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Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element In the future, most of the capital needs will be funded by recreation impact fees, grants, and optional sales tax revenue, while general funds revenue and user fees will be used for operational expenditures. Going forward, however, the Recreation Department should re-evaluate its user fee structure for recreational programs to ensure that costs are fully recovered. Due to a recent decrease in general fund revenue, the Recreation Department should also evaluate other funding options, such as facility naming rights, beach and park concessions, and others. Arts and Cultural Programs In the past, Indian River County residents have demonstrated that they value growth in and access to cultural programs in education, the arts, sciences and humanities. For that reason, the county has fostered an environment which promotes opportunities for individuals and organizations in the cultural sector that benefits residents of and visitors to Indian River County. According to the State of Florida's cultural plan, "Culture Builds Florida's Future", the quality of cultural life has been shown to be a reason people and businesses decide to relocate to an area. As such, the cultural sector impacts tourist development, retail sales, employment opportunities and general economic development. More so than many areas, Indian River County has the audience, interest, organizations and talent available to implement cultural development for the benefit of the entire community. In the future, the county should work with the Cultural Council of Indian River County to facilitate the provision of Arts and Cultural programs within the county. Community Development Department Indian River County 44