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csc,\ <br /> LORl'O MAY 0 1 2015 <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICE r• 1.. .. ".• r <br /> Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing Board Indian River County Board of County Commissioners <br /> Sitting as the Environmental Control Board <br /> Richard D.Cahoy,Chairman Wesley S.Davis,Chairman <br /> Dr.Richard H.Baker • Bob Solari,Vice Chairman <br /> - Dr,Philip R.Glade Peter D O'Bryan <br /> Patrick Walther,P.E. • Tim Zorc <br /> Kevin M.Rollin Joseph E.Flescher <br /> Jennifer Peshke,Board Attorney <br /> Environmental Control Officer <br /> Cheryl L.Dunn,R.S. <br /> Kate Cotner,Assistant County Attorney <br /> May 1,2015 <br /> Mr.Jason E.Brown,Budget Director <br /> Board of County Commissioners <br /> 1801 27th Street <br /> Vero Beach,FL 32960 <br /> Indian River County Environmental Control Office is requesting funding of$7,033 from the Board of County <br /> Commissioners to support the county office's function in protecting the health and environment of Indian River <br /> County and its citizens. <br /> Although Indian River County Environmental Control Office is supported by the General Fund, fines administered <br /> and collected through the office are directly deposited into the General Fund. Find below historical data on the fines <br /> collected. <br /> FY 2007/2008 $23,725 FY 2011/2012 $14,150 <br /> FY 2008/2009 $9,150 FY 2012/2013 $5,900 <br /> FY 2009/2010 $20,500 FY 2013/2014 $21,125 <br /> FY 2010/2011 $10,800 <br /> The Environmental Control Office continues to be challenged with the economic climate of the community and <br /> unmaintained,abandoned and foreclosed properties. The hearing board resolves issues by taking into consideration <br /> the financial and situational circumstances of the respondents allowing for lesser fines and/or purgable fines with <br /> compliance.Liens are placed on properties when fines go unpaid. <br /> Through Chapter 85-427, Special Acts,Laws of Florida,Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing Board <br /> may enforce state agency rules or county ordinances pertaining to environmental regulation and protection of the <br /> public health, including but not limited to,Depaituient of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Health <br /> (DOH) and St.John's River Water Management District(SJRWMD). <br /> Thank you for considering this budget request and recognizing the importance of the work accomplished by the <br /> Environmental Control Office and Hearing Board and its role in increasing the quality of life today for Indian River <br /> County's citizens. <br /> Sincerely, • C <br /> Cher L. Dunn,R.S. <br /> 'tidian River County Environmental Control Officer <br /> cc: Miranda Swanson, Indian River County Health Department Administrator <br /> 1900-27th Street <br /> Vero Beach,FL 32960 <br /> Phone:(772)794-7440 <br /> FAX:(772)794-7447 <br /> 45 <br />