12/12/2006 (4) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

13. COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS 13.A.CGC.W,C OMMISSIONER ARY HEELER HAIRMAN Chairman Wheeler spoke about a letter he received from the attorneys representing Cloud Grove dated December 5, 2006 regarding a proposed bill being presented to the Indian River County Legislative Delegation on December 14, 2006. The Bill is creating a Special Assessment District for all of Cloud Grove properties, which include approximately 1400 acres in Indian River County. Chairman Wheeler was concerned that there has not been much dialogue, education or background given to this Commission on this matter. He was also concerned that this was being done through a Special Act of the Legislature instead of coming to the Commission or through St. Lucie County. He asked that the Board send a resolution opposing this “special act of the legislature” that Cloud Grove is asking for. Commissioner Davis announced that he met with Ernie Cox and Cynthia D’Angelo yesterday and expressed concerns about the 1400 acres in Indian River County and what the plans were for it. He asked them to call Bob Yulevich from St. John’s River Water Management District because there has been some discussion about the C-24 canal connection to the south and being able to provide some 300 million gallons of water coming in from the St. John’s Marsh. Commissioner Davis responded to Chairman Wheeler’s request for a definition of the Community Development District (CDD) and the Special Taxing District and whether they have different functions. Chairman Wheeler adamantly opposed the proposal and wants to send a strong resolution to the Legislature asking them to respect our “home rule” the best they can and not allow Cloud Grove to put a “special taxing district” in our County on a piece of property they have no intentions of developing. December 12, 2006 26