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our area. He announced that the Airlines are contemplating new service to Melbourne but the problem is with the shortage of aircrafts and the risk of entering a new market. He disclosed that overall, airline capacity in Florida is down well over 20% from last year, and smaller airports like Melbourne have been hit particularly hard. The good news is, capacity cuts have led to improved profits to the airlines including Delta, and is creating an environment to expand to new markets. Mr. Dennis also discussed the demand of service, new growth opportunity, incentive package to Delta (approved by the Board), and the need to remain competitive if the area wants to attract additional services. He requested that both Commissions approve allocating at least $500,000 each for a one-time appropriation, with money not derived from ad valorem taxes, from their next 2007-2008 fiscal year budget. The money would not be spent unless the service is provided by the approved airline, he added. He listed other targeted airlines and reiterated that they wanted more than just Delta for competition and growth opportunities. Administrator Baird remarked that it would be hard for Indian River County to get that kind of money out of our General Fund and thought it might be better through the Tourist Tax. Tuck Farrell, Rancher and retired Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, favored an enhanced transportation system and connectivity. In the past he had suggested connectivity between CR 510 and CR 512 in Indian River. In Brevard County they were working on the St. Johns Heritage Parkway, which should help with connectivity and alleviate a lot of traffic. He urged both Commissions to try to plan ahead, be visionaries, and work on their transportation destiny. Chairman Neuberger asked Brevard Commissioners to talk about the I-95 Interchange between CR 512 and Melbourne Road. October 25, 2006 16 Joint Workshop / Brevard