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'SEP 14 1997 BOOK 69 AGE 431' Mr. Diamond stated that if the Board utilizes these taxes this way, it will have an impact on the General Fund. Chairman Scurlock noted that he would like to move the South County Park to the other side where it is revenue supported through some sort of user fees. He continued to stress that we can't kid ourselves - the court facility and jail have to be done first, and we must consider moving toward impact fees for recreation. Commissioner Bird asked if such an impact fee would be similar to the transportation impact fee where you can borrow against it because you would have a guaranteed revenue source. Chairman Scurlock agreed that it generates money, but you can't use it as the primary pledge, and Director Baird confirmed that you would have to have a secondary pledge, but it would definitely strengthen your position. Chairman Scurlock estimated that only about $150,000 per year could be raised by a recreation impact fee based on 1,500 new units at $100 per unit. Commissioner Bird hoped that impact fees could cover land acquisition and improvements and then user fees would cover operating costs. Commissioner Eggert inquired about the status of Golden Sands, and Commissioner Bird advised there is money in the budget for the County's portion, we have a grant from the state, and it is in the final construction drawings. Chairman Scurlock asked about the land next to the Tracking Station Park we had considered disposing of, and Commissioner Bird advised that the appraisals are finished and should be coming back to the Board shortly. OMB Director Baird reported that on Golden Sands we need the -_ money up front to do the initial work and that is coming out of the Park Development fund and then the grant. There will be very little impact to the taxpayer the way we are doing it. 7