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tourists and non -property owners contribute up to 40%, but not here in Indian River County. Commissioner Bird suggested we change it from "400" to "considerable" revenues, and also suggested that we add "long-term residential rent" to Reason #4. Commissioner Eggert pointed out that no mention is made of tax dollars being spent on actual construction as opposed to debt service, and Commissioner Bowman suggested that Reason #5 read: "Money can be used for essential capital expenses only." Commissioner Eggert suggested that Reason #8 read: "Project priorities will be approved at required public hearings." Commissioner Bird felt we should call this an additional 1 -cent sales tax instead of a tax surcharge. Commissioner Scurlock felt the letter that is to be mailed to the absentee voters said it all very well, and wondered if we should run the letter as the ad. Chairman Wheeler believed the letter tends to be misleading where it says that the tax would relieve the burden on property taxpayers. He was concerned that some people might interpret that to mean that ad valorem taxes would not go up. Administrator Chandler advised that the letter has been sent out already, and emphasized that we need to keep the ad concise and factual in order to catch the individual's eye. Chairman Wheeler pointed out that no mention was made that there is a $50.00 maximum tax on a single purchase. William Koolage, 815 26th Street, cautioned the Board to use capital "expenses" rather than capital "expenditures". Administrator Chandler suggested placing a 1/4 page ad 6 times in the next few weeks before the election for a total expenditure of $2,123. After lengthy discussion and many suggestions, the Commissioners agreed that the language for the ad could be discussed all day long without everyone agreeing on the specifics. 39 FEB14 '9 BOOK �J ALE110