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Bob McPartlan, Mayor of Sebastian and Administrator with the <br />Department of Children and Families <br />Cynthia Falardeau, Executive Director of The Education <br />Foundation of Indian River County <br />Carol Veeneman, 150 Lakeview Way, Vero Beach and <br />Childcare Resources' Board Member <br />Dr. Mark J. Rendell, Superintendent for Indian River School <br />District <br />Michael Kint, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of <br />Indian River County <br />Commissioner O'Bryan felt it was an essential service and an <br />investment to fully fund the Children's Services FY 2016/2017 <br />Budget. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher to approve Alternative <br />4 funding for Children's Services for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 in <br />the amount $1,051,965, as requested by the Indian River <br />County Funder's Forum, an increase of $200,000, or 23.5% <br />from the current year amount including the $200,000 matching <br />funds (or up $400,000 from the base funding level). <br />Commissioner Davis felt it was appropriate to fully fund the <br />Children's Services. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher wanted a cooperative effort and a <br />shared responsibility with the Indian River School District in <br />regards to Children's Services funding. <br />Commissioner Zorc wanted to see going forward, a set of <br />reserve requirements established to sustain the programs in an <br />event of an economic downturn or significant budget cuts. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and by a 4-1 vote <br />(Chairman Solari opposed), the motion carried. <br />The Chairman called a recess at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened the <br />meeting at 11:37 a.m., with all members present. <br />F. Public Works <br />None <br />Board of County Commission Minutes Page 7 <br />March 8, 2016 <br />