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assessment to Indian River County would probably be about $1,000. He asked the Board’s <br />opinion on how he should respond to this matter. His rationale is if they are our kids we should pay <br />to house them. <br />Commissioner Macht thought the State should pay for it and that we should <br />participate. <br />Commissioner Adams recounted that the Article V issue was the first time we really <br />stood up against the unfunded mandates. This was discussed at FACo last month and there was a <br />handout showing the cost impact to each county. She thought ours was close to a million dollars <br />on that. She agreed that we should not continue taking these unfunded mandates from the State. <br />She agreed with Commissioner Macht and spoke in favor of participating and felt it was to our <br />benefit to stay active and to join in. <br />In response to Vice Chairman Neuberger’s inquiry, County Attorney Collins <br />st <br />advised this would not become law until October 1, and Vice Chairman Neuberger agreed to <br />protect our position with a small investment against a larger cost. <br />Chairman Ginn agreed that it is not unreasonable to be responsible for housing our <br />own delinquent juveniles. However, if it is looked at as part of the total justice system, she would <br />agree with the other Commissioners. <br /> <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved <br />joining in the lawsuit as a named plaintiff and participating <br />in the voluntary assessment to help defray the cost of <br />litigation. <br /> <br />13.A.1. CHAIRMAN CAROLINE D. GINN – TREASURE COAST <br />WORKFORCE CONSORTIUM <br />July 6, 2004 <br />30 <br /> <br />