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M M <br />Commissioner Bowman anticipated one more hurdle in that the <br />AG people just do not see why they should be taxed to establish a <br />fund that would be used to purchase these endangered lands. She <br />pointed out that they already get a tax break on AG. <br />LOSS OF GRANT MONIES FOR THE NEW HEALTH DEPT. BUILDING <br />Chairman Eggert reported that she talked to Jim Howell, Palm <br />Beach program director for HRS, and he was flabbergasted to hear <br />that our Health Building wasn't on the list to receive grant <br />monies this year since things of less priority were approved. He <br />is trying to track it and -see what happened, but he suggested that <br />we reapply next year for these funds. <br />Commissioner Bowman suggested doing a video of the new <br />building to show them exactly what we are doing. <br />Commissioner Wheeler asked how much we have have received so <br />far, Chairman Eggert advised that we originally received $500,000, <br />and we expected another $2 -million for construction and <br />furnishings. We made a major commitment on the basis of our <br />1 -cent sales tax, and had hoped to get the grant monies which <br />would ease the burden on the sales tax capital projects. If the <br />Board all agreed, she would like to continue pursuing this and try <br />again to get the money for next year and see if Dale Patchett can <br />help us while he is still in office. <br />The Board indicated that they were in complete agreement on <br />applying for. next year. <br />SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT MEETING <br />The Chairman announced that immediately following adjournment <br />of this meeting, the Board will reconvene sitting as the District <br />Board of Fire Commissioners of the South County Fire District. <br />Those minutes are being prepared separately. <br />JAN 191990 2 _ ?00� '�� F�1 � 44 <br />