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i Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal explained the plans of Calvary Chapel of Vero Beach, Inc. (Calvary) to move their on-line station to an FM radio band, which would require a tower -mounted antenna. He said the American Tower Corporation (the parent company of Global Tower Partners (GTP Towers I, LLC) and Calvary reached a licensed agreement to place an antenna on the Hobart Tower. He recommended the Board approve the Consent Letter allowing Calvary to move forward, subject to the terms of the November 4, 2008 License Agreement with Global Tower Assets, and authorize staff to bring back a formal lease between the parent company and the County in early 2016. ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously approved the Consent Letter subject to the terms of the November 4, 2008 License Agreement with Global Tower Assets and directed staff to bring back a sublease with the proper parties in early 2016. 12:24 C. Legislative Update and Resolution Urging the Florida Legislature and the Governor to p.m. Oppose Legislation Which Would Mandate Local Governments to Redirect a Portion of Tourist Development Tax Funds to Visit Florida and Local Law Enforcement (memorandum dated December 9, 2015) 303-306 Assistant County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner recalled the Board's direction on December 8, 2015, to draft a resolution urging the Florida Legislature and the Governor to oppose legislation that would mandate local governments to redirect a portion of the locally -collected tourist development tax funds away from the promotion of local tourism. She presented the proposed Resolution and requested the Board's approval. ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 2015-141, urging the Florida Legislature to oppose and the Governor Rick Scott to oppose any legislation which would mandate Tourist Development Tax Funds be diverted away from local communities; and directing certified copies of this Resolution to be provided to various officials. Attorney Pingolt Cotner discussed Senate Bill 742/House Bill 517 that would make changes to the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN). Emergency Services Director John King and Assistant Fire Chief Brian Burkeen responded to the Board's questions regarding inter -facility transports within Indian River County, cost and care issues, and the continuation of care. ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously directed staff to work with the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) to oppose the current wording of the Bill that would change the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Board of County Commission Minutes Page 10 December 15, 2015