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RESOLUTION 2000-035 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, THE Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County is interested in carrying out the following described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Indian River County and the State of Florida: Project Title PRANGE ISLANDS CONSERVATION AREA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Total Estimated Cost $ $40,000.00 Brief Description of Project: The Prange Islands Conservation Area consists of two adjacent islands in the Indian River Lagoon just south of the 17`h Street Causeway Bridge, immediately north of the southern Vero Beach city limits along the east shore of the lagoon. The property was purchased in April, 1996 by Indian River County with a 40% cost share grant from the Florida Communities Trust. In addition to replanting the northern part of Prange Island with native species and resource management, a small boat dock has been designed to hold boats beyond the boundaries of seagrass beds in order to lessen harmful impact and erosion caused by current use. The dock structure will also provide opportunities for fishing recreation and education. Signs around the boundaries of existing seagrass beds will be installed to inform boaters of the dock location and exclude boat access from those areas. Also, picnic tables, interpretive signs and a nature trail have been included in the project to provide environmental education and passive recreation for users. above, AND, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the program mentioned NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River Count that the project described above be authorized, AND, be it further resolved that said Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County make application to the Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of 50.0% of the actual cost of the project in behalf of said Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County AND, be it further resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County that it certifies to the following: 1. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 6613-2 F.A.C. and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under the attached proposal.