HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-073RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 073
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA AGRICULTURE EDUCATION AND
PROMOTION FACILITIES PROGRAM - FY 2013/14
WHEREAS, Indian River County designed a Fairgrounds Master Plan to accommodate an
agriculture promotion facility; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County recently expanded the parking area of the Fairgrounds
agriculture promotion facility to serve a larger population; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County desires to further agriculture education through the use of
exhibits, expositions, demonstrations, trade shows, classrooms, civic and other events; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County desires to expand the agriculture component of the County
Fairgrounds facility; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has established an Agriculture Education and Promotion
Program providing financial assistance for the expansion of local facilities which promote agriculture
education within the State.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County, as follows:
1. The County hereby requests State financial assistance for implementation of
agriculture education facility improvements within Indian River County.
2. The County hereby designates Christopher R. Mora, P.E., Public Works Director for
Indian River County, as the Project Manager and Agent on behalf of the County.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Commissioner P1 escher and seconded
by Commissioner Davis , and, being put to a vote was as follows:
Chairman, Gary C. Wheeler Aye
Vice Chairman, Peter D. O'Bryan Uee
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye
Commissioner Bob Solari Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 11th day
of September , 2012.
Attest: Jeffrey R. ith, Clerk of ourt and Comptroller
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