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overview of the Cultural Council's objectives and assured the Board that the organization was confident of raising the funds to do the plan by 2012. Commissioner Wheeler supported the Cultural Plan, but wanted to make sure that the policies were written so the County does not end up being required to provide financial support to the Cultural Council. He also questioned whether the Quasi -Nonprofit status would lead to the expenditure of funds by the County. Discussion followed on the ramifications of providing the quasi -nonprofit status to the Cultural Council. Administrator Baird explained that commonly, the quasi -nonprofit designation is given to agencies that provide governments services that are necessary or required. Commissioner Davis understood the need for the Cultural Council to be designated as the County's partner, but asked the Council representatives to what extent they would be affected if the Quasi -Nonprofit designation was removed from the Comprehensive Plan. Mary Jayne Kelly, Executive Director of Cultural Council, 2036 14th Avenue #103, Vero Beach, FL 32960, explained the original intent for seeking the Quasi -Nonprofit designation in 2005, and acknowledged that while the Council preferred to maintain it, removing the designation would not greatly impact them. Commissioner Wheeler requested that Policy 9.5 be amended as follows: "The County shall consider the Cultural Council of Indian River County (CCIRC) as the County's designated cultural agency and a Quasi Nonprofit Agency. As such..." Vice Chairman Solari suggested amending the wording in Policy 9.5 as follows: "The Cultural Council...In so doing, the Cultural Council shall may annually submit a funding request to the County..." 19 May 11, 2010