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Commissioner O'Bryan wanted to have some of the trip -generation surveys done, <br />and learned from Director Keating that there are administrative funds in the impact fees which <br />would pay for a limited number of studies. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that the County could not legally waive an <br />individual impact fee, but the Board could vote to pay the fee out of a general fund. <br />Art Kruger, 7625th 58th Court, urged the Board to put together some type of plan <br />providing more incentives to retain and attract quality businesses. He noted that many middle- <br />income people were leaving the County, and he knew of three local businesses who were <br />considering relocating. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan asked Mr. Kruger to provide specific information on what <br />was triggering the companies to consider moving, and on what other counties had to offer that <br />our County did not. He stated that the County does offer business incentives, and invited Mr. <br />Kruger to attend today's 3:00 p.m. meeting of the Economic Development Commission. <br />Mr. Kruger said it was well known in the industry that companies wishing to <br />relocate often select St. Lucie or Brevard County. He offered to obtain an incentive package <br />from each of those counties so the Board could see what type of package was being offered. <br />Further discussion ensued among staff and Board members regarding the <br />importance of retaining and bringing industry to the County. <br />Administrator Baird wanted to find out from Mr. Kruger which companies were <br />considering relocating, to see if there was anything the County could do to help with their needs. <br />18 <br />October 21, 2008 <br />