LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LAAC)

Sabin Abell- City ofVero Beach Jerry Weick -Town oflndian River Shores Mike Ochsner- Town of Indian River Shores Alternate Andrea Coy - City of Sebastian

Michael Walther - IRC Chamber of Commerce [Vacant]- Development Community [Vacant]- Agricultural Interest Kevin Doty - Civic Association

Richard H. Gillmor- City of Sebastian Alternate Joel Tyson- City of Fellsmere Fernando Herrera- City of Fellsmere Alternate Francis "Bud" Oatway - Town of Orchid William Troxell- Town of Orchid Alternate Grant Withers--,- Indian River Land Trust

Judy Orcutt - Sierra Club Denise Waddell- Historical Representative James Granse- Taxpayer's Association Lois Work - Board of Realtors Bonnie Veron - Member at Large

Lee D. (Toni) Robinson -Indian River Land Trust Alternate Dr. Richard Baker- Pelican Island Audubon Society

Talmage Rogers, Jr. - Member at Large, Vice Chairman Leroy Smith - Member at Large

Janice Broda- Indian River Mosquito Control District, Chairman Peter O'Bryan, Non-voting Commissioner Liaison

The LAAC will be holding a meeting on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in First Floor Conference Room B1-501 of County Administration Building B, 1800 271

h Street, Vero Beach.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order- Chairman Janice Broda

2. Approval of January 28, 2009 Meeting Minutes

3. Summary Report on Lands Acquired under the County Environmental Lands Program- Roland DeBlois

4. Consideration of Staff Ranking of LAAC Sites and Imposition of an Acquisition Freeze Pending Anticipated Cost-Share Reimbursement for the Sebastian Harbor Preserve Purchase - Roland DeBlois

5. Other Business

6. Adjournment

cc: Joseph A. Baird Robert M. Keating Matt Sexton Indian River Land Trust

Michael C. Zito Roland DeBlois Beth Powell Scott Johnson

Marian Fell Jason Brown Press

Anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting may contact the County's ADA Coordinator at 226-1233, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision that may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

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LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LAAC)

The Indian River County (IRC) Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC) held a meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in Room "B1-501" of the County Administration Building B, 1800 2ih Street, Vero Beach, Florida. You may hear an audio of the meeting; review the agenda and the minutes on the IRC website- www.ircgov.com/Boards/LAAC/2009. Please note the times listed at the end of each agenda item refer to time on the recorded minutes.

Present were members: Dr. Richard Baker, Pelican Island Audubon Society (PIAS); Jim Granse, Taxpayers' Association; Leroy Smith, Bonnie Veron and Talmage Rogers, Members-at-Large; Councilmember Bud Oatway, Town of Orchid; Michael Walther, IRC Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Doty, Civic Association Toni Robinson, Indian River Land Trust (IRL T); Judy Orcutt, Sierra Club; Councilmember Andrea Coy, City of Sebastian; Janice Broda, Mosquito Control District; Joel Tyson, City of Fellsmere; Denise Waddell, IRC Historical Society; and Councilmember Frannie Atchison, Town of Indian River Shores.

Absent was: Sabin Abell, City of Vero Beach; Lois Work, Board of Realtors; and Commissioner Peter O'Bryan, IRC Commissioner Liaison (all excused).

Also present were: Marian Fell, IRC Senior Assistant County Attorney; Roland DeBlois, IRC Chief of Environmental Planning; and Terri Collins-Lister, Commissioner Assistant, District 4. Others present were: Matt Sexton, The Conservation Fund; Henry Stephens, Press Journal; Ralph Monticello, IRL T; John Baker, Realtor and Applicant Representative, Margaret Durwin, Durwin Real Estate, and Lee Comeau, Interested Citizen

Call to Order (00:00:06)

Chairman Baker called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and introductions were made.

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman (00:01 :30)

ON MOTION BY Mr. Rogers, SECONDED BY Mr. Doty, the members voted unanimously (15-0) to elect Ms. Broda as Chairman.

ON MOTION BY Mr. Tyson, SECONDED BY Ms. Broda, the members voted unanimously (15-0) to elect Mr. Rogers as Vice Chairman.

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Approval of October 29, 2008 Meeting Minutes (00:03: 15)

ON MOTION BY Mr. Tyson, SECONDED BY Councilmember Coy, the members voted unanimously (15-0) to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 29, 2008 as presented.

Report on Status of Funding (00:03:28)

Mr. Roland DeBlois, IRC Chief of Environmental Planning, indicated the Florida Forever Funding Program was proposed to be cut for this fiscal year 2008-2009; however Governor Crist vetoed the cut. He noted the Florida Forever Funding Program would proceed with the funding cycle starting this February 2009 through May 2009. He hoped to resubmit the application for the Sebastian Harbor Preserve Project which could reimburse the County in the amount of $5.5 million dollars.

Mr. DeBlois reviewed the information contained in backup from the IRC Budget Department on the Estimate of Available Funds, a copy of which is on file in the Commission Office.

Review of New Project Proposals/Evaluation of Project List (continued from last meeting) (00:08:43)

Mr. DeBlois gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the New Project Proposals, a copy of which is on file in the Commission Office. He discussed a parcel for sale that had been submitted to LAAC for consideration prior to the meeting which would connect the two portions of the St. Sebastian River Greenway Plan. A discussion followed on the property and it was noted the parcel included a house and the only access to the St. Sebastian River was through a gated community.

ON MOTION BY Councilmember Coy, SECONDED BY Ms. Waddell, the members voted (15-0) to ask staff to decline the parcel for purchase submitted by Norris & Company that would connect the two portions of the St. Sebastian River Greenway Plan.

Mr. DeBlois brought up a parcel which was part of the Oyster Bar Marsh remainder. He pointed out the parcel was adjacent to County owned property and was mainly marsh land. He concluded it was staff's perspective the opportunity to purchase the parcel was at a value that was low to reflect the fact it was virtually undevelopable except for the mitigation values.

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ON MOTION BY Councilmember Coy, SECONDED BY Councilmember Atchison, the members voted unanimously (15-0) to remove the parcel which was part of the Oyster Bay Marsh remainder from the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee list of potential sites.

A lengthy discussion ensued on the availability of funds, setting criteria in order to rank the LAAC sites, and whether LAAC had the ability to go to other environmental groups that may have an interest in the same LAAC sites.

Mr. DeBlois added bond funds could be used as leverage to obtain a grant for land management or retaining a base level of funds for improvements on already acquired property.

Chairman Broda asked if staff could review the project list and bring back to the next LAAC meeting, additional backup on the sites as well as look at already acquired properties for which bond funds could be used for improvements.

It was suggested to continue with the ranking of the LAAC sites and identify those properties that may have Florida Community Trust and U.S. Fish and Wildlife benefits.

Other Business (01 :14:12)

It was the consensus of the committee to cancel the February 25, 2009 LAAC meeting. The next meeting will be held on March 25, 2009.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MEMORANDUM

TO: Members of the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP /l..A-1\( Community Development Director

FROM: Roland M. DeBlois, AIC~b Chief, Environmental Planning

DATE: March 18, 2009

RE: Summary Report on Lands Acquired under the County Environmental Lands Program

It is requested that the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC) consider the following information at the LAAC meeting of March 25, 2009.

DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

Indian River County's first conservation land purchase was in August 1991, when the County partnered with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and acquired the ±298 acre Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area (ORCA) for $1,860,000.

Since that time (including the ORCA purchase), the County has acquired or participated in the acquisition of approximately 11 ,913 acres, with approved appraised values totaling close to $14 7 million at time( s) of purchase. These figures include less-than-fee purchase of conservation easements on the Sexton Ranch, Padgett Branch and Corrigan 460 Tract sites.

Attached to this memorandum is the following information, updated through March 2009:

o Acquired Sites Purchase Information Summary Table (Rounded Estimates) o Environmental Lands Program Site Acreage Table o Location Maps of Acquired Properties

RECOMMENDATION

This report is provided for LAAC's information; no action is required.

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Site Name (Acquisition date}

Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area (ORCA} (8121191}

Korangy Tract (06121195)

Wabasso Scrub (1 0102195) Kennedy Buffer (1 0116195}

Green Salt Marsh (01104196}

Prange lsland(s} (04130196}

Capt Forster HP: Cairns Tract (10104196}

Capt Forster HP: Irwin Tract (04129198}

NSCA!St.Seb.PUD (11125196}

NSCA: AGC lndust. Tract (12130196}

NSCA: Anstalt Add. (03124199}

FischeriSeb.River (01102197}

Seb. Highlands Scrub Lots (01131197}

Judah Tract (02109198) Harmony Oaks (05128198) Flinn Tract (06117198) Spallone Tract (08114198}

Carson Platt Est. (11117199}

Oslo Riverfront South (Salama & Emerson} (04128100)

Round Island South (11102198, 11118198, 03131199, 05109100)

Proctor Parcel (11120100}

I Oyster Bar Marsh (03115101, 09128101)

PINWR- Lier (05117101}

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS PROGRAM ACQUIRED SITES PURCHASE INFORMATION SUMMARY (ROUNDED ESTIMATES)

IT ax Potential Approved ITotal County Cost-share Total County Cost-share assessed annual taxes appraised value purchase expenditure (towards acquisition expenditure (towards

~alue (TAV} (TAVx .02} price (towards purchase cost (towards acquisition costs} (at time of purchase price} acquisition

purchase} price} cost}

325,810 6,516 2,000,000 1,860,000 960,000 900,000 10,000 7,000 3,000

~93,255 9,865 720,000 672,000 232,000 440,000 48,827 40,469 8,358

1 '11 0,880 22,218 1,280,000 1,150,000 575,000 575,000 40,350 26,420 13,930

1,977,440 39,549 850,000 850,000 100,000 750,000 0 345 0

~0,300 806 0 0 0 0 1,670 1,670 0

122,930 2,459 722,000 696,000 417,600 278,400 41,624 34,035 7,589

4,465,350 89,307 11,465,000 10,600,000 5,300,000 5,300,000 131,945 71,945 60,000

1,005,040 20,101 2,796,000 2,585,000 646,250 1,938,750 42,848 24,098 18,750

1,232,790 24,656 1,885,000 1 '100,000 550,000 550,000 15,738 10,211 5,527

416,000 8,333 450,000 ~00,000 240,000 160,000 30,396 23,840 6,556

84,310 1,686 90,000 76,000 38,000 38,000 15,000 7,500 7,500

1,455,580 29,112 1,580,000 1,400,600 795,600 605,000 75,427 52,627 22,800

116,200 2,324 86,000 86,000 43,000 43,000 31,473 24,397 6,076

7,440 149 7,440 7,440 7,440 0 ~86 486 0

306,720 6,134 360,000 299,500 149,750 149,750 22,700 17,150 5,550

489,520 9,790 1,353,550 1,353,550 730,802 622,748 141,516 36,209 5,307

267,410 5,348 ~95,000 1490,000 245,000 245,000 21,494 15,494 6,000

276,195 5,524 12,073,756 10,027,611 2,494,961 7,532,650 62,818 15,704 47,113

777,340 15,547 1,520,000 1,575,000 845,000 730,000 62,552 37,076 25,476

615,110 12,302 831,400 836,900 432,250 404,650 82,061 46,830 35,230

8,760 175 22,500 30,000 22,000 8,000 805 805 0

441.794 8,836 769,000 708,000 354,000 354,000 77,045 38,522 38,522

1,999,332 39,986 2,300,000 2,300,000 75,000 2,225,000 544

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Cost-share partner(s}

SJRWMD

CARL

FCT

FWS

NIA

FCT

CARL

CARL

FCT

FCT

FCT

CARL

FCT

NIA

FCT

SJRWMD I FIND

CARL

CARL I SJRWMD

FCT

FCT

ROW FUNDS

FCT

FCT

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS PROGRAM ACQUIRED SITES PURCHASE INFORMATION SUMMARY (ROUNDED ESTIMATES)

Site Name (Acquisition date) Tax Potential f.pproved Total County Cost-share Total County Cost-share assessed annual taxes appraised value purchase expenditure (towards acquisition expenditure (towards yalue (TAV) (TAVx .02) price (towards purchase cost (towards acquisition costs) (at time of purchase price) acquisition purchase) price) cost)

R. Kroegel parcel (06/14/02) 212,290 4,246 350,000 350,000 87,500 262,500 5,685 1.421 4,264

Hallstrom Farmstead (10/30/02 1,082,730 21,655 1,866,000 1,610,000 402,500 1,207,500 33,154 8,291 24,873

Lost Tree Islands (02/05/03) !4.342,300 86,846 6,725,000 15,105,000 8,000,000 7,105,000 219,120 54,780 164,340

ORCA South Link (5/12/04) 106,850 2,137 330,000 396,000 264,000 132,000 9,800 5,880 3,920

~nsin Riverfront Tract (8/17/05) 226,930 5,338 2,155,000 1,939,500 872,892 1,066,608 67,976 33,988 33,988

ORCA Diamond Tract 380,000 7,600 2,850,000 2,750,000 1,375,000 1,375,000 92,893 46,447 46,446 (12/09/05)

Russell Grove (Cypress Bend Community Preserve) (8/8/06) 1,184,730 23,695 6,000,000 14,800,000 2,640,000 2,160,000 78,872 43,380 35.492

South Prong Preserve (Ryall & 744,130 14,883 3,100,000 3,399,914 2,159,914 1,240,000 143,000 85,980 57,320

Shadowbrook) (11/17/06, 1/31/07)

~rchie Smith Fish House (1/11/07) 403,470 8,069 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 0 80,000 80,000 0

Sebastian Harbor Preserve (6/19/07) (SEE NOTE) 4,661,040 932,208 15,000,000 13,700,000 8.220,000 5,480,000 151.700 91,020 60,680

Sexton Ranch Easements (7/26/07) 7,798.450 155,969 19,870,000 12,000,000 12,000,000 0 176,273 176,273 0

Padgett Branch Easements (12/20/07) 16,284,220 325,684 11,256,728 11,256,728 11,256,728 0 180,708 180,708 0

Sand Lake Tract/ Corrigan 460 Tract (4/25/08) 7,014,510 140,290 10,000,000 10,000,000 3,204,670 6,795,330 34,562 7,800 26,762

Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve (6/16/08) 1,182,660 23,653 5,425,000 5,425,000 542,500 4,882,500 29,990 2,999 26,991

Roseland Satellite Field -NSCA Addition (6/26/08) !4.322,070 86,441 8,700,000 7,000,000 0 7,000,000 6,774 174 6,600 Jones s 1-'ler (l:llll:I/Ut5J 3,780,320 75,606 8,130,000 6,750,000 3,712,500 3,037,500 139,768 76,872 62,896

!TOTAL 1171,762,206 12.275,043 11146,914,374 11137,085,743 171,491,857 165,593,886 112.307,050 11.429,390 1877,856

NOTE: Sebastian Harbor Preserve FCT cost-share pending I anticipated in Fall 2009

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DRAFT MAR. 2009

Cost-share partner(s)

FCT

FCT

FCT/VB/IRS

FCT

FCT/ ROW FUNDS

FCT

FCT FCT

N/A

FCT loendino\

N/A

N/A

SJRWMD

FCT/Fellsmere

SJRWMD

FCT

SITE NAME XERIC SCRUB

ORCA KORANGY TRACT WABASSO SCRUB 42 KENNEDY TRACT-PINWR GREEN SALT MARSH PRANGE ISLANDS CPT. FORSTER H.P. NORTH SEBASTIAN C.A. 136 FISCHER-SEB. RIVER 40 SEB. HIGHLANDS SCRUB 10 JUDAH TRACT HARMONY OAKS FLINN TRACT SPALLONE ACNWR CARSON PLATT EST. 365 ORCA SOUTH 25 ROUND ISLAND SO. LIER TRACT-PINWR OYSTER BAR MARSH R. KROEGEL PARCEL HALLSTROM FARMSTEAD 35 LOST TREE ISLANDS ORCA SOUTH LINK ANSINTRACT ORCA DIAMOND TRACT RUSSELL GROVE RIVER BUFFER

RYALL PARCEL SHADOWBROOK ARCHIE SMITH FISH HOUSE SEBASTIAN HARBOR PRESERVE SEXTON RANCH CONS EASMTS PADGETT BRANCH CONS EASMTS SAND LAKES TRACT 110 CORRIGAN 460 TRACT EASMT FELLSMERE TRAILHEAD PRESERVE ROSELAND SATELLITE NSCA ADD JONES'S PIER

TOTAL 763

SITES ACREAGE SUMMARY

PINE FLATWOODS/ DRY PRAIRIE

24

51

161

3647

18

132 111 812 496

23 109

5584

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENVIRON. LANDS PROGRAM

SITE ACREAGE

MARITIME COASTAL HARDWOOD HAMMOCK STRAND HAMMOCK

40 9

5 75 17.5

19

15 21

1.43

11 15

7

2 5

2.5

0.25

164 18.93 62.75

ESTUARINE FRESHWATER RUDERAL TOTAL WETLANDS WETLANDS (NON-NATIVE)

233 1 298

122.5 131.5

15 3 111

24 12 36

16 16

8.5 13 26.5 0.21 1 17 110.7

88 22 407

36 95 10

0.17 0.17 68 7 90

16.5 37.5 1.43

1072 250 5334

10 20 66

42 2 59 1.34 30.26 31.6

89 96 2.61 2.61

8 50 93 259 249 508

4.69 6.69 4 1 28.12

62 8 70 1.5 43 47.25 3.4 4.33 7.73

6.75 23 29.75 0.88 1.13

32 163 14 337 462

312 461 1585 350 300 1256 458 458

62 2.5 87.5 25 134

16.5 16.5

952.22 2524.65 1844.77 11913.68

Archie Smith Fish House

0 2,500 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 .. c=~~~ ...... .c======~ ......... Feet

IRC Environmental Lands Program Acquired Properties - Map 1

0 2,500 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 .. ~~-==-........ c========-........ Feet IRC Environmental Lands Program

Acquired Properties - Map 2

0 2,500 5,000 20,000 .. ~~-==-........ c=======~ ........ Feet 10,000 15,000

Lost Tree Islands

IRC Environmental Lands Program Acquired Properties - Map 3

0 2,500 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 .. ~~-=~ ...... ~======== ......... Feet IRC Environmental Lands Program

Acquired Properties - Map 4

0 2,500 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 .. ~~-=~ ...... ~======== ......... Feet IRC Environmental Lands Program

Acquired Properties - Map 5

(Okeechobee County)

0 2,500 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 .. ~~-=~ ...... ~======== ......... Feet

Blue Cypress Lake

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IRC Environmental Lands Program Acquired Properties - Map 6

TO:

THROUGH:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MEMORANDUM

Members of the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

Robert M. Keating, AICP /LM J( Community Development Director

Roland M. DeBlois, AICP ~j> Chief, Environmental Planning

March 18, 2009

Consideration of Staff Ranking of LAAC Sites and Imposition of an Acquisition Freeze Pending Anticipated Cost-Share Reimbursement for the Sebastian Harbor Preserve Purchase

It is requested that the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC) consider the following information at the LAAC meeting of March 25, 2009.

DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS

In April 2005, the Board of County Commissioners approved site-ranking criteria as recommended by the LAAC (see Attachment 1). Those ranking criteria are generally based on Florida Communities Trust evaluation criteria, refined somewhat to meet County objectives. The County's ranking criteria were revised in 2005 in conjunction with voter approval of the 2004 land bond referendum, whereby the acquisition program was expanded to include cultural heritage (historic) and agricultural lands.

Over the past few months, LAAC has conducted field visits to sites under review for acquisition. It is now time for the LAAC to proceed with its annual ranking of currently listed and nominated sites in order to finalize the annual site acquisition list.

Under the "old" (pre-2004 bond) procedure, each LAAC member ranked sites individually, and those rankings were averaged to achieve an overall ranking of sites. Under the post-2004 bond procedure, staff ranks the sites using the revised criteria and then presents LAAC with the draft ranking to review for acceptance or to recommend changes. Attached is staffs draft ranking of the sites for LAAC's consideration (Attachment 2).

ANALYSIS

Availability of Funds

This year, more than in the past, the limited amount of available funds has significant meaning with respect to LAAC's reestablishment of a site list. Currently, the balance of funds is approximately $650,000 (see Attachment 3), an amount which may increase by approximately $5.5 million by the end of 2009 if the County is successful in obtaining cost-share reimbursement funds from the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) for the Sebastian Harbor Preserve site purchase.

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Use of Bond Funds for Initial Improvements to Acquired Conservation Lands

Attachment 4 to this report is a draft summary of estimated costs for planned improvements to county­managed conservation lands that have been acquired by the County. The County seeks cost-share grants to pay a portion of these costs. Bond funds can be (and are) used as cost-share match for initial improvements to acquired conservation lands. As indicated in the Attachment 4, the estimated cost of slated improvements to acquired conservation lands substantially exceeds current available bond funds, even when accounting for cost-share grants.

Acquisition Freeze Pending Reimbursement Funding

Due to the current limited funding, staffs position is that the County should "freeze" acquisition of new LAAC sites, with the exception of the ORCA South Link Remainder (under negotiation), until and unless the County succeeds in obtaining reimbursement funds from the FCT for the Sebastian Harbor Preserve purchase. Nevertheless, LAAC should, for planning purposes, consider proceeding with (re )establishing the LAAC site ranking list under the premise that the County will succeed in obtaining reimbursement funds in late 2009.

Purpose of Ranking

Ranking is a tool for the LAAC to use to refine its site list by eliminating lower ranked sites. Page 28 of the Guide contains the following statement:

"It is anticipated that [the selection and ranking process] will have resulted in the elimination of some of the originally reviewed properties from acquisition consideration. The next step is a listing of the remaining properties, whereby the LAA C makes a decision as to which properties warrant an acquisition listing for purchase consideration. Properties that have been listed on the Committee's acquisition list can be considered for removal from the list during there-ranking process, and at no other time (unless purchased), or if30 days notice is given to the property owner and LAAC prior to the discussion for project removal. "

Due to variables that affect willing seller negotiations and cost-share opportunities, land acquisitions are not limited to the order of site ranking. The LAAC, however, may consider establishing a minimum point threshold or a cap on the number of projects that can be on the acquisition list. This would make the site evaluation and ranking process more meaningful and competitive.

Project Excellence

Under the revised ranking criteria, LAAC has an opportunity to issue up to 10 "project excellence" points for projects with special characteristics that are not covered under the other criteria. The project excellence criterion allows LAAC the flexibility to "tie-break" site rankings based on special considerations, as warranted. Under the draft staff ranking, a number of the project sites have "tied" rankings. At the March 25, 2009 LAAC meeting, LAAC will have an opportunity to vote on excellence points to break ties or to assign excellence points in general.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the LAAC recommend that the County "freeze" acquisition of new LAAC sites, with the exception of the ORCA South Link remainder that is under negotiation, pending anticipated cost-share reimbursement from the FCT for the Sebastian Harbor Preserve purchase. Staff also recommends that, for

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planning purposes in the event that the County succeeds in obtaining such reimbursement funds, the LAAC review the attached staff-ranking sheet, consider the assignment of excellence points and the elimination of sites, and finalize its recommendations on site rankings.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Finalized site ranking criteria (approved by the Board on 04/05/05). 2. Draft staff ranking ofLAAC sites. 3. Bond cash balance summary (February 2009) 4. Draft summary of cost estimates for planned improvements on acquired county-managed

conservation lands.

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ENVIRON. LANDS PROGRAM GUIDE REVISED RANKING CRITERIA

(Approved by the BCC 4/5/05)

NATURAL, CULTURAL, AGRICULTURAL, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES SECTION

(a) Outdoor Recreation and Open Space [10 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Will the project provide outdoor passive recreation areas or open space in the urban service area and within a substantially developed residential area? (5 points)

2. Will the project provide public access to a natural waterbody shoreline or beach and be managed for recreation uses? (5 points)

(b) Recreational Trail Systems and Greenways [10 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Will the project enhance or provide the opportunity to connect local or regional land-based recreational trail systems by extending an existing trail system or by providing trailhead or trailside facilities? (5 points)

2. Will the project enhance or provide the opportunity to connect local, regional or statewide network greenways by expanding existing greenways or blueways, such as wildlife corridors and canoe trails? (5 points)

(c) Educational Opportunities [5 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Has a non-profit agency expressed an interest in and committed to volunteering and staffing environmental or historical education programs on the project property if the property is publicly acquired? (5 points)

(d) Environmentally Significant Natural and Biological Resources [20 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Does the land cover on the project site consist of predominantly natural communities that have not been impacted by human disturbance or alteration? (5 points)

2. Does the project site contain one or more natural communities identified by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory as "imperiled" or "critically imperiled?" (5 points)

3. Does the project site contain habitat recognized as typically suitable for one or more listed animal species? (5 points)

4. Does the project site contain critical habitat typically suitable for one or more listed animal species and is the site located in a Strategic Habitat Conservation Area, as identified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission? (5 points)

(e) Water Quality [20 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Is the project site adjacent to the Upper St. Johns River Basin, St. Sebastian River, Indian River Lagoon, or Atlantic Ocean such that the acquisition will provide a buffer to surface waters that might not otherwise occur if the property is not acquired or conserved? (10 points)

2. Is the project site located in the County's Surficial Aquifer Primary Recharge Overlay District (SAPROD) (i.e., located partially or wholly on the Atlantic Coastal Sand Ridge) or in the Floridan Aquifer recharge area (i.e., west of Blue Cypress Lake)? (5 points)

3. Does the project site have characteristics, based on site conditions and location that make it conducive for a public storm-water treatment facility compatible with site resource protection? (5 points)

(f) Historic Resources (15 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Does the project site contain a site listed in the Florida Master Site File maintained by the Division of Historical Resources? (5 points)

2. Will acquiring the project site protect a resource that is listed or is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service? (5 points)

3. Does the project site contain significant historic and/or cultural resources recognized by a local historic board where said resources will be readily accessible to the public if the site is acquired? (5 points)

(g) Agricultural Resources [15 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Does the project site contain an existing viable agricultural operation located outside of the urban service area, with an owner willing to entertain an offer to sell development rights and sustain a viable agricultural operation on the site "in perpetuity"? (5 points)

2. Does the project site contain an existing viable agricultural operation located outside of the urban service area but east of Interstate 95, with an owner willing to entertain an offer to sell development rights and sustain a viable agricultural operation on the site "in perpetuity"? (5 points)

3. Does the project site contain active or inactive agricultural lands with altered ecosystems with reasonable potential for natural area restoration, adjacent to a wildlife corridor, greenway or blueway? (5 points)

HAZARD MITIGATION SECTION [10 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Flood Hazard Area. Will the project acquisition direct residential or commercial development away from a coastal high hazard area or a 100-year flood plain? (5 points)

2. Local Mitigation Strategy Priority. Is the project site located within an area identified in the County's adopted Local Mitigation Strategy as a mitigation priority? (5 points)

MANAGEMENT AND COST-SHARE SECTION [10 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Are characteristics of the project site favorable for land management (i.e., site contiguous to other publicly managed lands; not small and isolated; adjacent land uses compatible with land management needs; landowner or other agency to manage land, etc.)? (5 points)

2. Is the project site contiguous to or a part of an existing federal or state land acquisition project, or does the site have characteristics such that cost-share funding availability or less-than-fee-simple county acquisition is likely? (5 points)

SPECIAL STATUS SECTION [5 POTENTIAL POINTS]

1. Special Status Area. Is the project site located within or contiguous to the boundary of a state or federally designated area not credited elsewhere in these criteria that protects or restores natural, historic or agricultural resources (e.g., National Scenic Byway, Front Porch Community, etc.)? (5 points)

PROJECT EXCELLENCE SECTION [10 POTENTIAL POINTS)

1. Does the project: have community-based support; have exemplary characteristics; help resolve land-use conflicts; or alleviate an impending development threat, in a manner that was not adequately evaluated by the criteria established elsewhere in this application? (Up to 10 points)

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LAAC SITE LIST STAFF DRAFT RANKING SHEET (Mar 2009)

(Shaded rows are "new" sites nominated under the current cycle)

Ranking Pending:

~~~da~~:~~~~a~~~d~~~:~sTrail F I II __ I IBI I I I II I I II I I I I I II I II I IBBI I NOTES: 1. Sites taken off list due to approved purchase contracts, closings or unwilling seller: PINWR (Paskor), Ansin Tract- Seb. River, Archie Smith Fish House, ORCA-Diamond, South Prong Slough, Russell Grove 2. Nominated "Massey Road Wetlands" site eliminated by LAAC per vote. 3. Abandoned railroad grades & Old Seminole War Military Trail unranked pending additional data. 4. "St. Sebastian River Island" removed by LAAC per vote on 9-20-06. 5. "Wabasso Bridge Archaeological Site" removed by LAAC per vote on 10-25-06. 6. Sexton Ranch removed (easements acquired). 7. Sebastian Harbor Preserve removed (acquired). 8. Sites removed per 6-27-07 LAAC votes: IR Assoc./ Wild Turkey Ag. Parcels; Kampsen Rookery Site; Lost Tree Islands Remainder; Lobo/CGW Blueway Parcels; Oyster Bar Marsh Remainder; and IR Farms Coastal Preserve (Canty) 9. Padgett Branch TripleS Ranch & Padgett Creeek LLC easements acquired 12-17-07 9. Jones's Pier acquired 9-19-08. 10. Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve acquired. 11. Roseland Satellite Field Tract (NSCA Addition) acquired.

LAAC site ranking sheet staff draft Mar 2009

Land Report Highlights February 2009

Discussion The Land Acquisition Fund accounts for the expenses associated with the Series 2006-Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond that the voters of Indian River County approved in November of 2004 authorizing the issuance of $50 million. This fund records all revenues and expenditures accrued in the purchase of environmentally sensitive land.

Cash Balance

$1,000,000

$750,000

$500,000

$250,000

$0

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee 2004 Fund 145 Cash Summary

FY 05/06 to FY 07/08 ~>'', FY 05/06 FY 06/07

Beginning Balance 0.00 43,577,493.31 lnterfund Borrowing 0.00 0.00 Good Faith deposit 0.00 0.00 Bond Proceeds 49,996,734.55 0.00 Land Sale Proceeds 0.00 0.00 FCT & Other Grants 0.00 2,193,549.40 Interest Income 597,997.68 2,088,873.24

Subtotal 50,594 '732 .23 4 7,859,915.95 Expenditures (6,460,488.61) (31,129,724.62)

Subtotal 44,134,243.62 16,730,191.33 Change in Accounts Receivable (611 ,767.31) 611,767.31 Change in Accounts Payable 55,017.00 10,175.00 Other Revenue and Expense Adjustments 0.00 807,707.19

Cash Balance 43,577,493.31 18,159,840.83

FY 08/09 l•;o,,<, ':ci>:c~,~~ Oct-08 Nov-08 Beginning Balance 4,077.37 (2,446,596.90) lnterfund Borrowing (2,364,000.00) Good Faith deposit Bond Proceeds Land Sale Proceeds FCT & Other Grants 3,098,395.82 Interest Income 488.26

Subtotal (2,359,922.63) 652,287.18 Expenditures 0.00 (121.06)

Subtotal (2,359,922.63) 652,166.12 Change in Accounts Receivable Change in Accounts Payable (86,674.27) Other Revenue and Expense Adjustments

Cash Balance (2,446,596.90) 652,166.12

,-,,,. :·:: '" _ ::--:?::,:' '''"' :,• :o: --"->::. ''io: c::;:,~: •\;: ~. _ '>': " > May-09 Jun-09 Beginning Balance 650,063.97 650,063.97 lnterfund Borrowing Good Faith deposit Bond Proceeds Land Sale Proceeds FCT & Other Grants Interest Income

Subtotal 650,063.97 650,063.97 Expenditures 0.00 0.00

Subtotal 650,063.97 650,063.97 Change in Accounts Receivable Change in Accounts Payable Other Revenue and Expense Adjustments

Cash Balance 650,063.97 650,063.97

Land-Fund 145_09

FY 07/08 18,159,840.83

2,364,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

1,510,434.19 358,522.74

22,392,797.76 (22,41 0,202.66)

(17 ,404.90) 0.00

21,482.27 0.00

4,077.37

Dec-08 Jan-09 Feb-09 Mar-09 Apr-09 652,166.12 656,080.25 650,464.75 650,063.97 650,063.97

14,457.17 1,587.60 2,009.58 666,623.29 657,667.85 652,474.33 650,063.97 650,063.97 (1 0,543.04) (7,203.10) (2,410.36) 0.00 0.00

656,080.25 650,464.75 650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97

656,080.25 650,464.75 650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97

Total Total I Jul-09 Aug-09 Sep-09 FY 2008/2009 02/28/09

650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97 4,077.37 0.00 I 0.00 (2,364,000.00) 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 49,996,734.55 0.00 0.00

3,098,395.82 6,802,379.41 18,542.61 3,063,936.27

650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97 757,015.80 59,863,050.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 (20,277.56) (60,020,693.45)

650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97 736,738.24 (157,643.22) 0.00 0.00

(86,674.27) 0.00 0.00 807,707.19

650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97 650,063.97

Revised: 3/18/2009

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee 2004 Fund 145 Expenditures by Vendor

Vendor FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08

City of Sebastian 1,653

Scripps Treasure Coast 576 174

Assurance Title LLC 6,824,500

Atlantic Coastal Title 125

Awerbach & Cone PA 1,512,621

Bank of America 1,536

Bryant, Miller & Olive 65,444 536

Charles E. Garris 1,150,237

Collins, Brown, & Caldwell Trust Acct. 4,800,027 14,384,520

Conservation Fund 189,931 217,299 125,978

Contech Construction 257

Dickerson Aggregates 1,766

Direct Title and Closing Services 542,873

Ecotech Consultants 74,277

Federal Express 73 181

First Southwest Company 46,212

Fitch, Inc. 12,000

Florida Atlantic University 140

Florida Dept. of Communication 676

Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection 525

From Fund 125 890,423

Garden Works 156

HBS 2,023

Hyatt 278

Ideal, LLC 4,158

Indian River County 1,021

J.P. Morgan Trust Company 350

Jeffrey K. Barton 119 840 500

Lincoln Land Development 13,836,900

Lowes 8,985 1,022

Moody's Investors 17,550

Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson 43,860

Padgett Creek, LLC 100 6,280,099

Richard M. Jones 100

Roland Deblois 196 38

Sewell Hardware 144

Sod Services LLC 117,006

St. Johns River Water Mgmt. District 1,000

Standard & Poor's 17,000

Summerlins Marine Construction 256,350

Triple S Land Company 100 4,976,429

Various Bond Issuance Cost 373,219

Wilderness Graphics 10,360

Wright Fulford Moorh 3,204,670

Grand Total 6,460,489 31 '129,725 22,408,920

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FY 08/09 Total

1,653

108 859

6,824,500

125

1,512,621

1,536

65,980

1,150,237

19,184,547

5,293 538,501

257

1,766

542,873

14,598 88,876

20 274

46,212

12,000

140

676

525

890,423

156

2,023

278

4,158

1,021

350

258 1,717

13,836,900

10,007

17,550

43,860

6,280,199

100

234

144

117,006

1,000

17,000

256,350

4,976,529

373,219

10,360

3,204,670

20,278 60,019,411

3/18/2009

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee 2004 Fund 145 Expenditures by Type

ENVIRON MGMT BOND CONSERVATION APPRAISALS CONSULTANT AUDIT LAND PLAN OTHER SURVEY COSTS EASEMENT CONSTRUCTION GRAND TOTAL

2006 JUI-Uo 511,523 o11 ,oz~ Jul-06 46,212 46,212

Aug-06 1,500 11,704 13,300 4,800,136 859 23,700 4,508 4,855,706 Sep-06 33,500 18,062 13,007 938,433 9,500 196 16,800 17,550 1,047,048

2006 Total 35,000 29,766 26,307 5,738,569 10,359 196 40,500 579,792 6,460,489

2007 Oct-06 418 418 Nov-06 1,150,237 194 1,150,431 Dec-06 33,150 12,980 2,600 24 225 536 49,515 Jan-ut 3,103,111 1~ 3,763,130

Feb-07 35,550 4,081 25,490 1,021 660 66,801

Mar-07 11,143 15,000 8,283 100 34,526

Apr-07 2,419 2,419

May-07 1,199 9,350 5,078 3,750 19,377

Jun-07 13,836,900 106 13,837,006

Jul-07 1,331 1,880 728 2,076 12,134,506 12,140,521

Aug-07 112 76 188

Sep-07 24,230 8,602 22,200 10,360 65,392

2007 Total 92,930 39,336 39,320 18,788,288 30,074 4,635 536 12,134,606 31,129,725

Nov-07 525 525

Nov-07 76,710 76,710 Dec-07 10,250 2,607 11,256,528 179,640 11,449,025 Jan-08 880 189 2,353 3,4a Feb-08 1,716 240 305 2,261

Mar-08 117,611 9,500 343 127,454

Apr-08 3,204,670 976 3,205,646 May-08 13,054 60 13,114

Jun-08 7,800 11,230 4,718 543,047 9,000 80 575,876

Jul-08 18 18

Aug-08 9,841 738 10,579

Sep-08 4,500 59,369 55,100 6,824,612 21 6,943,602

2008 Total 22,550 99,387 59,818 21,946,956 18,500 5,358 256,350 22,408,920

2009 Nov-08 108 13 121

Dec-08 4,138 4,138

Dec-08 2,400 3,998 7 6,405

Jan-09 7,203 7,203

Feb-09 2,152 258 2,410

2009 Total 2,400 17,491 366 20 20,278

Grand Total --'·

152,880 - __ _1_8§,~§1 125,445 _1§,474, 180 28,859 35,(318 45,135 580,328 12,134,606 256,350 60,019,411

Land-Fund 145_09 Rev1sed 311812009

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee 2004 Fund 145 Expenditures by Type

ENVIRON MGMT BOND CONSERVATION APPRAISALS CONSULTANT AUDIT LAND PLAN OTHER SURVEY COSTS EASEMENT CONSTRUCTION GRAND TOTAL

Gen'l Land Acq. Program 96,415 892,189 22,796 580,328 1,591,728

Judah Tract 525 525

ORCA South Link 117,066 1,021 118,087 Padgett Branch 5,500 5,500

Russell Grove River Buffer 17,207 4,848,027 9,500 15,200 4,889,934

Ryaii-South Prong Slough 5,500 3,400,151 859 225 3,406,735

ShadowBrook-South Prong Slough 33,359 22,000 8,500 63,859 Kenansville Ranch 8,500 8,500

Oyster Bar Marsh/Siew,Marker 9,500 9,500

Sebastian Harbor Preserve 14,700 13,837,185 13,851,885 Jones's Pier 19,850 4,718 9,500 34,068

Sexton Ranch 10,750 690 11,230 292 4,078 12,134,606 12,161,645

Archie Smith Fish House 2,700 3,831 1,527,621 9,000 21,210 1,564,361 Indian River Farms Preserve 11,700 11,700

O.R.E.O. 125 125

N. Sebastian Conservation Area 605 6,428 256,350 263,382 Padgett Branch/TripleS Ranch 16,000 4,976,529 4,992,529 Padgett Branch!Padgett Creek 15,330 6,280,199 6,295,529

Padgett Branch/Luther Parcels 7,900 7,900

Russell & Stough St. Sebastian River Greenway 10,250 10,250 Jones Purchase 100 100 Coorigan Prop. 7,800 3,204,670 3,212,470

Lost Tree Project 88,876 88,876 Liberty Park 174 174

Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve 542,873 542,873 Jane's Pier 55,100 6,824,500 6,879,600

St.Sebastian River Greenway 4,500 4,500

WCA Group Parcel 2,400 2,400

Grand Total 152,880 185,981 125,445 46,474,180 28,859 35,648 45,135 580,328 12,134,606 256,350 60,019,411

3/18/2009

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee 2004 Fund 145 Estimate of Available Funds As of March 18, 2009

Cash Balance @ 2/28/2009

Recently approved purchases pending: Orca South Link Remainder - WCA Group Tract

Subtotal $ (130,000.00)

Anticipated FCT/Fiorida Forever reimbursements (estimate): Lost Tree Island U.S. Fish & Wildlife Grant $ 50,000.00

$ 650,063.97

$ (130,000.00)

Subtotal $ 50,000.00

Total Estimated Remaining $ 570,063.97

Note: Reimbursements from FCT/ Florida Forever funding are estimates only. These funds have been applied

for but have not been approved for reimbursement.

Land-Fund 145_09 3/18/2009

20091NDIAN RIVER COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COST ESTIMATES DRAFT UPA TE MARCH 2009

ASSOCIATED COST CONSERVATION AREA ACRES LOCATION CAPTITAL IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATES

Archie Smith Fish House 1.13 Indian River Drive, Sebastian Historic Building, Dock and Icehouse Evaluation,

Total Cost: Stabilization & Restoration $ 500,000.00

$ 613,100.00 Derelict building demolition & removal $ 5,000.00 Accessible walkway $ 6,000.00 Picnic shelter or Depot relocation/renovation $ 50,000.00 Interpretive signs $ 2,000.00 Site amenitites {drinking fountain, benches, trash recepticles, etc.) $ 4,000.00 Parking $ 1,500.00 Bicycle Rack $ 500.00 Fencing $ 18,500.00 Gates $ 600.00 Museum & waterfront exhibits $ 25,000.00

Ansin Tract 28.12 North-East of County Road 512 & 51 0 Total Cost: Nature Trail $ 4,000.00

$ 35,750.00 Bridges $ 20,000.00 Observation/fishing platform $ 10,000.00 Interpretive Signs $ 1,250.00 Bicycle Rack $ 500.00 Canoe Launch Improvements ·complete

Captain Forster Hammock Preserve 110.7 1 mile south of CR510 on Jungle Trail Total Cost:

$20,000 1 Restoration of cypress cabin $20,000.00

Flinn Tract Conservation Area 37.5 Indian River Blvd & 8th St Total Cost: Parking Construction $ 50,000.00

$ 160,500.00 Signage & Kiosks $ 10,000.00 Construct Trails $ 500.00 Boardwalks & Piers Construction $ 100,000.00

Green Salt Marsh Conservation Area 16 South A1A, north of Oyster Bar Salt Marsh

I none anticipated Jones Pier 16.5 south Jungle Trail tbd

Hallstrom Farmstead Conservation Area 93 1723 Old Dixie Highway, SW Total Cost: Boundary Fence - completed

$ 67,750.00 Interpretive Center (Pole Barn) $ 10,000.00 Restroom $ 25,000.00 Pathways & Trails $ 10,000.00 Interpretive Signs $ 5,000.00 Bicycle Rack $ 500.00 Picnic Tables $ 2,000.00 Parking Area $ 15,000.00 Entrance Sign $ 250.00

Harmony Oaks Conservation Area 90 behind Vero Shores Subdivision, east of US Highway 1, on County line Total Cost: Canoe/Fishing Dock $ 10,000.00

$ 28,500.00 Trail $ 1,000.00 Boardwalks & Overlook $ 6,000.00 Interpretive Signs $ 2,500.00 Entrance Sign $ 1,500.00 Parking Area $ 7,500.00

Kroegel Homestead Conservation Area 2.61 Indian River Drive, Sebastian Total Cost: Artifact Inventory and Preservation $ 20,000.00

$ 165,750.00 Museum Renovation $ 50,000.00 Darkroom Renovation $ 3,000.00 Picnic Shelter $ 30,000.00 Accessible Nature Trail $ 25,000.00 Interpretive Signs $ 15,000.00 Bicycle Rack $ 500.00 Picnic Tables $ 2,000.00 Parking Area $ 20,000.00 Entrance Sign $ 250.00

Lost Tree Islands Conservation Area 508 Indian River Lagoon, City of Vero Beach & Town of Orchid Total Cost:

$ 832,500.00 Dock Improvements - completed $ 15,000.00 Overlook/Fishing Pier $ 6,000.00 Composting Restroom $ 25,000.00 Trails (approx. 2 miles) $ 1,500.00 Interpretive kiosks, graphics, manatee signs $ 10,000.00 Removal of exotics/replanting $ 775,000.00

North Sebastian Conservation Area incl. Roseland Satellite NSCA Addition 541 1255 Main Street, behind Cit Hall complex

Total Cost: substantially complete $ 3,500.00 limited parking at Roseland entrance $ 2,500.00

trails at North Sebastian Addition $ 1,000.00

Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area (including Diamond Tract, SORCA and SORCA link} 440.69 Oslo Road, east of US HiQhway 1

Total Cost: I Picnic Pavilion $ 15,000.00

$ 124,500.00 Trails $ 1,000.00 Boardwalk $ 15,000.00 Observation Platform $ 75,000.00 Footbridges and bike rack $ 1,500.00 Entrance and Identification Signs $ 4,500.00 Interpretive Signs :!> 12,500.00

Oyster Bar Salt Marsh Conservation Area 96 on A1A, north of Round Island Riverside Park approx. 1 mile Total Cost: Trail $ 1,000.00

$ 29,500.00 Bicycle Rack $ 500.00 Boardwalk & overlook $ 25,000.00 Interpretive Signs $ 1,000.00 Entrance Sign $ 1,500.00 Gate :!> 500.00

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Kennedy/Surman Tracts 200.53 North Jungle Trail, North of the Wabasso Causeway

I completed

Prange Islands Conservation Area 27 City of Vera Beach, just south of 17th St. Bridge Total Cost: Picnic Area (in progress) $ 1,000.00

$ 22,500.00 Trails $ 500.00 Restroom facility $ 20,000.00 Kiosk & Education Signs (in progress) $ 1,000.00 Dock - completed

Round Island South Conservation Area 59 south of Round Island Riverside Park Total Cost: Trails $ 1,000.00

$ 23,500.00 Boardwalks and overlooks $ 20,000.00 Interpretive Signs $ 2,500.00 Entrance.Sign- completed

Russell Grove Conservation Area Cypress Bend Community Preserve 47.25 off of Roseland Road, just south of the Boyscout Camp off of Potomac St.

Total Cost: Accessible Trail $ 20,000.00 $ 185,100.00 Nature Trail $ 9,900.00

Picnic Shelter $ 40,000.00 Restroom $ 75,000.00 Observation/fishing Platform $ 10,000.00 Interpretive Signs $ 2,500.00 Benches $ 300.00 Parking $ 10,000.00 Bicycle Rack $ 500.00 Fenching (Boundary & rail fencing at canoe

launch) $ 16,500.00 Gates :!> 400.00

South Prong Preserve 37.48 off of County Road 512, on the South Prong Total Cost: Surveys & mapping, exotics removal $ 9,000.00

$ 1,217,550.00 Accessible Trail $ 11,000.00 Nature Trail $ 4,800.00 Boardwalk $ 113,750.00 Benches $ 900.00 Picnic shelter $ 40,000.00 Fencing $ 17,500.00 Gates $ 600.00 Parking $ 10,000.00 Stough house restoration $ 1 ,OOO,dOO.OO Signs $ 10,000.00

Sebastian Canoe Launch 95 north of County Road 512 on County Road 510; beside Fisher Lake Estates completed

Sebastian Scrub Conservation Area 10 Schumann Drive, north of Thunderbird Dr. Total Cost: I Parking Construction $ 20,000.00

$ 25,400.00 I Signs & Displays $ 5,400.00 Sebastian Harbor Preserve 163 Englar Drive tbd Spallone Tract (Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge) 1.43 north A1A

I completed

Wabasso Scrub Conservation Area 111 North-West of County Road 510 and 58th Avenue Total Cost: Parking Construction $ 25,000.00

$ 46,500.00 Install Sionaoe & Kiosks $ 4 500.00 Boardwalks & Piers Construction $ 5 000.00 Picnic Area/Pavilion $ 12,000.00

Conservation Easements/Other Agency Management (No Anticipated Costs) Sexton Ranch (Conservation Easement) 462 Padgett Branch (Conservation Easement) 1585 Sand Lakes (SJRWMD) 1256

Coorgan 460 Tract (Conservation Easement) 458 Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve (Fellsmere) 87.5

TOTAL ACREAGE: 6580.31 TOTAL COSTS:! $ 3,601 ,9oo.oo 1