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Soil and Water Conservation District SThe Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District's mission is to deliver 4 . 1 natural resources conservation technology and education to local land users and to promote the best land use and management practices that will conserve , improve , and sustain the natural environment of Indian River County. The District works with soil and water needs for growers in the region , disseminating information between various levels of government and the growers . Staff in the Soil and Water District provide BMPs for growers , with the aim of protecting Indian River Lagoon . The District is also tasked with environmental protection , disbursement of funds and resources to help growers, ranchers , and any agricultural users . The District comprises a large service area , including contracts with approximately thirty landowners . Additional responsibilities include storm water mitigation , soil survey management , and public outreach . The District is comprised of both County and Federal ( NRCS ) employees that work in conjunction as one cohesive division with the Department of General Services . The Division counts with five staff members , two of whom are employed by the County . v Telecommunications The Telecommunications Division of the General Services Department was formed in December of 1996 . This Division oversees the administration of Cable TV franchises and seeks resolution to escalated Cable TV customer complaints . In addition the Division administers telephone switches within County facilities and coordinates telephone maintenance and management with the local exchange carrier ( Bell South ) . Fiber Optics The Telecommunications Division , in cooperation with the City of Vero Beach and the School District of Indian River County, plans the expansion and use of the jointly owned fiber optic cable network (a consortium of sorts) . One of the main uses of this network is to provide communications between the broadcast towers used by the 800 MHz radio system . Video arraignment from the Indian River County Jail also is carried via the fiber optic cable to the Courthouse to reduce the requirements for prisoner transport . Much of the data traffic , and some of the voice traffic , between some of the County ' s main buildings is carried over the fiber optic cable in an effort to reduce operating costs and increase operational reliability and efficiency. Veterans Service Office The Veterans Service Office advises and assists veterans , their dependents and survivors , in the preparation and filing of claims for service connected disability compensation , non- service connected disability compensation , death pension and accrued benefits , veteran 's life insurance and other claims for benefits which they may be entitled to under federal or state statutes . The Office assists veterans with the procurement of health care as well as administrative and transportation services . The Department of General Services is comprised of many employees in full-time and part- time positions that are responsible for a variety of County functions , including administrative, land management, building maintenance/repair, and infrastructure responsibilities . Together, the Department ' s various divisions form a significant part of the County ' s programs , ' services , and projects that are aimed at improving the quality of life for County citizens . Technical duties and support are based on a hybrid model , whereby some divisions have technical staff that interface with the County ' s centralized Computer Services Department. 113 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment