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reduce nutrients to our surface water. The City Commission was very supportive of this. The County received a grant last week from the State of Florida for their fertilizer ordinance for $150,000 to expand their education program. We will be able to benefit from this along with other cities that have their fertilizer ordinance in place. We will receive educational materials, better websites and webinars. This will be promoted as an educational item, rather than an enforcement issue. This Earth Fest, we will be focusing on educating residents regarding this ordinance, assuming it passes when it is up for second reading on November 20, 2017. The Lakes Management Guide will also be updated with the Fertilizer Ordinance once it has passed and everyone will be provided a copy. Lakes District Clean-up: Staff partnered with them and hosted a drainage basin cleanup to pick up a large amount of debris throughout the District's watersheds. Community Development is expanding their districting with the "Flower Streets", located around the South Winter Park Drive area. Not a lot of lakes, but still want to do a clean-up in that area. Chairman Gonzalez asked if the "tea" colored water affect the fish? Ms. Williams explained that it does not affect the fish, but is a natural process caused by the release of tannins from decomposing vegetation in wetlands. Chairman also asked if there any issues that the Board's support is needed. Ms. Williams shared that it would be supportive if anyone could attend the City Commission meeting on November 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm. to support the Public Hearing of the Fertilizer Ordinance. E. Future Meetings:- February 7, 2018 — Election of Chair and Vice Chair, May 2, 2018, August 1, 2018 and November 17, 2018 6. Audience Participation: None 7. Future LMAB Agenda Items: None at this time 8. Adiournment: Motion for Adjournment, By Mr. Lasure and seconded by Ms. Hatton. Motion passed unanimously. 4