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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Susan Adams, District 1, Chairman
Joseph Flescher, District 2, Vice Chairman
Joseph H. Earman, District 3
Deryl Loar, District 4
Laura Moss, District 5
John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
William K. DeBraal, County Attorney
Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Randi Wardlow, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: 5 - Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Joe Earman
Commissioner Laura Moss
Commissioner Deryl Loar
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Rev. Dr. Joseph LaGuardia, First Baptist Church of Vero Beach
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Joseph H. Earman
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Commissioner Loar requested Items 13.D. and 13.E. be deleted from the Agenda,
preferring to revisit the items in late October. County Attorney Bill DeBraal noted that
Item 13.D. was not drafted by his office; it was drafted by a different department and
placed under the Attorney's Matters.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to
approve the Agenda as amended, deleting Items 13.1). and 13.E. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 24-0679 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring William K. DeBraal for 21 Years of
Distinguished Service to the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
Recommended action: Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
County Attorney Bill DeBraal was joined by his family as he was lauded for his 21
years of service to the Board of County Commissioners. The Commissioners each in
turn shared personal stories of their time working with Mr. DeBraal and his
accomplishments from the time he was the County Forester up to his time as the
County Attorney. Attorney DeBraal thanked his mentors, staff, the Board, and
especially his wife for supporting him throughout his career.
Read and Presented
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5. B. 24-0569 Proclamation Honoring Blake Alan Bartholomew On His Retirement From Indian
River County Department of Emergency Services Fire Rescue Division
Recommended Action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Indian River County Fire Rescue Chief David Johnson was joined by several
members of the division as the Board lauded Mr. Bartholomew's 35 -year career,
which saw him rise from Emergency Medical Services Paramedic to an Engineer
specializing in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (AARF). The Board thanked him for
his service, and Chief Johnson praised his inspirational leadership and sense of humor.
Mr. Bartholomew was joined by his family as he expressed appreciation for the
support he received and urged everyone to maintain a healthy sense of humor.
Read and Presented
5.C. 24-0680 Presentation of Proclamation Supporting the Annual Vero Beach Tunnel to Towers
5K Run & Walk
Recommended action: Read & Present
Attachments: Proclamation
A spokesperson for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation accepted the Proclamation and
encouraged participation in this year's run/walk race which would be held on
September 7, 2024 at Riverside Park. The Foundation raised money to house
gold -star families and injured veterans.
Read and Presented
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Earman, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024, and June 18,
2024, as written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
6.A. 24-0621 Regular Meeting of June 04, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 0604024 BCC Draft
Approved
6.B. 24-0633 Regular Meeting of June 18, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve
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Attachments: 06182024 BCC Draft
Approved
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 24-0568 Administrator Approved Work Orders
Recommended Action: There is no action required by the Board as this is being presented for informational
purposes only.
Attachments: Staff Report
Administrator Approved Work Orders as of 7-1-24
No Action Taken or Required
7.B. 24-0674 Indian River County Code Chapter 309, Fair Housing - Annual Report
Attachments: Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 24-0601 3rd Quarter FY 2023/2024 Budget Report
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
3rd Quarter Budget Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.D. 24-0592 Florida Public Service Commission Consummating Order PAA Order
PSC -2024 -0223 -PAA -EI, approving Florida Power and Light's AFUDC rate,
effective 1/1/24; is available for review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 24-0593 Florida Public Service Commission Consummating Order Final Order
PSC -2024 -0227 -S -EI approving stipulations; docket to be closed administratively
once the true -up compliance filing and revised tariff have been received, reviewed and
approved by staff, is available for review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board
Recommended Action: Information Only
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No Action Taken or Required
7. F. 24-0594 Florida Public Service Commission Consummating Order PAA Order
PSC -2024 -0231 -PAA -EQ approving Florida Power and Light's revised renewable
energy tariff and standard offer contract; if no protest, order to become final and
effective on issuance of a CO, if order becomes final, docket to be closed and is
available for review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.G. 24-0607 Florida Public Service Commission Consummating Order PSC -2024 -0260 -CO -EI,
approval of change in rate used to capitalize allowance for funds used during
construction (AFDUC) from 6.37% to 6.76% effective 1/1/2024, is available for
review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.H. 24-0624 Florida Public Service Commission Consummating Order PSC -2024 -0281 -CO -EQ,
approval of renewable energy tariff and standard offer contract, by Florida Power
and Light Company and is available for review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
(File ID: 24-0624)
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.1. 24-0611 St. Johns River Water Management District Revised 2024 Governing Board Meeting
Schedule.
Recommended Action: Information Only
Attachments: St Johns River Water Management District
No Action Taken or Required
7.J. 24-0615 Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act - Driver Education Program Trust Fund
Report - Cumulative Reporting through 06/30/24
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
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No Action Taken or Required
7.K. 24-0626 SWDD Closures and Collection Service Changes for Labor Day
Recommended action: No action required - for informational purposes only
Attachments: Staff Report
Chairman Adams made mention of the schedule changes for the holiday.
No Action Taken or Required
7.L. 24-0631 2025 Holiday Schedule
Recommended Action: None required. Informational only.
Attachments: Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.M. 24-0658 Event Calendar
Recommended Action: Informational item, no action required.
Attachments: Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Items 8.U., 8.A.1., and
8.A.0. for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
8.A. 24-0545 Checks and Electronic Payments June 7, 2024 to June 13, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller
Division for the time period of June 7, 2024 to June 13, 2024
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 24-0546 Checks and Electronic Payments June 14, 2024 to June 20, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller
Division for the time period of June 14, 2024 to June 20, 2024
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Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 24-0567 Checks and Electronic Payments June 21, 2024 to June 27, 2024
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller
Division for the time period of June 21, 2024 to June 27, 2024
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 24-0590 Checks and Electronic Payments June 28, 2024 to July 4, 2024
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller
Division for the time period of June 28, 2024 to July 4, 2024
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.E. 24-0595 Checks and Electronic Payments July 5, 2024 to July 11, 2024
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller
Division for the time period of July 5, 2024 to July 11, 2024
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.F. 24-0602 Checks and Electronic Payments July 12, 2024 to July 18, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller
Division for the time period of July 12, 2024 to July 18, 2024
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.G. 24-0616 Checks and Electronic Payments July 19, 2024 to July 25, 2024
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller
Division for the time period of July 19, 2024 to July 25, 2024
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
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8.H. 24-0635 Checks and Electronic Payments July 26, 2024 to August 1, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued from July 26, 2024 to
August 1, 2024
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.1. 24-0620 County Capital Asset Inventories
Recommended action: Approve the list of assets to be removed from the inventory system
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.J. 24-0622 Quarterly Tourist Development Tax Report for Quarter Ending 06/30/2024
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Accepted
8.K. 24-0663 Quarterly OPEB Trust Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/2024
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Accepted
8.L. 24-0664 Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/2024
Recommended action: Accept the report
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Accepted
8. M. 24-0605 Approval of Resolution Establishing Utility Rates for Housing Choice Voucher Program
for Fiscal Year 2025
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the
utility rate resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 and authorize the Chairman to execute the
resolution on behalf of the Board.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Utility Allowance
Resolution
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-034, approving revisions to
the Housing Choice Voucher Program Utility Allowance Schedule for Fiscal Year
2024.
8.N. 24-0637 Partial Release of Conservation Easement - Town of Orchid
Recommended Action: Staff request the Board grant the partial release of conservation easement allowing the
chair to sign said release upon payment of fee -in -leu to the County for area to be
released.
Attachments: Staff Report
Partial Release with Sketch and Legal
Copy of Recorded Conservation Easement
Sketch of Area to be Released
Approved staffs recommendation
8.0. 24-0645 Resolution Cancelling Taxes - Keith Morgan, Jr., Trustee - J.R. Graves AOE
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Resolution to cancel certain taxes upon the property purchased by or donated to
Indian River County for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of
the Resolution to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent
or current taxes can be cancelled.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Right -of -Way Deed
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-035, cancelling certain
taxes on publicly owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes.
(Morgan)
8.P. 24-0681 Resolution Cancelling Taxes on Properties Purchased for Public Purpose - Ryall
Development Group, LLC - Right -of -Way and Retention Pond - Liberty Park
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Resolution to cancel certain taxes upon the properties purchased by Indian River
County for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of the Resolution
to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent or current
taxes can be cancelled.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Right -of -Way Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Receipt Pro -Rated Taxes
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-036, cancelling certain
taxes on publicly owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes.
(Ryall)
8.Q. 24-0609 Approval of Replacement Marine Vessel
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board authorize the purchase of the marine vessel and
authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a Purchase Order to Life Proof Boats in the
amount of $542,693.17
Attachments: Staff Report
Life Proof Quote
Approved staffs recommendation
8.R. 24-0610 Approval of 2024-2025 State Funded Subgrant Agreement (T0363) To Update
Indian River County's Hazards Analysis
Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval of 2024-2025 State funded Subgrant Agreement
(T0363) To Update Indian River County's Hazards Analysis.
Attachments: Staff Report
HA Grant Agreement
IRC Grant Form
Approved staffs recommendation
8.S. 24-0587 Approval of Blue Medicare Advantage Renewal
Recommended Action: Staff recommends and respectfully requests that the Board approve the renewal of the
Blue Medicare Advanced Platinum PPO plan effective October 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2025 and authorize the Chairman to execute the renewal agreement
Attachments: Staff Report
BlueMedicare Advanced Platinum PPO
BlueMedicare Master Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.T. 24-0632 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Revision
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board approve the revisions to the Acceptable Use Policy
(AM -1200.21) and replace the existing Acceptable Use Policy in the APM.
Attachments: Staff Report
AM -1200.21 - Acceptable Use v1.3
Approved staffs recommendation
8.U. 24-0651 Anchoring Limitation Area Interlocal Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff requests approval from the Board of County Commissioners on the draft
Interlocal Agreements establishing the responsibilities of the County and municipalities
in the establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of the proposed Anchoring
Limitation Areas. Staff also requests approval from the Board of County
Commissioners to execute each Interlocal Agreement upon approval and receipt from
the associated municipality and upon concurrence from the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
May 21 2024 BCC Agenda Item 12.E.1
ILA for the City of Sebastian
ILA for the City of Vero Beach
ILA for the Town of Indian River Shores
Commissioner Moss thanked Municipal partners, activists, and staff who worked to
bring the anchoring limitations to fruition. Vice Chairman Flescher added his
recommendation for increased information and awareness throughout the boating
community.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Chairman Adams, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
8.V. 24-0662 Sector 4, Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Pre -Construction Late Season Sea Turtle
Services, Coastal Technology Work Order No. 2023051-03
Recommended action: The recommendation of staff is for the Board to approve Work Order No.
2023051-03 to the contract with Coastal Technology Corporation and authorize the
Chairman to sign on behalf of the County.
Attachments: Staff Report
Coastal Tech Work Order
Fee Schedule
Agreement Execution
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Approved staffs recommendation
8.W. 24-0596 First Extension and Amendment to Agreements for Annual Fiber Optic Engineering,
Design, Material, Supplies and Installation (Bid 2023056)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the first extension and amendment to the
agreement with Bore Tech Utilities & Maintenance, Inc., and the first extensions to
the agreements with Precision Contracting Services, Inc., and Gerelcom, Inc., and
authorize the Chairman to sign them after approval by the County Attorney as to form
and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Bid - First Extension & Amendment - Bore Tech
Bid - First Extension - Gerelcom
Bid - First Extension - PCS
Approved staffs recommendation
8.X. 24-0600 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 06
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution
amending the fiscal year 2023-24 budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
2023 2024 Resolution
Exhibit "A"
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-037, amending the Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 Budget.
8.Y. 24-0619 Award of Bid 2024056 for Trans Florida Rail Trail Boardwalk Repairs 2
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2024056 to Southeastern Marine
Services Group, Inc., approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to
sign the agreement after receipt and approval of the agreement by the County
Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after receipt and approval of
the required insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
82. 24-0625 Award of Bid 2024051 for Fran Adams (North County Park) Restroom/Concession
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Remodel
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2024051 to Island Harbor Custom Builders,
Inc., approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement after
receipt and approval of the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after receipt and approval of the
required insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AA. 24-0639 Amendments to Banking and Lock Box Agreements
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the amendments to the Regions Bank and TD
Bank agreements, and authorize the Chairman to sign, after review and approval by
the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
First Amendment to the Agreement
Amendment to Regions Bank MSA
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AB. 24-0641 First Amendment to Agreement for Annual Custodial Services for the County
Administration Complex (Bid 2022022)
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the first amendment to the agreement with
General Building Maintenance dba Pritchard Industries and authorize the Chairman to
sign them after the County Attorney's approval as to form and legal sufficiency, and
after receipt and approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments: Staff Report
First Amedment
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AC. 24-0642 Award of Bid 2024055 - Annual Bid for Utility Operations Warehouse Stock
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2024055 to Core & Main, LP and authorize
the Purchasing Division to issue blanket purchase orders for the purchase of contract
items Staff also recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to renew
this bid at the same rates for two (2) additional one (1) year periods subject to
satisfactory performance, vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal of
this annual bid is in the best interest of Indian River County.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
August 20, 2024
8.AD. 24-0643 Approval of Direct Purchase o(' Pedestrian Bridge for JRTC Walking Trail Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the purchase of the bridge, as authorized by the
County Administrator.
Attachments: Staff Report
Invoices
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AE. 24-0644 Rejection of Bid 2024060 for Medical Supplies for Persons with Special Needs
Shelter
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board reject the bid received in response to invitation to bid
2024060.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AF. 24-0650 Award of RFP 2024050 Gifford Customer Convenience Center Beautification
Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the final ranking of firms, approve the
agreement, and authorize the Chairman to execute it, after review and approval by the
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after approval of the required
insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AG. 24-0669 Authorization to Increase Blanket Purchase Orders
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners waive the requirement for
bids and authorize increases to the listed Purchase Orders, as approved by Budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AH. 24-0670 Approval of Purchase Order for Bent Pine Culvert Replacement to CK Contractors
& Development, LLC
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the purchase order for repairs to the culvert
and authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders for unanticipated
conditions, up to a total PO amount of $100,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
CK Quote
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AI. 24-0564 Work Order Number 4 - Amendment 1, Dune Crossover Replacement of Two Dune
Crossover Structures and One Dune Crossover Ramp Repair at the Tracking Station
Beach Access
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests the Chairman approve Work Order 4 Amendment 1,
Coastal Waterways Design & Engineering, LLC Continuing Engineering Services
RFQ2010008- Dune Crossover Replacement of Two Dune Crossover Structures
and One Dune Crossover Ramp Repair at Tracking Station Beach Access, and the
County Administrator execute Work Order 4 Amendment 1 under the signing
authority granted by the Board of County Commissioners at the July 2, 2024 BCC
meeting, and after review and approval by the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Trackinq Station Dune W04A1
Parks Recreation and Conservation Director Beth Powell brought the item to the
Board's attention in order to modify staffs recommendation. She requested removal
of the direction to have the County Administrator sign the agreement; the document
was to go through the regular routing procedures.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation, as modified. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
8.AJ. 24-0617 United Way Pickleball Tournament License Agreement
Recommended action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the
License Agreement with United Way of Indian River County Inc. and authorize the
Chairman to execute the agreement after review and approval for legal sufficiency by
the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
United WaV Pickle Ball Agreement
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Approved staffs recommendation
August 20, 2024
8.AK. 24-0654 Final Payment Including Release of Retainage for Bid No. 2021007 for Kroegel
Homestead Improvements
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests approval of Payment Applications No. 4 & No.5, in the
amount of $17,341.63, to PRP Construction Group, LLC, which will release any
further obligations of the County from the Contractor.
Attachments: Staff Report
PRP Pav App No. 4
PRP Pay App No. 5
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AL. 24-0656 Earman Island Phase IV Revegetation - Final Completion and Payment of the
180 -day Maintenance Period
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends approval of Invoice #3611, in the amount of
$47,421.25, to Sandhill Environmental Services, LLC, which will release any further
obligations of the County from the Contractor
Attachments: Staff Report
Invoice #3611
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AM. 24-0659 The Vero Beach Rotary Foundation Inc. Kids Triathlon License Agreement
Recommended action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the
License Agreement between Indian River County and The Rotary Club of Vero
Beach and authorize the Chairman to execute the same after review and approval for
legal sufficiency by the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Rotary Club License Agmt
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AN. 24-0660 National Park and Recreation Association Memorandum of Understanding for Million
Coaches Challenge Grant Program
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners accept the Million
Coaches Challenge Grant and authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of
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Understanding after review and approval by the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
NRPA Million Coaches MOU
Approved staffs recommendation
August 20, 2024
8.AO. 24-0661 Work Order Number 25 - Amendment 4, Continuing Engineering Services RFQ
2018008 - Renewal and Amendment No. 1 Hobart Park Restroom Connections and
Utility Service Plans Revisions
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests that the Chairman approve Amendment No. 4 to Work
Order 25, Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. Continuing Engineering Services
RFQ2010008 Hobart Park Restroom Connections and Utility Service Plans
Revisions and the County Administrator execute Amendment No. 4 to Work Order
25, under the signing authority granted by the Board of County Commissioners at the
July 2, 2024, BCC meeting, and after review and approval by the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Hobart Restroom W025A4
Parks Recreation and Conservation Director Beth Powell brought the item to the
Board's attention in order to modify staffs recommendation. She requested removal
of the direction to have the County Administrator sign the agreement; the document
was to go through the regular routing procedures.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Chairman Adams,
to approve staff's recommendation, as modified. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss. and Commissioner Loar
&AP. 24-0678 Treasure Coast Food Bank License Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully request that the Board of County Commissioners approve the fee
waiver request, which waives the $135 daily non-profit acreage fee for the four
requested dates, by the Treasure Coast Food Bank at the Indian River County
Fairgrounds and authorize the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Director to
execute the License Agreement after review and approval for legal sufficiency by the
County Attorney.
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Attachments: Staff Report
License Agreement
Exhibit A and B
Attachment - Letter
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AQ. 24-0628 Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTCA) with the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Intercounty Bus Service
Recommended Action: Staff recormnends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Public
Transportation Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement and adopt
the proposed resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment to the PTGA
Authorizing Resolution
Grant Budget Form
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2024-038, authorizing the
execution of a Public Transportation Amendment to the Public Transportation
Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.
8.AR. 24-0629 Request for Authorization to Submit an Application for Section 5311 Grant for Rural
Transit Operating Assistance Funds
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the resolution
authorizing the filing of the Section 5311 grant application.
Attachments: Staff Report
Authorizing Resolution
Section 5311 Grant Application
Grant Budget Form
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-039, authorizing the
submission of a Grant Application for 49 USC CH. 53, Section 5311 Public Transit
Operating Assistance.
8.AS. 24-0636 Resolution of Support for Congestion Management Process Project
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Resolution
of Support and direct staff to submit to FDOT.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
August 20, 2024
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-040, supporting the update
and installation of new traffic signal equipment on the State Highway System
within Indian River County for the Congestion Manage[ment] Process (CMP)
application for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
8.AT. 24-0638 Pulte Home Company, LLC's Request for Final Plat Approval for Costa Pointe PD
Phase IA [PD -21-06-07 / 99040218-95683]
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval
for Costa Pointe PD Phase IA.
Attachments: Staff Report
Location Map
Final Plat Layout
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AU. 24-0653 Amendment to Work Order No. 21 with MBV Engineering, Inc. for Design of
GoLine Bus Shelter Locations
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 21
with MBV Engineering, Inc. for design of GoLine bus shelter locations.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment to Work Order
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AV. 24-0606 Award of Bid No. 2024057, Indian River County Tax Collector Floor Replacement
(IRC -2411)
Recommended action: Staff recommends the project be awarded to Jim's Complete Construction, LLC in
the amount of $78,016.53. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample
agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and
approval of both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County
Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required
insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AW. 24-0608 Release of Retainage, Final Payment and Change Order No. 2 (IRC -0853),
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Construction of Intersection Improvements at SR60 and 43rd Avenue
August 20, 2024
Recommended action: Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 2 and payment of Contractor's
Application for Payment No. 0853-42 in the amount of $688,231.05 and U-19 to
Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $47,068.62.
Attachments: Staff Report
IRC -0853 Change Order 2
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AX. 24-0612 Award of Bid No. 2024052, Victor Hart Park Restroom/Concession Building
(IRC -2420)
Recommended action: Staff recommends the project be awarded to Don Hinkle Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $873,556.50. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample
agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and
approval of both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County
Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required
insurance by the Risk Manager and after the Contractor has become actively
registered with the Building Division.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AY. 24-0613 Award of Bid No. 2024041, Indian River County Fire Station 7 (IRC -1911)
Recommended action: Staff recommends the project be awarded to W & J Construction Corporation in the
amount of $7,130,185.74. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample
agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and
approval of both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County
Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required
insurance by the Risk Manager and after the Contractor has become actively
registered with the Building Division.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AZ. 24-0618 Release of Retainage Part B, Moorhen Marsh Low Energy Aquatic Plant System
(LEAPS), (IRC -2107)
Recommended action: Staff recommends approval and payment of Contractor's Application for Payment
No. 31 to Allen Concrete and Masonry Inc. in the amount of $585.12 for release of
retainage of Part B.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Application for Payment No. 31
Approved staffs recommendation
8.BA. 24-0648 Amendment No. 1 to RFQ No. 2021015 (IRC -1505), Consor Engineers, LLC, CEI
Services for 66th Ave from 49th Street to 69th Street Roadway Widening, FDOT
FM No. 436379-1-54-01
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Consor
Engineers, LLC, and requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement on their behalf for a not -to -exceed amount of
$599,859.00. The new total agreement price will be $5,098,392.42.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No. 1 with Consor Engineers LLC
Approved staff's recommendation
8.BB. 24-0676 Award of Bid No. 2024043 and FDOT Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for 43rd
Avenue Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements (12th Street to 16th Street) IRC -1818,
FDOT FM 444270-1-54-01
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of FDOT Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (FM No.
444270-1-54-01) and recommends adopting the Resolution and authorizing the
Chairman to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1. Staff further recommends the
project be awarded to Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. in the amount of
$5,517,900.05. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample agreement
and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and approval of
both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County Attorney
as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required insurance by
the Risk Manager
Attachments: Staff Report
IRC Grant Form
Authorizing Resolution
FDOT Supplemental Agreement No. 1
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-041, authorizing the
Chairman's execution of Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with the Florida Department of Transportation for Construction
and CEI of 43rd Avenue (12th Street to 18th Street).
8.BC. 24-0652 Final Pay to Gray Matter Systems LLC for Professional Design Services for Industrial
Control System Network Project (PID 00.23.545)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the final pay
invoice number SIN040409 to Gray Matter Systems LLC in the amount of
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$4,034.91, to provide design services for its Industrial Control System Network
project, and direct staff to make the payment
Attachments: Staff Report
Final Pay Invoice
Approved staffs recommendation
8.BD. 24-0655 Reams Glen Subdivision Water Main Extension Cost Share Developer's Agreement
with Novaland, LLC, IRCDUS PID: 13.24.523
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Reams Glen
Subdivision Water Main Extension Developer's Agreement with the County and
authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement to reimburse Novaland, LLC, in the
amount of $126,016.80 for the work performed in the agreement
Attachments: Staff Report
Developers Agreement Novaland, LLC
Approved staffs recommendation
8.BE. 24-0657 North County Water and Sewer System Phase 2, Amendments to Meeks Plumbing,
Inc. Agreement (RFP 2023007) and Masteller & Moler, Inc. Work
Order No.6, and Hydra Service, Inc. Quotation for Sewer
Connection of Roseland United Methodist
Church, IRCDUS Project ID 21.17.51313
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners to approve: a) the Second
Amended Exhibit 1 to the Agreement - Pricing with Meeks Plumbing, Inc. to add
labor to the proposal pricing for the Duplex Lift Station Construction at $21,264.00
and authorize the Chairman to execute the same, and the corresponding Cost Sheet
for the Roseland United Methodist Church sewer connection, for the total amount of
$37,046.90 and authorize staff to sign; b) Amendment 1 to Work Order No.6 with
Masteller & Moler, Inc. for $6,740.00 to perform services during construction and
authorize the Chairman to execute the same; c) Quotation 240718-2JS from Hydra
Service, Inc. for the duplex pump station, in the amount of $29,993.00 and authorize
staff to issue a Purchase Order for the same, and d) the total budget of $84,846.90
that includes a Management Reserve of $11,067 to be retained by Indian River
County Department of Utility Services for the sole purpose of covering cost
escalations and/or risks impacting costs to the project. Upon satisfactory completion
of the Roseland United Methodist Church sewer, staff is directed to make final
payments and release any retainage to the aforementioned parties, after review and
approval by the Purchasing Manager and the County Attorney's Office
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Attachments: Staff Report
Meeks 2nd Amended Exhibit 1 to the Agreement
Meeks Price Sheet - Roseland United Church
M&M W06 Amendment 1 for Construction Services
HSI Quote for Roseland Methodist Church
Approved staff's recommendation
8.BF. 24-0667 Interlocal Agreement Between Indian River County (IRC) & St. Lucie County for
IRC to Provide Water Service to William Emerson Property In St. Lucie County
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed
Interlocal Agreement between Indian River County (IRC) and St. Lucie County
9SLC) for IRC to provide water service to Mr. William Emerson's property located
at 149 25th Street SE in SLC, and authorize the Chairman to sign upon review by the
Legal Department
Attachments: Staff Report
Interlocal Utility Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.BG. 24-0672 Approval of Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. WG023 between Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and Indian River County for Floravon
Shores Septic to Sewer Project, IRCDUS PID: 21.19.55
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Director of
Utility Services to sign Amendment No. l to Agreement No. WG023 between Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and Indian River County and all necessary
documents to effectuate the grant agreement
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No 1
Approved staffs recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THESE HEARINGS IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.
10.A.1. 24-0603 Consideration of an Ordinance of Indian River County, Florida Amending the
Zoning Ordinance, and the Accompanying Zoning Map for ±9.91 Acres from
CG, General Commercial District to CH, Heavy Commercial District
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(RZON2023020007-96591) [Quasi -Judicial]
Recommended Action: Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board of
County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the subject properties from
CG, General Commercial to CH, Heavy Commercial.
Attachments: Staff Report
Existing Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Rezoning Application
Ordinance
The parties for the proceeding were Patriot Response Group, LLC (Applicant)
and Indian River County.
Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte
communications, site visits, or independent investigations. The Commissioners
also affirmed that they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the
evidence presented and the applicable law. The Deputy Clerk administered the
Oath to all persons who wished to speak at the hearing.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Chris Balter, Chief of Long Range Planning, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to
analyze the Applicant's request to rezone their property from CG, General
Commercial District, to CH, Heavy Commercial District. The analysis showed the
request was compatible with the area, consistent with the County's
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, and suitable for CH
zoning. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved
the request at their June 13, 2024 public hearing.
Commissioner Moss was informed the Applicant planned to use the property as
headquarters for their contractor trade business. A formal traffic study would be
done at a later stage in development.
There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Loar, to approve staffs recommendation and adopt Ordinance 2024-008,
amending the Zoning Ordinance and the accompanying Zoning Map for
approximately ±9.91 acres located south of and adjacent to 71st Street, north
of 69th Street, east of and adjacent to Old Dixie Highway, and west of and
adjacent to U.S. Highway 1, from CG, General Commercial District, to CH,
Heavy Commercial District; and providing codification, severability, and
effective date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
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10.A.2. 24-0604 Consideration of an Ordinance of Indian River County, Florida Amending
the Zoning Ordinance, and the Accompanying
Zoning Map for +1.45 Acres from IL, Light
Industrial District to CG, General Commercial
District
(RZON93110032-96539) [Quasi -Judicial]
Recommended Action: Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board of
County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the subject property from
IL, Light Industrial to CG, General Commercial.
Attachments: Staff Report
Existing Zoning Map
Existing Future Land Use Map
Rezoning Application
Ordinance
The parties for the proceeding were Mr. Jody Miller (Applicant) and Indian River
County.
Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte
communications, site visits, or independent investigations. The Commissioners
also affirmed that they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the
evidence presented and the applicable law. The Deputy Clerk administered the
Oath to all persons who wished to speak at the hearing.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Chris Balter, Chief of Long Range Planning, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to
analyze the Applicant's request to rezone the property from IL, Light Industrial
Zoning District, to CG, General Commercial Zoning District, in order to open a
recreational sports center. The analysis showed the request was compatible with
the area, consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations, and suitable for CG zoning. Additionally, the Planning
and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the request at their June 13, 2024
meeting.
Commissioner Moss raised the subject of the traffic impact for the proposed
racquet club. Mr. Balter noted that the traffic analysis passed the test of not
decreasing the level of service on the affected road, and informed of the
pre -application process.
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There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation and adopt Ordinance 2024-009,
amending the Zoning Ordinance and the accompanying Zoning Map for
approximately ±1.45 acres located on the west side of Highway US 1, .17 of a
mile south of 53rd Street, north of 49th Street, on the east side of Old Dixie
Highway, from IL, Light Industrial to CG, General Commercial, and providing
codification, severability, and effective date. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
Jonathan D. Barkett's Request for Abandonment of a 25' Wide Platted
Right -of -Way [ROW -24-05-02 / 99070136-96169] (LEGISLATIVE)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners abandon its rights to
the subject portion of right-of-way, and authorize the chairman to execute the
proposed abandonment resolution.
Attachments: Staff Report
Location Map
Resolution
Chief of Current Development Brandon Creagan presented the request to
abandon the right-of-way (ROW) at 19th Court. Mr. Creagan infonned that the
request had been reviewed and approved internally, no easement was needed,
and the property was not needed for County roadway access.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the
Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-042,
providing for the closing, abandonment, vacation and discontinuance of the
[entirety] of a 25' wide unimproved, right-of-way known as 19th Court, east of
the Jackson Brothers subdivision and south of 41st Street in the Jackson
Brothers subdivision located in Indian River County, Florida. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 24-0673 Public Notice of Public Hearing for September 10, 2024, to Consider a
Resolution Adopting a Non -Ad Valorem Special Assessment Roll on Hospitals
for the Local Provider Participation Fund
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Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Bill DeBraal read the notice into the record. He added this was
an annual process the hospitals had to go through to receive certain Medicaid
funds.
Read into the record
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Services
B. Emergency Services
C. Human Resources
D. Information Technology
E. Natural Resources
F. Office of Management and Budget
G. Parks, Recreation, and Conservation
H. Planning and Development Services
I. Public Works
J. Utilities Services
12.J.1. 24-0666 4230 20th Avenue - Bad Debt Write Off of Utility Account (1050798/029174)
and Future Continuation of Service
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) direct staff to:
Write off the uncollectible account balance for the subject property in the
amount of $37,334.48, release the related utility lien, and further, once the
account is brought current after the write off, address whether to continue
services going forward. Options for consideration include: 1. The County det
ermine which department will be the administrator of the property so that the Ind
ian River County Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS) can continue bill
ing that department the monthly sewer availability charges of $17.73 per mo
nth until such time as the land is turned over to a developer; or, 2. Stop the fut
ure IRCDUS service availability charges incurred by Indian River County on thi
s account by relinquishing the sewer impact fee related to the subject property. If the
impact fee is relinquished, the eventual future developer of the property will be
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required to pay the current impact fees to re-establish service for the pro
perty; or, 3. Have the County General Fund pre -pay six months of the sewer ser
vice availability fees estimated to total $145.00 to allow time for the County to
dispose of the property. IRCDUS recommends the BCC pursue option 3 reg
arding the continuation of services.
Attachments: Staff Report
Director of Utility Services Sean Lieske sought the Board's direction regarding a
delinquent utilities account on a foreclosed property at 4230 20th Avenue, which
the County now owned. Staff recommended the Board write off the uncollectible
balance of $37,334.48, but needed guidance regarding the sewer ERU
(Equivalent Residential Unit) which would continue accruing service charges.
Director Lieske reviewed the three options for the ERU: 1) assign it to another
department; 2) relinquish the ERU back to the Utility Department; or 3) have the
County pre -pay 6 months of fees until the County could dispose of the property.
Commissioner Adams supported staffs recommendation for Option 3 as it would
help facilitate affordable housing development by avoiding the cost to re-establish
the ERU by the future property owner.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation to write-off the debt and pre -pay
the sewer usage fees for six months while the County disposes of the
property (Option 3). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 24-0646 Authorization to Move Forward with Injunctive Action against Code enforcement
case number 2023080033 (Helsel)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to move forward with the filing of the
petition for injunctive relief with the circuit court.
Attachments: Staff Report
Public Nuisance Warranting County Abatement - Helsel
Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado recounted the history of code enforcement
violations and daily fines accrued within the last year by the property owners who
constructed a berm on their property from land clearing debris, which was in violation
of County code. Because the property was never brought into compliance, as
explained by Attorney Prado, the Code Enforcement Board issued an order declaring
the property a Public Nuisance. The County was seeking an injunction to stop the
depositing of any additional debris.
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Steven Hitt, Principal Environmental Planner, gave additional details regarding the
history of the property as well as the recent remedies undertaken by the property
owners. He noted the property was moving toward compliance, and was awaiting a
permit from the County. Mr. Hitt confirmed for Chairman Adams that the engineering
plan called for a modified berm on the property, and the zoning was A-2 (Agricultural
Residential).
Attorney Lynne Larkin appeared on the property owner's behalf, informing the Board
she had recently been hired to help the property owners navigate the code violations.
Ms. Larkin stated her clients were well-intentioned, but misinformed regarding the
County's code and compliance requirements. She requested delaying the injunction as
the owners had made strides to come into compliance.
Chairman Adams noted she had been contacted by several neighbors over the last
year regarding the land debris, mulching, and incinerator in the residential
neighborhood. She added that meaningful redress only started with notice of the
injunction and possible foreclosure. The Chairman was in favor of letting the injunction
proceed so the County had a tool should the code -violating dumping resume.
Attorney Larkin agreed with the County's need to protect itself, she was most
concerned with the impending foreclosure filing.
Attorney Prado added there were time frame requirements, and if the owners were
found to be in compliance then the injunction would not go through. Other
Commissioners added their support for staffs recommendation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Chairman Adams, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
U.B. 24-0647 Authorization to proceed with foreclosures on Code enforcement cases:
(2023070014) Arreola, (202 1 1 00064) Lund, (2020090001) Lund, and
(2023080033) Helsel
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to move forward with outside counsel in
the filing of foreclosure on the above-named code enforcement cases.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Helsel Recorded Order Imposing Fine
Helsel Deed
Lund Deed
Lund Order Imposing Fine 01 case
Lund Order Imposing Fine 64 case
Arreola Deed
Arreola Order Imposing Fine
Discussion of this Item began with the Helsel case (2023080033) Deputy County
Attorney Susan Prado added to the evidence presented under Item 13.A., noting that
the property owners had been accruing a $250 -per -day fine resulting from the Code
Enforcement Board's (CEB) hearing on January 22, 2024. She added that
compliance was always the goal of the County's actions but foreclosure was sought
because of the long-standing issues which still had not been addressed.
Attorney Lynne Larkin noted her clients did not have a chance to submit evidence at
the CEB hearing as they lacked representation. She asked the Board to hold off on
the foreclosure as the property owners were making strides to come into compliance.
Chairman Adams explained the Board supported the CEB's ruling, and encouraged
the property owners to keep working toward compliance to avoid foreclosure.
Attorney Larkin expressed her concerns and requested a week's delay as she got up
to speed on the case.
Steven Hitt, Principal Environmental Planner, informed that the property owners were
awaiting permit approval before remedial work could continue. Attorney Prado
explained there was time to work toward compliance before the foreclosure was filed
with the Court.
The Board directed staff to explore expedited permit approval. They also expressed
frustration that issues had persisted for more than a year, and Chairman Adams stated
the Board would not go against the CEB's ruling by extending the timeline.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve stairs recommendation (Helsel). The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado relayed the code violations which stemmed
from a dilapidated structure on the property located at 8890 99th Avenue
(2023070014 Arreola). Despite the $100 -per -day fine issued at the Code
Enforcement Board's November 27, 2023 compliance hearing, the property was
never brought into compliance. Attorney Prado noted there was no contact from the
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property owners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Chairman Adams, to
approve staffs recommendation (Arreola). The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado gave the facts of the case for foreclosure on
the property at 7885 129th Street (2021100064 Lund). Code violations began in
2021 with a complaint of a missing/expired building permit for an electrified shed. The
Code Enforcement Board ruled at the July 25, 2022, evidentiary hearing that the
property was not in compliance and issued a $100 -per -day fine. Attorney Prado
mentioned an unresolved issue between the landlord and renter; the property was
never brought into compliance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Earman,
to approve staff's recommendation (Lund). The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado informed code enforcement action started in
2020 with a complaint regarding junk, trash and debris on the property (2020090001
Lund). At the Code Enforcement Board's October 25, 2021 compliance hearing, it
was found the owner did not take any steps to bring the property in compliance.
Attorney Prado noted that at last check, there appeared to be an increased amount of
junk, trash, and debris on the property.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Earman,
to approve staff's recommendation (Lund). The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
13.C. 24-0682 County Attorney Contract
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests the BOCC approve the County Attorney Employment
Agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Agreement
Chairman Adams noted Ms. Shuler would start in her position as the County Attorney
on September 16, 2024. There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
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Loar, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner
Moss, and Commissioner Loar
13.D. 24-0684 Addendum to Deputy County Attorney Contract
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests the BOCC provide direction to staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
Deputy County Attorney Employment Agreement
Addendum to Deputy County Attorney Agreement
Deleted from Agenda
13.E. 24-0630 Employment Contracts for the Deputy and Assistant County Attorneys
Recommended action: The County Attorney recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the
employment contract the Assistant County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Assistant County Attorney Employment Agreement
Deleted from Agenda
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman
B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman
D. Commissioner Deryl Loar
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of
the Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming
Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
A. Emergency Services District
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
153.1. 24-0634 Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024
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Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 06182024 SWDD Draft
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Chairman
Adams, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District Minutes of June 18, 2024
as written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
15.B.2. 24-0627 Florida Specialty License Plate - Recycle
Recommended action: Staff is recommending we display the banner in the lobby of County Commission
Building A in order to inform residents of this program and opportunity here in
Indian River County. This promotion will coincide with the advertising and
marketing being utilized in the County Administration Building B in the Department
of Motor Vehicles
Attachments: Staff Report
License Plate
Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District,
introduced the creation of a new Florida recycle specialty license plate. Sue Flak,
Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator, was joined by staff members as
she displayed the plate which would reestablish funding for recycling grants. Ms.
Flak informed the funds raised would go to the Recycle Florida Today (RFT)
Foundation to support programs for food insecurity, food waste reduction, and
impact studies. Staff requested permission to hang a banner in the administration
building advertising the plate.
Chairman Adams praised the program and commended Ms. Flak for her design
which was chosen for the specialty plate.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
15.B.3. 24-0675 Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Work Order No. 1 to Geosyntec for Phase 2,
Segment 3, Cell 3 Engineering Services
Recommended action: Staff recommends that its Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign
Landfill Amendment No. 2 to Work Order No. 1 authorizing Geosyntec to
provide engineering services for a not -to -exceed fee of $170,505.20
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No 2 to Work Order No 1
There was no discussion regarding this item.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
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ATTEST:
Ryan L. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
BCC/RW/2024 Minutes
Cn
Approved: November 5, 20
Indian River County Florida Page 34