF) Parking for kayakers and day users, rebuild base/repave (2500 sq. yds.) $50,000 $50,000 (SRF) Driveway access, rebuild base/repave (±2100 sq. yds.) $42,000 $42,000 (SRF) TOTAL $278,000 $90,000 $188,000 FBIF: Florida Boating Improvement Funds. SR: Secondary Roads Fund. Archie Smith Fish House "Phase I" Dock Restoration In 2014, Indian River County contracted an architectural and engineering firm (Atelier AEC) to develop restoration design plans for the historic Archie Smith Fish House, using a State historic resources cost - share grant. The restoration design project has been completed, and the County is now seeking grant funding for the restoration work. At staffs request, in October 2014, Atelier AEC provided staff with an estimate of probable cost for restoration of the Archie Smith site main building, icehouse, and dock (see Attachment 2). Atelier's estimated cost for the overall restoration is $880,806. For restoration of the dock (only), the estimated cost is $535,500 (including fees and contingencies). Because of the substantial cost of the overall restoration, staff suggests that the project be phased. Staff's proposal is that the County apply for "Phase I" FIND grant funding under the current application cycle for the dock restoration component (only), using Florida Boating Improvement Funds for the County's match. The following table provides a breakdown of estimated cost for the proposed Archie Smith Fish House Phase I Restoration by project elements: 2 F:\Community Development\Users\ROLAND\LAAC\Archie Smith Fish House\FIND grant app BCC Res staff rpt for 3-24-15.rtf 42