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M M M Director Keating recommended a one-time delay rather than a phase-in of 2 or 3 different rates. When a builder submits their application for a building permit, they are grandfathered in on the rates in effect at that time, but they are required to pick up the permit within a certain period of time after being notified that it is ready. The fees are paid at the time the permit is picked up. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Nancy Offutt, legislative coordinator for the Vero Beach Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, read into the record the following letter dated 9/12/88: dart robeach- dian river county �- chamber of commerce September 12, 1988 1216 21 STREET P.O. BOX 2947 VERO BEACH, FL 32961 305.'567.3491 The Honorable Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Chairman, Board of County Commissioners 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida ,2960 ' Dear Chairman Scurlock and Commissioners: The board of directors of the Vero Beach -Indian River County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the need to provide infrastructural improvements for our county's growth, and in a timely manner to meet the dictates.of'statewide land use planning and growth legis- lation. We also realize that'impact fees must, to a certain extent, be considered among the means of funding this infrastructure. We are concerned, however, that in the adoption and creation of new impact fees and escalating impact fees, the total amount of out- of-pocket start up costs may add up to an eco�c moratorium against the commercial development we are trying to encourage. Please keep in mind that our Comprehensive Land Use Plan also has an Economic Development Element and to meet the objectives of attracting clean, light industry which will provide stable employ- ment and tax base diversity, we must remain competitive with other counties. The Chamber's legislative task force is in the process of comparing models for Treasure Coast counties, using different land use categories, to determine what the total amount of impact fees, in addition to those being considered today, add to the cost of developing residential dwellings, office, retail and warehouse space. We urge you to keep the same comparables. We would also hope that the county takes a conservative approach when considering expanding its application of impact fees,to limiting them to essential services such as transportation and utilities. Sincerely,. Andy Bei dorf 'J President 37 P 10 1 Boor, 74 r,,� F 170