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many years the State has spent money on this Park that wasn't generated here. He felt that is a good sign of the State's commitment to the Park and the people of this area. Commissioner Wheeler expressed his concern about the number of cars that have been broken into, and Mr. Lewis advised that the rate is down. It has been as high as 5-6 cars a week on the north side, but averages 1-2 cars a week on the south side. Chairman Scurlock felt there is no -question for the need to have additional revenues to have a well -kept, well -policed facility, but felt the Governor and Cabinet need to address an overall approach for providing adequate funding for the entire Park System. Commissioner Eggert noted that nowhere in this presentation has it been said that all attempts to raise additional revenues have been exhausted, and that the only alternative is to charge entrance fees. Chairman Scurlock asked if any legislation is being proposed this year, and Mr. Lewis didn't believe there was because the Legislature has told the Park System not to even think of coming to them for revenue. Mr. Lewis pointed out that when Tom Gardner made his presentation down here, he made it very clear there wasn't any way for them to go other than entrance fees. Commissioner Eggert suggested increasing the documentary stamp fees, but Mr. Lewis explained that documentary stamp fees help support the C.A.R.L. projects. Commissioner Bird felt that if he had his choice, after hearing all of this, his first choice would be not to charge a fee and have the State continue to maintain and make the improvements and do the good job they have done up there. His second choice would be to have an annual free pass for the residents of Indian River County, since the County would be giving up something by lifting the deed restrictions. His third choice would be to retain the fees for improvements and maintenance on the south side of the Inlet. His last choice 27 OCT 11 `988 BOOK X 4 LE 471