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we can reach out to, please let us know. Need to be able to launch an air boat. At least half of our water bodies will receive hydrilla treatment this winter. We had massive loss of power to all of the City's lift stations during Hurricane Irma causing a significant amount of sanitary overflow. Due to the amount of rain during this time frame, there was however significant dilution. Fecal coliform tests taken from our monitored water bodies post Irma however did not show any levels that would have been in exceedance of state swimming standards. Ms. Williams stated she is working on a project to put a carp barrier at the gate in Lake Kathryn. It needs to be determined if a brand new one needs to be constructed or modify the current one. She would like to get more carp in the lake as soon as the State allows it. Mr. Blais asked when the State transfers the permit to the City for Lake Kathryn, will we have more permission to put in for more carp? Ms. Williams stated that the City will have the same restrictions as the Friends of Lake Kathryn, and permitting allowances will be determined by FWC. The City will also need to obtain a permit for the carp. Mr. Lasure asked if there were any record breaking flooding in the City during the hurricane. Ms. Williams answered not that she was aware of. C. Educational Outreach: At the University of Central Florida — gave a "Stem Talk" to the Environmental Engineering & Ecology class. Presentation at Rollins College — Ecology of Environmental Issues Class (Marissa Williams' Alma Mater), Springs, Swamps and Sinkhole Course. These students will also participate in volunteering with a Restoration Event at Secret Lake Park, which is a credited part of their class requirement. D. Upcoming Events: Clean Up planned for Lake Kathryn Circle. The wetland that has a lot of garbage and debris. December will be the month that she is asking for Board volunteers. She will get back with the Board of the scheduled date. Chairman Gonzalez volunteered. FWC was doing a follow-up inspection as part of the upland grant program that we are involved in. Our intention is to apply for the grant program this spring to continue to receive assistance with managing the City's five dedicated conservation areas. Earth Fest is being planned for April, more details to come. The Fertilizer Ordinance was brought before the Commission this week and the First Reading passed. Seminole County passed a Fertilizer Ordinance in February, restricting all fertilizer applications to be used during the summer that have nitrogen or phosphorous. The ordinance also required that regarding nitrogen concentration, 50% of it must be slow released. In a few years it will need to be minimum 65% slow released, which will be beneficial because when it rains or moisture is applied to the product it will be a slow release that will dissolve over time, which will keep it from flushing into roadways and our lakes which will 3