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the County received a reconciliation statement from DJJ stating that Indian River County was entitled to about $245,000 as a credit for overpayment for fiscal year 2012-2013; however, DJJ made clear that they did not have the funds to credit any county or operate DJJ care centers. Later, DJJ suggested holding off on filing a challenge, waived the point of entry, and the letter from the DJJ said to wait to see if the Florida Legislature appropriates extra money to resolve the situation. This past year, the Legislature proposed a BM that would not only have fixed the calculation issues of the cost sharing program, but would have reimbursed the counties, but the Bill failed. Attorney Pingolt Cotner is now waiting for a declaration from DJJ that would allow for the point of entry, and once it is issued, the County will have 21 days to file a challenge. She requested authorization to file a petition once the point of entry is issued. A brief discussion ensued regarding authorization to file the petition. MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to authorize the County Attorney to file a petition with the Department of Juvenile Justice to challenge the reconciliation statement for fiscal year 2012-2013. Further discussion ensued regarding future workshops for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), other participating counties in Florida that are experiencing the same issue, and whether funding would be available to make restitution for the miscalculation. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried unanimously. 10:44 B. Request for Lease Amendment with St. Francis Manor a.m. (memorandum dated May 23, 2014) 102-115 Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal informed the Board that this is the ninth proposed amended lease to St. Francis Manor of Vero Beach, Florida, Inc., since 1973. He described the specifics of the Eighth Amended Lease (approved on June 4, 2013), and the changes in the Ninth Amendment. He requested the Board approve the Ninth Amendment (which includes the property under the County's tower) and a resolution that authorizes the Chairman to execute further documents necessary for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the zoning change. ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 2014- 049, authorizing the Chairman to execute documents consistent with St. Francis Manor's request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Board of County Commission Minutes Page 9 June 3, 2014