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Fr JUL 10 1985 BOOK 61 m n 448 developer in the future as the property around his project develops so those people don't get a free ride. This is being looked at by our consultants, and one of the things they are looking at is a type of refundable advance agreement. Attorney Brandenburg agreed this arrangement could be very involved and would require careful accounting, but noted that it can beset out in the ordinance up front so the developer knows just what his rights will be. Vice Chairman Scurlock brought up the possibility of a five year limit and then no refunds.. He noted that we want developers to build where the infrastructure is available to support their project, and he did feel there must be some time limit. Commissioner Bird agreed there should be some penalty for building prematurely in an area, but then again everyone else should not get a free ride. Attorney Brandenburg pointed out that everyone else pays impact fees as well, but they do not get any credits because they did not contribute to the initial road. Vice Chairman Scurlock advised that the Transportation Planning Committee is still working on this and will come to the Commission with a recommendation which he felt sure will be heavily discussed. He noted that one of the other questions raised was whether the public sector (the County, the School District, the Hospital District, etc.) pays impact fees also. Attorney Brandenburg reported that the consultants were told to make a list of any proposed exemptions and bring this to the Commission for a decision. He personally did not feel anyone should be exempt, but felt there will be complaints from non-profit groups, church groups, the City of Vero Beach, etc. The Vice Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION made by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, Chairman Lyons being absent and 36 _I