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we do have the restriction, but Mr. Lewis did not believe that was probable. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing, and asked that discussion be limited to the issue of fees versus no fees. Robert Gaga, Vero Beach, stated that he fishes at the Sebastian Inlet Park on a regular basis. He understood that this land was donated for use as a park, and felt that if the County wants to break a trust like that, the issue would have to go to a referendum. He urged the Board to include in that referendum language stating that residents..,of Indian River and Brevard Counties would be exempted from any entrance fees. Huey Walker of Vero Beach was opposed to entrance fees and wanted to challenge the Commission and the State to come up with some innovative funding so that all the people who come to the State of Florida can enjoy the state parks for free. He stressed the importance of tourism on Florida's economy. Chairman Scurlock asked what Mr. Walker would suggest, and Mr. Walker felt there may be a possibility of using some lottery proceeds, and perhaps go to a $1 state head tax for all the residents of Florida.. He believed we should come up with a way to fund our parks without charging entrance fees and taking advantage of the tourists. Dick Schuler, representing AARP of Vero Beach, stressed that this is the third time he has addressed this Board and the DNR on the law enforcement problem at the Inlet. He suggested a parking fee rather than an entrance fee, and felt that the revenue that would be generated by a parking fee would be enough to fund our needs at the park, including law enforcement. Dennis Sada, owner of a business near the Inlet, held up petitions signed by 400 people opposing admission fees to the Sebastian Inlet Park. (SAID PETITIONS WERE NOT PRESENTED TO THE CLERK TO THE BOARD TO BE PLACED ON FILE.) He felt that if the County gives up the deed restriction and allows the State to OCT 11 1988 22 LOOK ,GE466