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Chairman Scurlock expressed concern about signing the letter as drafted, which was forwarded by the Corps and just arrived yesterday. Commissioner Wodtke noted that it is a new request for a statement of support of the Indian River County project. He pointed out that this letter is a letter of intent and not a contractual obligation, and it will serve to keep this project moving up to where if we want to sign a contract, we will know what our obligation would be. Commissioner Fletcher felt this letter expresses the county's intent to cost -share, and argument ensued as to the intent of the letter and whether this is just aimed at pumping sand on the beach and only that. Commissioner Lyons commented that it must be the taxpayer's decision whether or not to pump sand on the beaches, and one of the ways to go on to a referendum is to keep this project moving on. There is no sense having a referendum about something that is not going to be. Chairman Scurlock had a problem with saying that 'ewe continue to strongly support" this project. He stated that he would not support this as an individual, but if a referendum directed him to do so, that would be a different matter. He noted that other alternatives presented for beach restoration were eliminated from the plan. Commissioner Lyons stated that he would not personally plan to support pumping sand on the beaches, but he felt the Resolution places us in a position to make a decision on the future of our coastline. Commissioner Wodtke addressed the concern that the ad valorem taxpayer would have to pay for this project and pointed out that we have not yet addressed how this would be paid for. He believed the manner of funding is the key to whether the program will be acceptable or not, and there are different ways to accomplish this funding. He further noted JU BgoK 50 %E335., 7 1982 84 •