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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-1998 Indexed Various DocumentsStonecrop Park Index 1. 07/05/89 Letter to David Fisher, Engineering, Dept. of Public Works from State of Florida, Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services -re: Sebastian recreation lakes. 2. 07/21/89 Letter to George Kulczycki, General Development Corporation from Linda Kinchen, Engineering -re: Sebastian Recreational Lakes. 3. 08/12/92 except of minutes from Regular City Council Meeting - page 5 & 6. 4. 08/21/92 Letter to Robert McClary from Daniel Eckis-re: Stonecrop Park Evaluation. 5. 09/03/92 Memo to Lonnie Powell, Mayor from Robert McClary-re: Stonecrop park. 6. 10/07/92 Excerpt of minutes from Regular City Council Meeting - page 4. 7. 06/15/93 Letter to Dick Stevens, Life for Youth Ranch from Robert McClary-re: Stonecrop park. 8. 06/16/93 Letter to Robert McClary from Dick Stevens, Life for Youth Ranch -re: Stonecrop park. 9. 10/11/93 Letter to Director of Life for Youth Ranch from David Puscher, Deputy Chief of Police -re: rescinding permission to access stonecrop street access (swimming hole). 10. 10/12/93 Memo to Kay O'Halloran, Acting City Manager from Bruce Cooper, director of Community Dev.-re: Stonecrop. 11. 10/12/93 Memo to David Puscher from Daniel Eckis-re: Stonecrop swimming park. 12. 10/14/93 Memo to All Personnel from Captain David Puscher-re: stonecrop park. 13. 10/14/93 Memo to David Puscher from Dan Eckis-re: Stonecrop swimming hole. 14. 05/26/94 Newspaper article "Stonecrop Park still off limits". 15. 03/31/98 Letter to Alexandra H. Weiss, community Assistance Consultant, Bureau of Design and Recreation Services, Dept of Environmental Protection. from Thomas Frame, City Manager -re: proposed canoe launch facility at stonecrop park. n STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES HRS -INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1111 36TH STREET VERO BEACH. FL 32960 July 5, 1989 Mr. David Fisher Engineering, Dept. of Public Works City of Sebastian P. O. Box 780127 Sebastian, F1 32978-0127 Re: Sebastian Recreation Lakes Dear Mr. Fisher: TELEPHONE (407) 778-6317 (407) 778-6318 SuNLOM 2666317 2666318 Reference your recent inquiry concerning the possibility of allowing public bathing in lakes located in the City, please be advised that prior to approval of a public bathing place on any waters of this state, a permit to operate a public bathing place shall be obtained from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapters 381.031 (8) 31 and 514.02, and Chapter 1OD-5.120 of the Florida Administrative Code. Primary requirements for permitting include compliance with meeting sanitary survey standards, bacteriological standards and water quality parameters. Regarding the former Sebastian swim lake located on Easy Street in the Highlands, it has never been approved for swimming. It was initially excavated by the General Development Corporation for drainage purposes. The lake is completely surrounded by residences using septic tanks which have a direct impact on the lakes water quality. The lake also has a history of unsatisfactory bacteriological surveys. Upon recommendation from this department, the City of Sebastian permanently closed the lake for swimming in April, 1984. It is our understanding that the lake is posted closed to swimming at this time. The department recommends that the "Shuman Drive" lakes are unsuitable for swimming. People who swim in contaminated and/or polluted water can contract gastro-intestinal diseases, eye, ear, and skin infections. Additionally, the deadly organism known as "Naegleria" is indigenous to most central and south Florida freshwater lakes and ponds. It causes a serious disease known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. BOB MARTINEZ, GOVERNOR GREGORY L. COLER, SECRETARY ,•*% We commend the City of Sebastian for keeping these lakes closed to swimming. We believe the health and liability risk is too high to allow these lakes to be used as bathing places. The city may want to explore the possibility of constructing a public swimming pool if a need is recognized. The department remains available for assistance. Vpecful. Schuessler Environmental Specialist Approved by, micryaey J. Galanis, M. P. H. Envi�r&mental Health Director CC: B. Berman, M. D., County Health Director City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 0 SEBASTIAN. FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 FAX 407-589-5570 July 21, 1989 Mr. George Kulczycki General Development Corporation 1243 S. U.S. Highway #1 VEro Beach Fl 32962 RE: Sebastian Recreational lakes Dear George: Attached are the copies of the letter from the Health Department and the bacteriological results sheet for the lakes which were tested in the Sebastian Highlands. As you can see for yourself, the results are not very appealing. The City of Sebastian has serious concerns regarding the public safety of its citizens. After an on site inspection the other day by David Fisher, at the park which is located on Stonecrop, the NO SWIMMING sign had been removed and several people were in the water. Your assistance in getting this property reposted as soon as possible is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to call if any further information is required. Sincerely, Linda Kinchen Engineering LK;lk J lq,� •6317 STA UE DI[ FL01111M DEPAIITMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES INDIAN "'VER COUNTY PURUC HBALT" UNIT 2]2] i/Tw /.qNy< vtwo 6[•cw, FL 32960 vw IK M4u. T[l[•.bn[ 13091 66/.1101 1440"Ma"[G 9"19 N 116 SV. (:O. 461.6302 1wmft/ fta2N0 T9Ln[[9.1[ 12/7916610000 F. r 2_0 WATER POLLUTION pu"4c0" /2/ 1229 County Indian River SURVEY -BACTERIOLOGICAL Collector Tim Name of Survey. Lakes throughout Sebastian Address Lab ID126258 see below Date Collected 6/15/89 Date Tested 6/15/89D 6/16/89 ete Reported Lab Number Sam Is oint Dilu- in, M•F 1Q4 M•p. Total' Fecal F.C. IF.S. EINF 061 Easy Street, corn 100 ml 124 14 14/110 ETMF 061589120003 ETA 061589120004 ETMF 061589120005 ETMF 061589120091 ETTgF 061589120000 Stone crop and Sta Ave. most a----4 l Lake north of Shum 12r. near US 1 NW P Lake South of Shuman Dr. Southern point Ne ative Control Positive BL. 060789013202 100 ml 100 ml 100 ml _� X80 X254 X258 G 0 80 4 8 80/300 site n int 4/250 8/250 N 0 G 0 D G f 0 W T H 0 GJ T H Remarks, MAIL TO: CITY OF SEBASTIAN P.O. BOX 127 SEBASTIAN, FL 32978 PICKUP PHONE: 589-5490 I.R.C. Form 764 Jan. 85 interpretation* -Recommendations by HRS Reviewer Results are ( ) Satisfactory Unsatisfactory ( X) Unsatisfactory for a bathing ( ) place ( ) Reviewing officials Regular City Counc_- Meeting August 12, 1992 Page Five B. Mr. Frank Oberbeck Mr. Oberbeck inquired about the status of Laconia Street; directed staff, with the consensus of City Council, to schedule a meeting between residents affected by the proposed realignment of the Wentworth ditch and City officials; discussed problems with the Fleming Street bridge; inquired about the status of a youth center proposed for the recently acquired GDC property adjacent to BSSC; and inquired whether access to the old police station site had been barricaded. C. Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Corum inquired whether a U.S. One median strip landscape architect had been contracted with as yet; and tried to alleviate some public confusion relative to scrub jay habitat procedures. D. Dr. Peter R. Holvk Dr. Holyk inquired whether the last adjourned agenda should have been carried forward; defined the word "consensus"; discussed the proposed sale of GDC properties; said he did not believe the City Engineer tried to evade questions relative to city streets at the last meeting; inquired whether the proposed budgets became public record when finally prepared for distribution, (TAPE I - SIDE II) to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative; requested that that opinion be directed to the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director; said that upon advice from a Planning and Zoning Commission member he had listened to a tape of the last City Council meeting; and turned over a piece of mail he had received to the City Clerk relative to Kashi Ranch. E. Mr. George G. Reid Mr. Reid requested that staff look into implementing a nature walk at the swim hole on Stonecrop Street; expressed concern for the County property adjacent to the Morchesky and DeCristofaro sandmine sites being used for dumping; and discussed a growing disenchantment with the Vero Beach twin pairs. Regular City Counc_, Meeting August 12, 1992 Page Six Dr. Holyk commented that, in light of recent declines in available grant funds, perhaps there is a more judicious way to utilize the City Planner's time. Mayor Powell called recess from 8:03 p.m. to 8:18 p.m. All members were present when the meeting reconvened. 12. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS None. 13. CITY MANAGER MATTERS City Council, by consensus and at the request of the City Manager, scheduled a public hearing on an application for permit and certificate of public convenience and necessity for Treasure Coast Shuttle for August 26, 1992. The City Manager said Resource Recovery would be removing the contaminated soil from the public works compound the next day. City Council, by consensus and at the request of the City Manager, directed that the Public Works Department begin picking up commodities to bring to St. Sebastian Church for distribution. A lengthy discussion took place on the City Manager's request to open the swim hole during daylight hours. City Council generally agreed that it was a good idea to open the area during daylight hours, but directed staff to continue to post "no trespassing" signs while it conducts an evaluation of the city's liability responsibilities and safety questions. The City Manager said he would bring back a written report at either the next meeting or workshop. The City Manager was directed to place the proposed construction of and cost estimates for a public volleyball court in the retention area of the new police station on the August 26, 1992 agenda. The City Manager announced that received five gold medals at the Olympics in Washington, D.C. 3 Chief Earle Petty had World Police 2 AN% City of Sebastian n POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 M E M O R A N D U M DATE; August 21, 1992 TO: Robert S. McClary City Manager FROM: Daniel C_ Eckis, P. City Engineer/Public orks Director RE: Stonecrop Park Evaluation As requested by City Council, I have made an evaluation for the above referenced project. The purpose for this evaluation was to consider the following: Tho Q= - This park is located in a unique area of Sebastian with respect to its relative location adjacent to the Sebastian River. There is no other place in Sebastian that has an immediate street access adjacent to the River. Current activities have been limited by "No Trespassing" signs that were posted in cooperation with GDC to limit the abusive use of this natural pristine environment. In the past, this area was known as the "Swimming Hole" and was used by local residents for swimming, fishing and launching for canoes and small boats. Since this property was newly acquired from GDC along with other park areas, residents have expressed an interest to open this area for public access. The park at this time should remain passive allowing fishing, boat launching and as an observation point to the Sebastian River. Swimming should be discouraged at this time until the health department can be contacted to determine health risks that could be associated with this portion of the river. In the future, this park could be developed with picnic tables and pavilions but should only be considered following an overall evaluation of the park areas that were acquired from GDC. 2. Safety - A field investigation was conducted by myself and the Community Development Director along with a local resident who provides canoe trips on a regular basis. The resident in the past has had more than 100 boat launches. He described the access as relatively easy and never incurred any difficulty or problems with carrying canoes to the point of launching. It was observed that there is a potential for tripping on exposed roots. However, this is typical for most parks that have oak trees. The city could limit the point of access by roping off the perimeter and directing users to enter at one location which then could be posted. The sign could describe the potential wildlife hazards such as alligators or snakes, prohibit people from jumping or swinging from the trees into the river, identify the possibility of tripping on exposed routes and cautioning user to enter at their own risk. The signage could be compatible with the surrounding area as a plaque, describing the area with historical information and emphasizing the pristine environment and the importance of maintaining it in its natural state. 3. TIM Improvements - Improvements for this area could be established by clearing the vines and low hanging branches along the right of way to open up a vista for travelers or users of the park exposing one of the most beautiful hidden secrets of Sebastian. The area could be roped off with 8 to 12" diameter pressure treated posts connected with a 1 1/2" diameter rope that would be compatible with the environment. Parking could be either along the street right of way or immediately off the street and adjacent to the park area in an area that is somewhat lower than the existing road. The parking area would be screened by the earth berm surrounding a drainage tract immediately adjacent to the park. This area would allow for limited parking approximately five to six automobiles. However, if additional parking were deemed necessary, the outfall ditch from the drainage tract could be piped and the parking would be significantly increased should would be ample for the proposed passive use. This parking area is immediately adjacent to a bluff overlooking the river. This bluff could be fitted with a boardwalk and ramp to provide a launching facility for canoers immediately adjacent to parking. This is an upland area and would be less of an impact to the environmentally sensitive hammock. It would limit the intrusion of park users by diverting that portion of canoers away from the environmentally sensitive areas. There is another area, south of the Swimming hole which the Sebastian River is close to the Sunport Street right of way. There are no residential houses in the immediate Vidihity Whieh aaald be ax alWhate laaatio tap a Oahe@ WI launching facility. Consideration was given for a concrete walkway with steps to allow a more convenient access to the facility. However, after further consideration this would detract from the pristine atmosphere at the park. There would be certain permitting requirements to place the walkway within the hammock and over time the surface of the walkway could become slippery since it will remain in a damp atmosphere. Maintenance - The park should be kept to a passive use, and the area properly posted to make users aware of the environmentally sensitive Hammock. The signs should also request cooperation in not impacting the environment. The maintenance could be limited to park personnel spending approximately four hours a week doing just general maintenance with trash pick up and minor mowing. stncrop.doc 9� a&q 4 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 3, 1992 TO: Lonnie R. Powell, Mayor & Sebastian City Council FROM: Robert S. McClary(/f2. -,-))-) V RE: Stonecrop Park Attached is a memorandum from City Engineer, Dan Eckis regarding the Stonecrop Park. It is my intent to place this matter on the Regular Workshop Meeting of October 7, 1992 for discussion. However, I felt you may want to have an advance copy of Mr. Eckis' report. /imt Att�Kath nt cc:rynM. O'Halloran, City Clerk City Council Worka___p October 7, 1992 Page Three TAPE II - SIDE I During discussion it was noted that establishing a parallel roadway along U.S. 1 is a critical issue. The City Manager said staff had met to review the plan and concurred with alternative four. 92.264 C. Stonecrop Park (City Engineer Memo dated 8/21/92) The City Engineer gave a brief background, concurred with City Council safety and environmental concerns, and recommended that passive uses be implemented now, however, he said additional uses for the park should be addressed during a future overall park evaluation (see recommendation attached). A brief discussion took place. It was noted that water at the site would require testing by the Health Department. City Council concurred with staff's recommendation to proceed to initiate passive use of the park area. 92.265 D. City Council Meeting Schedule for November and December Cit Clerk Recommendation dated 10/1/92, Citv Clerk Memo dated 9/21/92, Recommended Schedule and Calendars) It was the consensus of City Council to conduct its meetings for November and December as follows: * November 4, 1992 - Workshop * November 18, 1992 - Regular Meeting * December 2, 1992 - Workshop * December 9, 1992 - Regular Meeting It was decided that, if needed, special meetings could be called. (Although not addressed, agenda deadlines for the December 2, 1992 and January 6, 1992 workshops are also changed to November 24, 1992 and December 30, 1992 due to holidays) 9. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS Mrs. Corum was excused 9:35 p.m. to 9:37 p.m. 4 N PIN -45� e °R FplttdF City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 June 15, 1993 Mr. Dick Stevens Life For Youth Ranch 1416 82nd Avenue Vero Beach, F1 32966 Re: Stonecrop Park Dear Mr. Stevens: This is to confirm our telephone conversation of June 15, 1993 regarding your use of the City property on Stonecrop Street. You requested permission to use a City owned tract known as the "old swimming hole" each Tuesday for the next eight weeks for canoe launching. You will be launching six to eight canoes each week at approximately 11:00 a.m. including youth participants and counselors. You have agreed not to leave an unattended vehicle parked on Stonecrop or in the neighborhood. The City is considering improvements at this site. However, please consider this letter as your authorization for this limited use over the next eight weeks.. Should you have questions or concerns, would you please call? Sincerely, Robert r�� City Manager cc: Lonnie Powell, Mayor & Sebastian City Council Daniel C. Eckis, P.E., City Engineer Earle L. Petty, Chief of Police RSM/sg 7 407F567<1216 407 567 1216 P.01 Life for Youth Ranch June 16, 1993 Mr. R ert Mc Clary City of ebastian P. O. Box 80127 Sebastian, 32978 Dear Mr. Mc Clary, Thank you for granting us permission to launch our adventure campers from Stonecrop Park. How much easier and pleasant to launch there instead of by the bridge. We will see that the groups are well supervised and will not leave any unattended vehicles at the park. I am glad to learn that improvements are planned for that area. It is a beautiful spot and could be enjoyed by many. I anticipate no problems but, should one arise please contact me so that it can be taken care of. You Z(:7;bz-- for Stevens, Director 1416 82nd Ave. • Vero Beach, Florida 32966-13685 a (407) 567-2446 • (407) 567-2458 • FAX (407) 567-1216 ALL GIFTS. ARE DEDUCTIBLE ON YOUR INCOME TAX i SEBASTIAN\ v �b 0� POLICE �1 Post (Officean, FL 329 7-0127 Sebastian. Pt 32478-0127 DEPAR.TI�iENT (407) 589-5233 �7el a9? �* October 11, 1993 E3 Director of Life For Youth Ranch 1416 82nd Avenue �' i^Z j Vero Beach, FL 32960 To Whom It May Concern: The City of Sebastian has designated the Stonecrop Street access to the Sebastian River (the swimming hole) as a No Trespass area. It is my understanding that at some point in the recent past your organization was granted a waiver to access the river through this property. I must advise you that whatever permission was granted it will no longer be recognized, and authorization is now rescinded. The City of Sebastian anticipates your understanding and cooperation on this matter. Sin4-� David J. Puscher Deputy Chief of Police DJP/jh / cc: Acting City Manager V I DATE: TO: FROM: RE: City of Sebastian 10 rr POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 Q� n Or N G� N M E M O R A N D U M $ z October 12, 1993 Kay O'Halloran Acting City Manager Bruce Cooper Director of Community Stonecrop Developme Please be advised I have talked with Mrs. Rogers regarding their canoe business that Mr. McClary gave permission to utilize the Stonecrop tract of land to gain access to the Sebastian River. Mrs. Roger has indicated that a letter was sent to her by Mr. McClary regarding this issue and she will provide a copy as soon as she can find it. She has indicated there was no specific conditions or criteria other than to allow their business to drop off canoes to the Stonerop area. BC/kn STONE.DOC City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 M g M O R A N D V M DA'rE: October 12th, 1993 TO- David Pusche.r Acting Chief of Police FROM: Daniel C. Eckis, P.t City Engineer/Public orks Director RF: Stonecrop Swimming Park Effective on Friday, October 15th, 1993, we will be posting "NO TRESSPASSING" signs on this property once again. Please advise your road patrol officers to keep an eye on this property once the signs have been posted. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. C/ SEBAST-IN POLICE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE October 14, 1993 TO All Personnel FROM Captain David J. Puscher SUBJECT • Stonecrop Park Office of the Chief Post Office Box 780127 Sebastian, FL 32978-0127 (407) 589-5233 Beginning October 15, the "No Trespassing" at Stonecrop Park will be back in effect. No person is currently authorized to use this area for any purpose. There has been some discussion about issuing a special use permit and designating that area a special use area by permit only, so the future is yet unknown. DJP/jh / cc: Acting City Manager K. O'Halloran✓ City Engineer Dan Eckis �ON Go City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570 M E M O R A N D U M TO: DAVID PUSCHER ACTING CHIEF IF POLICE FROM: DAN ECKIS CITY ENGIN /PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: OCTOBER 14, 1993 SUBJECT: STONECROP SWIMMING HOLE My previous memo dated October 12, 1993 should be considered null and void. Following our staff meeting on Wednesday, October 13th, 1993 it was determined that no tresspassing signs will be removed and replaced with the international symbol for canoeing with the wording canoeing only. We plan to review this with City Council at the November workshop meeting 11-3-93. I would like to request that you provide me a memo addressing your concerns and input on this matter so that it may be brought up at the workshop meeting. cc: Kathryn O'Halloran Acting City Manager /3 ff Limits Stonecrop Park Still J By JAMES KIRLEY Summer's heat has arrived, school soon will be out, but Se- bastian's favorite unofficial swimming hole still is off limits. It's called Stonecrop Park in city records. But it's against the law to set foot on this land adja- cent to the Sebastian River's south prong. The lush jungle site has be- longed to Sebastian since an April 1992 settlement with the former owners of General De- velopment Corp. Over the years, it has been used with and without permis- sion from its owners. The City Council agreed to open the Stonecrop site to "pas- sive use" in October 1992, but noted that water still needed test- ing before the city would sanction swim- . ming. The city asked GDC to post the tract off-limits to swimmers after a 1989 water test showed very high levels of fecal col- iform bacteria believed to have washed downstream from cows at a now -closed dairy farm. The City Council agreed to open the Stonecrop site to "pas- sive use" in October 1992, but noted that water still needed testing before the city would sanction swimming. People used the tract to launch canoes but even that ended last fall. Deputy Police Chief David Puscher wrote officials at the Life for Youth Ranch that they no longer had permission to launch canoes from the site. Photo by James Kiley The Sebastian River meanders past the site at Stonecrop Street and Starflower Avenue. The following day, City Engi- neer Dan Eckis wrote Puscher that "no trespassing" signs would be posted. But then Eckis said the signs would be removed and replaced with "canoeing only" signs. The matter resurfaced at a City Council workshop when Councilman Frank Oberbeck, "expressed concern for the poor condition of Stonecrop Park and abuse by users" The City Council agreed to re - post "no trespassing" signs. "No parking" signs have also been added, plus 13 concrete posts to block vehicles. Oberbeck said he was con- cerned about providing security and restoring safety to the area. "My kids grew up in there," he added. "The rope they put up is still swinging from the tree. But, you know, some things have changed over the past 10 years. You have to be a little more concerned about safety." Health officials still are con- cerned about the water. "I don't believe it'll ever pass as a public bathing area," said Glenn Schuessler, the county's assistant director of environ- mental health. "The cow patty problem's been taken care of. But you still have some drain- age from groves and stormwa- ter from residential areas." Schuessler doubted that stretch of the Sebastian River would ever get a bathing per- mit, even if city officials were to apply. "Generally, freshwater lakes, streams and ponds in South Florida are frowned upon as public bathing areas," he said. Last month, Vice Mayor Caro- lyn Corum and Councilman Bob Freeland both pressed staff for a report on public access to the Stonecrop tract. 1 11 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 o FAX (561) 589-5570 March 31, 1998 Mr. Alexandra It Weiss Community Assistance Consultant Bureau of Design and Recreation Services/Division of Recreation and Parks Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 Dear Ms. Weiss: This is being written in response to your letter dated March 20, 1998, regarding the status of the proposed canoe launch facility at the Stonecrop location within the City of Sebastian. A meeting with the residents of the Stonecrop area was held on Friday, January 9, 1998. In addition to residents at that meeting, there were City Council Members, City staff members and a county commissioner for this area of the county. There was a significant amount of opposition to the site proposed within the City, and Indian River County was encouraged to proceed with the project since they are involved with an improvement of C.R. 512 over the Sebastian River. This was further desirable since the County has a potential site near the Sebastian River and C.R. 512. The location would be just outside the City Limits and provide the same value and convenience to the citizens of Sebastian as the proposed site inside the City Limits. While the City Council took no formal action, it was obvious that they were satisfied to allow the County to proceed with the canoe launch facility which is located outside the city near C.R. 512 and the Sebastian River. I have briefly discussed the matter with County Commissioner, Fran Adams, who represents the North County area, and she has said that the County would be willing to proceed with the project. She further stated that the County would be prepared to enter into a memorandum of understanding or whatever would be necessary for the County to assume the grant. If you need any additional information, please contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, j Thomas W. Frame City Manager TWFfjmt cc: Hororable Patsy Kurth, State Senator Honorable Charles W. Sembler, 1I, State Representative Honorable Members of Sebastian City Council /—S Lawton Chiles Governor Department of Environmental Protection Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 March 20, 1998 Mr. Tom Frame City Manager City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Re: Legislative Line Item Grant LLI Grant Project No. M98014 Dear Mr. Frame: Virginia B. Wetherell Secretary As we have previously discussed, the 1997 Florida Legislature appropriated funds to the City of Sebastian for Stonecrop Park. The appropriation identified the amount of $105,000. It is my understanding, through our telephone conversations, that the City is experiencing difficulty in citing the project on property controlled by the City. Would you please advise this office of the City's status regarding this project. Please include any recommendations you might have regarding the resolution of this situation. Should you have questions regarding the procedures or other matters concerning these funds, please contact myself or Linda Reeves by writing or phone us at (904) 488-7896. We look forward to working with you toward the successful completion of this recreation project. Sincerely, 1' ^ _ 'L Alexandra H. Weiss Community Assistance Consultant Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Division of Recreation and Parks AHW/ Attachment cc: Senator Patsy Ann Kurth Representative Charles W. Sembler, II Fran Mainella, Director, Division of Recreation and Parks Gerald K. Oshesky, Chief, Bureau of Design and Recreation Services "Protect, Conserve and Manage Florida's Environment and Natural Resources" Printed on recycled paper. ' S