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Economic Stimulus Funds towards employment of <br />American Workers and utilization of American products. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher affirmed the Resolution's intent as a spirit and a message that <br />local government is seeking a "buy -American" focus. <br />Commissioner Solari opined that the Resolution takes away individual autonomy, and <br />creates a coerced, rather than a moral, choice. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan observed that the Resolution would be a guideline for local <br />governments, who would be the recipients of the Federal Stimulus Funds, to try to buy local, and <br />that it would not infringe on any individual. <br />Mayor Richard H. Gillmor, City of Sebastian, believed it was imperative to direct the <br />Municipalities and County to spend the Stimulus Funds on American companies. <br />Assistant County Administrator Zito updated the Board on four projects which would be <br />funded by the stimulus money under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Although <br />three of the projects would be bid out by the FDOT, Mr. Zito affirmed that staff would try to bid <br />out the fourth project (landscaping on 58th Avenue), in the spirit of the Resolution. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 3-2 <br />vote (Commissioners Solari and Wheeler dissenting), the <br />Motion carried. The Board approved Resolution 2009- <br />075, directing Federal economic stimulus funds to the <br />employment of American workers and the utilization of <br />American products. <br />30 <br />June 2, 2009 <br />