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Minutes: A member moved to accept the minutes from Dec. 16; the board voted in favor. The transcript records the motion and an affirmative vote, but does not include a roll-call tally by individual names.

Meeting dates: The board discussed shifting the November and December meeting dates to avoid the busy holiday weeks. A motion to move the November meeting to Nov. 17 and the December meeting to Dec. 15 was made, seconded, and approved by the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 27, 2025 - Parks and Recreation Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the Dec. 16 minutes, voted to move the November and December meetings (to Nov. 17 and Dec. 15), and formally recorded the My Legacy recommendation (reported separately).","taxTitle","Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida","taxId",52013,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366480,"City to apply for recreational trails grant to finish Garden Park trail; planting planned with Natural Resources Board",230,4696000,4926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a&start=4696&end=4926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a/thumbnail_4696000.jpg","/articles/6366480/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/City-to-apply-for-recreational-trails-grant-to-finish-Garden-Park-trail-planting-planned-with-Natural-Resources-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366480-072cc196baea8a263c44545923d2bd41/orig.mp4?Expires=1773614491&Signature=SMGzkvg3gN6MSjeMJjUsigd6yNdWcsnJbC0yjyVVkk3UHQIvA6WuTwuDGdECc4nOAV4~PmZaE9AUap7xq8HH-Sopi9NrnqsaeuK9ggKUpPPyQIjqGGO~FfFOAEo-GPcxCOalfWbu8rZ0Z3g-98RMPtjKZlAAsM1kFq8qIz~2OgcsGIr8aOTwugxa7Hr7y4f7DprCIJOmwxnURTgKOn2435PjHIBaEsC-hYdRQL-4I47wdBEja1GLr08Dx61owJYLH1xd~NCpHZmrWTHz5J6WZRZPdQiWxiA7Siwm-0LdBiQhZfl7u3gpFA3~46KGZY-lLzg-PyJJXKZu-HriLw-~ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff asked the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to support an application for a recreational trails grant to finish the walking trail, upgrade furnishings, and complete related work at Garden Park.

Staff said the grant program funds trails and park outfitting; while the grant would be awarded later, staff must submit the application now. The grant application is due March 1 and, if awarded, funding would be available in January 2026. Staff said the project would complete the remaining portions of the trail and improve benches and other furnishings.

Separately, staff said the Natural Resources Board is coordinating a major native-planting effort at Garden Park — largely pollinator and butterfly-friendly plants — and that planting is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 10. Staff said the garden club and local volunteers have an interest in the site and that one Eagle Scout pollinator garden on the property needs additional plantings and revitalization.

Staff said they will coordinate with neighbors about work near private property and remain mindful of homeowner concerns about work encroaching into backyard areas.","Staff told the advisory board the city will apply for a recreational trails grant to complete the trail and site furnishings at Garden Park; funding would not be available until January 2026 and the grant application is due March 1, with planting work by the Natural Resources Board tentatively the week of March 10.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366485,"Advisory board reviews impact fee schedule; members flag need for updated analysis",82,3606000,3688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a&start=3606&end=3688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a/thumbnail_3606000.jpg","/articles/6366485/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/Advisory-board-reviews-impact-fee-schedule-members-flag-need-for-updated-analysis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366485-8f072814cde64ac269ca249e8851116a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773614491&Signature=Jla7OByujCslXlkkA~cGZRLFKAAh2oj-OnitenZ2sMkHinDDhg6RRpvP9bCBeBWNnaZmsvYY5NRXx6RsNT2DW5KbxHnSQL7aBjWrRbp0Mjod3Ht4V855RJzF656byyDWNj~HdV2qn-BqgyI9uN~F7U~HBBMAA1BRgY9Q0YMOGRT4Q5Jf9o8qbaIgthfjdELRWkp521rQc3Wh9vSsT-qQZCY3XJFAuVa~E0FuTX1f8Xq-uNcmNAOdtzfNALipYI-NIK0R6v9hn~63krSGqaN0icVRXEOS1wcwjEkFzz1hh~OtyLShUxk-U63chLeOh98opcOJynuam9agvsdtU5WcVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The advisory board reviewed the city’s impact-fee ordinance and asked staff for a contemporary analysis of fees and zones, saying the current schedule appears out of date given recent construction-cost increases.

Staff summarized the ordinance included in the meeting packet and said the typical parks impact fee is about $975 per residential unit, while Sebastian Highlands (a legacy development with a bankruptcy-era settlement) is charged a lower fee (about $650). Staff said fees are collected at the time the owner obtains a building permit.

Board members expressed concern that $975 per resident will not support future park needs in a rapidly growing community and asked staff to benchmark fees against similar cities and present an analysis to the board and to City Council for possible adjustment.

Board members also asked about how impact-fee funds are held by zone, whether money must be encumbered within seven years and what happens to unspent funds. Staff said they would follow up with the city’s finance/accounting group to explain encumbrance rules and report back to the board.

Board members discussed “fee-in-lieu” arrangements, citing the Bryant Court playground: a developer paid about $80,000 in lieu of providing neighborhood park property, and staff used those funds to build the playground.","Board members reviewed the city’s impact-fee ordinance, noted that the fee schedule dates to 2001, and discussed disparities (about $975 per resident generally, about $650 in Sebastian Highlands) and the possibility of a new fee study given rising equipment and construction costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366490,"Parks staff report progress on Riverview Park plans, Bryant Court playground and Main Street boat ramp design",157,2190000,2347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a&start=2190&end=2347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a/thumbnail_2190000.jpg","/articles/6366490/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/Parks-staff-report-progress-on-Riverview-Park-plans-Bryant-Court-playground-and-Main-Street-boat-ramp-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366490-3407e6d129fd8c1c8689324be8263bed/orig.mp4?Expires=1773614491&Signature=UJWBdBxzc9zUyzgTsiz6IzpeRckOZcSaGgPAj9VY~226-xT6lOgU0B0WnB45S~Cm1PmPoKH0Lzn30shWl4snQCvINbY6ysevak-a5UfbW~UxKdYcT0Qzl2~RrwwWs6-sCY2BMZJQalQTWMOB9ozuHPdJdEcJlt139mXb5yib2S4FJSsGb6-6QAQXRI~Ou8M7SSb8VPd7-bTRSrapcStMhX1TlynwUpgl1Y-FYb6d-AubAhdml0jXNztZTa-7Y4hrw7VeiBX2q2ByU266TwRzIJ-7C6B91~7yX1uiN9bTqZF9WfLT6rMlEIKWUfW8vmIGSG4AhD6LPW6rH096aSlhfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City parks staff updated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on multiple ongoing park projects, saying conceptual planning at Riverview Park is advancing, Bryant Court playground is about 85% complete, and the boat ramp on Main Street is entering a design phase for dredging.

Staff said Riverview Park planning should produce a conceptual plan within the next couple of months and that funding continues to be sought for features such as a splash pad. Bryant Court playground is in the ground with turf installed and appears to be in active use; staff said remaining items are detail work around the play area.

At Barber Street, staff reported that the old, rusted backstops required replacement and that in-house crews, led by Antoine, installed netting and fencing material to restore protection between fields. The board asked how many backstops were replaced; staff said all four.

Staff also reported a design kickoff for dredging at the Main Street boat ramp, a grant-funded effort to improve access so boats — possibly larger ones — can get in and out more easily. Staff said the design and permit package must be completed by September and that federal permits will be required. The presentation characterized the project primarily as dredging rather than a major ramp redesign.

At Riverview Park’s Twin Piers staff said a “law enforcement” dock (for first-responder vessels) and a separate “working waterfront” (for fishing activity) will require fire-protection dry lines. One dry line at the working waterfront failed inspection and needs replacement; the law enforcement dock needed a dry line installed. Staff said two grants were awarded to fund those dry-line installations and that work should be completed within about 90 days, depending on materials availability.

Staff also said the Shoreline Stabilization Plan for Swing and Bench Park has been completed and submitted for a “no permit needed” letter because the work is on the land side of the mean high-water line; once the letter is received staff will bid the work.","Staff told the advisory board that Riverview Park conceptual planning is moving forward, Bryant Court playground is largely finished, backstops on Barber Street were replaced in-house, and a design kickoff began for dredging at Main Street boat ramp.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366495,"Parks advisory board backs ‘My Legacy’ web memorial program, will ask council to approve",736,2857000,3593000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a&start=2857&end=3593","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159491-ca8d6a814969eb783823d9ce147fdf9a/thumbnail_2857000.jpg","/articles/6366495/Sebastian/Indian-River-County/Florida/Parks-advisory-board-backs-My-Legacy-web-memorial-program-will-ask-council-to-approve","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366495-c80a564c2c4c3b9f06d0010759d92a85/orig.mp4?Expires=1773614491&Signature=ZE1MVTSV~BwM-lZKStklgAXgq5MHM3c3PBYyju73efcCpNRui47tlX8HZFCz21~~tNOWL~orD5RZclkgzZ16SpmcXZhFdvuRqiHLtCJn3kUDQIgsTL3Pq0qMT8o8k0PusH-K4g6aqbW29fGzmOLtHMVau1iuGbWh9c07dC6~yMOS0LxoWxpXtw8v7kHGEpB3aYgPmDla5eiSgQ5xQIJ4gucEEzGnmi4PCQVqEtkT3k7N3KXZzLXX4hGj6szdcn7f5qdfX1oftUqFPaeSDtRgjGHnqaypj1phf8P4jD8z9Z5h7FGWetVbnrhxnkWKmkueccxNc2jxGnmtjreJ9ebVlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sebastian Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to send City Council a recommendation to adopt My Legacy, a web-based memorial program that would let residents purchase and place memorial benches, bricks and plaques and attach extended family stories via QR codes.

Board members and staff said the platform replaces a largely manual process and adds an option for families to publish a short “community story” behind a bench or brick that is accessible by scanning a QR code. The board’s motion to recommend implementation passed during the meeting.

Staff showed the board a working preview of the platform, which staff said will list available locations, show whether a site is available and allow buyers to enter an inscription and pay online. The presenter demonstrated that a bench purchase would produce a QR-code plaque at the chosen site; scanning the code brings up an extended biography or “story” rather than only the name and dates usually found on a memorial plaque.

Staff told the board the platform is GIS-enabled so family members can find a memorial from anywhere and view the attached story on a computer or phone. The board discussed whether preexisting bricks and benches could be retrofitted with QR-code plaques; staff said there would be an additional cost to retrofit existing plaques and bricks.

Board members asked about pricing. Staff said the current ground-brick memorial cost is $50 and that, if the council approves the new program, the proposed price for a similar memorial entry would be $125 to cover administrative costs. Staff also said orders would still be processed by the city: once a purchaser places an online order the bench would be shipped to the city and city crews would install it.

The board discussed outreach to community groups such as the Garden Club of Sebastian and said staff would present the program to City Council on Feb. 12; if council approves, staff said the site could go live Feb. 13.

Motion and vote: A board member moved that the advisory board send a recommendation to City Council to implement the My Legacy program; a second was recorded from Miss White and the motion passed. The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally by name.","The Sebastian Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend that the city adopt a new web-based memorial program — called My Legacy — that lets residents order benches and bricks online and attach QR-coded family stories.","actionData","errors"]

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