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13. C. I. REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION TO BE DRAFTED IN SUPPORT OF <br />PROTECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS' ADVERTISING TRUST <br />FUND AND SUPPORT IN WRITING A LETTER TO STATE LEGISLATIVE <br />DELEGATION REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />RURAL AND FAMILY LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM <br />Commissioner Davis reported that his recommendations were from the Agricultural <br />Advisory Committee (AAC), and he dispelled rumors that he had appointed the AAC Committee <br />members. He explained that the Advertising Trust Fund for the Department of Citrus is a "box <br />tax" that the growers affix and pay themselves, in order to advertise the commodities of grapefruit, <br />orange juice, and citrus. There has been some discussion about the State appropriating these <br />monies to balance their general revenue budget. He declared that the AAC is adamantly opposed <br />to this proposal, and he wanted to draft a resolution of support to keep the citrus growers' money <br />out of the State's budget. <br />Vice Chair Bowden was also adamantly opposed to "raiding the box tax fund". <br />Chairman Wheeler commented that it would be a plus for staff and Commissioner <br />Davis to present this matter to the State Legislative Delegation. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by <br />Vice Chair Bowden, the Board unanimously directed the <br />County Attorney to draft a Resolution of Support protecting <br />the Department of Citrus' Advertising Trust Fund from <br />being cut or from going into the State's General Revenue <br />Fund. <br />October 16, 2007 21 <br />