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'Most of the Committee's recommendations have now been implemented. We have established two additional positions on the Association's staff; we have significantly expanded our training and educational services; our legislative activities have been greatly increased; and, our newsletter has been expanded. In general, the overall goal of the Committee's recommendations was for the Association to become a more active and visible force in Tallahassee. One of their main recommendations was that the Association purchase or construct a permanent office facility in the downtown Tallahassee area. Owning an office building will permit the Association to free up revenues currently being spent on rent for more productive services. Occupying our building in the downtown area will greatly increase the Association's visibility with other Associations and the Legislature. I am writing you today with regard to our building fundraising effort. The Association has now raised approximately $50,000 in contributions and commitments for future contributions from individuals, corporations and county governments toward a building whose estimated cost is approximately $600,000. The Board of Directors voted at its last meeting to=impose a one- time, special assessment of the amount equal to one year's dues for each county. The special assessment will enable the Association to pay cash for a suitable site and to then fund any necessary renovations through its fundraising activities with corporations and individuals. We believe that acquiring a specific site will greatly enhance the Association's ability to raise the necessary funds for renovation. Enclosed please find information on your dues for this past fiscal year. Unless your county is "capped" at the maximum rate of $35,000 annually, your county's dues will increase slightly next year based upon population growth. Pursuant to the Association's Bylaws, special assessments are subject to a vote of our membership which will occur at our October Annual Conference. If approved by the membership, the assessment will equal the amount of one year's regular dues and will be included with your 1987-88 dues statement. As the Board discussed the issue of a special assessment, concern was expressed over the ability of some jurisdictions to fund the regular dues and a special assessment in one year, and the value of having 100% membership of counties within the Association was recognized. No county's membership will be discontinued because of inability to pay the special assessment; however, it is my hope, and the hope of the Board of Directors, that all counties will realize the importance to the 'Association of participating in this program and will contribute their fair share toward our fundraising effort. I appreciate your support for this program and this Association. If you would like to discuss this issue in greater detail, please call me at 813/462-3364 or contact the Association staff in Tallahassee. BARBARA SHEEN TODD PRESIDENT TERRY WOOD VIU PRESIDENT ROYCE READY SECRETARY I KURT SPITZER fVicurt f DIRICIUR I Pinellas Duval -TREASURER Polk ; Commissioner Wheeler asked for some direction from the Board as to their feelings on paying a one-time, special assessment 35 A BOOK 69 FI+i. �I