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
FROM: Wendy Swindell, Parks, Recreation & Conservation Assistant Director
DATE: February 20, 2026
SUBJECT: LJA Engineering, Inc. Work Order, Number 3, Amendment 1 for the South Prong Preserve Design and Engineering Services
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BACKGROUND
Indian River County purchased the South Prong Preserve in 2006 (Ryall) and 2007 (Stough) through two separate acquisitions, combining to create the 37.5-acre conservation area. These parcels were purchased with environmental bond funds and cost-share grants from the Florida Communities Trust (FCT). The primary purpose and objective of the South Prong Preserve (SPP) project is to conserve native riverfront land and restore citrus grove to native plant communities adjacent to the South Prong of the St. Sebastian River. This land is within the "St. Sebastian River Greenway," as formally designated by Indian River County.
On April 17, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Continuing Consulting Engineering Services Agreements for RFQ 2018008 between Indian River County and Carter Associates, Inc. On September 15, 2020, the BCC approved Carter Associates, Inc. Work Order Number 3 in the amount of $89,555, which included design and engineering services for public access improvements for the South Prong Preserve. These services included development and approval of a site plan including site access from SR 510, required parking areas, trai...
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