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general taxpayers money to operate, and the State feels that the users of this park should bear part of that cost. Nevertheless, the•Governor and Cabinet decided that there was some equity involved in the position of the Inlet taxpayers and adopted a policy that there would not be a charge for either admission or parking at the Sebastian Inlet State Park. That policy is still in effect and it is up for review with a strong recommendation that it be rescinded to allow a standard admission fee on the north side of the park. Mr. Landrum advised that should the Governor and Cabinet okay the fee at the north side at its June 16th meeting, the DNR plans to ask the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County to remove the language in the deed restriction that prohibits the charging of admission fees on the south side. They feel that an admission fee should be charged for both sides of the inlet. That has been the State's position from the very outset, but they realize that it is up to the County Commission to decide whether or not to remove the language in the deed restriction. Chairman Scurlock asked about the possibility of having a admission fee structure that differentiates between Indian River and Brevard County residents and those people who come from all over the state and country. Mr. Landrum advised that the Attorney General has said that would not be legal and is contrary to their policy, but Chairman Scurlock did not feel it would be unfair because we pay taxes here and they don't. Mr. Landrum pointed out that no other counties have benefited more from State local assistance programs and grants than Indian River and Brevard. Commissioner Bird realized that while there is an impact on the County's road system by the people using the park, there is also an economic benefit to the county because many people come 19 Bua MAY 12 `907