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The concept of having an Impact Fee hearing or local appeals board similar to the value <br /> adjustment board to dispute property taxable values. Current ordinance does allow the ability to <br /> challenge an impact fee but the cost to challenge is excessive. <br /> 7. Fiber Optic& Natural Gas <br /> One big sticking point to attract new high tech businesses is the need for readily available Fiber <br /> Optics. The county has a some initiatives underway but we need to stay on top of this issue and <br /> see where EDC can help out. <br /> Natural Gas has been recently expanded in the mid and northern parts of the County. This newly <br /> expended system will assist both new and existing business that are located or wish to locate in <br /> these new service areas. We need to have a full understanding of all the benefits those potential <br /> users who may benefit from Natural Gas and Fiber Optics so we can best promote their existence <br /> in the County. <br /> 8. EDC Member Composition <br /> It has been 10 years since the non-municipal membership has been reviewed.Possibly it's time <br /> to look to add other outside specific business or industry groups to the EDC for membership. <br /> The last review of the EDC membership was to include representatives from the municipalities. <br /> With 1 I of the 22 representatives essentially from government or Chambers we may not have <br /> enough diversification from the Private sector part of the Committee.-Should representatives for <br /> large and small scale realtors be a member or should we have a member designation for business <br /> attorney or other types of representatives that are currently not part of the membership. <br /> 9. Go Line Bus System <br /> We are very fortunate to have one of the best run bus systems here in IRC. This is attributed to <br /> MPO director Phil Matson and Karen Degal at the SRA. <br /> We need to be part of the input to help make sure that routs are serving both the residential needs <br /> but also the business community needs. Currently the MPO they are conducting the 10-year <br /> review of the system and its roots. <br /> An expanding bus system is a vital part of our economic development plan. <br /> 10. Off Seasons Citrus Alternatives <br /> The Citrus industry plays a big role here in IRC. However much of that role is seasonal. What <br /> can we do to help fill the unemployment gap when the seasons and before the next season starts? <br /> What outside the box thinking is out there to try to find an employment opportunity for these <br /> seasonal workers? <br /> 3 <br /> �5 <br />