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Commissioner Bird understood that there are no major differences between the Cubit study and what the Corps has developed up to this point, and Mr. Edge confirmed that there are no major differences as far as identifying the problem and solutions to the problem. He felt that the Corps is very much in agreement with what Cubit feels are the major solutions, but there are some subtle differences. The Corps has very strict guidelines that they have to follow which are more stringent than what the State would have and more stringent than what the County would have in place if the County was to do the job themselves. Commissioner Bird pointed out that over the years this has been a very controversial subject, but he believed that the vast majority of the people in Indian River County still are looking for the best solution and answer to the problem. He emphasized that we have to rely on firms like Cubit Engineering along with the Corps of Engineers to give us the expertise. He has always said that we have to rely on outside experts to come in and analyze the problem and tell us what they feel is the solution to the problem and then come up with the most cost effective, fair and equitable way to spread that cost over those who will be using the facility and benefiting from the improvement. The dynamics are different in different areas, and what works in one particular area may not be the best approach for Indian River County. Director Davis felt that supports the fact that the Beach Plan needs to be a living document. Beach erosion is not a new science, but it certainly is one that has been most innovative in the past. As everyone struggles with a solutions, we need to take those things and see how they compare to Indian River County, and if they apply, we should insert them as alternatives in this document. Commissioner Wheeler wanted to see us pursue a way of raising funds to support the maintenance whether through taxing BOOK 73 `.{JC. 496