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Commissioner Eggert understood the impact fee being aimed at is $431.62. Director Davis confirmed this and explained the level they feel the impact fee should be established at blends in other revenue sources to fund the capital improvements, including grant opportunities, the Boating Improvement Trust Fund, etc. Commissioner Eggert asked if they are also recommending the dependent taxing district, and Administrator Balczun stated that they are suggesting we hold off on that until a workshop meeting with the City can be scheduled. Commissioner Eggert was also curious that while assessment was mentioned, it wasn't really discussed at length, and she felt this should be considered as she would like to see us move closer to countywide recreation however we do it. Commissioner Bird felt this is a step in that direction, and he wished to commend Director Davis and staff for their work on this study. Commissioner Eggert noted that she had some question in regard to the figure as related to ownership. On the ballfields, for instance, it said ownership was Vero Beach/Indian River County, and she believed the county owns the ballfields and that we . lease them. Director Davis agreed that we own the property, but he believed the actual facilities, bleachers, etc., are owned by the City; so, there is a joint participation. Chairman Scurlock noted that page 45 of the study states that if you are talking about an estimate including another million over the next 20 years, inclusion of the grants mentioned earlier and funds from the General Fund would result in a fee of $292.00. Director Davis agreed we could drop the impact fees to that level. He advised, however, that in developing the capital improvement program, it was assumed the revenue would come from the unincorporated area only. It is certainly hoped that the !V AY 1 1988 30 BOOK 72 F,ACE 3IO