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BOOK 64 F�r,E��46 <br />MAY � 1996 <br />ability to raise money. We must be able to fund what we know to <br />be a need, and he could not think of a better way than something <br />associated with the roads. <br />Commissioner Wodtke believed the 20 year program has a lot <br />of "wishes" included in it and he favored going in 2� increments. <br />Commissioner Lyons understood that if we did want to back <br />away from this tax, we could do it rather quickly; so if all the <br />things happen that Commissioner Wodtke envisions, we still have <br />an escape. <br />Commissioner Bowman emphasized that she did not feel we can <br />pass this increase fast enough. She pointed out the mess that <br />South Florida is in. <br />Commissioner Bird noted that he has always said one of the <br />things that will determine our quality of life is the ability to <br />move traffic. He did feel it is unfortunate we have a situation <br />where one particular business will be hurt, but with the <br />additional pressure from the Legislature and the DOT for the <br />counties to go to the maximum, he believed any problem we may <br />create for Mr. Smith will soon be corrected. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and carried 4 to 1 with <br />Commissioner Wodtke voting in opposition. <br />60 <br />_I <br />