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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 />