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8, 2011 City of Vero Beach election ballot. He said that in accordance with the City Charter, <br />voters will be asked to approve the lease of the power plant site to Florida Power & Light, in <br />light of their possible purchase of the City's Electric Utility. <br />Chairman Solari noted that if the referendum is approved, it would allow continued <br />negotiations between the City and FPL <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to approve staff's <br />recommendation. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan mentioned that many voters were confused by the wording in the <br />referendum. They were uncertain if they were being asked to give the City the authority to lease <br />the property should that action become desirable, or if they were being asked to approve an <br />actual lease agreement (document) between the City and FPL He wondered if the County's <br />Resolution needed clarification. <br />After reviewing and discussing the issue with Attorney Polackwich, the Board consensus <br />was that the County's Resolution clearly defines the intent of the referendum question. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and the <br />Motion carried unanimously. The Board approved <br />Resolution 2011-100, setting forth the Board's position <br />on the Referendum question scheduled for the November <br />8, 2011 election, relating to leasing of the City's Power <br />Plant site in connection with the possible sale of the City <br />Electric Utility. <br />October 18, 2011 39 <br />BK 141 PG 591 <br />