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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDELETE (2) 10.13 PURSUANT TO FLA. STAT. § 558.0035, AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE CONSULTANT MAY NOT BE HELD INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE FOR NEGLIGENCE. COUNTY agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant's total liability to County for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses, or damages whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to the Project or this Agreement from any causes including, but not limited to, Consultant's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, or breach of contract and whether claimed directly or by way of contribution shall not exceed the total compensation received by Consultant under this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. �py� • Consultant Indian River County :.ard of Cou ?:••' HDR Engineering,Inc. Co.. s '•ners ` 'IA s* • ;fir' By !� 1 By // d 'r Katie E. Duty,Vice President S •ams, Chairmano, f Attest: Ryan L. Butler,Clerk of Court •' '•'" and ComptrollIr �1 By 4t.d( 0.CD�-�tG eputy Clerk Approved: 14700441,41:11— nA.Titkanich,Jr., County Administrator Appro • :- to form and legal sufficiency: Or4 County Attorney 12 300 IRCDUS PROJECT ID 00.23.547 EXHIBIT A INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INTEGRATED WATER MASTER PLAN SCOPE OF SERVICES August 30, 2024 Indian River County, Florida (COUNTY) is implementing an Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) to prioritize programmatic and capital investments. HDR Engineering, Inc. (CONSULTANT) has been retained to collaborate with the COUNTY in development Of the IWMP. The IWMP will align with the framework outlined in the US Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) June 2012 Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework codified within the Federal Clean Water Act in 2019. The goal of the IWMP is to develop an adaptable and affordable long-term plan for addressing the COUNTY's drinking water, wastewater, and reuse needs. The following tasks will be executed to complete this first phase of IWMP development. Scope of Services T 1 Project Management • 1.1 Kickoff Meeting CONSULTANT to facilitate a two-hour in-person Project Kickoff Meeting to discuss the purpose, high-level goals, scope, and schedule of the IWMP. CONSULTANT to develop agenda, presentation, and meeting minutes for the meeting. 1.2 Progress Meetings CONSULTANT will facilitate twenty (20) monthly one-hour virtual project meetings in addition to those identified in other tasks. 1.3 Schedule Management CONSULTANT will develop a project schedule in Gantt chart format which includes all proposed deliverables, meetings, and workshops. CONSULTANT will review the schedule during each Progress Meeting with the COUNTY and update, as needed, with the agreement of the COUNTY. 1.4 General Project Management CONSULTANT will set up, organize, manage, administer, and coordinate CONSULTANT activities for this Project, including: • Perform Project initiation and Project closeout tasks. • Organize, manage, and coordinate staff required to accomplish this scope. • Monitor scope, schedule, and budget throughout the Project. • Prepare for and submit monthly Progress reports, summarizing completed tasks, next steps, information needs, status update of active work with comparison of planned vs. actual schedules, and action items for 1 301 CONSULTANT and COUNTY off. Progress reports shall accompany the invoices submitted to the COUNTY each month. Task 1 Assumptions, Workshops, and Deliverables Assumptions: • Kickoff Meeting to be attended by up to eight(8) CONSULTANT staff. • Progress meetings will be attended by up to three (3) CONSULTANT staff. Meetings/Workshops: • One (1) two-hour in-person Project Kickoff Meeting. • Twenty(2Q)monthly progress meetings with COUNTY to review progress of scope, schedule, and budget. Deliverables: • Kickoff agenda and meeting minutes • Monthly invoices with progress reports Task : Build the Vision 2.1 Initial Data Request and Review CONSULTANT will collect and review existing utility information, data, and reports that are foundational for the IWMP. Specific tasks will include the following: 2.1.1 Data Request CONSULTANT will work with the COUNTY to collect and organize existing treatment, collection, distribution, and management data, including operational, asset condition, and performance data. The CONSULTANT will develop a data request to include the following general items: • Water meter billing data • Sewer flow monitoring data • Facility flows, loads, and capacity data (i.e. finished water pumping data, influent & effluent flow and loading data, unit process capacities) • Pump curves for all major high service pump stations, booster pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and repump stations • Existing hydraulic models for drinking water and reuse water distribution and wastewater collection • Drinking water distribution geospatial data, including size and material • Reuse distribution geospatial data, including size and material • Wastewater collection geospatial data, including size and material • WaterlWastewater Treatment Process Models • Vertical asset inventory • Condition assessment data (linear and vertical assets) • Capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) historical expenditures and budgets • Previous master plans for drinking water, wastewater, and reuse systems • Treatment performance benchmarking data (e.g., process performance, operational goals, finished water targets, system pressures, etc.) 2 302 • Regulatory compliance data 2.1.2 Document and Data Review—Overview CONSULTANT will perform a high-level review of documents and data provided by COUNTY to inform discussions on risks, drivers, compliance efforts, and existing level of service goals. CONSULTANT will report on preliminary findings at the IWMP Chartering and the Strategic Goals and Objectives Follow-Up Workshops. 2.1.3 Condition of Assets —Overview CONSULTANT will perform a high-level review of asset inventory, condition assessment data, product data sheets, operational data, and other relevant data sources to perform an initial desktop assessment of the condition of the COUNTY's assets. This review will be performed to a level of detail needed to identify key focus areas for future desktop condition assessment efforts and to guide discussions in the IWMP Chartering and the Strategic Goals and Objectives Follow-Up Workshops. 2.1.4 Regulatory/Policy Review There are several outstanding and upcoming regulatory and water quality drivers at the local, state, and federal levels that will influence the planning, development, implementation, and ultimate success of the IWMP. These issues include EPA drinking water standards, Florida regulations, local water quality goals, collaboration with local Watershed Management Authorities, and consumptive use permitting. CONSULTANT will conduct an initial review to define applicable regulatory drivers based on Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements. 2.1.5 Level of Service Goals CONSULTANT will review the COUNTY's existing qualitative and quantitative level of service (LOS) goals defined in previous master planning documents, capital planning documents, and operational data. If LOS goals are not readily apparent, CONSULTANT will attempt to infer existing drivers based on COUNTY operations. This review will be performed to a level of detail needed to guide discussions in the IWMP Chartering and the Strategic Goals and Objectives Follow-Up Workshops. 2.2 IWMP Chartering Workshop and Facility Watkthrough CONSULTANT will lead a four-hour in-person IWMP Chartering Workshop with the COUNTY's management team. CONSULTANT will collaboratively work with the COUNTY to facilitate a visioning process that evaluates goals and objectives of the IWMP, level of service and water quality goals for the COUNTY, and project milestones. Topics for discussion include: • Regulatory compliance requirements • Level of service (LOS) goals, including usage of data • Asset Prioritization • Asset risk evaluation • Expected future growth • Capital planning workflows and desired improvements • External funding sources • Resiliency considerations, including Risk and Resiliency Assessment • Organizational capacity and structure • Program and large capital project management 3 303 CONSULTANT will provide four personnel to perform a two-day walkthrouof major COUNTY drinking water, wastewater, and reuse facilities accompanied by COUNTY management and operations personnel. CONSULTANT will develop agenda and presentation materials for the workshop and walkthrough and will summarize findings in Draft Module 1: Visioning. 2.3 Strategic Goals and Objectives Follow-Up Workshop (2 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will lead a two-hour in-person IWMP Strategic Goals and Objectives Follow-Up Workshop with the COUNTY's management team. The purpose of this workshop will be to review findings from the Document Review (2.1.2), Condition of Assets Review (Task 2.1.3), Regulatory/Policy Review (Task 2.1.4), Level of Service Goals (Task 2.1.5) and IWMP Chartering Workshop (Task 2.2) prior to incorporation into the IWMP. CONSULTANT will develop agenda and presentation materials for the workshop and will summarize findings from the workshop in Draft Module 1 —Visioning. 2.4 Draft IWMP Module 1: Visioning CONSULTANT will develop a draft version of IWMP Module 1: Visioning based on findings from high-level document reviews and workshop discussions. The purpose of IWMP Module 1 will be to: • Describe purpose and goals of IWMP. • Provide background on existing conditions and operations based on findings from preliminary data review. • Define performance, level of service, and regulatory goals/drivers for future improvements. • Incorporate summaries of Chartering and Strategic Goals and Obj Follow Up Workshops. CONSULTANT will provide Module 1 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. 2.4.1 Develop IWMP Roadmap CONSULTANT will develop an implementation roadmap for future efforts on IWMP development. Roadmap will outline tasks and timelines as they relate to the goals outlined in the COUNTY's Invitation to Interview and will be used to update the project plan. Roadmap will include infographics and tables to display information in a digestible format for delivery to the COUNTY Board of Commissioners, the public, and other stakeholders. Task 2 Assumptions, Workshops, and Deliverables Assumptions • CONSULTANT will provide up to four people for drinking water and wastewater treatment facility walkthroughs for two, 8-hour days. Meetings/Workshops: • IWMP Chartering Workshop (4 hours, in- person) • Strategic Goals and Objectives Follow-Up Workshop (2 hours, in-person) 4 304 Deliverables: • Draft IWMP Module t Vetoniiing • IWMP Roadmap Task 3 Evaluate Exiatitto Perbyttlatee 3.1 Detailed Desktop Data Review 3.1.1 Follow-Up Document and Data Request and Review CONSULTANT will review the status of data and documents requested in Task 2.1.1 and will submit a supplemental data and document request. This request will include information requested but not received in Task 2.1.1, clarification on information received, as well as any new data and documents not previously requested. The purpose of this data request is to collect additional data, reports, and relevant information that CONSULTANT is made aware of during Task 2. CONSULTANT will perform a detailed review of operational data, monitoring data, asset inventory, previous master plans, CIPs, and other available data to inform workshop discussions. CONSULTANT will compile findings as a section in Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance. 3.1.2 Regulatory Review—Detailed As regulatory drivers evolve over the course of the development and implementation of the IWMP, it will be necessary to analyze and interpret existing and new data to prioritize water quality issues and better understand long-term planning needs. CONSULTANT will evaluate data compiled during the project with respect to regulatory drivers and provide analyses relevant to planning and implementation of the IWMP (e.g., relative water quality impacts, timing, relative magnitude of fiscal impacts, etc.). Regulations identified will include relevant new (e.g., PFAS rule) and emerging (e.g., M/DBP rule) regulations which may impact drinking water, wastewater, and reuse. CONSULTANT will develop a regulatory timeline to visualize identified regulatory milestones, deadlines, and other triggers over a 20-year planning horizon. Timeline will be delivered to COUNTY and incorporated into the IP Framework document. Working with the COUNTY and their counsel, the CONSULTANT will engage the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to coordinate endorsement of the IWMP. This coordination will likely involve a series of meetings with FDEP to gain buy-in and discuss IWMP elements. 3.2 Vertical Asset Capacity Assessment CONSULTANT will perform desktop capacity assessments of treatment infrastructure and develop alternative improvement strategies for identified infrastructure or capacity deficiencies. CONSULTANT will utilize the 2045 horizon for determining needed infrastructure upgrades for mechanical and electrical equipment. CONSULTANT will utilize the 2075 horizon as needed to assess new basin capacities and facilities. CONSULTANT will develop an Excel workbook to record COUNTY's existing treatment capacities as well as industry standard capacities for comparison. CONSULTANT will use projections developed in Task 5.2 to define the expected demands and flows of the 2045 and 2075 planning horizons. 5 305 3.3 System Modeling/Linear Asset Capacity Assessment 3.3.1 Model Coordination Workshop (4 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a four-hour in-person coordination meeting with the COUNTY's existing hydraulic modeling consultant in order to discuss existing model infrastructure, data sources, calibration efforts and workflows, data and calibration needs, and other topics prior to model review and calibration. 3.3.2 Model Review and Existing Conditions Updates CONSULTANT will update COUNTY's most current hydraulic models (three total; one for distribution system, one for wastewater collection system, and one for reuse system) to assess current and future system performance. CONSULTANT will leverage COUNTY's current Geographic Information Systems (GIS) attributes for updating the existing conditions hydraulic models. CONSULTANT will run the existing conditions models with average flow and pressure conditions to check the reasonableness of the resulting modeled system pressures for distribution, collection, and reuse systems. Scope assumes that GIS is up-to-date and no updates to GIS are included. 3.3.3 Existing Conditions Model Validation CONSULTANT will work with the COUNTY to identify two conditions at which to run each of the three models. For the collection system model, these will be a typical dry weather condition and a wet weather condition. For the potable and reuse distribution system models, these conditions will represent a period of baseline demand and a period of high demand. CONSULTANT will utilize readily available data from representative periods for each system to run initial model scenarios for the COUNTY's three hydraulic models. This includes comparing results from the from the three hydraulic models to actual and typical system performance criteria including minimum and maximum pressure, velocity, fire flow(for potable water system), and headloss. Models will be considered valid if 90% of the model results are within 10% of actual flow data, within 10% of actual or expected pressure/level data, or within 5 feet of actual or expected water column as applicable and aligned with actual SSOs (for collection). CONSULTANT will present the six model outcomes to the COUNTY and discuss the path forward for each model to perform boundary level calibration with additional - • available data as part of Task 3.3.3 below, or to perform field data collection and full calibration as part of Task 3.3.4 below. 3.3.4 Boundary Level Calibration CONSULTANT will calibrate models as needed to known boundary level field conditions (i.e. known system pressures, pump station discharge pressures, pressure zone HGLs, measured flows). The boundary level calibration will be considered complete when 90% of the model results are within 10% for the flow data and 5 feet of water column of the field data. All exceptions will be justified and documented. Time series data validation will be considered compared when the model is able to replicate the observed trends and minimum and maximum points. Individual time points in time series will not be compared. CONSULTANT will meet with COUNTY operations staff to review model results and prepare for field calibration efforts if further model calibration is warranted. 3.3.5 Field Data Collection for Full Calibration 6 306 3.3.5.1 POTABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONSULTANT will perform a series of hydrant flow tests to refine roughness coefficients (C factors)for model calibration.CONSULTANT will develop a calibration. plan that identifies hydrants to perform flow tests on and will collect hydrant flow test data at these hydrants. This field data will be used to calibrate the model to simulate losses across the distribution system. CONSULTANT will adjust model parameters to balance the model to meet the calibration goals as indicated in the AWWA M32 "Computer Modeling Water Distribution Systems" Manual.All exceptions will be justified and documented.CONSULTANT will provide statistics for model calibration results. If SCADA data is available, the hydraulic model will be calibrated to a 7-day 068 hour) Extended Period Simulation(EPS).Time series data validation will be considered compared when the model is able to replicate the observed trends and minimum and maximum points. Individual time points in time series will not be compared. The following assumptions apply: • COUNTY is responsible for conducting all hydrant tests with COUNTY equipment and following all COUNTY protocols, • CONSULTANT will hold one(1`)virtual review meeting to present the final model and calibration results. • Hydrant flow test data to be collected and interpreted by CONSULTANT with operation of valves and systems provided by the COUNTY. CONSULTANT will provide one staff member to observe hydrant flow testing. CONSULTANT : not conduct hydrant flow tests. • One calibration meeting is assumed to be on-site at COUNTY offices in duration of 4 hours. • The COUNTY will collect pressure data as needed for main calibration. • A total of 40 hydrant flow tests are assumed. Schedule assumes 2 hours of CONSULTANT time per hydrant test and 8-hour workdays, totaling 10 field days. Final locations will be determined based on existing COUNTY flow test data, final goals and objectives of the model, and areas that are not within the boundary calibration range. • COUNTY will be responsible for setup, cleanup,traffic control, access, and customer notification ahead of testing, as needed. 3.3.5.2 WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM CONSULTANT will develop a calibration plan to identify needed flow, velocity, pressure, and level criteria for field data collection during a 12-month period to capture daily fluctuations in the COUNTY's wastewater collection system. Potential data collection includes: • Up to 3 insertion flow, velocity, and depth meters in the COUTY's gravity flow collection system. The COUNTY will install the insertion meters and collect the data on a monthly basis. • Up to 20 strap-on flow meters with data recording in the COUNTY's low- pressure vacuum station discharge points and/or repump station discharge points. The COUNTY will install the flow meters and collect the data on a monthly basis. CONSULTANT will compile the data monthly and share it back with the COUNTY for review.CONSULTANT will present findings from this data during up to four progress meetings. 7 307 CONSULTANT will disaggregate base sanitary flows, dry weather flows, and wet weather flows to estimate inflow and infiltration quantities upstream of each data collection point. CONSULTANT will calibrate the model to a 7-day EPS for both dry and wet weather time periods. CONSULTANT will adjust model parameters to balance the model and meet the goals of the UK's Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management's (CIWEM's) Wastewater Planning Users Group(WaPUG)Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modeling of Sewer Systems. All exceptions will be justified and documented. CONSULTANT will provide statistics for model calibration results. 3.3.5.3 REUSE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONSULTANT will develop a calibration plan to identify needed flow and pressure criteria for field data collection over a 1-month period. Potential data collection includes up to 6 strap-on flow meters with data recording on exposed system mains. If mains are not exposed, the COUNTY will expose and protect the target pipe. COUNTY will be responsible for setup, cleanup, traffic control, access, and customer notification ahead of testing, as needed. The COUNTY will install the flow meters and collect the data on a monthly basis. CONSULTANT will review the data collected and present findings from this data during one progress meeting. CONSULTANT will adjust model parameters to balance the model to meet the calibration goals as indicated in the AWWA M32 "Computer Modeling Water Distribution Systems" Manual. All exceptions will be justified and documented. CONSULTANT will provide statistics for model calibration results. If SCADA data is available, the hydraulic model will be calibrated to a 7-day (168 hour) Extended Period Simulation (EPS). Time series data validation will be considered compared when the model is able to replicate the observed trends and minimum and maximum points. Individual time points in time series will not be compared. 3.4 Asset Management and Condition Assessment 3.4.1 Asset Management Review and Workshop (4 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will review COUNTY's existing asset inventory, vertical asset hierarchy, and management systems and platforms to assess workflows and needs for asset management. CONSULTANT will review data and coordinate with the COUNTY to complete the asset inventory templated by Arcadis in 2018. CONSULTANT will provide the draft asset hierarchy to the COUNTY. CONSULTANT will facilitate a four-hour, in-person workshop to discuss the criteria, scoring, and weighting developed by Arcadis, as well as the asset inventory, and make changes, as needed, prior to further condition assessment efforts. CONSULTANT will compile the hierarchy and inventory into Draft IWMP Illus 2' Existing System Performance. 3.4.2 Desktop Condition and Risk Assessments CONSULTANT will perform unit process/network level desktop condition assessments of the COUNTY's vertical and linear assets through reviews of the COUNTY's asset inventory in terms of age, typical useful life. and completed work orders. CONSULTANT will also incorporate findings from previous condition assessment data and reports. CONSULTANT will compile condition ratings into a draft vertical asset hierarchy proposed in Task 3.4.1. 8 308 For linear assets, CONSULTANT will develop estimates of remaining useful life (Mk), likelihood of failure(LOF), consequence of failure(COF), and overall risk using desktop data only from the COUNTY and available external data sources. CONSULTANT will discuss findings and conclusions with the COUNTY at the Asset Management and Condition Assessment Workshop and will compile them into Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance. 3.4.3 Physical Condition Assessment Preparation Workshop (2 hours, in- person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a two-hour, in-person workshop with management and operations to develop a prioritized list of lift stations for CONSULTANT to visit during physical condition assessment. CONSULTANT will not visit all lift stations but will develop a template with which the COUNTY can assess remaining lift stations in the future. 3.4.4 Physical Condition Assessment—Vertical Assets CONSULTANT will perform a visual only. multi-discipline (process, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation) condition assessment of existing conditions at the following facilities: • Oslo Water Treatment Plant • Hobart Water Treatment Plant • Central Wastewater Treatment Facility • South Wastewater Treatment Facility • West Wastewater Treatment Facility • Blue Cypress Wastewater Treatment Facility • Biosolids Facility • Up to forty (40) vertical repump facilities CONSULTANT assumes that major process equipment, HVAC equipment, electrical equipment, structures, and controls equipment will be assessed. CONSULTANT will perform site visits in a single trip to occur over five consecutive days to Complete the visual assessment. CONSULTANT will develop a field data collection application to be used to record photographs and observations. CONSULTANT will use the Asset Inventory developed in Task 3.4.1 to build the field data collection tool. CONSULTANT will record observations for Level 6 Assets as defined id the COUNTY's existing asset hierarchy. CONSULTANT will coordinate with the COUNTY to review the 2018 Arcadis 'Condition and Risk Assessment Guidelines: Vertical Assets" document and any changes that the COUNTY would like to make to the condition assessment criteria, scoring, and weighting defined therein. CONSULTANT will compile condition observations, performance input from COUNTY staff, and desktop data reviewed in Task 3.4.2 to assign a remaining useful life (RUL) to all defined assets. CONSULTANT will provide up to six(6) persons for each one-week condition assessment mobilization. COUNTY will make available operations and maintenance staff familiar with condition and maintenance of pumping facilities. During the field work, no tanks will be drained, and no CONSULTANT personnel will enter Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defined confined spaces. No non-visual assessment, such as amperage draw or temperature draw, will be performed. Schedule and cost assumes four(4) weeks of condition assessment. 9 309 3.4.5 Asset Management and Condition Assessment Workshop (4 hours, in- person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a 4-hour, in-person workshop with the COUNTY to discuss the following: • Asset management review findings • Asset hierarchy • Proposed asset management platform and workflows • Desktop condition assessment and asset risk findings • Visual vertical condition assessment findings CONSULTANT will incorporate the v1 #rkshop summary into Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance, 3.5 Resilience Coordination Workshop (2 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a 2-hour, in-person workshop with the COUNTY's Risk and Resiliency Assessment (RRA) consultant to discuss findings from the RRA and items for future coordination throughout IWMP development. CONSULTANT will incorporate the workshop summary into Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance. 3.6 Staffing Capacity Assessment Workshop (2 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a two-hour,in-person workshop to discuss existing staff capacity and needs. Discussion will also include investigation into various methods of meeting current and future staffing needs, such as: • Employee retention strategies • Staff augmentation • Staff capacity planning tools CONSULTANT will incorporate the workshop summary into Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance. 3.7 Existing System Performance Summary 3.7.1 Existing System Performance Workshop (4 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a 4-hour, in-person workshop to discuss overall performance of the COUNTY's existing drinking water, wastewater, and reuse systems. Topics for discussion will include: • Findings from desktop reviews • Comparison of existing system performance to LOS goals established in Task 1: Visioning • Recommendations for system improvements and detailed condition assessment • Recommendations for asset management and staffing CONSULTANT will incorporate the workshop summary Into Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance. 3.7.2 Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance 90 310 CONSULTANT will develop a draft version of IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance based on findings from detailed document reviews and workshop discussions. The purpose of IWMP Module 2 will be to: • Summarize existing system performance and capacity for both vertical and linear assets. • Review findings from desktop condition assessments. • Highlight priority areas for focused condition assessment, capacity enhancements, rehabilitation, and replacement. • Discuss strengths and vulnerabilities regarding resilience. • Review existing staffing capacity and guide planning for future staffing expansion. CONSULTANT will provide Module 2 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. Task 3 Assumptions, Workshops, and Deliverables Assumptions: • COUNTY will provide all necessary personnel to accompany CONSULTANT during four-week vertical condition assessment. • COUNTY personnel will provide input regarding asset performance during five-day vertical condition assessment. • Vertical condition assessment will consist of visual and auditory observations only. CONSULTANT will not use any instrumentation as part of condition assessment. • Development of RUL, LOF, COF, and risk estimates for linear infrastructure will be based purely on desktop assessment. • Level of CONSULTANT effort assumes that COUNTY GIS is up to date. No updates to GIS are included. • Hydrant flow tests for model calibration will be performed by COUNTY with CONSULTANT personnel observing only. COUNTY is responsible for setup, cleanup, traffic control, access, and customer notification ahead of hydrant testing, as needed. • COUNTY will install all temporary flow meters and instruments for calibration and will collect data on a monthly basis for collection system and reuse system calibration. • Regulatory meetings and negotiations needs will be identified and addressed through IWMP development. • Regulatory agency coordination will remain active throughout the duration of the project (i.e., meetings will be reserved for as-needed coordination with FDEP throughout the development of the IP framework). Meetings/Workshops: • Up to three (3) meetings with FDEP • Asset Management& Condition Assessment Workshop (4 hours, in-person) • Resilience Workshop (2 hours, in-person) • Staffing Workshop (2 hours, in-person) • Existing System Performance Workshop(4 hours, in-person) 11 311 Deliverables: • Regulatory compliance timeline (Excel) • Vertical capacity assessment workbook(Excel) • Updated hydraulic models • Draft IWMP Module 2: Existing System Performance Task 4 Engage Community Stakeholders 4.1 Review of Communication Efforts and Tools CONSULTANT will conduct an in-depth review of COUNTY's communication efforts to- date and existing communication tools to understand brand standards, communication channels, roles and responsibilities, and audience perceptions. CONSULTANT will submit a data request for existing branding standards, communications plans, materials, workflows, and other documents and perform an initial review of these documents. CONSULTANT will then conduct a two-hour in-person Communications Review Workshop to discuss findings, ask remaining questions, and collect anecdotal information from COUNTY communications personnel. Topics to be covered will include: • Overview of stakeholder relationships and levels of trust • Existing communication channels and relative success • Communication workflows • Roles and responsibilities for communications • Public response to COUNTY decisions and projects • Customer satisfaction monitoring • Branding standards CONSULTANT will develop an agenda and presentation in preparation for the Workshop. The agenda and a Communications Review Workshop Summary will be provided as deliverables to COUNTY. 4.2 Develop Community Analytics Profile CONSULTANT will conduct stakeholder/project-area analyses to understand community needs and identify population characteristics across Indian River COUNTY. CONSULTANT will evaluate a variety of socioeconomic, demographic, business, and market potential reports within the project area, providing "snapshot"summaries for any combination of variables, such as income, age, education, ethnicity, vulnerability, and technology use. These reports, displayed through tables, infographics, and mapping, provide granular insight into the community's behaviors, lifestyles, trends, and communication needs. This dynamic approach will allow the project team to better understand the community, communicate more effectively, and inform strategy from project inception by providing a comprehensive visual and statistical understanding on the project community. 12 312 CONSULTANT will develop a 3-to 5-page PDF report with infographics to display the results of the community analytics assessment and will provide as a deliverable to COUNTY. 4.3 Conduct Communications Goal Setting and Stakeholder Identification Workshop CONSULTANT will conduct a four-hour in-person Communications Goal Setting and Stakeholder Identification Workshop with COUNTY management and communications personnel. Topics to be covered will include: • Identification of internal and external stakeholders • Goals for stakeholder engagement • Desired future meetings and deliverables • Review of milestones within the IWMP development process and identification of decision-making and stakeholder involvement needs • Best practices for messaging, format, and delivery of outreach materials CONSULTANT will develop an agenda and presentation in preparation for the Workshop. The agenda and a Communications Audit Workshop Summary will be provided to COUNTY. 4.4 Public Involvement Events 4.4.1 Community Meetings CONSULTANT will develop and support implementation of a series of two (2) community meetings and cne (1) supplementary online meeting option to incorporate public input into the master plan development process, specifically related to a multi- criteria decision analysis. These meetings could serve as an opportunity to educate the public about the project, field questions, and elicit initial feedback. This scope of work will include: • Outreach materials development • Event Plan • Facilitation Guide • Logistic coordination support • Development and design of meeting materials Meeting summaries to be included in IWMP Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement. 4.4.2 Small-Group Stakeholder Meetings CONSULTANT will facilitate up to five (5), 2-hour, in-person small group meetings to engage key stakeholders and partners, such as community organizations, elected officials, and local county agencies to educate about, elicit feedback on, and garner support of the master planning process. CONSULTANT will provide agendas for each meeting. Meeting summaries to be included in IWMP Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement. 4.5 Draft IWMP Module 3 — Stakeholder Engagement CONSULTANT will compile findings from the communications data review, Community Analytics Profile, Communications Audit, and workshops to develop a draft of the One Water Integrated Plan's Module 3 —Stakeholder Engagement. 13 313 CONSULTANT will provide Module 3 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. 4.6 Collateral Development As part of this scope of work, CONSULTANT will develop content and provide graphic design for a variety of deliverables to support internal and external communications during master plan development. In developing these materials, CONSULTANT will take into consideration COUNTY's varied audiences and channels of delivery to provide clean, branded materials that makes technical subjects easier to understand. Deliverables will follow COUNTY's existing brand guidelines and include items such as: • Branded templates • Presentations • Bill inserts • Press releases/media advisories • Brochures • Print ads • Door hangers and notices • PSAs • Emails and e-blasts • Social media posts and graphics • Flyers, handouts & mailers • Talking points a Internal and external newsletters • Video/podcast scripts, • Online content and graphics graphics,& production 4.7 Project Website Development and Maintenance If IRC desires, CONSULTANT can develop a standalone website containing up to five (5) pages of content on the master planning process for internal audiences, the public, visitors, and other stakeholders. The proposed content would feature/include much of the collateral items to allow for extended reach and consistent messaging. The website development process would include: • Up to three website coordination calls • One website site map • One website content document • Up to two draft and final website content documents • One website wireframe populated with approved content and based on the site map • One interactive website design mockup based on wireframe • One staging website prototype • One final website with a custom URL and hosting for one year • One web survey to gather public input for weighting decision criteria used within Task 6 investment prioritization, • Up to 12 visitor analytics reports Task 4 Assumptions, Workshops, and Deliverables Assumptions • COUNTY will provide key talking points and technical information to CONSULTANT as needed to develop requested deliverables. • The extent of deliverable development will align with labor assumptions within cost estimate. • Scope does not include costs for outreach implementation, such as printing or postage. 14 314 • Event plan and facilitation guide will be provided to the client electronically. • COUNTY will provide knowledgeable, informed personnel to help staff meetings. • CONSULTANT will provide up to five (5) staff to attend each Public Involvement Meeting. • Community meetings will provide attendees the opportunity to provide written or verbal formal comments. • Website coordination calls will be virtual with up to two CONSULTANT participants. • Scope assumes one round of review on each interim deliverable and up to two rounds of review on the final website. CONSULTANT assumes that each review period will not exceed two weeks. • COUNTY agrees the site map and wireframe will act as frameworks for the website. Significant changes or additions requested after the approval of the site map and wireframe may be considered out of scope. • The website content document will be produced in MS Word. • COUNTY will provide images, photography} logo files, color palettes, branding standards, and other material as available to support the development of collateral and website. This scope does not include photography capture ora budget for stock photography. • CONSULTANT will utilize the free version of the Gtranslate auto-translation tool if website content translation is required. • Website will be developed with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and will not be developed as a content management system (CMS). Website changes and updates will be managed and launched by the consultant's developers. • Website will support Edge, Chrome (desktop and mobile), Firefox, and Safari (desktop and mobile). • CONSULTANT will purchase and manage domains and will provide website hosting for this contract. Domains associated with this contract will be purchased through Hover and will be subject to Hover's Terms of Service. The website files and databases will be hosted on the CONSULTANT's VPS through Veerotech Systems, LLC. Website files and associated databases will be subject to Veerotech's Terms of Service. CONSULTANT assumes the website will be hosted on CONSULTANT's VPS for the duration of the website's live-time. If COUNTY requests a migration of the website to another server, a contract amendment will be required if not initially accounted for the scope and budget. • CONSULTANT will follow WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines. CONSULTANT uses Site improve Accessibility Checker to identify and mitigate critical errors where feasible. Meetings/Workshops: • One 2-hour in-person Communication Review Meeting • One 4-hour in-person Communications Goal Setting and Stakeholder Identification Workshop • Three website planning meetings • 2, 2-hourin-person Public Involvement Events • 90-minute virtual Public Involvement Event • Up to 5, 2,-hour in-person Small-Group Stakeholder Meetings 15 315 Deliverables: • Communications data request and review • Draft and final summary report of findings and workshop discussions • Community Analytics Profile • IWMP Module 3 —Stakeholder Engagement with Community Meeting and Small-Group Stakeholder meeting summaries • Community meeting and Small-Group Stakeholder meeting agendas and materials • 5-page master planning project website • Implementation of three (2 in-person, 1 virtual)PubilcOutreach Events • Implementation of up to five small-group stakeholder meetings Took 5 EV*10ite Alternativtit 5.1 Growth Projections CONSULTANT will assess the proposed population and growth projections for District based on published growth trends, historical usage, and flows and information gathered in Tasks 3 and 4 above. CONSULTANT will develop 20-year and 50-year growth projections and the associated water needs for COUNTY service area. The following data sources will be accessed for population/growth projections: • Local, National, and Statewide growth trends o COUNTY Historic Growth o Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) o SJRWMD Southern Region Water Supply Plan o US Census Data— Indian River COUNTY • COUNTY and Governmental Comprehensive Planning Documents • Current and future planned developments, as information is available CONSULTANT will develop water demand projections and wastewater flow projections for 2045 and 2075 based on the population/growth projections, including a probabilistic analysis for key projection inputs. CONSULTANT will: • Coordinate with COUNTY to assess system-wide average demands; diurnal and seasonal demand patterns utilizing billing, production, and SCADA records; and planned developments and system expansions. • Evaluate the amount of non-revenue water(hydrant flushing/water loss) and production losses. • Assess major users and associated future demands to be identified as point demands. • Coordinate with COUNTY to develop the range of uncertainty for key projection inputs. CONSULTANT will also use projections developed to evaluate and validate or update the COUNTY's existing assumptions regarding equivalent residential units (ERUs) and gallons per capita per day (gpcd) consumption/production and incorporate these into Task 5.2 Level of Service Updates. CONSULTANT will incorporate the Population and Demand Projections as sections in Draft IWMP Modules 4, 5, 6, and 7 as applicable. 5.2 Level of Service Updates 16 316 Based on information review, discussions with COUNTY, and findings from Tasks 2.1.5 and 5.2, CONSULTANT will develop quantitative and qualitative level of servi (LOS) goals for the COUNTY'S drinking water, wastewater, and reuse treatment, distribution, and collection systems. This will include updated assumptions for ERUs and per capita consumption/production. The COUNTY's Draft LOS goals will be discussed at related Task 5 workshops and incorporated into respective Draft Modules 4 through 8. 5.3 Drinking Water Supply and Treatment Alternatives Development 5.3.1 Drinking Water Supply and Treatment Alternatives Development CONSULTANT will investigate alternatives for drinking water supply augmentation and drinking water storage. Proposed drinking water supply alternatives include the following: • Surface water diversion and treatment • Surficial aquifer wells and membrane treatment • Brackish water via Floridan Aquifer wells and membrane treatment • Reuse (one indirect potable reuse option and one direct potable reuse option) • Seawater desalination Proposed raw water storage alternatives include the following: • Reservoirs • Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) • Aquifer Recharge For each alternative presented, CONSULTANT will develop concepts that consider the following: • Siting and permitting • Raw water conveyance and storage • Treatment system • Residuals management(including concentrate) CONSULTANT will size basins and major process equipment for the appropriate growth horizon (20-year for process equipment; 50-year for basins, tanks, and buildings). CONSULTANT will develop high-level project descriptions, site layouts, Class V cost estimates, and life cycle cost analyses for each alternative. 5.3.2 Drinking Water Supply and Treatment Alternatives Workshop (4 hours, in- person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a four-hour in-person workshop to discuss review findings and alternatives developed for drinking water supply and treatment. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will review the high-level alternative descriptions, layouts, and cost estimates developed by the CONSULTANT. Workshop will include a collaborative multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) exercise in which the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY will develop evaluation criteria, weight evaluation criteria, use these criteria to determine the most favorable alternative to be further developed. 5.3.3 Draft IWMP Module 4: Drinking Water Supply and Treatment Alternatives 17 317 CONSULTANT will compile review findings, alternatives suggested, and a workshop summary Into Draft Module 4: Drinking Water Supply and Treatment Alternatives. This module will contain: • Descriptions of alternatives presented with pros and cons of each. • Comparison of costs, operations and maintenance demands, and layouts for each alternative. • A review of the MCDA exercise and the selected alternative. CONSULTANT will provide Module 4 as a draft only as part of this task.COMM review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. 5.4 Drinking Water Distribution Alternatives Development 5.4.1 Drinking Water Distribution Alternatives Development CONSULTANT will investigate alternatives for improvements to the COUNTY's potable water distribution system with regards to the following: • Asset risk • Hydraulics and system pressures • Expansion and capacity improvements • Water age and maintenance of water quality CONSULTANT will evaluate alternatives for areas with potential for improvements based on the results of the potable water hydraulic model (Task 3.3) and interviews with COUNTY staff. CONSULTANT will size piping, pumping, and storage alternatives based on the 50-year growth horizon as well as any areas where future expansion is planned. CONSULTANT will develop high-level project descriptions, site layouts, Class V cost estimates, and life cycle cost analyses for each alternative. 5.4.2 Drinking Water Distribution Alternatives Workshop (4 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a four-hour in-person workshop to discuss review findings and alternatives developed for drinking water distribution. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will review the high-level alternative descriptions, layouts, and cost estimates developed by the CONSULTANT. Workshop will include a collaborative MCDA exercise in which the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY will develop evaluation criteria, weight evaluation criteria, use these criteria to determine the most favorable alternative to be further developed. 5.4.3 Draft IWMP Module 5: Drinking Water Distribution Alternatives CONSULTANT will compile review findings, alternatives suggested, and a workshop summary into Draft Module 5: Drinking Water Distribution Alternatives. This module will contain: • Descriptions of alternatives presented with pros and cons of each. • Comparison of costs, operations and maintenance demands, and layouts for each alternative. • A review of the MCDA exercise and the selected alternative. 18 318 CONSULTANT will provide Module 5 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. 5.5 Septic to Sewer Conversion Planning CONSULTANT will review the existing collection system service area, network, assets. and capacity as well as any existing septic to sewer planning documents. CONSULTANT will develop a preliminary plan for septic to sewer conversion through the following evaluation steps: • Group areas currently on septic into cohorts based on location, environmental sensitivity, disadvantaged status, and other relevant factors. • Develop a prioritization of cohorts for septic to sewer conversion. • Approximate additional wastewater treatment capacity needed for each cohort. • Develop preliminary sizing and locations for conveyance piping, lift stations, and storage. Septic to Sewer Plan to be discussed at Collection System Alternatives Workshop and incorporated into IWMP Module 6: Collection System Alternatives. 5.6 Collection System Alternatives Development 5.6.1 Collection System Improvements Alternatives Development CONSULTANT will investigate alternatives for collection system Improvements by first pulling in findings from growth projections (Task 5.2) and septic to sewer planning (Task 5.5) Proposed collection system improvements including the following: • Asset risk • Conveyance improvements o Gravity o Vacuum o Step o Grinder • Aboveground storage in up to 2 locations • Transfer pumping between up to 2 sewersheds CONSULTANT will size piping and process equipment for the appropriate growth horizon (20-year for process equipment; 50-year for piping, tanks, and buildings). CONSULTANT will develop high-level project descriptions, site layouts, Class V cost estimates, and life cycle cost analyses for each alternative. 5.6.2 Collection System Alternatives Workshop (4 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a four-hour in-person workshop to discuss review findings and alternatives developed for collection system alternatives. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will review the high-level alternative descriptions, layouts, and Class V cost estimates developed by the CONSULTANT. Workshop will include a collaborative MCDA exercise in which the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY will develop evaluation criteria, weight evaluation criteria, use these criteria to determine the most favorable alternative to be further developed. 19 319 5.6.3 Draft IWMP Module 6: Collection System Alternatives CONSULTANT will compile review findings, alternatives suggested, and a workshop summary into Draft Module 6: Collection System Alternatives. This module will contain: • Descriptions of alternatives presented with pros and cons of each. • Comparison of costs, operations and maintenance demands, and layouts for each alternative. • A review of the MCDA exercise and the selected alternative. CONSULTANT will provide Module 6 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. 5.7 Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management Alternatives Development 5.7.1 Wastewater Treatment& Effluent Management Alternatives Development CONSULTANT will investigate alternatives for wastewater treatment and effluent management. CONSULTANT will develop up to three process improvements at each plant to achieve AWT compliance. Supplemental modeling in Biowin, CONSULTANT's VisualSpace software, and Visual Hydraulics will be performed as needed to support alternative development. CONSULTANT will investigate alternatives for effluent management including the following: • Non-potable reuse system expansion • Natural treatment solutions • Underground injection expansion CONSULTANT will also investigate alternatives for improvements to biosolids treatment and management, including consideration of centrate treatment. CONSULTANT will size basins and major process equipment for the appropriate growth horizon (20-year for process equipment; 50-year for basins, tanks, and buildings). CONSULTANT will develop high-level project descriptions, site layouts, Class V cost estimates, and life cycle cost analyses for each alternative. 5.7.2 Wastewater Treatment& Effluent Management Alternatives Workshop (4 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a four-hour in-person workshop to discuss review findings and alternatives developed for wastewater treatment and effluent management alternatives. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will review the high-level alternative descriptions, layouts, and Class V cost estimates developed by the CONSULTANT. Workshop will include a collaborative MCDA exercise in which the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY will develop evaluation criteria, weight evaluation criteria, use these criteria to determine the most favorable alternative to be further developed. 5.7.3 Draft IWMP Module 7: Wastewater Treatment& Effluent Management Alternatives 20 320 CONSULTANT will compile review findings, alternatives suggested, and a workshop summary into Draft Module 7: Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management. This module will contain: • Descriptions of alternatives presented with pros and cons of each. • Comparison of costs, operations and maintenance demands, and layouts for each alternative. • A review of the MCDA exercise and the selected alternative. CONSULTANT will provide Module 7 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. 5.8 One Water Integrated Alternatives Development 5.8.1 One Water Integrated Alternatives Development CONSULTANT will review the COUNTY's existing experience with beneficial reuse solutions such as: • Reuse water • Indirect and direct potable reuse (IPR/DPR) • ASR • Nature-based solutions CONSULTANT will also review capital improvement plans for other departments (e.g., stormwater, public works, etc.) to evaluate synergies. CONSULTANT will use findings from these reviews to develop suitable alternatives which will integrate water use across multiple disciplines. CONSULTANT will size basins and major process equipment for the appropriate growth horizon (20-year for process equipment; 50-year for basins, tanks, and buildings). CONSULTANT will develop high-level project descriptions, site layouts, Class V cost estimates, and life cycle cost analyses for each alternative. 5.8.2 One Water Integrated Alternatives Workshop (4 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a four-hour in-person workshop to discuss review findings and alternatives developed for One Water integrated alternatives. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will review the high-level alternative descriptions, layouts, and Class V cost estimates developed by the CONSULTANT. Workshop will include a MCDA exercise in which the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY will develop evaluation criteria. weight evaluation criteria, use these criteria to determine the most favorable alternative to be further developed. 5.8.3 Draft IWMP Module 8: One Water Integrated Alternatives CONSULTANT will compile review findings, alternatives suggested, and a workshop summary into Draft Module 8: One Water Integrated Alternatives. This module will contain: • Descriptions of alternatives presented with pros and cons of each. • Comparison of costs, operations and maintenance demands, and layouts for each alternative. • A review of the MCDA exercise and the selected alternative. 21 321 CONSULTANT will provide Module 8 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. Task 5 Assumptions, Workshops, and Deliverables Assumptions: • COUNTY to ensure that all necessary personnel are invited to participate in MCDA exercises. Meetings/Workshops: • Drinking Water Supply Workshop (2 hours, in-person) • Drinking Water Treatment, & Concentrate Management Workshop (2 hours, in-person) • Collection System Workshop (2 hours, in-person) • Wastewater Treatment, and Effluent Management Workshop (2 hours, in- person) • One Water Integrated Alternatives Workshop (2 hours, in-person) Deliverables: • Draft Module 4: Drinking Water Supply Alternatives • Draft Module 5: Drinking Water Treatment& Concentrate Alternatives • Draft Module 6: Collection System Alternatives • Draft Module 7: Wastewater Treatment& Effluent Management Alternatives • Draft Module 8: One Water Integrated Alternatives Tiek 6 Develop Sole and.Schedule 6.1 Prioritization 6.1.1 Prioritization Review CONSULTANT will review decision criteria defined in previous master plans as well as priorities and drivers defined in Task 2 and criteria defined in Task 5 MCDA exercises. CONSULTANT will use this information to develop draft evaluation criteria and weights which can be applied across all water disciplines evaluated and applied to individual projects which will be broken out in future Task 6.2.1. Life cycle cost evaluations will be included as a prioritization criterion. 6.1.2 Prioritization Workshop (2-hour workshops, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate the initial two-hour in-person workshop to develop prioritization criteria (subcriteria if needed) and weights. Workshop will include a. collaborative MCDA exercise in which the CONSULTANT and the COUNTYWili develop organizational evaluation criteria, define criteria, and weight evaluation criteria. CONSULTANT will also discuss plan and/or results from public input on evaluation criteria and weighting. • CONSULTANT will facilitate the second two-hour in-person workshop to develop score projects for prioritization criteria or subcriteria. Workshop will include a collaborative 22 322 MCDA exercise in which the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY will score projects carried forward from Task 5. 6.2 Capital Planning 6.2.1 Capital Planning Review CONSULTANT will break out manageable capital improvement projects, studies, programmatic improvements, and other project types from the alternatives selected in Task 5. CONSULTANT will review these projects against the COUNTY'S past and current CIPs for any crossover between existing projects and proposed projects. CONSULTANT will develop capital project descriptions and cost estimates in the COUNTY's preferred format(s) and will populate CONSULTANT's EconH2O tool with proposed projects, costs, and draft scheduling. CONSULTANT will perform life cycle cost analyses (LCCA) for all major capital projects'proposed. 6.2.2 Financial Capability Assessment(FCA) CONSULTANT and COUNTY will evaluate impact of proposed capital improvement projects on user rates. CONSULTANT will provide the additional capital and annual operational costs of the potential projects to the COUNTY for input into existing rate models. Up to four alternative implementation schedules for proposed projects will be provided to assess potential rate impacts. The COUNTY will then provide future rate projections for use within the FCA. CONSULTANT will build a FCA spreadsheet tool that integrates baseline demographic, financial, cost, and funding data to forecast socioeconomic impacts of the potential projects. As part of this task, the CONSULTANT will work with the COUNTY to identify important metrics and approaches that will be used to guide the FCA evaluation. 6.2.3 Capital Planning Workshop (2 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a two-hour, in-person workshop to review proposed capital improvement project descriptions, cost, and timing; walk through and update EconH2O model; and review rate impacts from FCA. A workshop summary will be incorporated into Draft IWMP Module 9: Solutions and Schedule. 6.3 Alternative Funding 6.3.1 Alternative Funding Review CONSULTANT will populate CONSULTANT's Funding Alignment tool with proposed capital improvement projects to evaluate eligible grant and loan funding opportunities for proposed projects. This task does not include any formal grant/loan application assistance or a comprehensive eligibility review in terms of scheduling, budgeting, financing, project delivery method, etc. 6.3.2 Alternative Funding Workshop (2 hours, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a two-hour, in-person workshop to review available funding programs, eligibility, and timeline; walk through Alignment Tool outputs; and adjust, as needed. A workshop summary will be incorporated into Draft IWMP Module 9: Solutions and Schedule. 6.4 Draft IWMP Module 9: Solutions and Schedule CONSULTANT will compile the following items into Draft IWMP Module 9: Solutions and Schedule: 23 323 • Review of prioritization criteria and benefit scoring. • Description of cost estimate sources and level of detail. • List of proposed capital improvement projects with timeline and descriptions. • Explanation of projected rate increases and socioeconomic impacts of proposed improvements from FCA tool. • Overview of available funding programs and eligibility:, • Summary of project and funding source matches for further investigation. CONSULTANT will provide Module 9 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4. Project descriptions, EconH2O, FCA, and Alignment Tool to be provided as separate deliverables. Task 6 Assumptions, Workshops, and Deliverables Assumptions: • CONSULTANT will use COUNTY's existing rate model for FCA analysis. • CONSULTANT Will not provide grant/loan application assistance as part of this scope. Meetings/Workshops: • Prioritization Workshop (2 hours, in-person) • Capital Planning Workshop (2 hours, in-person) • Alternative Funding Workshop (2 hours, in-person) Deliverables: • Draft Module 9: Solutions and Schedule • Funding Alignment Tool (Excel) • EconH2O Capital Planning Tool (Excel) • FCA tool (Excel) • Capital project descriptions Task 7 implemergand Measure Success 7.1 Internal Digital IWMP Platform Development 7.1.1 Digital Platform Framework Requirements CONSULTANT will work with the COUNTY to develop digital platform specifications to meet COUNTY goals and objectives. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will define work and data flow processes, including connections with existing COUNTY platforms. CONSULTANT will develop a digital platform framework requirements document. 7.1.2 Digital Platform Framework Requirements Meeting (1 hour, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate meeting with COUNTY IT. management, and operations to discuss: • Goals and objectives for the Digital IWMP Platform • Existing COUNTY platforms to connect with the Digital IWMP Platform • Data output formats from COUNTY platforms 24 324 • Internal and external communication needs • Platform housing preferences 7.1.3 Digital Platform Selection (1 hour, in-person) CONSULTANT will develop and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages and costs for up to three (3) digital platform solutions. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will select digital platform and housing site. 7.1.4 Digital Platform Framework Selection Meeting (1 hour, in-person) CONSULTANT will facilitate a meeting with COUNTY IT, management, and operations to discuss: • Platform advantages and disadvantages • Platform costs • Implementation requirements 7.1.5 Document Storage Development CONSULTANT will work with the COUNTY to develop a document storage system within the selected digital platform that allows for document sharing and collaboration between the CONSULTANT and COUNTY. CONSULTANT will develop a document sharing location and filing system and share with the COUNTY for approval. 7.1.6 Data Visualization Development CONSULTANT will work with the COUNTY to develop an internal data visualization tool to track progress on IWMP implementation and key data that inform project sequencing and scheduling. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will coordinate regarding metrics to be tracked on dashboards, where/how the data visualizations will be hosted, and how data will be formatted and updated in the visualizations. Possible metrics to track include: • Project delivery • Asset condition and renewal • Septic to sewer conversions • Public engagement with website, social media profiles, and other channels • Utility rates and CIP investments • Developer service requests • System flows and demands • Community benefits 7.1.7 Data Visualization Coordination Meetings (1 hour each, virtual) CONSULTANT will facilitate up to three (3) coordination meetings with COUNTY IT, management, and operations to discuss: • Goals and metrics for display • • Access, hosting, and/or transitioning of dashboard to COUNTY • Data connections to existing COUNTY platforms and tools • Review of data visualization structures and preferences 7.2 Customer Satisfaction Web Survey 7.2.1 Web Survey Development CONSULTANT will work with the COUNTY to develop a web survey to collect information on customer satisfaction, concerns, and priorities. CONSULTANT and • 25 ..325 COUNTY will coordinate regarding questions to be included on survey, review and replay of survey results, and how survey data will be Monitored and incorporated Into decision-making. 7.2.2 Web Survey Coordination Meetings(1 hour each,virtual) CONSULTANT will facilitate up to three(3)coordination meetings with COUNTY IT, management,and public relations staff to discuss: • Survey content • Review process, customer verification process, display of results • How survey will be used to improve utility accountability • Cybersecurity considerations • Incentives for customer participation • Other survey delivery methods, if needed • Non-English survey options 7.3 Draft IWMP Module 10: Implement and Measure Success CONSULTANT will develop a Draft IWMP Module f0 implement and Measure Success which will include the following topics: • Description of metrics selected by COUNTY for internal monitoring. • Explanation of how to use and troubleshoot internal and external data visualizations and external customer survey. • Suggestions for updates to digital platform, data visualizations, and survey. • Suggestions of other methods for measuring success. • Development of an adaptive management process(rolling CONSULTANT will provide Module 10 as a draft only as part of this task. COUNTY review comments will be tracked in an Excel spreadsheet and incorporated into the Pre- Final and Final versions of the IWMP to be compiled in Task 7.4 7.4 Compile and Deliver IWMP 7.4.1 Deliver Pre-Final IWMP CONSULTANT will develop comment tracking log to track COUNTY comments on draft deliverables and resolutions. CONSULTANT will review and address COUNTY comments on draft modules in a Pre-Final version of the IWMP and record resolutions in the comment tracking log. 7.4.2 Pre-Final IWMP Review Meeting(2 hours,in-person) Following the COUNTY's review of the Pre-Final IWMP, CONSULTANT will facilitate a 2-hour in-person meeting to walk through comment resolutions and discuss any remaining questions or concerns prior to delivery of the Final IWMP. CONSULTANT and COUNTY will discuss the preferred method of deliveringthe IWMP to the'COUNTY and handing over full access and updating rights to the CONTY. 7.4.3 Deliver Final IWMP Following the Pre-Final IWMP Review Meeting and resolution of any outstanding comments, CONSULTANT will deliver the full IWMP and comment tracking log to the COUNTY. If desired, CONSULTANT will provide the full IWMP In PDF format for record keeping purposes. The Final IWMP will be delivered along With all additional deliverables. 26 326 Task 7 Assumptions, Workshops, and Deliverables Assumptions: • COUNTY to host web survey on its own website and provide CONSULTANT with any access rights needed to develop the survey. • Project schedule is based on as assumed two-week review period of the Pre- Final IWMP by the COUNTY. Meetings/Workshops: • Internal dashboard coordination meetings (up to 3) (1 hour each, virtual) • External webpage coordination meetings (up to 3)(1 hour each, virtual) • Pre-Final IWMP Review Meeting (2 hours, in-person) Deliverables: • Draft Module 10: Implement and Measure Success • IWMP progress dashboard (up to 6 dashboards will be developed) • Customer satisfaction web survey • Pre-Final IWMP with comment tracking log • Final IWMP 27 327 Schedule For a full task-level schedule, see Appendix A. Assumptions • Incremental IWMP Modules will be individually submitted in Draft versions only. COUNTY comments on individual modules will be incorporated into Pre-Final IWMP. • Two weeks are assumed for COUNTY review of deliverables. • Two weeks are assumed for CONSULTANT revisions and quality control reviews of COUNTY-reviewed deliverables. • Schedule is contingent upon timely delivery of data, workshop scheduling, and deliverable review by COUNTY. • The CONSULTANT shall perform no services contemplated to merit compensation beyond that provided for in this scope unless such services shall be provided for by appropriate written authorization via an amendment to the task order. Such change orders will be issued by the Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department. Compensation The COUNTY shall compensate the CONSULTANT a lump sum amount totaling $2,475,840. An additional allowance of$742,750 (30% of lump sum value)will be made available to the CONSULTANT upon request and approval by the COUNTY. The total contract value, including optional allowance, is $3,218,590. 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Fee Breakdown - - -- • • rta No. Description ' A A•';,, -I Project Management :. •..._ 1.1 Kickoff Meeting(2 hours,in-person) t$ $22,690 $4,110 $21,02 1.2 Progress Meetings(20,1 hour each,virtual) T�. $20,800 $0 $20,800 1.3 Schedule Management 16t1' $37,700 S0 $37,700 1.4 General Project Management 526 $105,900 $0 $105,900 -Iffm.ggelsicet;,' Subtotal 1 I Project Management 876 5187,280 54,140 $191,420 2 Build the Vision 2.1 Initial Data Request and Review 152 $32,880 50 $32,880 2.2 Conduct IWMP Chartering Workshop and Facility Walkthrough 134 $33,180 $6,480 $39,660 2.3 Strategic Goals And Objectives Fallow-up Workshop(2 hours,in-person) 76 520,120 55,520 $25,640 2.4 Draft IWMP Module 1:Visioning 121 $23,830 $8,360 $32,190 Subtotal 2 I Build the Vision 483 $110,010 $20,360 $130,370 3 Evaluate Existing System Performance 3.1 Detailed Desktop Data Review 79 516,560 30 516,560 3.2 Vertical Asset Capacity Assessment 68 $13,800 50 $13,800 3.3 System Modeling/Linear Asset Capacity Assessment 1,692 $308,400 535,300 5343,700 3.4 Asset Management and Condition Assessment 2,774 3576,880 560,590 5637,470 3.5 Resilience Coordination Workshop(2 hours,In-person) 106 523,680 $2,360 $26,040 3.6 Staffing Capacity Assessment Workshop(2 hours,in-person) 104 $28,600 $2,770 531,370 3.7 Existing System Performance Summary 289 567,750 $4,670 $72,320 Subtotal 3I Evaluate Existing System Performance ,f>w,:t.%c ig^'8,116 $1,035,670 5105,690 51,141,260 4 Engage Community Stakeholders 4.1 Review of Communication Efforts and Tools 78 $14,420 $2,840 $17,260 4.2 Develop Community Analytics Profile 38 57,100 50 $7,100 4.3 Conduct Communications Goal Setting and Stakeholder Identification'Workshop(2 hours,in-person) 104 921,320 34,000 $25,320 4.4 Public Involvement Meetings 352 562,330 $19,430 381,760 4.5 Draft IWMP Module 3-Stakeholder Engagement 91 $18,290 $0 $18,290 4.6 Collateral Development 448 577,920 50 $77,920 4.7 Project Website Development and Maintenance 300 556,960 50 556,960 ACIMNIMINMMIPMIStUnity Stakeholders 1,411 $258,340 $26,270 5284,810 4 Evaluate Alternative Solutions 5.1 Growth Projections 128 524,800 $0 324,800 6.2 Level of Service Updates 68 513,800 $0 513,800 5.3 Drinking Water Supply and Treatment Alternatives Development 319 $62,810 $2,230 $65,040 5.4 Drinking Water Treatment 8 Concentrate Alternatives Development 319 $62,810 52,230 565,040 5.5 Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Planning 90 $17,500 $0 517,500 5.6 Collection System Alternatives Development 307 $58,610 $2,320 560,930 5.7 Wastewater Treatment B Effluent Management Alternatives Development 389 577,310 53,000 580,310 5.8 One Water Integrated Alternatives Development 331 567,010 $3,990 571,000 Subtotal 5IEvaluels'AlteineBve Solutions 1,951 $384,650 $13,770 $398,420 6 Develop Solutions and Schedule 6.1 Prioritization 130 $27,220 $3,710 $30,930 6.2 Capital Planning 236 560,440 54,900 565,340 6.3 Alternative Funding 124 $28,100 $5,490 $33,590 6.4 Draft IWMP Module 9:Solutions and Schedule 117 $22,850 50 $22,850 Subtotal 6 I Develop Solutions and Schedule 607 $138,610 $14,100 5152,710 7 Implement 8 Measure Success 414 Internal Digital IWMP Platform Development 364 $88,830 512,250 5101,080 '77 Customer Satisfaction Web Survey 71 515,500 50 $15,500 771 Draft IWMP Module 10:Implement and Measure Success 113 521,170 50 $21,170 74 Compile and Deliver IWMP 168 535,160 $4,140 $39,300 4114111116111111K Subtotal 7 I Implement and Measure Success 716 5160,660 1,18,390 $177,060 . _ ! TOTAL,hours •_�. ... TOTAL,dollars • • • • • • • • • 330 IC[A Indian River County Indian River County, Florida Administration Complex 1801 27th Street Vero Beach,Florida 32960 indianriver.gov *:�OxroA* MEMORANDUM File ID: 25-0940 Type: Constitutional Officers & Meeting Date: 9/23/2025 Other Govt. TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: John Titkanich, County Administrator FROM: Marie Ramkissoon, Office Administrator DATE: September 17, 2025 SUBJECT: IRC Sheriffs Office FY25 Auction Proceeds STAFF RECOMMENDATION Review attached request Indian River County,Florida Page 1 of 1 Printed on 9/18/2025 power try t.egistar'' TA4. Sheriff Eric Flowers Indian River County Sheriff's Office 44, * 0 September 17,2025 The Honorable Joseph Flescher,Chairman Indian River Board of County Commissioners 1801 27th Street Vero Beath,FL 32960-3388 Re: FY25 Auction Proceeds Dear Chairman Flescher: Our agency participated in an online auction of surplus property and vehicles throughout the fiscal year.The total auction proceeds were$96,682.00.After subtracting Unclaimed Property to be sent to the state and Forfeited Funds,the net amount to the agency is$88,574.30. In keeping with past practice,I respectfully request the proceeds to be used to acquire new like-kind property within the current fiscal year,pursuant to Chapter 274 of the Florida Statutes. Please place these items under Constitutional Officers for the September 23,2025 board agenda for discussion. Sincerely, nt,„ � Eric Flowers Sheriff 4 "-'4055 41st Avenue •Vero Beach,FL 32960 • (772)569-6700 • www.iresheriff.org X00,2; t�q This document was created by an application that isn't licensed to use novaPDF. 332 Purchase a license to generate PDF files without this notice. /66 Indian River County Indian River County, Florida Administration Complex 1801 27th Street Vero Beach,Florida 32960 K/Zoilio_O indianriver.gov MEMORANDUM File ID: 25-0939 Type: Constitutional Officers & Meeting Date: 9/23/2025 Other Govt. TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: John Titkanich, County Administrator FROM: Marie Ramkissoon, Office Administrator DATE: September 17,2025 SUBJECT: IRC Sheriffs Office FY25 Offender Fees Reserve Account STAFF RECOMMENDATION Review attached request Indian River County,Florida Page 1 of 1 Printed on 9/18/2025 poway►Jgy Legistar'� Sheriff Eric Flowers Indian River County Sheriff's Office September 17,2025 The Honorable Joseph Flescher,Chairman Indian River Board of County Commissioners 1801 27th Street Vero Beach,FL 32960-3388 Re:FY25 Offender Fees Dear Chairman Flescher: In accordance with the County Ordinance 306.07,I respectfully request$21,295 from the Offender Fees Reserve account to purchase the following items: Criminal Investigations Surveillance Equipment $11,913.00 Criminal Investigations Duty/Tactical Gear 8,078.13 Criminal Investigations Office/Field Supplies 1,303.87 $21,295.00 Please place these items under Constitutional Officers for the September 23, 2025 board agenda for discussion. Sincerely, Eric Flowers Sheriff . :. ki , %„,,,E5 41st Avenue •Vero Beach,FL 32960 • (772)569-6700 • www.iresheriff.org �®v This document was created by an application that isn't licensed to use novaPDF. 334 Purchase a license to generate PDF files without this notice. �Itl1 Indian River County ta) Indian River County, Florida Administration Complex 1801 27th Street Vero Beach,Florida 32960 111\W A� indianriver.gov ioMEMORANDUM File ID: 25-0682 Type: Public Hearing Meeting Date: 9/23/2025 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THROUGH: JOHN A. TITKANICH,JR., COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR KRISTIN DANIELS,BUDGET DIRECTOR FROM: JENNIFER HYDE,PROCUREMENT MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Changes to Chapter 105,Indian River County Code- Purchasing Procedures (Legislative) BACKGROUND On August 19,2025,the Board of County Commissioners voted to approve language amending Section 105 of the Indian River County Code of Ordinances (Code). The County Attorney has fmalized a draft ordinance, and has noticed a public hearing on the draft ordinance, set for September 23,2025. The draft ordinance repeals the previous Chapter 105, and presents a re-organized and streamlined new Chapter 105. ANALYSIS The specific content changes presented in the draft ordinance and approved by the Board include: 1. Adding Procurement Manager's Purchasing Authority to Code. This threshold is currently only discussed in the Procurement Manual. Adding this section provides clear levels of authority for all procurement within Code. 2. Increasing County Administrator's Authority to $200,000 for all goods and services to shorten delivery time for goods and services, and to offer more opportunity for local and disadvantaged businesses to work with the County. 3. Removing references to specific bidding procedures, including bid opening procedures, award procedures, bid security procedures and payment and performance and public construction bond procedures. These are all addressed in the Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual. Policies are appropriate in Code, and procedures appropriate in the manual. 4. Modification of required disclosure of relationships to include if a vendor is a current county commissioner or county employee. Indian River County,Florida Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/18/2025 powEsji Legistarn' BUDGETARY IMPACT The final cost to publish the required public notice for the public hearing is $158.80, and will be paid from the General Fund/Procurement/Legal Ads account, 00121613-034910. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS Last modification to Chapter 105 was July 9, 2019 Board tentatively approved the proposed changes on August 19, 2025 POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS None currently anticipated. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Governance, and supporting Infrastructure, Environment, Quality of Life and Public Safety. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Chairman open the public hearing,receive comments from the public, close the public hearing, and the Board of County Commissioners vote to adopt the attached Ordinance. Indian River County,Florida Page 2 of 2 Printed on 9/18/2025 pow ,Legistarn' ORDINANCE NO. 2025- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 105, PURCHASING, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW PURCHASING CODE THAT PROVIDES PURCHASING AUTHORITY FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSION, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER; THAT REQUIRES A PROCUREMENT MANUAL; THAT ESTABLISHES CERTAIN BID PROCEDURES; THAT MANDATES COMPLIANCE WITH F.S. 287.055 WHEN PROCURING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; THAT PROVIDES PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY; THAT REQUIRES CERTAIN VENDOR DISCLOSURES; THAT PROVIDES FOR A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY; AND THAT PROVIDES A PREFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to update its Purchasing Code to enhance its ability to provide effective services through fair, open, and transparent procurement processes; and WHEREAS, the structure of existing code has had few changes since 1990 and needs to be updated for ease of review and understanding and to comply with statutory changes; and WHEREAS, the efficient operation of county government requires the County Administrator and Procurement Manager to have enhanced authority to purchase or contract for goods and services in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, detailed bidding procedures should more appropriately be detailed in the Procurement Policies and Procedures manual, rather than in Purchasing Code; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for transparency and elimination of conflict of interest to identify potential vendor entities that are owned or managed by current county employees and commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The recitals above are incorporated herein. SECTION 2. Indian River Code "Chapter 105 — Purchasing" is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following: 337 Chapter 105 - Purchasing Section 105.01. Purchasing Authority (a) County Commission. Any county purchase of supplies, material, equipment, or services costing more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) shall be approved by the county commission. All contracts approved by the county commission shall be signed by the chairman, the clerk, and the county administrator, and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the county attorney. Any purported contract not so executed shall be void ab initio and shall have no force and effect whatsoever. The county commission may enter into contracts under this paragraph based on the recommendations of the county administrator, bidding procedures, or other methods that the commission determines are in the best interest of the county. In addition, the county commission may direct the county administrator to take several bids and negotiate with these bidders to obtain an offer that is more advantageous to the county. (b) County Administrator. Any county purchase of supplies, material, equipment, or services costing less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) may be approved by the county administrator or his/her designee. If any emergency exists, the county administrator may authorize necessary purchases or contracts exceeding this amount, provided that the county administrator certifies that a true emergency exists, and details of the purchase or contract and the circumstances relating to it are provided to the commission for review and ratification. (c) Procurement Manager. Any county purchase of supplies, material, equipment, or services costing less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) may be approved by the procurement manager or his/her designee. The procurement manager is also authorized to approve and utilize the cooperative and piggyback procurement methods with no limit, after taking such action has deemed necessary to validate the procurement method and obtain the best price for the county. Section 105.02 Procurement Manual The procurement manager shall prepare a procurement manual to outline the requirements and procedures for the county to follow to maintain and ensure fair and competitive purchasing. The procurement manual shall be approved by resolution of the county commission. To the extent not inconsistent with this Code, the procurement manual is hereby incorporated herein. Section 105.03. Bid procedures. (a) Bid Not Required. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the county to go out for bids, or, if bids are invited, that the lowest bidder be selected; provided, however, that it is recognized that on certain projects and services the Florida Statutes specifically require bidding. (b) Rejection of bids. The county commission shall have the authority to reject any or all bids, parts of any or all bids, or any or all bids for any one or more supplies or contractual services included in the proposed contract, when the public interest shall be 338 served thereby. Further, after rejection of all bids, the county commission may republish for new bids. The county administrator and procurement manager shall have this same authority with respect to bids for contracts under their purchasing authority. (c) Waiver of bidding procedures. The county commission may waive or modify the bidding procedure on specific contracts. Section 105.04. Professional services. Public announcement and qualification procedures, competitive selection, and competitive negotiation for professional services of architects, professional engineers, landscape architects, or registered land surveyors shall be as specified in F.S. § 287.055, as applicable, as said section exists or may be amended. Section 105.05. Purchase of real property. In addition to statutory methods and procedures for the purchase of real property, the county may acquire real property by bid, negotiated sale, or exchange. Where appropriate the county shall establish the value of the property by appraisal. Section 105.06. Disclosure of relationships. Any entity submitting a bid or proposal or entering into a contract with the county shall disclose if any officers are elected officials or county employees. In addition, the entity must disclose any relationship that may exist between the contracting entity and a county commissioner or county employee. The relationship with county commissioner or county employee that must be disclosed is as follows: Current county commissioner or county employee, father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, half sister, grandparent, or grandchild. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of the entity. The disclosure of relationships shall be a sworn statement made on a county approved form. 339 Section 105.07. Waiver of sovereign immunityin contracts. Notwithstanding any specific contractual language to the contrary, in any contract executed by the chairman of the board of county commissioners on behalf of the county, the county shall be bound only by the express written terms of the contract as originally written or as expressly modified by a written document executed by the chairman. No action or demand for arbitration shall be commenced against the county based on an implied covenant within the express written terms of the contract or upon a provision implied by law. Failure of a party to comply with the express written terms of the contract shall act as a bar to any action or arbitration by said party against the county. This represents the limits of waiver of sovereign immunity by the county with regard to county contracts. Section 105.8. Environmentally preferred procurement policy. The county is committed to the procurement of products and services that minimize negative environmental and social impacts and emphasize long-term values. Preference shall be given to products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to other products and services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. SECTION 3. It is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners that the provision of this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Indian River County Code, and that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered and the word ordinance may be changed to section, article or such other appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention. SECTION 4. If any part of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such holding and shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and filing with the Department of State. This ordinance was advertised in the Indian River Press Journal on the day of , 2025, for a public hearing to be held on the day of 2025, at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner and adopted by the following vote: 4 340 Chairman Joseph E. Flescher Vice-Chairman Deryl Loar Commissioner Joseph H. Earman Commissioner Susan Adams Commissioner Laura Moss The Chairman thereupon declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted this 23rd day of September, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman ATTEST: RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK AND COMPTROLLER By: Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and Legal sufficiency: Jennifer W. Shuler County Attorney EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance was filed with the Department of State on the day of , 2025. 5 341 -CODE OF ORDINANCES Title I-THE CODE,COUNTY ORGANIZATION,AND INTERNAL PROCEDURES CHAPTER 105.PURCHASING Section 105.01. Purchasing Authority (a) County Commission.Any county purchase of supplies, material,equipment, or services costing more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000)shall be approved by the county commission.All contracts approved by the county commission shall be signed by the chairman,the clerk, and the county administrator, and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the county attorney.Any purported contract not so executed shall be void ab initio and shall have no force and effect whatsoever.The county commission may enter into contracts under this paragraph based on the recommendations of the county administrator, bidding procedures, or other methods that the commission determines are in the best interest of the county. In addition,the county commission may direct the county administrator to take several bids and negotiate with these bidders to obtain an offer that is more advantageous to the county. (b) County Administrator.Any county purchase of supplies, material, equipment, or services costing less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) may be approved by the county administrator or his/her designee. If any emergency exists,the county administrator may authorize necessary purchases or contracts exceeding this amount, provided that the county administrator certifies that a true emergency exists, and details of the purchase or contract and the circumstances relating to it are provided to the commission for review and ratification. (c) Procurement Manager. • - - - - - - - _ •. . . - - , -Any county purchase of supplies, material,equipment, or services costing less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) may be approved by the procurement manager or his/her designee.The procurement manager is also authorized to approve and utilize the cooperative and piggyback procurement methods with no limit, after taking such action has deemed necessary to validate the procurement method and obtain the best price for the county. property, and cervices, (other than services under section 287.055, F.S,except as otherwise set Ill .. - . - • • - - . .. .. • • Page 1 of 7 342 routes a copy of the purchase order or contract to the commission for its inspection with a memorandum describing the emergency situation. Any county purchase of supplies, material, equipment, or services in excess of the . I • .. • • . . . , , services (other than as delegated in section 105.01) obtained pursuant to the "Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act", F.S. § 287.055, shall be approved by the county commission. Purchase orders of seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) or less may be executed by the county administrator. If a formal written, integrated contract, in excess of seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000.00), is required for such purchases, said contract shall be signed by sufficiency by the county attorney. Any purported contract not so executed shall be void ab initio and shall have no force and effect whatsoever. The county commission may enter into contracts under this paragraph based on the recommendations of the county administrator, bidding procedures, or such other methods that the commission determines arc in the best interest of the county. In addition, the county commission may direct the county administrator to take several bids and negotiate with these bidders to obtain an offer that is more advantageous to the county. Section 105.02 Procurement Manual The procurement manager shall prepare a procurement manual to outline the requirements and procedures for the county to follow to maintain and ensure fair and competitive purchasing.The procurement manual shall be approved by resolution of the county commission.To the extent not inconsistent with this Code, the procurement manual is hereby incorporated herein. Section 105.03. Bided procedures. (a) Bid Not Required. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the county to go out for bids, or, if bids are invited, that the lowest bidder be selected; provided, however, that it is recognized that on certain projects and services the Florida Statutes specifically require bidding. (b) Rejection of bids. The county commission shall have the authority to reject any or all bids, parts of any or all bids, or any or all bids for any one or more supplies or contractual services included in the proposed contract, when the public interest shall be served thereby. Further, after rejection of all bids,the county commission may republish for neyv bids. The county administrator and procurement manager shall have this same authority with respect to bids for contracts under their purchasing authority. Created: 2024-06-12 16:14:45 [EST] • (Supp. No.149) Page 2 of 7 343 (c) Waiver of bidding procedures. The countycommission may waive or modify the bidding procedure on specific contracts. • e .J - - - - - e - - . _. arc not otherwise modified: (a) Public notice to solicit competitive bids or proposals/advertisement. Any public notice to solicit competitive bids or proposals/advertisement shall be considered an invitation to potential bidders to submit offers to the county in conformity with the county's invitation. All bids received shall be considered irrevocable offers until such time as the county commission accepts an offer or rejects the offer as provided for in the bid specifications. (b) Publication of notice. Public notice of any solicitation of competitive bids, or proposals or statements of qualifications shall generally be by publication in at least one in additional instances at the discretion of the county administrator. Publication of notice will be made on the county's web site, as well as other appropriate online bid Retification sites, and may be made . -- - .. -- - - - - - - - . (c) Bid bonds and other bid security. aaa as not be required; however, if the county administrator determines that a bid bond is desirable in a particular instance the solicitation of competitive bids or proposals/advertisement shall specify the requirement for a bid bond and subparagraphs(2) and (3) of this paragraph shall apply. (2) Bids thirty five thousand dollars ($35,000.00) or over. Bid bonds equal to five (5) percent of the total bid amount shall be submitted with each bid unless the public notice soliciting competitive bids or proposals/advertisement specifics that a bid bond is not necessary. Unsuccessful bidders shall be entitled to return of the bond no later than the final award of bid.The county shall retain the bid bond of a successful bidder upon failure by the successful bidder to execute and deliver a contract and, where applicable,the required payment and performance bonds within fifteen (15) days after receipt of a proposed contract from the county, unless such time is extended by the county administrator. (3) Bid security in lieu of bid bond. Any bidder may submit a certified check or a cashier's check, drawn on any bank authorized to do business in the State of security in lieu of a bid bond. The county shall retain the bid security of a successful bidder upon failure by the successful bidder to execute and deliver a contract and,where applicable,the required payment and performance bonds Created: 2024-06-12 16:14:45 [EST] (Supp.No.149) Page 3 of 7 344 within fifteen (15) days after receipt of a proposed contract from the county, unless such time is extended by the county administrator. {d) Bid opening procedures. (1) Scaled. Bids shall be submitted sealed and shall be identified as bids on the envelope. (2) Opening. Bids shall be opened in public at the time and place stated in the public notice. (3) Tabulation. A tabulation of all bids received shall be available for public inspection. e ofbids. The countycommission shall have the authorityto anyor all { ) Rejection reject bids, parts of any or all bids, or any or all bids for any one or more supplies or contractual services included in the proposed contract, when the public interest shall be served thereby. Further, after rejection of all bids, the county commission may republish for new bids. County administrator shall have this same authority with respect to bids for contracts under the purchasing authority of the county administrator. (Section 105.01) {f) Bidders in default to county. The county commission may reject the bid of a contractor, vendor, or other service provider who is in default on the payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies due the county.The county administrator shall have of the county administrator. (Section 105.01) (g) : - : - : _ - : - - - - the contract to the bidder who, in the view of the county commission, has submitted the bid that is in the overall best interest of the county. The county administrator shall have this same authority with respect to submittals and bids for contracts under {h) Payment and performance bonds. (1) Contracts under one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). Normally, payment and performance bonds shall not be required; however, if the county administrator. instance,the public notice solicit-14g c: - ' ' - - - - _-_ _ ._ . - --- shall specify the requirements for payment and performance bonds and subject to paragraph (:), when there is no bond requirement the county shall make €ulfilled. •• .. . . provided by the successful bidder at the time of the execution of the contract.The Page 4 of 7 345 public notice soliciting competitive bids or proposals/advertisement shall specify the requirements for payment and performance bonds. {3) Payment and performance bond requirements. Each payment and performance bond shall be provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of completion. {4) Security in lieu of payment and performance bonds. In lieu of the bond required by this subparagraph (h) a contractor may file with the county an alternative form of security in the form of cash, a money order, a certified check, a cashier's check, or an irrevocable letter of credit. Any such alternative form of security shall be for the same purpose and be subject to the same conditions as those applicable to the payment and performance bonds required by this subparagraph (h). The determination of the value of an alternative form of security shall be made by the county administrator. {i) Waiver of bonds. At the time of award of contract, the county may waive the requirement for payment and performance bonds and the cost of said bonds shall be deducted from the contract price. {j) Waiver of bidding procedures. The county commission may waive or modify the bidding procedure on specific contracts. Section 105.04.1. Reserved. Editor's note(s) Section 1 of Ord. No. 2010 019, adopted Oct. 5, 2010, repealed § derived from Ord. No. 2009 101, adopted July 14, 2009. Section 105.04g. Professional services. Public announcement and qualification procedures, competitive selection, and competitive negotiation for professional services of architects, professional engineers, landscape architects, or registered land surveyors shall be as specified in F.S. § 287.055, as applicable, as said section exists or may be amended. . . • provide county employees with practices and procedures that arc to be followed consistent with the principles embodied in this chapter. Failure of any employee to follow said polices and procedures shall not void an action taken under this chapter or give rise to a cause of action to anyone, including unsuccessful bidders; however, the commission may consider any irregularities when considering an award of contract. If fundamental fairness has been violated, the commission shall reinstate the bidding process unless exigency requires otherwise. Page 5 of 7 346 Section 105.05 . Purchase of real property. In addition to statutory methods and procedures for the purchase of real property, the county may acquire real property by bid, negotiated sale, or exchange. Where appropriate the county shall establish the value of the property by appraisal. Section 105.065. Disclosure of relationships. Any entity submitting a bid or proposal or entering into a contract with the county shall disclose if any officers are elected officials or county employees. In addition, the entity must disclose any relationship that may exist between the contracting entity and a county commissioner or county employee.or an affiliate of the entity and a county commissioner or county employee. The relationship with county commissioner or county employee that must be disclosed is as follows: Current county commissioner or county employee, Ffather, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in- law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, half sister, grandparent, or grandchild. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of the entity. The disclosure of relationships shall be a sworn statement made on a county approved form. Section 105.074. Waiver of sovereign immunity in contracts. Notwithstanding any specific contractual language to the contrary, in any contract executed by the chairman of the board of county commissioners on behalf of the county, the county shall be bound only by the express written terms of the contract as originally written or as expressly modified by a written document executed by the chairman. No action or demand for arbitration shall be commenced against the county based on an implied covenant within the express written terms of the contract or upon a provision implied by law. Failure of a party to comply with the express written terms of the contract shall act as a bar to any action or arbitration by said party against the county. This represents the limits of waiver of sovereign immunity by the county with regard to county contracts. Section 105-- Environmentally preferred procurement policy. The county is committed to the procurement of products and services that minimize negative environmental and social impacts and emphasize long-term values. Preference shall be given to products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to other products and services that serve the same purpose. This Page 6 of 7 347 comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Page 7 of 7 348 9/23/25 Item 11.A.1. Proposed Changes to Chapter 105 , Indian River County Code 1 ProcurementP olicies ► Chapter 105, Indian River County Code ("Purchasing") ► last updated in 2019 ► August 19, 2025 recommended changes presented and approved by Board ► Consider draft ordinance repealing P g current Chapter 105 and replacing with reordered/streamlined Chapter 105. ► Legal notice appeared September 12, 2025 er 72/10/2025 2 341 9/23/25 Item 11.A.1. Code Chapter 105 Structure Changes Topic Authority of County Administrator Code 105.01 Authorityof CountyCommissions" Code 105.02 h '„ yy Bid not Required Code 105.03 Bidding Procedures (including bond ,,ti a Code 105.04 requirements) Professional Servi• ces ¶ode 105.05 Policies and Procedures (Manual) Code 105.06 Purchase of Real Property i. Code 105.07 a j Disclosure of relationshi s � p ,� � � ° Code 105.08 �_...._ � .,���� ��. �.���a Waiver of sovereign immunit - Code 105.09 Environmentally referred procurement policy Code 105.10 x' . ' . 12/10/2025. 1. III 3 Content Change - Procurement Manager ► Adding authority level of Procurement Manager as 105.01 (c) ► Currently only designated in manual ► Addition provides a clear, structured level of purchasing authority in code= (c) Procurement Manager.Any county purchase of supplies,material,equipment,or services costing less than one hundred thousand dollars($100,000)may be approved by the procurement manager or his/her designee.The procurement manager is also authorized to approve and utilize the cooperative and piggyback procurement methods with no limit,after necessarytiOtinipocti to validate the procurement method and obtain the �� 12/1oi2025' 4 4 318 2 9/23/25 Item 11.A.1. Content Change - County Administrator ► Administrator threshold increase in 105.01 (b) from $75,000 to $200,000 ► Shorten delivery time for lower risk goods and services ► Offer more opportunity to local, small and disadvantaged . businesses (b)County Administrator.Any county purchase of supplies,material,equipment,or services costing less than two hundred thousand dollars($200,000)may be approved by the county administrator or his/her designee.If any emergency exists,the county administrator may authorize necessary purchases or contracts exceeding this amount,provided that the county administrator certifies that a true emergency exists,and details of the purchase or contract and the circumstances relating to it are provided to the commission for review and . . ratification. , .:,2/102025. s. 5 County administrator authority (code) k ► Currently $75,000 ► Limited to $35,000 for CCNA work orders . .., ► Recommend overall increase to $200,000 Municipality Administrator/Mana, Martin County ► All approvals still reported to Board quarterly Brevard Coun 200,...=„ g> Osceola County 150,000', Polk Count 100,000 ► Matches state threshold for public construction bonds Ci of Vero Beach 100,000: City of Melbourne 75,000 77777 I. Federal threshold allows quotes up to $250,000 St.Lucie Coun 000 15 1 City of Fellsmere 15,000 z .`� "� City of Palm Bay one(PM ► Reduce/eliminate blanket PO increase requests to BCC Cit of Sebastian one ► Impact ► Increase local and minority firm participation ► Reduce number of bids issued annually by approximately 12% 12/10/2025 6 6 i 'J`to ` 3 9/23/25 Item 11.A.1. Content Change - Procedure Removal ► Removing procedures from 105.03 (Bid Procedures) that already exist in Manual ► Public notice ► Bid security ► Bid acceptance and opening procedures ► Award of bid/contract ► Payment and performance bonds ► Procedures in Manual/Policy in code 1zH0/2O25 7' 7 Content Change - Disclosure of Relationships in 105.06 ► Adds required disclosure if vendor/firm is owned by a current county commissioner or employee ► F.S. 112.313 prohibits employees from selling goods or services to the agency they are employed by Section 105.06.Disclosure of relationships. Any entity submitting a bid or proposal or entering into a contract with the county shall disclose if any officers are elected officials or county employees.In addition,the entity must disclose any relationship that may exist between the contracting entity and a county I commissioner or county employee. :.12/IORO25:.. '.. a 9/23/25 Item 11.A.1. • F Proposed thresholds below : Relates to _a $0-$10,000 V Multiple quotes not required V Federal Micropurchase thresholdv(multiple quotes not required{' kR ✓ Procurement manager's authority .„.. s, „,h j :$10,000 - $100,000 ✓ Three quotes required � '0 it ! fi ✓ Procurement manager's authority. ar_x. z 4 `T' % , t ,100,000-$200,000 V Bids required ”" V County Administrator's authority Above $200, ��e.5� ff „ 000 : ✓ Bids required , ' ,,� �'' .. ', s' 1 �`, V Bid Bonds required � � - �� ,” �� 9 " 'L 4 ✓ Public Construction Bonds required (local) {�. a ,' ✓ Public Construction Bonds required (state) ` 4.��Wi ''' ✓ Board's authority(or equivalent) ,“ . 12/10/2025. 1' 9 • •Recommendations ► Open public hearing related to the draft ordinance :' ► Receive public comment ► Close public hearing ► Adopt Draft Ordinance .. .' 12/10/2025:. .. 10 I 10 c l A— ' , „. ft . a Florida PO Box 631244 Cincinnati,OH 46263-1244 NN GAETT _.... ._. -.. • ,._ ... _ Norton asiiMx[eR-'PUaCIG' NIM NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN that the . .,` sitar of Utility gommiaNieners oN Indian Rlese CdUMy, Florida, WIN Nadia'Westerik conduct a Public Heating to Indiancop'River CountyAttorneys Office ansnder rd tiara of a proposed TnBy AN ORDINAANCE OF THE NOARG OF 1841 27Th ST COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN filing COUNTY, FLORIDA, Hero fleapit FL 32960.3388 AMENDING THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE'TO REPEAL CHAP- TER 105, PURCHASING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND TO SEkLACE IT WITH A NEW Fel CHASING CODE fi PROM PURCHASING STATE OF WISCONSIN,COUNTY OF BROWN wort FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSION, COUNTY AUMINIS- TRAITOR AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER; THAT REQUIRES A MOCIIREENT MANUAL.: THAT Before the undersigned authority personally appeared,who s I:ERTAIN 8ID PRQCE• T MANDATES comet!• on oath says that he or she is the Legal MCI F.S. 287.055 WHEN Y Advertising PROCURING PROFESSIONAL ES Representative of the Indian River Press Journal/St Lucie DUREIS SERVICES; AT THEROUIRCHASEOCE- OF REAL PROPERTY; THAT REQUIRES News Tribune/Stuart News,newspapers published in Indian CERTAIN VENDOR DISCLOSURES; PTAIj PItOVi DES FOR A LIMITED YEA'AT SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY, River/St Lucie/Martin Counties,Florida;that the attached AND THAT P/OVIDES A PREFER. ENCE FOR ENVIRONMENT Y copy-of advertisement, being-a Legal Ad in the matter of P ENPRODUCTS ND TCES et Public Hearing will be hold on Public Notices,was published on the publicly accessible Tuesday, September sit. 202E et websites of Indian River/St I:ude/Martin Counties,Florida, the rt U'Nk 5 AO herd, Fd lop j located Ott 14 ilspr SOO- or in a newspaper by print In the Issues of,on: bill m��,of the* (A� I.tiativo CasCR,Flor a 3291,�YI ting Interested- Parties may be hard SCM StLucie-IndianRv-Stuart 09/12/2025 NtOt::raallect to the proposed remp- cre: ordinanceed be SCM tcpaim.com 09/12/2025 edbythe ' d„TOt . � FriliaYi ;the D(Rce � ed on tlf'f{eEitnd ''"i`- Affiant further says that the website or newspaper complies od 3Uild r,g A of the County Admin= • Iatretive co,�+p lex., ted', 27th with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, street. ve.O Redsn. Fioride; or a g' QP elternadvaly, the proposed ordi- nance Statutes. filly be inspected at Anyone who mi YAiab to appeal Subscribed and sworn to before me,by the legal dark,who en decision wh® qtr.dat is personally known to me,on 09/12/2025 q'�'i”. `i"" re4'�t' e( .•a Jpe . if , , ' 1 , a�hoourss In advance • ON . milifIniffnIAN RIVER COUNTY `BOARD OF COUNTY `. - • '.-_. .-.,^-4. COMMISSIONERS Notary,State of WI,County ofB 1>r+n JOSEPH E.FLESCH ER,CHAIRMAN ROB'S ►►�yaapp�e.�12,2°25; . TCN]iaS- , ' • --7 z„ �' My commission expires Publication Cost: 519$.80 Tax Amoi 50,00 Payment Cost $158.80' Order No: 11649089 #of Copies: • Customer No: 1125303 PO#: Chapter 105 THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE! Please do not teeth's forty,for payment'reinittance. KAITLYN FELTY Notary PUblie Rare 1 of State of Wisconsin 348- 0 iI/ � Indian River County, Florida Administration Complex 1801 27th Street .� Indian River County Vero Beach,Florida 32960 * indianriver.gov MEMORANDUM File ID: 25-0895 Type: Public Hearing Meeting Date: 9/23/2025 TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: John Titkanich,Jr., County Administrator Anthony Warren,Director of Building and Facilities Services FROM: Scott P. McAdam, Building Official DATE: September 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Indian River County Code entitled: Chapter 400. Regulation of Contractors. BACKGROUND Indian River County Ordinance Chapter 400 amendments are required due to recent State legislation mandating preemption of local occupational licensing changes. 2021 House Bill 735 Preemption of Local Occupational Licensing,preempted most local licensing categories unless the local government imposed licensing before January 1,2021,which Indian River County has imposed local licensing before then,but local licensing would expire July 1, 2023. HB 735 also indicated a number of job scopes which the local government may not continue to require a local license for such as painting, flooring cabinetry, etc. 2023 House Bill 1383 Specialty Contractors,provided a one year extension for local licensing to expire July 1, 2024 and required Department of Business and Professional Regulation(DBPR)Board to create a number of new Specialty License categories to address concerns from the industry. 2024 Senate Bill SB 1142 Occupational Licensing,provided for an additional one year extension for local licensing to expire July 1, 2025, and added a process for local licensed contractors to voluntarily become registered with the state, which was also a concern of the industry. The state preemption changes also allow for jurisdictions to continue to license local license categories that"substantially correspond"to a state contractor category. ANALYSIS It is the desire of the Building Division to license local contractors in order to regulate the construction activity, verify businesses and to protect the citizens of Indian River County. The Building Division staff has met several times with other Treasure Coast jurisdictions and the Treasure Coast Builders Association(TCBA)in order to work on consistent regulations for local contractor licensing. The Building Division staff has determined the best approach is to take advantage of the existing and newly created state specialty and the current state certified and registered license categories and apply the"substantially correspond"allowance to create local license categories that mirror the state categories and assign current locally licensed contractors to a corresponding category. These corresponding categories will have the identical license name and scope of work as the state categories. This allows for most current local licensed contractors to remain in business without being required to obtain a state license or having to find a new qualifier. Building Division staff have heard Indian River County,Florida Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/18/2025 Pow/e4 'Legistar from multiple contractors that have been in business for 30-40 years and have no desire to obtain a state license. The preemption language indicates that local governments may not require a state or local license for some specific specialty contractor categories,but the scope of work still requires issuance of a permit. Jurisdictions in order to issue permits to this newly designated group of unlicensed contractors,need to create a process similar to the owner/builder classification. This classification will be known as "Exempt Trades" and will allow them to apply for and obtain permits. A list of the updated Indian River County Contractor license categories is attached. The cost to publish the required public notice for the public hearing(s) is $149. BUDGETARY IMPACT Funds, in the amount of$149, are budgeted and available in the Building Department/Legal Ads account, number 44123324-034910. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Building Division recommends that after the public hearing the Board vote to approve the proposed amended ordinance. Indian River County,Florida Page 2 of 2 Printed on 9/18/2025 powe ci jdy t_egistarT" ft \AORIDA/ Indian River County Building Division Contractor Categories DIVISION I CONTRACTORS General, Building and Residential Contractors F.S. 489.105(3) (a, b, & c) 9/9/2025 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work which he or she may do, who may contract for any activity requiring licensure under this part, and who may perform any work requiring licensure under this part, except as otherwise expressly provided in s. 489.113. BUILDING CONTRACTOR Contractor whose services are limited to construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential buildings, which do not exceed three stories in height, and accessory use structures in connection therewith or a contractor whose services are limited to remodeling, repair, or improvement of any size building if the services do not affect the structural members of the building. RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR Contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structures in connection therewith. 489.113 (3) (a) A contractor shall subcontract all electrical, mechanical,plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, swimming pool, and air-conditioning work, unless such contractor holds a state certificate or registration in the respective trade category, however: (a)A general, building, or residential contractor, except as otherwise provided in this part, shall be responsible for any construction or alteration of a structural component of a building or structure, and any certified general contractor or certified underground utility and excavation contractor may perform clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, and other site work for any construction project in the state. Any certified building contractor or certified residential contractor may perform clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, and other site work for any construction project in this state, limited to the lot on which any specific building is located. 1 of 24 351 489.105 (8) - "Certified contractor" means any contractor who possesses a certificate of competency issued by the department and who shall be allowed to contract in any jurisdiction in the state without being required to fulfill the competency requirements of that jurisdiction. 489.105 (10) - "Registered contractor" means any contractor who has registered with the department pursuant to fulfilling the competency requirements in the jurisdiction for which the registration is issued. Registered contractors may contract only in such jurisdictions. NOTES FOR DIVISION I CONTRACTORS Division I contractors may install (and repair under warranty) the first conventional shingle or wood shake roof covering on buildings they construct {¶489.113(3)(b)}. Division 1 contractors licensed in 1973 and before may act as unlimited roofing contractors {¶489.113(3)(g)} . All other types of roof coverings and all non-structural trade and specialty work must be sub-contracted to contractors licensed in those trade or specialty areas {¶489.113(3)}. Division I contractors do not need Aluminum, Masonry, Window-Door, Garage Door, Storm Protection (Shutter), or Building Moving specialty licenses or specialty licensed subs when performing this work under their own contract and supervision. Work in those categories is included within the scope of their respective licenses for building types included within the scope of their license {¶489.113(3)(a)}. Division I contractors do not need a Building Demolition specialty license (or sub) to take down building types included within the scope of their respective license when performing this work under their own contract and supervision. They must however have a Demolition Insurance Rider on their General Liability Coverage {¶489.113}. 2 of 24 352 DIVISION II CONTRACTORS F.S. 489.105(3) (d-q) SHEET METAL CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the sheet metal trade and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill necessary for the manufacture, fabrication, assembling, handling, erection, installation, dismantling, conditioning, adjustment, insulation, alteration, repair, servicing, or design, if not prohibited by law, of ferrous or nonferrous metal work of U.S. No. 10 gauge or its equivalent or lighter gauge and of other materials, including, but not limited to, fiberglass, used in lieu thereof and of air-handling systems, including the setting of air-handling equipment and reinforcement of same, the balancing of air-handling systems, an and duct Y cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system. ROOFING CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the roofing trade and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or design, if not prohibited by law, and use materials and items used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all kinds of roofing, waterproofing, and coating, except when coating is not represented to protect, repair, waterproof, stop leaks, or extend the life of the roof. The scope of work of a roofing contractor also includes skylights and any related work, required roof-deck attachments, and any repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia as needed during roof repair or replacement and any related work. CLASS A AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR Contractor whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems. Class A Contractors may also execute contracts requiring experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, fabrication, alteration, extension or design of duct work in connection with a complete system but only to the extent that such duct work is performed by the contractor as is necessary to complete an air-distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection with them. A "class A air-conditioning contractor" shall not perform any work such as liquefied petroleum or natural gas fuel lines within buildings, potable water lines or connections, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring. CLASS B AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR Means a contractor whose services are limited to 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 Btu of heating in any one system in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design, if not prohibited by law, central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system only to the extent such duct work is performed by the contractor as necessary to complete an air-distribution system being installed under this classification, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system; to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design, if not 3 of 24 353 prohibited by law, piping and insulation of pipes, vessels, and ducts; to replace, disconnect, or reconnect power wiring on the load side of the dedicated existing electrical disconnect switch; to install, disconnect, and reconnect low voltage heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning control wiring; and to install a condensate drain from an air-conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a direct connection to a sanitary system. The scope of work for such contractor also includes any excavation work incidental thereto, but does not include any work such as liquefied petroleum or natural gas fuel lines within buildings, except for disconnecting or reconnecting change outs of liquefied petroleum or natural gas appliances within buildings; potable water lines or connections thereto; sanitary sewer lines; swimming pool piping and filters; or electrical power wiring. A Class B air-conditioning contractor may test and evaluate central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including ductwork; however, a mandatory licensing requirement is not established for the performance of these specific services." MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR Means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design, if not prohibited by law, central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system if such duct work is performed by the contractor as necessary to complete an air-distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, lift station equipment and piping, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system; to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design, if not prohibited by law, piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts,pressure and process piping, pneumatic control piping, gasoline tanks and pump installations and piping for same, standpipes, air piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen lines, nitrous oxide piping, ink and chemical lines, fuel transmission lines, liquefied petroleum gas lines within buildings, and natural gas fuel lines within buildings; to replace, disconnect, or reconnect power wiring on the load side of the dedicated existing electrical disconnect switch; to install, disconnect, and reconnect low voltage heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning control wiring; and to install a condensate drain from an air-conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a direct connection to a sanitary system. The scope of work for such contractor also includes any excavation work incidental thereto, but does not include any work such as potable water lines or connections thereto, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring. A mechanical contractor may test and evaluate central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work; however, a mandatory licensing requirement is not established for the performance of these specific services. COMMERCIAL POOL / SPA CONTRACTOR Means a contractor whose scope of work involves, but is not limited to, the construction, repair, and servicing of any swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, whether public,private, or otherwise, regardless of use. The scope of work includes the installation, repair, or replacement of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling, excluding filter changes, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, 4 of 24 354 interior finishes, the installation of package pool heaters, the installation of all perimeter piping and filter piping, and the construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool/spa equipment, and also includes the scope of work of a swimming pool/spa servicing contractor. The scope of such work does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines. The installation, construction, modification, or replacement of equipment permanently attached to and associated with the pool or spa for the purpose of water treatment or cleaning of the pool or spa requires licensure; however, the usage of such equipment for the purposes of water treatment or cleaning does not require licensure unless the usage involves construction, modification, or replacement of such equipment. Water treatment that does not require such equipment does not require a license. In addition, a license is not required for the cleaning of the pool or spa in a way that does not affect the structural integrity of the pool or spa or its associated equipment. RESIDENTIAL POOL /SPA CONTRACTOR Means a contractor whose scope of work involves, but is not limited to, the construction, repair, and servicing of a residential swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, regardless of use. The scope of work includes the installation, repair, or replacement of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling, excluding filter changes, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior finishes, the installation of package pool heaters, the installation of all perimeter piping and filter piping, and the construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool/spa equipment, and also includes the scope of work of a swimming pool/spa servicing contractor. The scope of such work does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines. The installation, construction, modification, or replacement of equipment permanently attached to and associated with the pool or spa for the purpose of water treatment or cleaning of the pool or spa requires licensure; however, the usage of such equipment for the purposes of water treatment or cleaning does not require licensure unless the usage involves construction, modification, or replacement of such equipment. Water treatment that does not require such equipment does not require a license. In addition, a license is not required for the cleaning of the pool or spa in a way that does not affect the structural integrity of the pool or spa or its associated equipment. SWIMMING POOL / SPA SERVICING CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose scope of work involves, but is not limited to, the repair and servicing of a swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, whether public or private, or otherwise, regardless of use. The scope of work includes the repair or replacement of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling, excluding filter changes, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior refinishing, the reinstallation or addition of pool heaters, the repair or replacement of all perimeter piping and filter piping, the repair of equipment rooms or housing for pool/spa equipment, and the substantial or complete draining of a swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, for the purpose of repair or renovation. The scope of such work does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines. The installation, construction, modification, substantial or complete disassembly, or replacement of equipment permanently attached to and associated with the pool or spa 5 of 24 355 for the purpose of water treatment or cleaning of the pool or spa requires licensure; however, the usage of such equipment for the purposes of water treatment or cleaning does not require licensure unless the usage involves construction, modification, substantial or complete disassembly, or replacement of such equipment. Water treatment that does not require such equipment does not require a license. In addition, a license is not required for the cleaning of the pool or spa in a way that does not affect the structural integrity of the pool or spa or its associated equipment. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the plumbing trade and includes contracting business consisting of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design plumbing. A plumbing contractor may install, maintain,repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design the following without obtaining an additional local regulatory license, certificate, or registration: sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, water and sewer plants and substations, venting systems,public or private water supply systems, septic tanks, drainage and supply wells, swimming pool piping, irrigation systems, and solar heating water systems and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, including boilers and pressure process piping and including the installation of water, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and related venting, and storm and sanitary sewer lines. The scope of work of the plumbing contractor also includes the design, if not prohibited by law, and installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, or extension of air-piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen line piping, nitrous oxide piping, and all related medical gas systems; fire line standpipes and fire sprinklers if authorized by law; ink and chemical lines; fuel oil and gasoline piping and tank and pump installation, except bulk storage plants; and pneumatic control piping systems, all in a manner that complies with all plans, specifications, codes, laws, and regulations applicable. The scope of work of the plumbing contractor applies to private property and public property, including any excavation work incidental thereto, and includes the work of the specialty plumbing contractor. Such contractor shall subcontract, with a qualified contractor in the field concerned, all other work incidental to the work but which is specified as being the work of a trade other than that of a plumbing contractor. This definition does not limit the scope of work of any specialty contractor certified pursuant to s. 489.113(6) and does not require certification or registration under this part as a category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer, or category V LP gas installer, as defined in s. 527.01, who is licensed under chapter 527 or an authorized employee of a public natural gas utility or of a private natural gas utility regulated by the Public Service Commission when disconnecting and reconnecting water lines in the servicing or replacement of an existing water heater. A plumbing contractor may perform drain cleaning and clearing and install or repair rainwater catchment systems; however, a mandatory licensing requirement is not established for the performance of these specific services. POLLUTANT STORAGE SYSTEM CONTRACTOR Means a contractor whose services are limited to, and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or design, if not prohibited by law, and use materials and items used in the installation, maintenance, 6 of 24 356 extension, and alteration of,pollutant storage tanks. Any person installing a pollutant storage tank shall perform such installation in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to s. 376.303. UNDERGROUND UTILITY AND EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose services are limited to the construction, installation, and repair, on public or private property, whether accomplished through open excavations or through other means, including,but not limited to, directional drilling, auger boring,jacking and boring, trenchless technologies, wet and dry taps, grouting, and slip lining, of main sanitary sewer collection systems, main water distribution systems, storm sewer collection systems, and the continuation of utility lines from the main systems to a point of termination up to and including the meter location for the individual occupancy, sewer collection systems at property line on residential or single-occupancy commercial properties, or on multioccupancy properties at manhole or wye lateral extended to an invert elevation as engineered to accommodate future building sewers, water distribution systems, or storm sewer collection systems at storm sewer structures. However, an underground utility and excavation contractor may install empty underground conduits in rights-of-way, easements, platted rights-of-way in new site development, and sleeves for parking lot crossings no smaller than 2 inches in diameter if each conduit system installed is designed by a licensed professional engineer or an authorized employee of a municipality, county, or public utility and the installation of such conduit does not include installation of any conductor wiring or connection to an energized electrical system. An underground utility and excavation contractor may not install piping that is an integral part of a fire protection system as defined in s. 633.102 beginning at the point where the piping is used exclusively for such system. SOLAR CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose services consist of the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, relocation, or replacement of solar panels for potable solar water heating systems, swimming pool solar heating systems, and photovoltaic systems and any appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, whether public, private, or otherwise, regardless of use. A contractor, certified or registered pursuant to this chapter, is not required to become a certified or registered solar contractor or to contract with a solar contractor in order to provide services enumerated in this paragraph that are within the scope of the services such contractors may render under this part. POLLUTANT STORAGE SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose services are limited to, and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or design, if not prohibited by law, and use materials and items used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of, pollutant storage tanks. Any person installing a pollutant storage tank shall perform such installation in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to s. 376.303. SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose scope of work and responsibility is limited to a particular phase of construction established in a category adopted by board rule and whose scope is limited to a subset of the activities described in one of the paragraphs of this subsection 7 of 24 357 MOBILE HOME INSTALLER IH, Mobile Home) (State License Only) {F.S. Sec.320.8249} Limited to the installation of Mobile Homes and Towed Recreational Vehicles and the hookup of the associated utilities to the previously installed site connections. NOTE: This is the only Contractor License that can install mobile homes. Class "A", "B", or"C" contractors and"owner-builders" can no longer install M/H's. Florida Statutes, Section 320.8249, requires that anyone who will install a mobile/manufactured home must be licensed by the Bureau of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. LIQUIFIED PERTROLEUM GAS FS 537.01 (10) GAS LP CERTIFIED means any person who is engaged in the liquefied petroleum gas business and whose services include the design, installation, servicing, altering, or modifying of apparatus,piping, tubing, tanks, and equipment for the use of liquefied petroleum or natural gas and selling or offering to sell, or leasing or offering to lease, apparatus, appliances, and equipment for the use of liquefied petroleum or natural gas. FS 527.01(1)Liquefied petroleum gas"means any material which is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons, or mixtures of the same:propane,propylene, butanes (normal butane or isobutane), and butylenes. FS 527.01(5) Qualifier means any person who has passed a competency examination administered by the department and is employed by a licensed category I, category II, or category V business. JOURNEYMAN FS 489.1455 & FS 489.5335 HVAC JOURNEYMAN those qualified to perform work in the HVAC trades while employed or supervised by a licensed HVAC contractor MECHANICAL JOURNEYMAN those qualified to perform work in the Mechanical trades while employed or supervised by a licensed Mechanical contractor PLUMBING JOURNEYMAN those qualified to perform work in the Plumbing trades while employed or supervised by a licensed Plumbing contractor. ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN those qualified to perform work in the Electrical trades while employed or supervised by a licensed Electrical contractor 8 of 24 358 (1) Counties and municipalities are authorized to issue journeyman licenses in the plumbing,pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades to an individual who: (a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed; (b) Has completed a registered and state-approved apprenticeship program as defined in s. 446.021(6) or has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade; and (c) Has satisfactorily completed specialized and advanced module coursework approved by the Florida Building Commission, as part of the building code training program established in s. 553.841, specific to the discipline or,pursuant to authorization by the certifying authority,provides proof of completion of such coursework within 6 months after such certification. (2) Counties and municipalities must recognize a person as a journeyman in the plumbing,pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades if the person was issued a journeyman license in such trade by a county or municipality in the state. STATE SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS FAC 61G4-15 (.012 & .015, b - c) ROOFTOP SOLAR HEATING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR A rooftop solar heating installation contractor is a specialty contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the skill, knowledge, ability and experience to size, install, alter, repair, maintain, relocate, replace, or use residential domestic potable solar water heating systems to include solar heating panels and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection therewith. The scope of work of such contractor is limited to solar domestic hot water systems for one- family, two-family, or three-family residences, not exceeding two stories in height and solar swimming pool heaters for residential swimming pools. Such contractor may tie into the existing pool pump or other equipment, but may not install, alter, repair, maintain, relocate, or replace any pool equipment, including but not limited to the pool pump. The residential solar water heating contractor must subcontract any work for which a local certificate of competency is required unless such contractor is state certified in the respective trade category or is licensed in such category by the appropriate local authority. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the legal authority of certified mechanical contractors, certified Class A and B air conditioning contractors, or certified plumbing contractors to install residential solar water heating systems. SPECIALTY STRUCTURE CONTRACTOR is a contractor whose services are limited to the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge and skill necessary for the fabrication, assembling, handling, erection, installation, replacement, dismantling, adjustment, alteration, repair, 9 of 24 359 servicing and design work when not prohibited by law, in accordance with accepted engineering data and/or according to manufacturers specifications in the aluminum, metal, canvas, vinyl and fiberglass screening, doors and windows, hurricane protection devices and allied construction materials. (b) The scope of such work shall include and be limited to fabric coverings on metal substructures, screened porches, screened enclosures,pool enclosures, preformed panel-post and beam roofs, manufactured housing roof-overs, vinyl or acrylic panel window enclosures, guardrails, handrails, aluminum and vinyl fences, the installation or replacement of windstorm protective devices, single story self-contained aluminum utility storage structures (not to exceed 720 sq. ft.), residential glass window and door enclosures, sunrooms, siding, soffit, fascia and gutters. The installation or replacement of window and door assemblies certified in accordance with AAMA 101/I.S.2 or Miami Dade TAS 201. 202. 203 as specified by the Florida Building Code in Group R occupancy buildings, as defined by the Florida Building Code, up to three stories or thirty feet in height. The installation or replacement of windstorm protective devices, except for impact resistant glazing, shall be unlimited. Division I Contractors shall be permitted to subcontract with Specialty Structure Contractors for the installation or replacement of window and door assemblies certified in accordance with AAMA 101/ I.S.2 or Miami Dade TAS 201. 202. 203 as specified by the Florida Building Code in buildings of Group R occupancy, as defined by the Florida Building Code, of any height. The scope of such work shall include wood work incidental to the aluminum and allied materials construction work. It shall be limited to the construction of wood framing for the walls of uninhabitable utility storage structures, raised wood decks for enclosures, and the repair and/or replacement of wood incidental to the installation of glass windows and doors, installation of siding, soffit, fascia, gutters and preformed panel-post and beam roofs. The scope of such work shall comply with all plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations applicable. (c) The scope of such work shall include masonry concrete work and be limited to foundations, slabs and block kneewalls incidental to the aluminum and allied construction materials construction work. The specialty structure contractor, whose services are limited, shall not perform any work that alters the structural integrity of the building including but not limited to roof trusses, lintels, load bearing walls and foundations. (d) The specialty structure contractor shall subcontract, with a licensed qualified contractor in the field concerned, all other work incidental to that which is defined herein but which is the work of a trade other than that of a specialty structure contractor. Nothing in this definition shall be construed to limit or infringe upon the scope of work of any specialty contractor certified pursuant to Sections 489.105(3) and 489.113(6), F.S. 10 of 24 360 SWIMMING POOL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS 61G4-15.032 (a— g) SWIMMING POOL LAYOUT SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a swimming pool specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the layout, shaping, steel installation, and rough piping of pools, spas, and hot tub shells. SWIMMING POOL STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a swimming pool specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the shaping and shooting of gunite, shotcrete, concrete, or similar product mix used in the construction of swimming pools and spas. This scope of work includes the installation of fiberglass shells and vinyl liners. SWIMMING POOL EXCAVATION SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a swimming pool specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the excavation and earthmoving required for the installation of pools, spas, and hot tub shells. SWIMMING POOL TRIM SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a swimming pool specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation of tile and coping for pools, spas, and hot tub shells. Decorative or interactive water displays or areas that use recirculated water, including waterfalls and spray nozzles, are also included in this rule within this scope of work. SWIMMING POOL DECKING SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a swimming pool specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the construction and installation of concrete flatwork, pavers and bricks, retaining walls, and footings associated with the construction of pools, spas, and hot tub shells SWIMMING POOL PIPING SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a swimming pool specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation of piping or the installation of circulating, filtering, disinfecting, controlling, or monitoring equipment and devices used in the construction of pools, spas, hot tubs, and decorative or interactive water displays or areas. SWIMMING POOL FINISHES SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a swimming pool specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the coating or plastering of the interior surfaces of pools, spas, or hot tub shells. 11 of 24 361 STATE CERTIFIED SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS FAC 61G4-15.100 STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM OR SCREEN ENCLOSURES SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to perform any work involving aluminum screened porches, screened enclosures, pool enclosures,pre-formed panel-post and beam roofs, mobile home panel roof- overs, residential glass and window door enclosures, vinyl panel window enclosures and single-story self-contained aluminum utility storage structures not exceeding seven hundred twenty(720) square feet. The scope of the work shall include woodwork incidental to the aluminum and allied materials construction work. It shall be limited to the construction of wood framing for walls of uninhabitable utility storage structures, raised wood decks for enclosures, and the rescreening,repair and/or replacement of wood incidental to the installation of glass windows and doors, installation of siding, soffit, fascia, gutters, and preformed panel-post and beam roofs. The scope of such work shall include masonry concrete work and be limited to foundations, slabs and block knee walls incidental to the aluminum and allied materials construction work. The aluminum contractor, whose services are limited, shall not perform any work that alters the structural integrity of the building including but not limited to roof trusses, lintels, load bearing walls and foundations. The aluminum contractor shall subcontract, with a licensed qualified contractor in the field concerned, all work incidental to that which is defined herein but which is the work of a trade other than that of an aluminum contractor. The scope of licensure for an aluminum contractor includes and is limited to the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge and skill necessary for the fabrication, assembling, handling, erection, installation, dismantling, adjustment, alteration, repair, servicing and design work when not prohibited by law, in accordance with accepted engineering data and/or according to manufacturer's specification in the aluminum metal, vinyl and fiberglass screening and allied construction materials. MARINE SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to perform any work involving the construction, repair, alteration, extension and excavation for fixed docks, floating docks, boathouses, mooring devices, mooring fields, seawalls, bulkheads, piers, wharfs, boatlifts, boat ramps, revetments, cofferdams, wave attenuators, dune crossovers and other marine structures and activities, including pile driving, framing, concrete, masonry, dredge and fill, and wood shingle, wood shakes, or asphalt or fiberglass shingle roofing on a new structure of his or her own construction. MARINE SEAWALL WORK SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to install, alter, repair, maintain, relocate, and replace supporting members of piers and docks, e.g., piles or pilings, columns, posts, stanchions. The scope of work of such contractor shall include all construction below, above, or beyond, the mean low water line, for the sole purpose of constructing, erecting or dismantling of piers, docks and seawalls. MARINE BULKHEAD WORK SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to install, alter, repair, maintain, relocate, and replace bulkheads and its supporting members. The scope of work of such contractor shall include all construction below, above or beyond, the mean low water line, for the sole purpose of constructing, erecting, or dismantling of bulkheads. 12 of 24 362 MARINE DOCK WORK SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to install, repair, maintain, or alter docks, piers, and decks of marine nature, and may perform pile driving as well as other operations necessary for the safe construction of these structures. MARINE PILE DRIVING SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to drive concrete, wood, or steel piles in a marine environment to provide the foundations for fixed docks, floating docks, boathouses, mooring devices, mooring fields, seawalls,bulkheads, piers, wharfs, boatlifts, boat ramps, revetments, cofferdams, wave attenuators, dune crossovers and other marine structures. STRUCTURAL MASONRY SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to form, place, finish, install, repair, maintain, and replace any concrete or masonry products including: batching and mixing of aggregates, cement, and water to specifications, laying of block,brick, and other masonry units, the construction of forms and framework for the casting and shaping of concrete, the placing and erection of reinforcing steel and the pouring, placement, injecting and finishing of concrete. The scope of such work shall include all types of foundations, slabs, footers, curbs, walls, columns, beams and other structures, and terrazzo and other finishes. STRUCTURAL PRE-STRESSED, PRECAST CONCRETE WORK SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified to erect structural precast concrete units such as decks, beams, girders, walls, columns and stairs that are or may be used as structural members for buildings and structures, including welding and rigging in connection therewith and to erect precast concrete units for guard rails and decorative panels above the ground floor, including such minor field fabrication as may be necessary. STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to install, repair, maintain, and replace steel framework, columns, sheathing, beams, and fabrication of metal buildings. WINDOW AND DOOR INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR- is qualified and certified by the board to install, replace, adjust, repair, and service, when not prohibited by law, in accordance with accepted engineering data and or according to manufacturers' specification of exterior windows and doors, hurricane protection devices, shutters, and hardware in connection therewith which do not affect structural changes, except the replacement of window bucks in retrofit. GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to fabricate, assemble, handle, erect, install, dismantle, adjust, alter, repair, and service garage doors. The scope of such work shall include all types of garage doors, including the related hardware and operating devices. Such contractor shall be allowed to install low voltage wiring for safety features and cord and cap connected to the devices, motors, and equipment; any other electrical work related to the installation of a garage door shall be subcontracted to a licensed electrical 13 of 24 363 contractor, including wire removal and/or rewiring, installation of receptacles, lights, and switches. Such contractor shall be allowed to subcontract with other licensed contractors for work directly related to the installation of the garage door. PLASTER AND LATH SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to coat surfaces with a mixture of sand or other aggregate gypsum plaster, Portland cement or quicklime and water, or any combination of such material as to create a permanent coating. The contractor may perform lathing work. STRUCTURAL CARPENTRY SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to install any wood products or metal framing in a structure of a building including rough framing, door, window (including metal), and structural trusses. RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL/SPA SERVICING SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose scope of work involves the repair and servicing of residential swimming pools, hot tubs or spas. The scope of work includes the repair or replacement of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling, filter changes, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior refinishing, the reinstallation or addition of pool heaters, the repair or replacement of all perimeter piping and filter piping, the repair of equipment rooms or housing for pool/spa equipment, and the substantial or complete draining, for the purpose of repair or renovation of residential swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. The scope of such work does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines. INDUSTRIAL FACILITY SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is a contractor who is qualified and certified by the board to perform any work involving the construction, repair, demolition, modification, and alteration of uninhabitable industrial structures housing manufactured industrial equipment being installed therein by the contractor of specialized equipment used to produce or move goods or materials including but not limited to energy production, gas production, chemical production, installation of fixed equipment, above ground storage tanks and related accessory piping; and construction of habitable or uninhabitable attached accessory use structures not exceeding 1,500 square feet used solely to house related operating and controlling equipment. An industrial facility specialty contractor shall be unlimited in his or her ability to enter contracts for the scopes of work described herein and who may perform such work permitted under this rule, except as otherwise expressly provided in section 489.113, F.S. An industrial facility specialty contractor shall be required to subcontract all work above that falls within the scopes of work set forth in sections 489.105(3)(b)-(p) or 489.505, F.S., or for fire protection systems under section 633.318, F.S., to a licensee who holds a state certification or registration in the respective category of work. BUILDING DEMOLITION SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to demolish, if not prohibited by law, steel tanks 50 feet or less in height; towers 50 feet or less in height; other structures 50 feet or less in height, other than buildings or residences over three 14 of 24 364 stories tall; and buildings or residences three stories or less in height. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications. IRRIGATION SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems. An irrigation specialty contractor may install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems, including any excavation work incidental thereto. An irrigation system includes all: piping; fittings; sprinklers; drip irrigation products; valves; irrigation controllers; control wiring; rain sensors; water pumps, water conservation devices; water harvesting systems; irrigation main lines downstream of a utility potable water meter or utility alternative water supply distribution line and dedicated backflow prevention device; and associated components installed for the delivery and application of water for the purpose of irrigation. Irrigation systems used for agricultural purposes shall not be included within the scope of this rule. An irrigation specialty contractor is precluded from conducting work on water wells or pumps per Florida Plumbing Code and Section 373.323(10), Florida Statutes. TOWER SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is qualified and certified by the board to perform any work involving the construction, repair and alteration of uninhabitable towers for purposes of communications, energy, water, or utilities; including construction of accessory use structures not exceeding three stories in height which house related equipment. An applicant for a tower specialty contractor certification shall pass the general contractor examination and shall demonstrate experience in the construction, repair and alteration of towers and accessory use structures. GLASS AND GLAZING SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation and attachment of all types of windows and glass, on residential and commercial applications without any height restriction, whether fixed or movable; the installation of swinging or sliding glass doors to existing walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; the installation of glass holding or supporting mullions or horizontal bars; the installation of structurally anchored impact-resistant opening protection attached to existing building walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; and the cutting and installation of glass and mirrors. A glass and glazing specialty contractor may also install prefabricated glass, metal or plastic curtain walls, storefront frames or panels, caulking incidental to such work and assembly, and installation of shower& tub enclosures and metal fascias. GYPSUM DRYWALL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation of all necessary and incidental metal accessories, including non-load bearing metal studs, runners, hangers, channels, drywall metal suspension accessories and prefabricated ceiling materials; and the preparation of the surface over which drywall product is to be applied. This includes the application of base and finish coats specifically designed for the gypsum drywall products of their own erection. This category shall not include plastering, block, or wood partitions. 15 of 24 365 GAS LINE SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR A gas line specialty contractor is a contractor whose scope of work is limited to installation, modification, alteration, testing, repair and maintenance of natural gas transmission systems and natural gas distribution systems with all appurtenances within rights-of-way, easements, or terminating at meter. 61 G4-15.026, 489.113(6), 489.115(4) ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 489.505 (2) (a—b) (12) ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR or UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR means a person who conducts business in the electrical trade field and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, repair, alter, add to, or design, in compliance with law, electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, or any part thereof, which generates, transmits, transforms, or utilizes electrical energy in any form, including the electrical installations and systems within plants and substations, all in compliance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, laws, and regulations. The term means any person, firm, or corporation that engages in the business of electrical contracting under an express or implied contract; or that undertakes, offers to undertake, purports to have the capacity to undertake, or submits a bid to engage in the business of electrical contracting; or that does itself or by or through others engage in the business of electrical contracting. ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR means a person whose business includes the execution of contracts requiring the ability, experience, science, knowledge, and skill to lay out, fabricate, install, maintain, alter, repair, monitor, inspect, replace, or service alarm systems for compensation, including, but not limited to, all types of alarm systems for all purposes. This term also means any person, firm, or corporation that engages in the business of alarm contracting under an expressed or implied contract; that undertakes, offers to undertake, purports to have the capacity to undertake, or submits a bid to engage in the business of alarm contracting; or that by itself or by or through others engages in the business of alarm contracting. CERTIFIED ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR means an alarm system contractor who possesses a certificate of competency issued by the department. The scope of certification is limited to alarm circuits originating in the alarm control panel and equipment governed by the applicable provisions of Articles 725, 760, 770, 800, and 810 of the National Electrical Code, Current Edition, and National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, Current Edition. The scope of certification for alarm system contractors also includes the installation, repair, fabrication, erection, alteration, addition, or design of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, thermostats, apparatus, raceways, and conduit, or any part thereof not to exceed 98 volts (RMS), when those items are for the purpose of transmitting data or proprietary video (satellite systems that are not part of a community antenna television or radio distribution system) or providing central vacuum capability or electric locks; however, this provision governing the scope of certification does not create any mandatory licensure requirement. 16 of 24 366 ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR I Means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems for all purposes. ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR II Means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems other than fire, for all purposes, except as herein provided. (c) The scope of work of this license may also be performed by the following certified and registered license categories: Unlimited Electrical Contractor, Alarm System Contractor I, Alarm System Contractor II, and Residential Electrical Contractor. STATE SPECIALTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 61G6-7.001 (1 — 6) ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR Means a contractor whose scope of practice is limited to a specific segment of electrical or alarm system contracting, including,but not limited to: elevator specialist(class code 066), utility line electrical specialist(class code 068), low voltage system • specialist(class code 069), residential electrical contracting (class code 043), maintenance of electrical fixtures (class code 065), and fabrication, erection, installation, and maintenance of electrical advertising signs (class code 067). LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SPECIALTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR The scope of certification of a lighting maintenance specialty contractor is limited to the installation, repair, alteration, or replacement of lighting fixtures in or on buildings, signs, billboards, roadways, streets, parking lots and other similar structures. However, the scope of the certification does not include the provision of, or work beyond, the last electrical supplying source, outlet, or disconnecting means. LIMITED ENERGY SYSTEMS SPECIALTY The scope of certification of a limited energy systems specialty contractor includes the installation, repair, fabrication, erection, alteration, addition to, or design of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, thermostats, apparatus, raceways, conduit, and fiber optics (transmission of light over stranded glass) or any part thereof not to exceed 98 volts, (RMS). The scope of work of this license does not include installation, repair, fabrication, erection, alteration, addition to, or design of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, thermostats, apparatus, raceways, conduit, that are part of an alarm system. (a) The scope of certification is limited to electrical circuits and equipment as set forth in section 489.505(7), F.S. (b) The scope of certification shall not include work performed by public utilities exempt under the terms of section 489.503(4), F.S., or exempt due to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Florida Public Service Commission. 17 of 24 367 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR The scope of certification includes installation, repair, alteration, addition to, replacement of or design of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, or any part thereof, in a 1, 2, 3, or 4 family residence not exceeding 2 stories in height, and accessory use structures in connection with the residence. The electrical service installed or worked upon is limited to single phase, 400 ampere single service. SIGN SPECIALTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR The scope of certification includes the structural fabrication including concrete foundation, erection, installation, alteration, repair, service and wiring of electrical signs and outline lighting. The scope of certification shall not include the provision of, or any electrical work beyond, the last disconnect mean or terminal points. However, a contractor certified under this section may provide the electrical entrance requirements for metering and main disconnect of remote billboards or signs which are independent of any structure or building and which require no more than twenty-five (25) kilowatts at two hundred fifty(250)volts maximum. TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS SPECIALTY The scope of certification of a two-way radio communications enhancement system specialty contractor includes the installation, repair, alteration, addition to, testing, replacement and design of electrical wiring, fixtures, antennae, amplifiers, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, or any part thereof, for two-way radio communications enhancement systems in all structures. The scope of this license does not include the connection of a system to a fire alarm panel. The scope of work of this license may also be performed by the following license categories: Certified Unlimited Electrical Contractor; Certified Alarm System Contractor I; and Registered Alarm System Contractor I. UTILITY LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR The scope of certification of a utility line electrical contractor means a utility contractor whose business includes all types of transmission electrical circuits, distribution electrical circuits, and substation construction done for investor owned electrical utilities, city municipal electrical utilities, and cooperatives under the rural electric authority between point of origin and point of delivery. FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR (State License Only) Certificate of Competency issued by the State Fire Marshal for these licenses:(Florida Statute 633.102 (3) (a) (a - d) CONTRACTOR I means a contractor whose business includes the execution of contracts requiring the ability to lay out, fabricate, install, inspect, alter, repair, and service all types of fire protection systems, excluding pre-engineered systems. CONTRACTOR II means a contractor whose business is limited to the execution of contracts requiring the ability to lay out, fabricate, install, inspect, alter, repair, and service water sprinkler systems, water spray systems, foam-water sprinkler systems, foam-water spray systems, standpipes, 18 of 24 368 combination standpipes and sprinkler risers, all piping that is an integral part of the system beginning at the point of service as defined in this section, sprinkler tank heaters, air lines, thermal systems used in connection with sprinklers, and tanks and pumps connected thereto, excluding pre-engineered systems. CONTRACTOR III means a contractor whose business is limited to the execution of contracts requiring the ability to fabricate, install, inspect, alter, repair, and service carbon dioxide systems, foam extinguishing systems, dry chemical systems, and Halon and other chemical systems, excluding pre- engineered systems. CONTRACTOR IV means a contractor whose business is limited to the execution of contracts requiring the ability to lay out, fabricate, install, inspect, alter, repair, and service automatic fire sprinkler systems for detached one-family dwellings, detached two-family dwellings, and mobile homes, excluding pre-engineered systems and excluding single-family homes in cluster units, such as apartments, condominiums, and assisted living facilities or any building that is connected to other dwellings. A Contractor IV is limited to the scope of practice specified in NFPA 13D. CONTRACTOR V means a contractor whose business is limited to the execution of contracts requiring the ability to fabricate, install, alter, repair, and service the underground piping for a fire protection system using water as the extinguishing agent beginning at the point of service as defined in this act and ending no more than 1 foot above the finished floor. A Contractor V may inspect underground piping for a water-based fire protection system under the direction of a Contractor I or Contractor II. CONTRACTOR means a contractor whose business is limited to the execution of contracts requiring the ability to fabricate, install, alter, repair, and service the underground piping for a fire protection system using water as the extinguishing agent beginning at the point of service as defined in this act and ending no more than 1 foot above the finished floor. A Contractor V may inspect underground piping for a water-based fire protection system under the direction of a Contractor I or Contractor II. *633.102 (11)Fire protection system means a system individually designed to protect the interior or exterior of a specific building or buildings, structure, or other special hazard from fire. Such systems include, but are not limited to, water sprinkler systems, water spray systems,foam-water sprinkler systems,foam-water spray systems, carbon dioxide systems,foam extinguishing systems, dry chemical systems, and Halon and other chemical systems used for fire protection use. Such systems also include any overhead and underground fire mains;fire hydrants and hydrant mains; standpipes and hoses connected to sprinkler systems; sprinkler tank heaters; air lines; thermal systems used in connection with fire sprinkler systems; tanks providing water supply or pump fuel, including piping for such tanks; and pumps connected to fire sprinkler systems. 19 of 24 369 LOCAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS ALUMINUM CONTRACTOR Those who have the knowledge of the fabrication, installation, repair, alteration, and extension of aluminum structures, including screen rooms with solid or screen roofs, metal siding, soffits, gutters, and awnings. Hurricane shutters installation. STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM/ SCREEN ENCLOSURES CONTRACTOR is qualified to perform any work involving aluminum screened porches, screened enclosures, pool enclosures, pre-formed panel-post and beam roofs, mobile home panel roof-overs, residential glass and window door enclosures,vinyl panel window enclosures and single-story self-contained aluminum utility storage structures not exceeding seven hundred twenty(720) square feet. The scope of the work shall include woodwork incidental to the aluminum and allied materials construction work. It shall be limited to the construction of wood framing for walls of uninhabitable utility storage structures, raised wood decks for enclosures, and the rescreening, repair and/or replacement of wood incidental to the installation of glass windows and doors, installation of siding, soffit, fascia, gutters, and preformed panel-post and beam roofs. The scope of such work shall include masonry concrete work and be limited to foundations, slabs and block knee walls incidental to the aluminum and allied materials construction work. The aluminum contractor, whose services are limited, shall not perform any work that alters the structural integrity of the building including but not limited to roof trusses, lintels, load bearing walls and foundations. The aluminum contractor shall subcontract, with a licensed qualified contractor in the field concerned, all work incidental to that which is defined herein but which is the work of a trade other than that of an aluminum contractor. The scope of licensure for an aluminum contractor includes and is limited to the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge and skill necessary for the fabrication, assembling, handling, erection, installation, dismantling, adjustment, alteration, repair, servicing and design work when not prohibited by law, in accordance with accepted engineering data and/or according to manufacturer's specification in the aluminum metal, vinyl and fiberglass screening and allied construction materials. STRUCTURAL CARPENTRY CONTRACTOR is qualified to install any wood products or metal framing in a structure of a building including rough framing, door, window (including metal), and structural trusses. STRUCTURAL MASONRY CONTRACTOR is qualified to form, place, finish, install, repair, maintain, and replace any concrete or masonry products including: batching and mixing of aggregates, cement, and water to specifications, laying of block, brick, and other masonry units, the construction of forms and framework for the casting and shaping of concrete, the placing and erection of reinforcing steel and the pouring, placement, injecting and finishing of concrete. The scope of such work shall include all types of foundations, slabs, footers, curbs, walls, columns, beams and other structures, and terrazzo and other finishes. 20 of 24 370 BUILDING DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to demolish, if not prohibited by law, steel tanks 50 feet or less in height; towers 50 feet or less in height; other structures 50 feet or less in height, other than buildings or residences over three stories tall; and buildings or residences three stories or less in height. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications. GYPSUM DRYWALL CONTRACTOR is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation and attachment of all types of windows and glass, on residential and commercial applications without any height restriction, whether fixed or movable; the installation of swinging or sliding glass doors to existing walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; the installation of glass holding or supporting mullions or horizontal bars; the installation of structurally anchored impact-resistant opening protection attached to existing building walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; and the cutting and installation of glass and mirrors. A glass and glazing specialty contractor may also install prefabricated glass, metal or plastic curtain walls, storefront frames or panels, caulking incidental to such work and assembly, and installation of shower &tub enclosures and metal fascias. FENCE CONTRACTOR Fencing Contractor means any person or firm qualified and certified by the board whose scope of work is to manufacture, construct, install, repair, maintain, extend or alter fences consisting of metal, and wooden materials,pvc, or plastic components. GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR is qualified to fabricate, assemble, handle, erect, install, dismantle, adjust, alter, repair, and service garage doors. The scope of such work shall include all types of garage doors, including the related hardware and operating devices. Such contractor shall be allowed to install low voltage wiring for safety features and cord and cap connected to the devices, motors, and equipment; any other electrical work related to the installation of a garage door shall be subcontracted to a licensed electrical contractor, including wire removal and/or rewiring, installation of receptacles, lights, and switches. Such contractor shall be allowed to subcontract with other licensed contractors for work directly related to the installation of the garage door. PLASTER AND LATH CONTRACTOR is qualified to coat surfaces with a mixture of sand or other aggregate gypsum plaster, Portland cement or quicklime and water, or any combination of such material as to create a permanent coating. The contractor may perform lathing work. GLASS AND GLAZING CONTRACTOR is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation and attachment of all types of windows and glass, on residential and commercial applications without any height restriction, whether fixed or movable; the installation of swinging or sliding glass doors to existing walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; the installation of glass holding or supporting mullions or horizontal bars; the installation of structurally anchored impact-resistant opening protection attached to existing building walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; and the cutting and installation of glass and mirrors. A glass 21 of 24 371 and glazing specialty contractor may also install prefabricated glass, metal or plastic curtain walls, storefront frames or panels, caulking incidental to such work and assembly, and installation of shower &tub enclosures and metal fascias. IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems. An irrigation specialty contractor may install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems, including any excavation work incidental thereto. An irrigation system includes all: piping; fittings; sprinklers; drip irrigation products; valves; irrigation controllers; control wiring; rain sensors; water pumps, water conservation devices; water harvesting systems; irrigation main lines downstream of a utility potable water meter or utility alternative water supply distribution line and dedicated backflow prevention device; and associated components installed for the delivery and application of water for the purpose of irrigation. Irrigation systems used for agricultural purposes shall not be included within the scope of this rule. An irrigation specialty contractor is precluded from conducting work on water wells or pumps per Florida Plumbing Code and Section 373.323(10), Florida Statutes. MARINE CONTRACTOR is qualified to perform any work involving the construction, repair, alteration, extension and excavation for fixed docks, floating docks, boathouses, mooring devices, mooring fields, seawalls, bulkheads, piers, wharfs, boatlifts, boat ramps, revetments, cofferdams, wave attenuators, dune crossovers and other marine structures and activities, including pile driving, framing, concrete, masonry, dredge and fill, and wood shingle, wood shakes, or asphalt or fiberglass shingle roofing on a new structure of his or her own construction. WINDOW AND DOOR INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR(SIDING,WINDOWS AND DOORS) is qualified to install, replace, adjust, repair, and service, when not prohibited by law, in accordance with accepted engineering data and or according to manufacturers' specification of exterior windows and doors, hurricane protection devices, shutters, and hardware in connection therewith which do not affect structural changes, except the replacement of window bucks in retrofit. STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK CONTRACTOR is qualified to install, repair, maintain, and replace steel framework, columns, sheathing,beams, and fabrication of metal buildings. 22 of 24 372 EXEMPT TRADES ABLE TO PULL PERMITS Local License not corresponding to State Issued License ACOUSTICAL CEILING CONTRACTOR Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, repair, alteration or extension of any acoustical or suspended acoustical ceiling. ASPHALT SEALING & COATING CONTRACTOR Those who are qualified to coat an existing asphaltic paving material with a sealer, which may be applied by squeegee, broom or mechanical applicator. CONCRETE PLACING & FINISHING CONTRACTOR Those who are qualified to pour, place and finish concrete flatwork(floors, slab on grade, sidewalks, etc.) including placement of mesh reinforcement, plastic vapor barriers and edge forms incidental thereto. EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Those who are qualified to excavate or remove materials such as rock, gravel and sand to construct or excavate canals, lakes and levees, including the clearing of land of surface debris and vegetation, the grubbing of roots, the removal of debris; and leveling of the surface lands incidental thereto. FINISH CARPENTRY Those who have the knowledge and skill to install finished wood products including paneling, trim, cabinetry, and installation of wood fencing. GRADING/PAVING(COMMERCIAL) UNLIMITED Those who are qualified with the experience and skill to construct roads, airport runways and aprons, parking lots, sidewalks, curbs and gutters,property line walls, storm drainage facilities and to perform the excavating, clearing and grading incidental thereto. GRADING/PAVING CONTRACTOR LIMITED Those who are qualified with the experience and skill to construct driveways, sidewalks and patios using portland cement concrete or asphaltic concrete over shell or rock base course. HURRICANE SHUTTER CONTRACTOR(PREFABRICATED) Storm Shutter Contractor means any person or firm qualified and certified by the board to perform any work to install county-approved storm shutters in both residential and commercial facilities, including both manually and mechanically operated shutters. No electrical work may be performed under this scope. Only nonstructural adjustments to existing openings may be performed as a part of the work. HURRICANE PROTECTION Tests a candidate's knowledge of the fabrication,repair, maintenance, installation, and attachment of exterior opening protection assemblies, including hurricane shutter assemblies and similar products. INSULATION Tests a candidate's knowledge of insulation installation, repair, maintenance and extension to control the gain or loss of heat from all sources in buildings, rooms, pipes, vessels, ducts, 23 of 24 373 process equipment, refrigerated rooms and boxes. This includes installation, repair, maintenance and extension of acoustical insulation. MASONRY Those who are qualified with the experience to select, cut and lay brick and concrete block or any other unit masonry products, lay brick and other baked clay products, rough cut and dress stone, artificial stone and recast blocks, structural glass brick or block,but shall not pour or finish concrete. SIGN CONTRACTOR, NON-ELECTRICAL Those who are qualified to install, repair, add to or change non-electrical signs according to the building code. SHED SETUP & TIE DOWN 24 of 24 374 Indian River County, Florida Business Impact Estimate Florida law requires that before the County adopts a new ordinance, it must prepare a Business Impact Estimate that complies with Sec. 125.66(3), Ha. Stat. There are several exemptions to this requirement,which are outlined in the statute.This Business Impact Estimate form is provided to document compliance with and exemption from the requirements of Sec.125.66(3), Fla Stat. If one or more boxes are checked below under"Applicable Exemptions," this indicates that Indian River County has determined that a business impact estimate is not required by law for the proposed ordinance. If no exemption is identified a business impact estimate is required by Sec. 125.66(3), Fla. Stat. and must be provided in the "Business Impact Estimate" section below. This Business Impact Estimate Form may be revised following its initial posting. Proposed ordinance's title/reference: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, AMENDING CHAPTER 400 OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTOR CATEGORIES BY MODIFYING AND DELETING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; OF SKILLS REQUIRING A COMPETENCY CARD, UPDATING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND EXEMPT TRADES, UPDATE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION, UPDATING SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF REGISTRTION; HEARING APPEAL, AND ESTABLISHING A PREREQUISITE FOR ACTIONS AGAINST A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Applicable Exemptions LAX The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; ❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; ❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government; ❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; ❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or ❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: 1 Note to Staff:This form should be completed and included in the Business Impact Estimate Form agenda packet for the item which the proposed ordinance is to be Form revised 10/21/24 considered and must be posted on the Indian River County's Website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. 375 a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits; b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the County; c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts; d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Business Impact Estimate: Indian River County hereby publishes the following information: 1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare): 2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the county, including the following, if any: (a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur if the ordinance is enacted: (b) Identification of any new charge or fee on businesses subject to the proposed ordinance, or for which businesses will be financially responsible: (c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including an estimate of revenues from any new charges or fees that will be imposed on businesses to cover such costs: 2 Note to Staff:This form should be completed and included in the Business Impact Estimate Form agenda packet for the item which the proposed ordinance is to be Form revised 10/21/24 considered and must be posted on the Indian River County's Website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. 376 3. A good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the ordinance: 4. Additional information the governing body determines may be useful (if any): 3 Note to Staff:This form should be completed and included in the Business Impact Estimate Form agenda packet for the item which the proposed ordinance is to be Form revised 10/21/24 considered and must be posted on the Indian River County's Website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published. 377 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, AMENDING CHAPTER 400 OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTOR CATEGORIES BY MODIFYING AND DELETING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS OF SKILLS REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY; UPDATING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND EXEMPT TRADES; UPDATING SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION; HEARING; APPEAL, AND ESTABLISHING A PREREQUISITE FOR ACTIONS AGAINST A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Indian River County has a vested interest in ensuring that local contractors are licensed, and perform quality work to its citizens and has enacted Chapter 400 of the Indian River County Code to perform this duty; and WHEREAS, On May 29th, 2024, the Florida Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1142, preempting local licensing requirements, with certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, Section 489.117(4)(a)(1), Florida Statutes was amended to allow the County to regulate local contractors whose license areas substantially correspond with state contractor license categories; and WHEREAS, Section 489.117(4)(a)(3), Florida Statutes was amended to allow the County to offer local licensure only for aluminum gutters; siding; soffit or fascia; and fence installation if there was a license requirement prior to January 1st, 2021; and WHEREAS, It is necessary for Indian River County to update Chapter 400 to comply with Florida Statutes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. ENACTMENT AUTHORITY. Article VIII, section 1 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 125, Florida Statutes vest broad home rule powers in counties to enact ordinances, not inconsistent with general or special law, for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and welfare of the CODING: Words in strike through format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 1 of 12 378 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- residents of the county. The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners specifically determines that the enactment of this ordinance is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Indian River County. SECTION 2. CODE AMENDMENTS Indian River County Code Chapter 400, Regulating of Contractors, is hereby amended to read as follows: PART I. GENERAL CONDITIONS Section 400.01. Certificate required. (1) No person shall engage in the business of construction, contracting or subcontracting as regulated by Florida Statutes 489, Florida Administrative Code 61 G4-15 or this chapter or in a [any] categories listed in No. 9/4 16 (copies of which are available in the clerk's office and the building ase)without first being state certified or registered, or locally licensed, with a valid certificate of competency issued by the Indian River County Building Department Division or designated as an exempt trade. unless certified under Florida Statutes State and local licensing categories, requirements and job scope will be updated as Florida Statutes are revised. A list of contractor license categories including exempt trades is available in the building division office. (2) A certificate of competency may be issued only to the holder of an appropriate valid Florida state certificate or to a person who has passed the Associates [employee} required trade exam and has been issued a competency card or valid letter of reciprocity from that sponsoring jurisdiction, on behalf of any city or county situated in the State of Florida, upon payment of the appropriate fee. A certificate of competency issued by the county prior to this requirement to a person without a state certificate or one who has not passed the Block examination shall remain in effect if such certificate is valid on the effective date of this title. (3) When a person meets the requirements for issuance of a certificate of competency, that certificate will remain in force unless revoked pursuant to section 400.08 of this article or applicable Florida Statutes. (4) The same exemptions from regulation as set forth in Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes are also exemptions under the requirements for a certificate of competency. (5) It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise or hold himself out to the public as a person engaged in a business regulated by this chapter unless that person has a valid certificate of competency or designated as exempt trades issued by the building department division and unless the advertisement or sign on the vehicle CODING: Words in strike-+��.«-threugh format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 2of12 379 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- advertising the business shall clearly display the correct state certification license number or certificate of competency number issued by the building de^crcpartment division unless the trade falls under exempt trade status. (6) A contractor shall hire a subcontractor regulated under this chapter only if that subcontractor has a valid certificate of competency issued by the building department division, falls under an exempt trade or is certified pursuant to Florida Statutes. (7) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any homeowner of an owner-occupied, single- family residence from performing any work regulated by this article and within the boundaries of his residential property, providing such work is done by himself. Such privilege does not convey the right to violate any of the provisions of this title, nor is it to be construed as exemption from obtaining a permit and paying the required fees therefor. New construction is limited as provided by Florida Statutes. (8) Any person with an unpaid fine, imposed pursuant to section 103.08 or section 400.08 of this Code, shall have permitting privileges revoked surrender to the . - - '.. - . e - . . . . . - - until the fine is paid, at which time the suspended certificate of competency permitting privileges shall be re- instated and returned by the building official. Any fine paid in order to continue contracting during any appeal period shall be refunded if the appellant prevails on appeal. No person with an unpaid fine shall be eligible to obtain a certificate of competency or renewal of a certificate of competency, until the fine is paid. Section 400.02. Permits required. A permit shall be obtained from the building official before doing any work or construction of any character, whether permanent or temporary, when a permit is required under any of the technical codes adopted herein. Section 400.03. Presumption working for compensation. Any time a person is doing work for another person other than a family member, there is a rebuttable presumption that the work is being done for compensation. For the purposes of this section family means a member of the immediate family which includes spouse, children, parent, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother, grandfather or legal guardian. Section 400.031. Employee-independent contractor. A person working on a job site shall be deemed to be an independent contractor unless it is shown that the person receives compensation from and is under the supervision and control of an employer who regularly deducts the F.I.C.A. and withholding tax and provides workers' compensation, all as prescribed by law. In CODING: Words in strike through format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 3 of 12 380 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- addition, it must be shown that a Federal Form 1-9 has been executed by the employee and employer prior to the person having started work for the employer. Section 400.04. Fees. It is the policy of Indian River County that the building departmentdivision be financed per Florida Statute 553.80(1) by permit and other related issued fees and fines to the • . : -, _ - -- . Accordingly, fees for the various permits and related inspections are required and shall be established by resolution. Section 400.05. Insurance required. (1) Every contractor that is regulated by Florida Statutes Chapter 489 or this chapter and doing business in Indian River County shall be required to maintain at all times with a casualty insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, Workmen's Compensation Insurance and public liability insurance with minimum limits as provided by Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. (2) All other contractors that are regulated by this chapter shall be required to maintain at all times with a casualty insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, public liability insurance with minimum coverage of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for bodily injury liability; twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for property damage liability; and Workmen's Compensation Insurance as required by Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. (3) All contractors shall file with the building official, at the time application is made for registration, and with the tax collector, at the time that their applicable business license is renewed, a certificate signed by a qualified agent of the casualty insurance company stating that policies have been issued to the registrant for employee's liability insurance or Workmen's Compensation Insurance, public liability insurance and public property damage. (4) In the event of the cancellation of a policy, the building department Ghali immediately notify the registrant and the registrant shall be required to immediately furnish a new certificate in full compliance with the times of this section. Failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this section and such registration shall automatically be revoked placed in the inactive status. Such registration may be reinstated by the building dot division when the registrant has furnished a certificate of insurance in compliance with this section. Section 400.06. Rights under registration. Registration under this chapter shall be evidence that the person is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a contractor in the division in which registration is granted and while the registration remains in force. CODING: Words in strike through format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 4 of 12 381 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- Section 400.07. Suspension or revocation of registration. The construction board of adjustments and appeals shall have the power, in addition to all other powers provided for in this chapter or Florida Statutes, to revoke or suspend the registration or revoke permit privileges of any person approved, registered or licensed under this chapter or revoke permit privileges of any person designated as an exempt trade category, who shall be guilty of any one (1) or more of this following acts or omissions: (1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining registration or in presenting testimony or evidence to the building official, building division or construction board of adjustment and appeals; (2) Negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the practice of contracting within the meaning of this chapter or F.S. Ch. 489; (3) Abandonment of any contract without written legal excuses; (4) Diversion of property or funds received under express agreement for prosecution or completion of a specific contract under this chapter, or a special purpose in the prosecution or completion of any contract, or application or use for any other contract, obligation, or purpose with intent to defraud or deceive creditors or the owner; (5) Fraudulent departure from or disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect without written consent of the owner or his duly authorized representative; or the doing of any willful, fraudulent act by the licensee in consequence of which another is substantially injured or damaged; (6) Willful and deliberate disregard and violation of the ordinances of the county, including, but not limited to, the building, electrical, plumbing, and zoning ordinances of the county; (7) Willfully and deliberately engaging in a type or class of contracting for which the contractor is not licensed or registered. Section 400.08. Suspension or revocation of registration; hearing; appeal. (1) Any person, after having received a favorable decision in a court of competent jurisdiction against a registered contractor, or through a notarized complaint affidavit, may bring charges against said contractor. Such charges shall be made in writing and sworn to by said person. The building official shall mail a copy of such charges to the accused within fifteen (15) days from the receipt thereof and shall serve notice upon the accused and upon all interested persons of the date fixed for a hearing on such charges before the construction board of adjustment and appeals. The accused shall have the right to appear personally or with counsel and to produce witnesses and evidence in defense. If after hearing the evidence the board determines that the accused is guilty of the charges brought against the accused, the appropriate board may suspend or cancel the contractor's registration CODING: Words in strike-through format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 5 of 12 382 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- and/or permit privileges. In lieu of suspension or revocation the board may provide for a fine, or restitution to the owner. (2) The building official may bring charges under the procedures of paragraph (1) of this section without seeking a court determination. Section 400.09. Utility connects prohibited until notice of issuance of certificate of occupancy. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this section, no permanent utilities, i.e., electricity, gas or heating facilities, shall be connected or be put in use until the particular utility so requested shall have first been given notice by the building official that the certificate of occupancy has been issued. The notice is to be given to the department or agency operating the utility. (2) Utility service may be provided prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy when the appropriate inspector authorizes in writing the connection or use of a particular utility, or reconnection of unlawful connections. Section 400.10. General powers, duties of building official. (1) The building official or inspector shall enforce the appropriate provisions of this title. (2) The building official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this title when there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to material fact in the application for a permit, or when work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this Code, Florida Administrative Code, or Florida Statutes. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder or interfere with the building official or inspector in the performance of their duties under this title. PART II. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS AND INSPECTORS Section 400.11. Certificate of occupancy inspection by building official. The building official shall, after final inspection of the site on which the new structure or construction has been completed, determine whether the site has been cleaned of all rubbish, construction sheds, or undesirable materials as a result of the construction, excavation, filling or grading of land. It shall be the duty of the building official to determine whether or not damage has resulted to public property or improvements as a result of the construction, excavating, grading, or filling of land. Further, at the time of the final inspection it shall be determined if any materials, debris or other material has been left on property adjacent to the construction-site. Section 400.12. Notice to correct damage or unsightly conditions. In the event there has been damage to public property or improvements, or debris, construction sheds, undesirable materials or unsightly material left on the site or adjacent property, then the building official shall notify the owner or the contractor, to CODING: Words in strike tfin format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 6 of 12 383 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- commence correctional steps immediately to alleviate the condition or the damage. The condition or damage shall be corrected within five (5) days from the date of notification. PART III. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND INSPECTORS Section 400.13. Master, Certified, registered electrician or journeyman and (1) All electrical construction, except homeowners' work permitted under section 400.01(7), shall be done by a master certified or registered electrician, a or journeyman electrician under the general supervision of a master certified or registered electrician _ _ • _ _ _ - - •_ - _ _ _ _ •e - -_ e- _ (2) Master An electrician rating shall be established by being a state-certified electrical contractor or by passing the Block and Associates of Gainesville, Florida, - _ •- _ _• e • _ - - -• •_•_ • _ -e registering with the county. Master Registered electricians holding a valid license from the county on the effective date of this title may continue to hold and renew that license without passing the Block additional examination or being state certified. (3) Journeyman electrician rating shall be established by passing the Block and Associates of Gainesville, Florida, an appropriate approved examination for journeyman electrician and registering with the county. Journeyman electricians holding a valid license from the county on the effective date of this title may continue to hold and renew that license without passing the Block additional examinations. -. • - - • on their person during working hours. Upon request of the electrical inspector the _. e _ _- _ __ _ _ . _ - e curry the card or to show it upon request constitutes grounds for revocation or suspension of the person's registration, {1) Electrical inspections shall be done in a minimum of two (2) steps. All pipe wire and fittings shall be in place and wire connections made for the first or so called roughing in inspection. All wire shall be terminated, receptacles, equipment connected, fixtures hung and ready for the finat o!estrisa�ir� inspected and approved.The service switch and distribution panel must be set and be wired prior to inspection. {3) Large or complicated jobs may be inspected in sections upon approval of the inspector. CODING: Words in strike-throigh format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 7 of 12 384 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- After completion of all work, a final notice shall be given to the inspector for a final inspection. If he finds the work has been satisfactorily done he shall issue a certificate of inspector. regulations relating to electricity. {2) It shall be unlawful for any person to use any electrical current in or through any within the county until the same shall have been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector. {3) The electrical inspector may give temporary permission to connect and furnish necessary. light, h at, or power is found upon inspection by the electrical inspector or one of property, the electrical inspector shall immediately open the switch or circuit "NOTICE: WIRING CONDEMNED" "The use of electric current is prohibited through his wiring or equipment until county electrical inspector." CODING: Words in strike through format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 8 of 12 385 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- Repairs must be made by a licensed electrician and the inspector must be notified After such notice is posted as provided in the foregoing, no person shall close the switch or circuit breaker which has been opened by the electrical inspector or use or duties under this chapter. PART IV. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR AND INSPECTORS {1) All plumbing construction, except homeowners' work permitted under section registration. Section 400.4-914. Master, Certified, Registered or journeyman,a-nd--apprentise plumbers. (1) Master Certified plumbers. A master plumber's rating designation shall be established by being a state-certified plumbing contractor or by passing the Block and Associates of Gainesville, Florida examination for master plumber and registering with the county. Master Registered plumbers holding a valid certificate of competency from the county on the effective date of this section may continue to hold and renew that license without passing the--Bleck additional examination or being state certified. (2) Journeyman plumbers. A journeyman rating shall be established by passing an appropriate approved the Block and Associates of Gainesville, Florida examination CODING: Words in strike--re-ug-14 format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 9 of 12 386 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- for journeyman plumber and registering with the county. Journeyman plumbers holding a valid certificate of competency from the county on the effective date of this section may continue to hold and renew that license without passing the Block additional examination. 0) Use of licensee's name by others. No person who has obtained a master plumber's obtaining permits or doing business or work under the license, except as herein permitted. {1) It shall be unlawful to conceal any plumbing work until same has been inspected approval of the inspector. {3) It shall be the duty of the building official through the plumbing inspector to enforce the provisions of this title and to make the inspections and tests required thereunder. .. .• one certificate shall be issued. Section 3. Severability and Conflict If any section, sentence, paragraph, phrase, or word of this ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance not having been held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, which shall remain in full force and effect. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4. Codification. CODING: Words in strilgh format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 10 of 12 387 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- The amended language contained in Section 2 of this ordinance shall be codified in Chapter 400 of The Code of Indian River County. Additional codification, renumbering, or relettering of this ordinance is left to the discretion of Municipal Code Corporation. Section 5. Effective Date. A certified copy of this ordinance, as enacted, shall be filed by the Clerk with the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Florida within ten days after enactment, and this ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. This ordinance was advertised in the Indian River Press Journal on the 2nd day of September, 2025, for a public hearing to be held on the 23rd day of September, 2025, at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner , and adopted by the following vote: Chairman Joseph E. Flescher - Vice Chairman Deryl Loar Commissioner Susan Adams Commissioner Joseph H. Earman Commissioner Laura Moss The Chairman thereupon declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted this 23rd day of September, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman ATTEST: Ryan L. Butler, Clerk and Comptroller By: Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: CODING: Words in strike-thcoug format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 11 of 12 388 ORDINANCE NO. 2025- By: Christopher A. Hicks, Assistant County Attorney Effective Date: This ordinance was filed with the Department of State and becomes effective on the day of , 2025. CODING: Words in strike-thcoug#h format are deletions to existing text; words in underlined format are additions to existing text. Page 12 of 12 389 LocaliQ Florida PO Box 631244 Cincinnati,OH 45263-1244 GANNETT NOTICE OF INTENT-PUBLIC AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATIONHEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, will Nadia Westerik conduct a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a proposed Indian River County Attorneys Office ordinance entitled: AN OF THEOF 1801 27Th ST CO NTYNANCE COMMISSIONERSCOMMISSIONOF INDIAN RIVER AMEND- Vero Beach FL 32960-3388 ING CHAPTER 400 OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTOR CATE- GORIES BY MODIFYING AND DELETING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; STATE OF WISCONSIN,COUNTY OF BROWN OF SKILLS REQUIRING A CERTIFI- CATE OF COMPETENCY,UPDATING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL CONTRACTORS D EXEMPT TRADES, Before the undersigned authority personally appeared,who Su PENS ON OR REVOCATIONNG OF REGISTRATION; HEARING on oath says that he or she is the Legal Advertising APPEAL, AND ESTABLISHING A PREREQUISITE FOR ACTIONS Representative of the Indian River Press Journal/St Lucie AGAINST A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING FOR News Tribune Stuart News, newspapers published in Indian SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, River/St Lucie/Martin Counties, Florida;that the attached The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at copy of advertisement, being a Legal Ad in the matter of 9:05 a.m.,dues soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Public Notices,wasublished on the publiclyaccessible County Commission Chambers P located on the first floor of Build- ing A of the CountyAdministrative websites of Indian River/St Lucie/Martin Counties, Florida, Cemplex, 1501 27h Street, Vero Beach,Florida 32950,at which time or in a newspaper by print in the issues of,on: interested parties may be heard with respect to the proposed ordi- nance. The proposed ordinance may be SCN StLucie-IndianRv-Stuart 09/12/2025 inspected by the public during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through SCN tcpalm.com 09/12/2025 Friday)at the Office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commission- ers located on the second floor of Building A of the County Adminis- Affiant further says that the website or newspaper com lies trative Complex, 1801 27th Street, YP Vern Beach, Florida; or alterna- tively,the proposed ordinance may with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, be inspected at www.indianriver.gov. Florida Statutes. Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at Subscribed and sworn to before me, by the legal clerk,who this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which is personally known to me,on 09/12/2025 ncludes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Anyone who needs a special f e'` ,.A accommodation for this meeting .7f" >•."1 /jam must thact the County's c (AA / �7"/./2" Ameri- cans With Disabilities 6-1 (ADA) Coordinator at 772-226-1223 at I I Clerk least 48 hours In advance of the /f/ ... meeting.INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Notary,State of WT,County of Brown PUB JOSEPH September 12,2025 CHAIRMAN TCN17648041 . w My commission expires Publication Cost: $149.00 Tax Amount: $0.00 Payment Cost: $149.00 Order No: 11648041 #of Copies: Customer No: 1125303 1 PO#: Local Licensing Ord. THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE! Please do not use this form/or payment remittance. KAITLYN FELTY Notary Public I` State of Wisconsin Page 1 of 1 390 1114 3 Indian River County Indian River County, Florida Administration Complex 1801 27th Street Vero Beach,Florida 32960 * *� MEMORANDUM indianriver.gov File ID: 25-0915 Type: Public Hearing Meeting Date: 9/23/2025 TO: Indian River County Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: John Titkanich,Jr.; County Administrator FROM: Sibel Bode; Senior Planner, Current Development DATE: September 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Treasure Coast Detox,LLC's Request for Special Exception Use and Site Plan Approval for a Change of Use from Adult Congregate Living Facility to Residential Treatment Center [SP-SE-24-08-30/94030071-96621] BACKGROUND Mills, Short & Associates, LLC, on behalf of Treasure Coast Detox, LLC, is requesting special exception use and site plan approval for a change of use from an adult congregate living facility (ACLF) to a residential treatment center for up to 29 residents at 6410 Old Dixie Highway. Located on the east side of Old Dixie Highway, approximately 500 feet south of the 65th Street/Old Dixie Highway intersection, the subject site is zoned CL, Limited Commercial, and has a C/I, Commercial/Industrial land use designation (see Attachment #1). Special exception use approval is required to change the use to a residential treatment center. Currently, the subject site consists of one existing building totaling 10,466 square feet (SF) that is used as an ACLF with a total of 29 beds. The existing ACLF building dimensions and area will remain,with the change of use to a residential treatment center requiring four additional parking spaces. A residential treatment center is defined in LDR Chapter 901 as a secure facility providing diagnosis, treatment, habitation, or rehabilitation on an in-patient basis in a living environment, which includes the supervision and care necessary to meet physical, emotional and/or social needs of clients. At its meeting of August 28, 2025,the Planning&Zoning Commission (PZC)voted 7-0 to recommend that the BCC grant special exception use and site plan approval for the proposed change of use from an ACLF to a residential treatment center, with the conditions recommended by staff. The BCC now needs to consider the special exception use and site plan approval request for the proposed change of use from an ACLF to a residential treatment center, conduct a public hearing, and vote to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for special exception use. ANALYSIS Indian River County,Florida Page 1 of 4 Printed on 9/18/2025 powety legistarT" 1. Project Site Area: 51,863 SF (1.19 acres) 2. Zoning Classification: CL,Limited Commercial 3. Land Use Designation: C/I, Commercial/Industrial 4. Building Area: Existing/Proposed: 10,466 SF Note: The existing building will not be increasing or decreasing in size. 5. Open Space: Required: 25.0% (minimum) Proposed: 42.6% 6. Impervious Surface Area: Existing: 20,887 SF Proposed Increase: 1,384 SF (Parking Area) Total: 22,097 SF 7. Off-Street Parking: Required: 21 spaces Proposed: 21 spaces (20 standard, 1 ADA) 8. Stormwater Management: The existing dry retention area in the southeast section of the subject site is to remain as a dry retention area but it is proposed to be slightly modified. With proposed modification in sloping, the dry retention area will slightly increase from the existing area of 7,438 SF to a final area of 7,495 SF. 9. Traffic Circulation: The site will be accessed from Old Dixie Highway via two existing full- movement, two-way driveway connections. Traffic engineering staff have reviewed and approved the project's traffic impact statement and internal circulation plan. Based on the traffic impact statement, no off-site improvements are required for this development, and none are proposed. 10. Landscape Plan: The proposed landscape plan has been reviewed by planning staff and meets the requirements of Chapter 926 of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) for perimeter, interior, roadway, and non-vehicular open space landscaping areas. As the subject site is located across from the High Pointe Planned Development (PD), Sec. 971.28(6)(C) requires a 20' "Type A" landscape buffer with screening along the project's frontage. This buffer is provided within the proposed landscape plan. 11. Utilities: The existing facility is served by the County Utility Services Department for potable water and sewer services. These existing services will be utilized for the proposed change of use within the existing building. This has been reviewed and approved by the County Utility Services Department. 12. Required Improvements: No additional improvements are required beyond the additional parking area (four standard parking spaces) as a result of the proposed change of use. 13. Specific Land Use Criteria for a Residential Treatment Center [971.28(6)(C)J: The specific criteria for the proposed residential treatment center are addressed as follows: a. Residential treatment centers must meet all licensing requirements of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services of the State of Florida; Note: The State of Florida Department of Health has replaced The State of Florida Department of Indian River County,Florida Page 2 of 4 Printed on 9/18/2025 powe90 LegistarT' Health and Rehabilitative Services, and Department of Health (DOH) staff have approved the proposed plan set, with two advisory conditions provided. The applicant was advised to contact the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) to determine permitting and inspection requirements, with a note that the DOH may perform inspections at this facility in conjunction with or at the request of the jurisdictional authority. It was also advised to contact DOH staff to perform biomedical waste permitting and inspection prior to the facility becoming operational. b. To avoid unsafe or unhealthy conditions that may be produced by the overcrowding of persons living in these facilities, a minimum floor area per person shall be required. Floor area requirements shall be measured from the interior walls of all rooms including closet space. i. Total interior living space. A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet of interior living space shall be provided per facility resident. Interior living space shall include sleeping space and all other interior space accessible on a regular basis to all facility residents. Note: The applicant proposes 288.27 SF of living space per resident. ii. Minimum sleeping areas. A minimum of eighty (80) square feet shall be provided in each sleeping space for single occupancy. A minimum of sixty (60) square feet of sleeping space shall be provided for each bed in a sleeping space for multiple occupancy. Note: The project proposes an average of 155 SF of sleeping area per occupant. Wing 1 double rooms propose 102 SF per occupant,Wing 1 single rooms propose 204 SF per occupant, and Wing 2 double rooms propose 159 SF per occupant. iii. Bathroom facilities. A full bathroom with toilet, sink, and tub or shower shall be provided for each five (5) residents. Note: The applicant proposes 17 complete bathrooms for the 29 residents that will occupy the existing building. c. The facility shall provide parking at a rate of one space per five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area and comply with all other aspects of the off-street parking requirements of Chapter 954. Note: The proposed site plan provides an increase of four (4) parking spaces to comply with the total 21 off-street parking spaces required for this change in use. d. The maximum capacity of residential treatment centers shall not exceed the applicable number permitted by the department of health and rehabilitative services. Note: Since this residential treatment center is not regulated by any state agencies, the maximum capacity of the facility shall be controlled by the minimum living space requirement cited from LDR section 971.28(6) b. noted above. The applicant has indicated that they will meet all required state codes. e. No residential treatment center shall be located within one thousand two hundred (1,200)feet of any other residential treatment facility, measured between the closest points of property. Note: No other residential treatment center exists within 1,200 feet of the subject site. Indian River County,Florida Page 3 of 4 Printed on 9/18/2025 powa qi Legistarm, f Residential treatment centers shall have a twenty foot buffer strip with Type "A" screening at all points where they abut residentially designated property. Note: This buffer has been provided along the site's frontage within the proposed landscape plan, as the subject site is located across from the High Pointe PD. Therefore, all applicable specific land use criteria for the proposed residential treatment center are satisfied by the proposed site plan. 14. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant Commercial, 65th Street/CL South: Vacant Commercial, 63' Street/CL East: Vacant Commercial,US Highway 1,The Antilles Subdivision/CL&RM-3 West: Old Dixie Highway,FEC R/R,High Pointe PD/PD In summary, staffs analysis indicates that the application, with the conditions recommended below, meets the general and specific criteria for special exception use approval for the proposed residential treatment center expansion. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS At its regular meeting of August 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the BCC grant special exception use approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the BCC grant special exception use approval for the proposed change in use from adult congregate living facility to residential treatment center with the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of a new certificate of occupancy for the proposed change of use within the existing building, the applicant shall: a. Install the required 20' "Type A" landscape buffer with screening along Old Dixie Highway; and b. Construct all other improvements indicated on the project's approved site plan. Indian River County,Florida Page 4 of 4 Printed on 9/18/2025 powa947 Legistarw Pcu , h V ON c M • t V - � "- � i : Z , ,,' .!,,,,:sAi)..'"'' 4,14,,-,,,k:- , -ii4,,,,,Aik.'‘‘t-T. '1.-r: ':::' ,, : ..._,--4,.' '..,,..', 1,,,, . ...:- , v a y_ t tsit NMI IOW 6n� YAi ^�^1N xa fw¢ > CL `' 1°"' si ' ' r ._ dr- '- -,,,-,:4 -.. 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Landscape BufferO I 4 lir ® ., d , .Rc C 09/23/25 Item 11.A.3. 7 Improvements and Other Conditions • No improvements are proposed or required for this project except for a parking lot and stormwater area extension. • Residential treatment centers in the CL zoning district must adhere to the Specific Land Use criteria in Section 971.28(6) of the County's Land Development Regulations (LDR's). • The proposed plans comply with all seven (7) of the criteria listed in this code section for such items as interior living space, minimum parking, number of residents, and facility location. 09/23/25 Item I1.A.3. 8 8 3Qg.4 09/23/25 Item 11.A.3 PZC Recommendation At its regular meeting of August 28, 2025, the PZC voted 7-0 to recommend that the BCC grant special exception use approval for the Treasure Coast Detox facility with the conditions recommended by staff. 09/23/25 Item 11.A.3. 9 9 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that BCC grant special exception use approval for the Treasure Coast Detox facility, with the conditions listed in the staff report: • Install the required 20' "Type A" landscape buffer with screening along Old Dixie Highway. • Construct all other improvements indicated on the site plan 09/23/25 Item 1I.A.3. 10 10 38.5 9-4,13 -01.5.9C‘idieeb' ., , , 1111' LOCall . . • Florida PO Box 631244 Cincinnati,OH 452634244 GANNETT NOTICE OF INTINT.PUBLIC 0 F PUBL CAT 0WANING NOTICE IS HERM GIVEN that the •.• ........ ..... .......,,, Board of County CommissiOners of Indian Wel COunty, Florida, will Nadia Westerik conduct * Public Hearing to consider adoption o' a proposed Indian River County Attorneys Office ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BO/WNW 1801 27Th ST COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Of INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, AMEND. Vem Beach FL 32960-.3388 ING CHAPTER 400 OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTOR CATE. GORIER BY MODIFYING •AND 1 DELETING CERTAIN DEFINLaTIQESI ' STATE OF WISCONSIN,COUNTY OF BROWN . OF SKILLS REQUIRING A Calmer CATE OF COMPETENCY,uPDATING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND EXEMPT TRADES, UPDATING Before the undersigned authority personally appeared,who rt S.SPENSION OR REVOCATION OF NIEGISTRATION; HEARING on oath says that he or she is the Legal Advertising APPEAL, AND ESTABLISHING A PREREQUISITE FOR ACTIONS Representative of the Indian River Press Journal/St Lucie AGAINST A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING FOR NeWs/riburte/Stuart News,newspapers published lin Indian Tori`F4iAcB,4-1ZrY,4 FATICDIVIFV01,10FIPIGI FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. River/St Lucleilvlartin Counties, that the attached Florida;, Me puhaigtring will be held OR Tsnai, ember.23, 2025 at -COMO of advertisement, being a Legal Ad in the matter of *46 ikatt4, ,Ifs'"n diefoOter-os the onattateris• heard, In the Public Notices,was published on the publicly accessible commtli . 0 Chartibors , websites of Indian River/St Lucie/Martin Counties -Florida, — . . ., or in a newspaper by print in the issues of,on: * ht t he proposed Odl- e. proposed OfdIrl114e Infy be SCN Stlucle-IndianRv-Stuart 09/12/2025 - inspected by the public during peotner business hours (alb a.m. ' SCN tcpalm.com 09/12/2025 . to•1:00 per., Monday tIttouph frIday)at the Office of the Clethao the Board of County Commission- era located on the second floor of Building A of the County Aciminat. Affiant further says that the website or newspapercompliesto live Complex, i.eoi 27th*rear, Beach, Florida; Or Ittiartt. . ' ely,the proposed ordinance rrie with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, 0 Inspected • af WWw.indlaorlver,00w FlOrida Statutes. Anyone who may wishtoappeal any decision which ow lee made at Subscribed and sworn to before me,by the legal clerk,who this r1300009 AM WWI AO CAW re that A verbatim record of the ' 1000000114Os a.. Forrtith Ofillah is personally known to me,on 09/12/2025 includes testirobny and rarittonto dots which the appeal is beefed. Anyone who needs a spacial itcommodation for this meeting • Mtott contact the Courty's Arne* cons With Disabilities Act (ADA) toordiiiator at 772-226-1223 A , , , .,,., leant • , let <13 hours in advance of the C cnoehng. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY 1COMMiSsIONERS JOSEPH E.FLEKNER,CHAIRMAN NotarY,State of WI, -'. nty&Brown ". ' I Ks SepterOet$2.1025 TCN 1 1648041 My commission expires '' . Publication Cost: $149.00 Tax Amount $0.00 • Payment Cost: $149,00 . .• Order No: 11648041 #of Copiese. . Cuslomer No: 1125303 1 PO#: Local Licensing Orris TII1S IS NOT AN INVOICE! . • Please do fbi use ksfonuji,rpayrne,u reps Wanee. ••• • •• - .- - •-• - -- -- -- • KAlTLYN FELTy , Notary Public • 1 State of Wisconeln Page if 1 A • • i1 A Il It 81 23- 25 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDIC S ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 2201, I.A.F.F. October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2025 318 - e ARTICLE 1 AGREEMENT 1.01 This Agreement is entered into between the Indian River County Emergency Services District,hereinafter referred to as the Employer,the County,the Fire District,the District, the Fire Department or the Department; and the Indian River County Firefighters/Paramedics Association,Local 2201,I.A.F.F.,hereafter referred to as the bargaining unit or Union. 1.02 The parties realize that Indian River County has the responsibility of administering the Emergency Services District. 1.03 Whenever an action is required to be performed by a particular person,by virtue of that person's office,that action may be performed by a properly authorized deputy or designee. 1.04 Whenever the words "he", "him", or"his"are used the words shall be interpreted as including the words"she","her"or"hers". 1 ARTICLE 2 RECOGNITION 2.01 In accordance with Public Employees Relations Commission Certification Number 2082, the County recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining agent for employees in the following supervisory bargaining unit: INCLUDED: All employees of Indian River County in the classification of Battalion Chief. EXCLUDED: All other employees of Indian River County. 2.02 The Union recognizes the County Administrator and designees are the representatives of the County for purposes of collective bargaining. The County recognizes that the President of the Union and designees are the representatives of the Union for purposes of collective bargaining. Direct negotiations will not be conducted between any other parties, including the County Commission and employees in the bargaining unit. 2 ARTICLE 3 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 3.01 It is agreed and understood that the individuals in the bargaining unit covered hereunder are supervisors whose primary duties oftentimes create a conflict of interest with the employees whom they supervise. It is,therefore,further agreed and understood that in the exercise of their supervisory duties and responsibilities,the individuals covered hereunder must,at all times while on duty, in uniform and/or while otherwise representing the County,act in the best interest of the County. Accordingly, the individuals covered hereunder will be held accountable for the faithful and efficient performance of their duties and responsibilities in accordance with their job descriptions,which may include,but are not limited to,the following: A. Supervising a shift, battalion, work group, work area, and/or a fire/rescue station and directing related operations,including the supervision of all shift,battalion,or station personnel and the oversight of all apparatus and equipment. B. Supervising fire and rescue scenes and incidents in accordance with ICS (Incident Command System),including the direction of personnel and equipment as required. C. Assigning work duties to subordinate personnel. D. Reviewing and evaluating the performance of subordinate personnel. E. Recommending and administering disciplinary action, conducting investigations and inquiries. F. Training and/or administering the training of subordinate personnel. G. Enforcing all County and Departmental rules,regulations,policies,procedures,and guidelines,and making recommendations concerning revisions thereto. H. Purchasing materials and equipment within policy guidelines and making recommendations concerning Departmental purchases. I. Ensuring safety of personnel within the work area and on scene consistent with County policy. 3 J. Timely and accurately completing all forms,reports,and other paperwork relating to station operations, fire and rescue incidents, daily work and activities, and personnel matters. K. Temporarily transferring/assigning subordinate employees to different assignments,as required. L. Participating in the administration of Departmental overtime and leave policies. M. Preparing budgets for their assigned programs and provide input on development of future budgets. N. Administering and participating in public education programs. 0. Participating in committees, task forces, or other work groups as assigned by the Department or the County. P. Working and supporting the Fire Administration and the County. Q. Performing work area inspections. R. Performing such other duties and responsibilities as are required under Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and/or as assigned by appropriate management authority. 4 ARTICLE 4 MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS 4.01 The employer will not unilaterally change, except as allowed herein or by the Florida Public Employees Relations Act, employees' wages, hours, or working conditions established by this Agreement. 4.02 Article 4.01 notwithstanding,the provisions of this Agreement and/or pre-existing working conditions,other than monetary provisions,may be temporarily suspended in response to the formal declaration of a federal, state or local emergency or disaster. 5 ARTICLE 5 CONTRACT APPLICATION 5.01 This contract and its interpretation, application, enforcement, and performance shall in all respects be governed by the laws of the State of Florida,,ordinances and resolutions of the District and the Department of Emergency Services regulations. 6 ARTICLE 6 SEPARABILITY 6.01 The parties hereto agree that should any article, section or paragraph of this Agreement be declared by a court of competent and final jurisdiction in the premises to be unlawful, invalid, ineffective or unenforceable, said article, section or paragraph shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other article,section or paragraph hereof,and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event any article, section or paragraph of this Agreement is lawfully declared invalid,the Employer and the Union shall meet immediately to negotiate a replacement article. 7 ARTICLE 7 UNION ACTIVITY The provisions of this Article shall be in conjunction with, and not in addition to,the provisions of the Rank&File Agreement. 7.01 The Employer and the Union acknowledge that the right of employees to work shall not be deprived or abridged on account of membership, non-membership, participation, or non- participation in any Union or organization. 7.02 By mutual agreement of the Employer and the Union, there is hereby established a Joint Labor-Management Committee, which shall consist of not more than three (3) members designated by the Union and three (3) members designated by the Fire Chief. The Union Committee membership shall consist of persons from within the position classification covered by this agreement, and the management membership shall consist of persons within the Department, but outside the bargaining unit as herein defined. Nothing herein requires the attendance of the Director of Emergency Services or the Union President at any Labor-Management Committee meeting. 7.03 This Labor-Management Committee shall meet if mutually agreed to by both parties, and such meetings may be held during working hours as scheduled by the Fire Chief. 7.04 The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss the problems and objectives of mutual concern, but in no way shall involve specific grievances filed or contemplated or matters which have been the subject of current collective bargaining issues between the parties. 7.05 An agenda, listing the items for discussion, will be forwarded by the party requesting such meeting to the other party no later than three (3) days prior to the meeting. 8 ARTICLE 8 PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF DUES 8.01 The Employer agrees to deduct the prescribed dues and assessments from earnings of those employees who have signed individual notarized authorization cards for deduction of said dues and assessments. Said authorization cards shall be periodically certified to be current by the Union. The Employer shall remit said collections monthly to the duly designated officer of the Union. 8.02 The Union shall indemnify, exonerate, and save harmless the Employer from any claims and/or judgments against the Employer and/or Union based upon any check-off of union dues,fees,or assessments. The Employer shall give written notice to the Union by registered mail addressed to the President of the local of any claim, action, suit, or proceeding brough by an employee, person, firm, or corporation against the Employer based in whole or in part on any check-off of union dues, fees or assessments. The Union shall defend the said claim, action, suit or proceedings at its own cost and without expense to the Employer,even if such claim, suit,action, or proceeding is false, groundless, or fraudulent. 8.03 An employee transferred to a classification not in the bargaining unit, or whose employment is terminated, shall cease to be subject to check-off deduction beginning with the month in which such change in employee status occurs. 8.04 The Employer shall not be required to collect union dues in arrears. Any change in dues made by the Union will become effective after a thirty (30) day written notice by the Union to the Employer. An employee may revoke authorization for dues deduction at the employee's request upon 30 days' written notice to the County and Union. 9 8.05 The Employer shall have the right to withhold any or all amounts collected under this article of the contract to satisfy any amounts owing to the Employer by the Union for violation of this agreement, as determined by a court, arbitrator, or other entity of competent jurisdiction. 10 ARTICLE 9 BULLETIN BOARDS 9.01 The Union may have a bulletin board in each Emergency Services station for the posting of notices. 9.02 All materials placed upon the bulletin board by the Union will be on official IAFF letterhead and signed by the Union President or his designee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall be furnished with a copy of any material to be posted prior to posting. 9.03 Under no circumstances shall the Union post any notice containing material of a political nature or material tending to directly or indirectly disparage or demean the County or any of its elected or appointed officials or employees. 9.04 Material placed upon the bulletin board which fails to comply with, or violates,the foregoing may be immediately removed by the County. 11 ARTICLE 10 RULES AND REGULATIONS 10.01 The employees covered hereunder shall comply with all applicable rules, regulations,policies,and procedures of the County and the Fire-Rescue Services Department. 10.02 Should the Employer exercise its right to amend or modify the Department Personnel Rules and Regulations or Standard Operating Procedutes, a digital copy of any such new(or amended)rule,regulation policy,or procedure shall be provided to the Union at least ten (10) business days prior to implementation. Nothing herein shall restrict the Employer from implementing any new(or amended) rule, regulation, policy, or procedure prior to the expiration often(10)business days if operational necessity requires such earlier implementation. The union shall have the right to bargain over the negotiable impacts of the ekercise of the employer's rights prior to implementation in accordance with applicable law. 10.03 It shall be the Employer's duty to see that all bargaining unit members are provided a digital set of the applicable Rules and Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures and future amendments. Copies of additional sets will be available digitally the employee requesting them. 10.04 Bargaining unit employees upon arrest and/or criminal charges being initiated against them for any alleged offense or violation of law,shall immediately notify the Fire Chief. 12 ARTICLE 11 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 11.01 Except as specifically restricted by the provisions of this Agreement, the County reserves and retains all rights, powers, prerogatives and authority customarily exercised by Management. 11.02 Except as specifically restricted by the provisions of this Agreement, the County has the sole and exclusive right to manage and direct any and all of its operations. Accordingly, the County specifically, but not by way of limitation,reserves the sole and exclusive right to: A. Exercise complete and unhampered control to manage,direct,and totally supervise all employees of the County; B. Decide the scope of service to be performed, the method of service, and the assignment of work; C. Determine the size and composition of the workforce; D. Determine the services to be provided to the public, and the maintenance procedures, materials, facilities, and equipment to be used, and introduce new or improved services, maintenance procedures,materials, facilities, and equipment; E. Hire and/or otherwise determine the criteria and standards of selection for employment; F. Determine the number, classification, grade, and types of positions; G. Set minimum performance standards for service to be offered to the public,and set procedures and standards to evaluate the employees'job performance; H. Change, modify or alter the composition and size of the workforce, including the right to relieve employees from duty due to lack of work or lack of funding or any other business and/or operational reason, and recall employees; L Determine the allocation and content of job classifications(including qualifications and certifications) and determine all training parameters for all bargaining unit positions, including persons to be trained and extent and frequency of training; 13 J. Determine whether and to what extent the work required in its operation shall be performed by employees covered hereunder; K. Modify operations, duties, tasks, and/or responsibilities, temporarily or permanently, in whole or in part, due to operational requirements; determine the number, location, and operation of all divisions and all other organizational units; L. Establish, amend, revise and implement any program, policy and/or procedure, provided that such are not contrary to applicable law; M. Merge,consolidate,expand,curtail,transfer,or discontinue operations,temporarily or permanently, in whole or in part, whenever in the County's discretion business and/or operational reasons make such curtailment or discontinuance advisable; N. Contract and/or subcontract any existing or future work; 0. Create, expand, reduce, alter, combine, assign, or cease any job; P. Control the use of equipment and property of the County and determine the number and classification of employees assigned to any shift,station,or piece of equipment; Q. Exercise such other management rights as set forth in Chapter 447,Florida Statutes, and/or as determined by the state or local Public Employees Relations Commission or the courts. R. The employer must have just cause to terminate employment or demote an employee. 11.03 The above rights of the County are not all-inclusive but indicate the type of matters or rights which belong to and are inherent in the County in its general capacity as management. Any of the rights, powers, and authority that the County had prior to entering into this Collective Bargaining Agreement are retained by the County unless otherwise restricted by a specific provision of this Agreement. If the County fails to exercise any one or more of the above functions from time to time,this will not be deemed a waiver of the County's right to exercise any or all of such functions. Past practices of the District or Department relating to operations shall not be 14 considered for the purpose of the specific and express limitations on management which are contained in this Agreement. 11.04 Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the Union's right to impact bargain if, and to the extent, such right exists under applicable law. 15 ARTICLE 12 NO STRIKE CLAUSE 12.01 The Union and employees in the bargaining unit it represents shall abide by Section 447.505, Florida Statutes and shall not participate in a strike against the County by instigating or supporting, in any manner, a strike. 16 ARTICLE 13 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES 13.01 Bargaining unit members will follow all written and verbal orders given by superiors even if such orders are alleged to be in conflict with the Agreement. Compliance with such orders will not prejudice the right to file a grievance within the time limits contained herein, nor shall compliance affect the ultimate resolution of the Grievance. Time frames established herein may be extended by written mutual agreement of the parties. 13.02 A grievance is defined as a dispute regarding the interpretation or application of an express provision of this Agreement. As such, grievances are limited to claims which are dependent for resolution exclusively upon interpretation or application of one or more express provisions of this Agreement. No grievance will or need be entertained or processed which does not meet this defmition, is not presented in the manner described herein, and/or is not filed in a manner provided herein within the time limit prescribed herein. A grievance may be filed by a bargaining unit employee or the Union. In either case, the procedure to be followed will be the same. The grievant (whether it be the Union or an individual employee) and management may agree to waive Step One in any grievance. 13.03 Grievances will be processed in the following manner and strictly in accordance with the following stated time limits: 17 STEP ONE: An aggrieved employee or the Union shall present in writing the grievance to the Deputy Chief within ten (10) calendar days of when the aggrieved employee or the Union knew or should have known of the occurrence of the event(s)which gave rise to the grievance. (Knowledge by the employee shall be considered knowledge by the Union.) The grievance shall be filed on the prescribed grievance forms developed jointly by the County and the Union which shall be standard forms used throughout the grievance procedure. The grievance shall be signed by the employee or Union and shall state:(a)the date of the alleged events which gave rise to the grievance; (b) the specific Article or Articles and paragraphs of this Agreement allegedly violated; (c) a statement of fact pertaining to or giving rise to the alleged grievance;and(d)the specific relief requested. The Deputy Chief or designee may discuss the grievance with the grievant(whether it be an individual employee or the Union) and shall, within ten (10) calendar days after submission of the STEP ONE grievance or discussion with the grievant (whichever is applicable),render a decision on the grievance in writing. STEP TWO: Any grievance which cannot be satisfactorily settled at STEP ONE shall then be taken up by the Fire Chief. The grievance,as specified in writing within STEP ONE above,shall be filed with the Fire Chief within ten(10)calendar days after the due date for the response in STEP ONE above. The Fire Chief or designee shall discuss the grievance with the grievant (whether it be an individual employee or the Union) and shall,within ten (10) calendar days after submission of the STEP TWO grievance or discussion with the grievant (whichever is applicable),render a decision on the grievance in writing. 18 STEP THREE: Any grievance which cannot be satisfactorily settled in STEP TWO above shall then be taken up with the County Administrator. The grievance, as specified in writing at STEP ONE above, shall be filed with the County Administrator within ten (10) calendar days after the due date for the Director of Emergency Services' response in STEP TWO above. The County Administrator or designee shall discuss the grievance with the grievant(whether it be an individual employee or the Union) and shall, within ten (10) calendar days after submission of the STEP THREE grievance or said discussion with the grievant (whichever is applicable), render a decision on the grievance in writing. 19 ARTICLE 14 ARBITRATION 14.01 If the grievance is not resolved at STEP THREE of the Grievance Procedure set forth in Article 13.03,the Union,on its own behalf or on behalf of the individual employee may request arbitration by electronic mail,hand delivery,or by certified or registered mail of a written notice to the County Administrator within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the County Administrator's decision. Said written notice of arbitration shall include a written statement of the position of the Union with respect to the issues upon which arbitration is sought. 14.02 Within ten (10) calendar days from the delivery of such notice of arbitration, the party requesting arbitration shall request a list of seven (7) qualified arbitrators who have a residence within the State of Florida from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The party requesting arbitration will strike an initial name from the list of arbitrators,with the parties thereafter alternately eliminating, one at a time, from said list of names,persons not acceptable, until only one(1)remains,and this person will be the arbitrator. 14.03 As promptly as possible after the arbitrator has been selected, he or she shall conduct a hearing between the parties and consider the grievance. The decision of the arbitrator will be served upon the individual employee or employees involved,the County and the Union,in writing. It shall be the obligation of the arbitrator to make their best effort to rule within thirty (30) calendar days after the hearing. The expenses of the arbitration, including the fee and expenses of the arbitrator, shall be split equally by the parties. Any party desiring a transcript of the hearing shall bear the cost of such transcript unless both parties mutually agree to share the cost. Each party shall bear the expense of its own witnesses and of its own representatives, including attorneys,for purposes of the arbitration hearing. 20 14.04 The arbitrator shall confine his or her consideration and determination to the written grievance presented in STEP ONE of the grievance procedure. The arbitrator shall have no authority to change,amend,add to,subtract from,or otherwise alter or supplement this Agreement or any part thereof or amended thereto. The arbitrator shall have no authority to consider or rule upon any matter which is stated in this Agreement not to be subject to arbitration or is not a grievance as defined in this Agreement. 14.05 The arbitrator may not issue declaratory opinions and shall confine themselves exclusively to the question which is presented to them,which question must be actual and existing. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding, subject to any appeal or review rights under applicable Florida law. 14.06 No decision of any arbitrator or the County in any one case shall create a basis for retroactive adjustment in any other cases. All claims for back wages shall be limited to the amount of lost wages less any employment compensation and/or interim earnings that he/she may or might have received during the period involved. 14.07 It is agreed with respect to this grievance and arbitration procedure that: A. It is the intent of the parties that a grievance must be raised at the earliest possible time. Any grievance, in order to be entertained and processed, must be submitted in a timely manner by the grievant (whether the grievant be the Union or an individual employee). B. Grievances not submitted by the grievant in a timely manner shall be conclusively barred on the merits following the expiration of the prescribed time limit. Such a time-barred grievance need not be entertained or processed,and only facts disputed as to the timing will be subject to any arbitration resulting from the matter. A 21 grievance which is, for any reason, not the subject of a timely response by the County or by the Department shall be deemed denied at that step and the grievant may proceed to the next step. The failure to proceed on a timely basis to the next step shall bar the grievance. 14.08 Bargaining unit employees may not avail themselves of the grievance and arbitration procedures set forth in this Agreement with respect to any matters which are not expressly covered by this Agreement, such as disciplinary actions other than demotion or termination of employment. 22 III ARTICLE 15 UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 15.01 The Employer will allocate sufficient funds to provide an initial allotment, and replacement in accordance with Article 15.02, for trousers, shirts, T-shirts, short and long sleeve polo shirts,shoes, hats,job shirts,jumpsuits,cap,badge and name plate. The Employer also will provide the same protective clothing and devices as provided to all members of the rank and file bargaining unit. 15.02 Uniforms and protective clothing shall be worn, and devices used, in accordance with District rules and this Agreement. The aforementioned items shall be replaced upon being lost or becoming worn or damaged as determined by management. Replacement items will be ordered within seven (7) business days of being reported lost by the employee or identified by management as worn or damaged, unless purchasing requirements necessitate additional time constraints, in which case the items will be ordered as soon as reasonably possible. All items to be replaced must be returned to the Department before new items Will be issued. Employees shall be responsible for the replacement cost for any lost items, oi• items damaged through the employee's negligence. Whenever practical, replacement will be made on the said employee's scheduled shift. 15.03 The Employer,upon request,will provide each employee with a mattress protector. 15.04 The District agrees to reimburse the full cost for eye glasses and contact lenses not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) and up to One Hundred Dollars ($100,00) for wrist watches,damaged in the line of duty,provided that the damage was not caused by negligence,and that adequate proof of such damage,the circumstances of the event,and proof of original purchase price are presented to the appropriate manager and approved by the Fire Chief. 23 15.05 The Employer shall provide and maintain a heavy-duty washer for the purpose of laundering turnout gear at all current stations and all permanent stations until completion. In addition to the extractors, the County will add 3 washer and dryer units, per fiscal year, at the current stations to mitigate contaminated clothing that will occur while on duty. 15.06 The Employer shall provide storage facilities at each station based on budget requests, to house the protective clothing of firefighters assigned to that station without exposure to diesel exhaust. 24 ARTICLE 16 SAFETY AND HEALTH The provisions of this Article shall be in conjunction with, and not in addition to.the provisions of the Rank&File Agreement. 16.01 The County and the Union agree to cooperate to the fullest extent in the promotion of safe work practices as outlined by policies and procedures set forth by the Indian River County Administration and the Emergency Services Personnel Rules and Regulations. 16.02 The County agrees to provide safety equipment. The County agrees to continue maintaining maintenance logs and other records and to perform tests to ensure that presently used vehicles are operationally safe. 16.03 A workplace safety committee comprising of three Union representatives and three County representatives will meet quarterly and conduct its affairs in accordance with Florida Statute 633.810, its implementing regulations, and/or any amendments. The workplace safety committee may also meet upon mutual agreement or in the event of an employee death or injury in the line of duty. The committee may make recommendations regarding behavioral and mental health. Nothing in this article shall preclude the County's Human Resources Director, Risk Manager or designees from attending the Safety Committee meetings. 16.04 The County agrees to comply with Section 112.18, Florida Statutes (Special. provisions relative to disability) and Sections 112.181, 112.1815, 112.1816, Florida Statutes and 29 CFR 1910.134(OSHA standard for SCBA mask fit testing). 16.05 The Union and the County agree to the concept of a tobacco free fire service, as supported by the Professional Firefighters of Florida. Towards that end,there shall be no smoking or use of tobacco products allowed in any area of the fire stations and/or vehicles. Additionally, 25 all bargaining unit employees hired after October 1,2000, shall abstain, both on and off duty,from the use of tobacco products. 16.06 The Employer and the Union agree to adhere to the Emergency Medical Services protocol as set forth by the medical director. 16.07 The County shall provide immunizations for all employees who request to be immunized at the approval of the Medical Director and Fire Chief. 16.08 The Employer agrees to provide an annual physical for each employee. This physical shall include, at least,the same testing as is done for newly-hired employees, except that chest x-rays need not be given more than every three (3) years. The results of the physical shall be provided to the employee. The Fire Chief or his designee shall only be provided written notice indicating whether or not an employee has any working restrictions, otherwise the results of any physical shall be confidential to the extent permitted by law. 16.09 The County and the Union agree to the Drug-Free Workplace Program as adopted by the County for all required testing positions. 26 ARTICLE 17 HOURS 17.01 The basic work schedule for bargaining unit members assigned to shift shall be twenty-four(24)hour shifts on-duty and forty-eight(48)hours off-duty. 17.02 The parties recognize that the employees covered by this agreement are essential to the successful operations of County facilities and services during a declared emergency. As such, the parties agree that as a condition of these employees' employment with the County,they must be available and able to report to work and perform assigned duties as directed by management during a declared emergency. The Fire Chief or his designee may allow exceptions to this requirement for extraordinary circumstances at his discretion. 17.03 Effective with ratification of this Agreement,shift employees shall be granted a regularly scheduled, paid day off, known as a Regular Day Off(RDO), once every three(3)weeks. RDOs shall be selected by classification seniority. RDO can be exchanged in the same manner as any other shift. Employees on light duty,shall not be assigned an RDO. 27 ARTICLE 18 VACANCIES AND PROMOTIONS 18.01 The selection of Battalion Chiefs will continue to be in accord with existing County and Departmental policies. 18.02 Employees who are selected for a Battalion Chief position shall serve a probationary period of twelve months. 18.03 Anyone promoted from Captain to Battalion Chief shall receive a 10 percent increase to base salary and twenty percent if promoted from Lieutenant to Battalion Chief but in no event will a Battalion Chief's base pay be below the pay range established in Article 28 herein. 28 ARTICLE 19 SHIFT EXCHANGE 19.01 Effective the beginning of the first pay period after Union ratification and County approval of this Agreement,employees may exchange shifts up to 312 hours per fiscal year when the change does not interfere with the operations of the Fire Department,and when prior approval is granted at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his designee. In the event an employee is unable to work due to injury, illness, or disability,and has exhausted the 312 hours,the Fire Chief may, in his discretion,allow additional hours. Written requests will be submitted to the Fire Chief. 19.01.1 The Fire Chief may provide a carve out for education. 19.01.2 The Union President may assign up to seventy (70) full or partial standby arrangements(in conjunction with,and not in addition to,the Rank&File Agreement). 19.01.3 Standby arrangements are subject to the limitations in Section 19.02; provided, however,that an employee of equal classification who has equal or higher qualifications shall be permitted to work the standby arrangement. 19.01.4 Standby arrangements under this Agreement shall only be used for the following: A. Executive Board Meetings (limited to Local 2201's four principal officers and Local 2201's shift stewards). B. General Union Meetings noticed to Local 2201's members. C. CBA negotiations with the District/Indian River County, including impasse hearings. D. Grievance step meetings and arbitration hearing under the CBA. E. Public meetings of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners (limited to Local 2201's four principal officers). F. Conferences,conventions,and seminars relating to union activity. 29 G. Charitable community events and fundraisers organized by or for the benefit of a bona fide Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, excluding any and all forms of political activity. H. Meetings with Local 2201's attorneys regarding District/Indian River County union matters. I.Florida PERC proceedings in which Local 2201 is a party. 19.01.5 The seventy(70)full or partial standby arrangements referenced in this Agreement, are the maximum number allowed per fiscal year,and any unused standby arrangements shall not be rolled over to the following fiscal year. 19.02 The exchanging employees shall both be of equal classification or both qualified to work in each other's classification. Exchanging employees may be required to work in their highest qualified capacity. 19.03 Vacation leave will be charged to the employee who agreed to work the shift if the employee who agreed to work the shift calls in sick. 30 ARTICLE 20 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT 20.01 Bargaining unit employees shall inform the Fire Chief, in writing, of any outside employment. Outside employment which interferes,or is incompatible,with County employment may be denied. No outside employment shall be performed less than eight (8) hours prior to the start of an employee's assigned shift. 31 ARTICLE 21 EMPLOYEE LEAVE AND BENEFITS 21.01 Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement,bargaining unit employees shall be provided leave and other benefits (e.g., medical leave, disability leave, court duty, annual leave/administrative days/personal days, tuition reimbursement, etc.) in accordance with the County's Personnel Rules & Regulations and Fire-Rescue Services Department's policies. For purposes of accruals and caps for both medical/sick and annual leave, a"day" shall be twelve(12) hours. Employees shall be allowed to accrue 720 hours of medical/sick leave and 900 hours of annual leave. Any hours above those caps shall be paid out to the employee consistent with the promotional policy of the County in effect at the time of promotion. 32 ARTICLE 22 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 22.01 Regular full time bargaining unit employees covered by this Agreement shall be granted up to two shifts of leave with pay,or three(3)consecutive working days for those not on a 24-hour shift, for death in their immediate family without charge to medical leave,annual leave, holiday time,or other accumulated time, subject to the terms of the applicable District Rules and Regulations. At the discretion of the Fire Chief or his designee, employees may split up the two shifts of leave with pay. All bereavement leave must be completed within 90 days of the date of death. If bereavement leave is not utilized on consecutive shifts/work days immediately following the notification of death and is later scheduled to be used on a holiday,the leave must be approved by the Fire Chief. 22.02 For the purpose of this article,the immediate family shall include parents and step- parents, spouse, children and step-children, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild,brother, sister, step-sister, step-brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in li.04 sister-in-law, brother-in-law,or legal guardian of the employee. 22.03 Employees shall be required to provide documentation within 90 days supporting their request for bereavement leave. 33 ARTICLE 23 HOLIDAYS 23.01 The County recognizes the following holidays and any other days authorized by the Board of County Commissioners under the auspices of the Indian River County Administrative Policy. 1. New Year's Day 2. Martin Luther King,Jr.Day 3. Good Friday 4. Memorial Day 5. Independence Day 6. Labor Day 7. Veteran's Day 8. Thanksgiving Day 9. Friday after Thanksgiving Day 10. Last working day before Christmas 11. . Christmas Day 23.02 Compensation to all Battalion Chiefs for all above-referenced holidays, whether worked or not,shall be in accord with existing County and Departmental policy and practice as of July 2, 2025, which includes 18 hours of pay if the bargaining unit employee works the holiday and 12 hours of pay if the bargaining unit employee does not work the holiday. 34 • ill � I i ARTICLE 24 INSURANCE BENEFITS 24.01 The County shall provide insurance for all bargaining unit employees and their dependents in the same manner as the County's general non-bargaining unit employees,including the retiree health insurance subsidy,hospitalization,and medical insurance. 24.02 The County shall maintain in full force and erect, and pay all premiums for, a life insurance policy on the life of each employee,payable to a beneficiary designated by the respective insured employee. Such life insurance policy shall be based on an amount equal to the employee's annual salary to the nearest high thousand as of the month following the payroll change. 24.03 Separation shall be effective as of the date of death. All compensation and benefits due to the employee as of the effective date of separation shall be paid to the beneficiary,surviving spouse, or estate of the employee as determined by law or,by executed forms in the employee's personnel folder. 35 ARTICLE 25 LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY 25.01 The decision to grant leave without pay (leave of absence) is a matter of administrative discretion. It shall be incumbent upon the Fire Chief to weigh and determine each case on its own merit. Any leave of absence for a period of thirty (30)days or more must have the approval of the Fire Chief. Any appointment made to a position vacated by an employee on leave without pay shall be conditional upon the return of the employee on leave. 25.02 Any employee granted a leave of absence shall contact the Fire Chief at least two (2) weeks prior to the expiration of the approved leave in order to facilitate the reinstatement process. 25.03 Failure to return to work at the expiration of the approved leave shall be considered as a resignation. 25.04 No medical leave or annual leave will be earned by an employee for the time that the employee is on leave without pay. 25.05 Leave without pay shall not constitute a break in service, but time off will not be credited toward retirement. 25.06 Fringe benefits can be continued at the expense of the employee on any leave of absence over thirty (30) days. 36 ARTICLE 26 MILEAGE ALLOWANCE 26.01 Employees temporarily assigned from one station to another station necessitating travel between stations will be compensated at the County's reimbursement rate if the employee chooses to use the employee's personal vehicle. Employees who choose this option must comply with the minimum county insurance requirements. If the employee chooses not to use the employee's own personal vehicle, it shall be the responsibility of the District to provide transportation between stations and back. 26.02 Application for mileage reimbursement and/or travel must be made within thirty (30) calendar days of the reimbursable travel. No mileage reimbursement will be paid in the absence of a timely request. 37 ARTICLE 27 INCENTIVE PAY 27.01 A. A bargaining unit employee who has completed a total of eighty (80) hours in courses approved by the Fire Chief or his designee with the recommendation of the Training Bureau will receive a pay increase of ten dollars ($10.00) bi-weekly. The courses for which the employee seeks educational incentive pay must be approved by the Fire Chief or his designee with the recommendation of the Training Bureau prior to enrollment.There will be a maximum of four (4)eighty-hour blocks per employee. B. The hours involved in the Fire Fighters State Minimum Standards Basic Recruit Training are excluded from this Agreement. 27.02 A bargaining unit employee who is qualified to be on The Honor Guard will receive ($25.00)biweekly with a max of 10 spots. 27.03 As an essential requirement to be qualified for the position of Battalion Chief, all bargaining unit employees are required at all times to be both certified paramedics and protocoled by the Medical Director and shall receive a $6,000 annual paramedic incentive. The paramedic incentives shall be paid biweekly. 38 ARTICLE 28 SALARIES 28.01 The pay range for Battalion Chiefs employed with the County during FY 2024-25 shall be$98,076.16 to $147,114.24. 28.02 The six percent (6.0%) wage increases previously provided to bargaining unit employees effective the beginning of FY 2024-25 shall remain undisturbed. 28.03 All non-topped out bargaining unit employees,who have not already received a pay progression anniversary increase in FY 2024-25, shall receive a two-and-one-half percent(2.5%) wage increase on their respective individual pay progression anniversary date with the County. 28.04 All non-topped out bargaining unit employees shall receive an additional, retroactive four percent(4.0%)wage increase effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after October 1,2024 . 28.05 The parties agree that all bargaining unit members will continue to be selected and compensated for all unscheduled actual work performed by them with the County in accord with the County's existing practice as of July 2,2025. 28.06 It is agreed and understood that pay ranges and wage increases of_any kind after September 30,2025 shall be established through the collective bargaining process based solely on implementation of a new collective bargaining agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-26(and subsequent Fiscal Years),and where required,the statutory impasse resolution process. 39 ARTICLE 29 ENTIRE AGREEMENT/DURATION 29.01 The parties acknowledge that during negotiations which resulted in this Agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and proposals with respect to any subject or matter not removed by law from the area of collective bargaining, and that the understandings and agreements arrived at by both parties after the exercise of that right and opportunity are set forth in this Agreement. 29.02 This Agreement shall become effective upon ratification by both parties and shall remain in effect until September 30,2025. 40 SIGNATURE PAGE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION,I.A.F.F. LOCAL 2201 By: By: Union President Chairman, BOCC By: By: Negotiating Committee Member County Administrator By: By: Negotiating Committee Member Witness Date: Date: 41 3V A2 rj Indian River County • Indian River County, Florida Administration Complex 1801 27th Street • Vero Beach,Florida 32960 indianriver.gov ; ;* MEMORANDUM File ID: 25-0785 Type: Department Staff Report Meeting Date: 9/23/2025 TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: John A. Titkanich,Jr. County Administrator Kylie Yanchula,Natural Resources Director FROM: Eric Charest,Assistant Natural Resources Director DATE: July 31, 2025 SUBJECT: Indian River County Stormwater Management Plan BACKGROUND On March 19, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Work Order No. 1 under the Continuing Contract Agreement for Continuing Engineering Services with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to assist the County in developing the Indian River County Stormwater Management Plan(SMP). Since that time, ESA has worked with County staff from various Departments, as well as solicited input from neighboring municipalities and other stakeholders through Public Outreach events, to collect information necessary to develop a long-term strategy to manage stormwater, reduce flooding risks, and protect water quality prior to discharge into the Indian River Lagoon. ANALYSIS The Stormwater Management Plan is a comprehensive roadmap outlining the priorities, objectives, and implementation strategies of the Indian River County Stormwater Division. The SMP provides a long-term framework for addressing stormwater-related challenges across the County, with a focus on improving water quality, mitigating flooding, maintaining infrastructure, complying with regulatory mandates, and supporting resilient community development. This SMP includes key components such as: • Central Indian River Lagoon BMAP Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL)reduction estimations • Stormwater infrastructure asset assessment • Flood risk reduction strategies • Municipality coordination and partnership development • Grant and capital improvement funding strategies ESA prepared the SMP in a manner that provides an evaluation and prioritization of potential stormwater projects. The Stormwater Management Plan provides: • A summary of current conditions and challenges • Prioritized project list addressing water quality,resiliency, and flood mitigation • Cost-benefit analysis of proposed projects Indian River County,Florida Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/10/2025 pow1,699,LegistarTm • Public outreach results and stakeholder feedback • Alignment with state and federal regulatory programs such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),BMAP and Community Rating System(CRS) The SMP further categorizes projects using a scoring matrix based on lagoon benefit (BMAP), flood reduction potential, cost-efficiency, community impact, land/easement acquisition, and CRS credit potential. This SMP will be used to assist the County in obtaining future funding and grants as well as provide a cost-benefit analysis of future projects so that the County's funds can be used in the most economical manner. Comments received on the draft SMP during the public comment period were reviewed by the project team and will be considered as the projects move into the design and implementation phases. BUDGETARY IMPACT The Management plan was funded by the professional water resource engineering support services which is budgeted and available in Natural Resources/Stormwater/Stormwater Master Plan, Account No. 31523137- 066510-23031. The plans rank projects based on the criteria identified above and any future Capital Improvement Projects identified in the SMP will be brought before the BCC for consideration. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS Agenda 24-139 - Work Order No 1 to retain the professional services of Environmental Science Associates (ESA)to assist the County in preparing a Stormwater Management Plan. POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS Acceptance of a future FDEP Grant Agreements Award of Bid for future capital improvement projects outlined in the Management Plan STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Environment,Infrastructure OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT Stormwater Management Plan aligns with the implementation for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Central Indian River Lagoon BMAP and FEMA requirements for further CRS accreditation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend the BCC approve the Indian River County Stormwater Management Plan and authorize staff to proceed with implementation phases and seek additional funding. Indian River County,Florida Page 2 of 2 Printed on 9/10/2025 powettit y legistar'