TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Beth Powell, Parks, Recreation & Conservation Director
Wendy Swindell, Assistant Director Parks, Recreation & Conservation
FROM: Steve Barako, Parks Superintendent
DATE: September 18, 2025
SUBJECT: License Agreement for IRC Sheriff’s Office Deputy to Reside at the County Owned Residence at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex - 4735 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL
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BACKGROUND
The Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex (VHSCEC) is located at 4735 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, Fl. The County owns a residence in the park and desires that an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) Deputy reside in the residence to provide community engagement and security services within the park area.
The Deputy who resides in the property will carry required liability and personal property insurance levels as detailed in the attached license and will cover electric, telephone, and cable expenses. The Deputy will be expected to perform routine patrols and security functions within VHSCEC to deter unauthorized activities and provide community engagement services for a minimum of 10 hours per week.
ANALYSIS
On August 11, 2025, the County solicited respondents through a Request for Information (RFI) 2025064 - RFI for Victor Hart Deputy House Resident through the Procurement Division. The RFI for the Parks Host Deputy is attached for reference (Attachment 1). There was one respo...
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