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Management and Budget Director Jason Brown reviewed the <br />funding and allocation process; analyzed the Tourist <br />Development Council (TDC) rating summaries for the <br />organizations; and recommended the Board consider approving <br />funding in the ranked order shown in Table 4 (page 98 of the <br />Agenda Packet). <br />11:10 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED <br />a.m. by Commissioner Zorc, to approve the following funding <br />amounts as recommended by the Tourist Development Council: <br />Indian River County Chamber. of Commerce and Sebastian <br />Chamber of Commerce $428,578; Treasure Coast Sports <br />Commission $150,400; Historical Society $20,000; Vero <br />Heritage $12,000; Cultural Council $60,000; and Main Street <br />Vero Beach $0; totaling $670,978. <br />TDC's recommendation would require the use of an additional <br />$4,328 in fund balance, for a total fund balance usage of <br />$74,328. <br />11:11 Discussion ensued regarding the Fund Balance; the lack of <br />a.m. tourism revenues for the Hibiscus Festival; the point ratings <br />from the TDC and the ranking of the agencies; and the support <br />for festivals if they are multi -day and putting "heads in beds." <br />11:31 Bob Johnson asked the Board to ensure that marketing for <br />a.m. tourism is adequately funded. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion <br />carried unanimously. <br />F. Public Works <br />G. <br />None <br />Utilities Services <br />None <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS PAGE <br />11:37 A. Authorization to File a Petition with Department of Juvenile Justice <br />a.m. Challenging its Reconciliation Statement for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 <br />(memorandum dated May 28, 2014) 101 <br />Assistant County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner spoke about Florida <br />Statute 986.686 and the cost share responsibility of counties and state to <br />support the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). In November 2013, <br />Board of County Commission Minutes Page 8 <br />June 3, 2014 <br />