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Further discussion ensued, during which the Board spoke to the <br />importance of having the staff person/coordinator be involved with <br />Tallahassee for more than just the two months of legislative session. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br />1:40 2. Be Floridian Program <br />p.m. (memorandum dated June 18, 2014) <br />Chairman O'Bryan provided background on the National Estuary "Be <br />Floridian" program. He disclosed that the Indian River Lagoon <br />Counties Collaborative recommends that each County contribute $5,000 <br />towards the program, and asked fellow Commissioners to authorize the <br />cost -share. <br />Vice Chairman Davis noted that at a prior Board meeting, the "Be <br />Floridian" program had been presented as a free program. <br />Discussion ensued during which Chairman O'Bryan was asked to return <br />with further information on: (1) whether the fee is for implementation of <br />the program; (2) Section F. "Partnership and Cost Sharing" of the <br />project proposal; and (3) whether the program would overlap with <br />current County initiatives to educate the citizens about the Fertilizer <br />Ordinance. A breakdown of the task line items was also requested. <br />Chairman O'Bryan agreed to report back to the Board with the <br />additional information. <br />B. Commissioner Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman <br />None <br />C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher <br />None <br />D. <br />1:44 <br />p.m. <br />E. <br />1:50 <br />p.m. <br />Commissioner Bob Solari <br />1. All Aboard Florida (AAF) <br />(memorandum dated June 25, 2014) <br />Commissioner Solari provided commentary on the proposed All <br />Aboard Florida (AAF) proposed high speed passenger rail service. <br />He disclosed that: (1) AAF has filed with the court to block public <br />release of its financial and ridership projections; (2) the Treasure <br />Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) supports rail service; and <br />(3) AAF will be the recipient of government subsidies. <br />Commissioner Tim Zorc <br />1. Update on the June 19, 2014 Florida Municipal Power Agency Meeting <br />(memorandum dated June 25, 2014) <br />Board of County Commission Minutes <br />July 1, 2014 Page 12 <br />192- <br />195 <br />196 <br />197 <br />