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Discussion ensued on lane and road costs, historical data for prior road costs, cost <br />per lane mile, replacing bridges, and averaging all the projects. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan informed the Board that the Budget Office had supplied <br />him with a summary report showing past, current, and future road projects. He divulged that the <br />report reflecting 49.8% of the total project costs were from impact fees. <br />Chuck Mechling, 1999 Pointe West Drive, did not believe that now would be the <br />best time to increase impact fees. He felt that the County would best serve the community's future <br />needs by not accepting the report. He suggested the Board step back and come up with realistic <br />numbers. <br />In response to Administrator Baird's query, Mr. Mullen indicated that if the state <br />roads were to be taken out of the equation, the fees would go down about 9%. <br />Director Keating clarified why the state road costs and travel on state roads should <br />both be factored in the equation. He explained the reimbursement phases, and emphasized the lack <br />of funds. <br />Administrator Baird reiterated Director Keating's comments about money being <br />short and explained how road projects are being pushed back due to the reduced revenue stream. <br />The Chairman called a recess at 10:36 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:55 <br />a.m. with all members present. <br />Maria Fulchini, President of the Realtors Association of Indian River County, 1206 <br />5th Place, Vero Beach, spoke on behalf of over 1,000 realtors, to convey their opposition to <br />increasing impact fees (presentation on file). <br />5 <br />May 9, 2008 <br />Special Call <br />