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y... 14. C. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN 14. C.1. INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PRIORITIES Commissioner O'Bryan announced that the Indian River Lagoon Counties Collaborative (IRLCC), which is comprised of the six counties along the Indian River Lagoon - Indian River, Brevard, Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Volusia, would be meeting at the County Commission Chambers on Friday, November 8, 2013. He revealed that at last week's Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program meeting, Commissioner Solari had made a motion to task the IRLCC to compile a short list of priority lagoon -related projects for the State and Federal legislative sessions, and he invited discussion on what the top few priorities would be. Commissioner Solari clarified that in addition to prospective projects, he also wanted to examine policies and regulations; in particular, to find out what the specific responsibilities of the 298 Districts are. He wanted to convey to the State the importance of having the 298 Districts broaden their scope, cooperate with the counties, and embrace their responsibility to help reduce the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL's) of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) that flow into the Lagoon. He added that the Indian River Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD) is the most important in this County, because three of their relief canals empty directly into the Lagoon, and their primary focus has been on conveying water off the land. Commissioner Solari also suggested placing on the shortlist for projects requiring funding, the proposed Grand Harbor Passive Water Project. (Clerk's Note: The 298 Districts are special drainage districts operating under Florida Statutes Chapter 298). A broad -ranging discussion ensued relative to the purpose, responsibilities, organizational structure, and budgets of the Water Control Districts, with particular focus on the Indian River Farms Water Control District. November 5, 2013 26 8K 144 PG 535