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Under discussion, Commissioner Scurlock asked what the deadline is on this bill, and Dr. Fallon explained that it passed the House last year and is currently in the Senate. It is attached to the National Housing Bill and he thought that was unfair. Commissioner Bowman did not want to see this bill passed but would like to see it reworked. Commissioner Scurlock supported the concept of encouraging people to move back from danger to eliminate the long range expense of major disasters, but he felt the process is complex and could not be accomplished in one day. Chairman Eggert pointed out that this resolution addresses our opposition to this one bill without giving direction as to what our wishes are. Commissioner Wheeler was not a supporter of the national flood insurance program and does not support this bill because of the impact it would have on everyone, even those who live in the west portion of the county 25 feet above sea level. Commissioner Scurlock recommended, and the County Attorney agreed that the Resolution could be rewritten to reflect the Board's feeling that the legislation under consideration as Senate Bill 1650 is insufficient and we consider it detrimental to our county and that it needs further work to address some of the problems. The Board agreed that the County Attorney could rewrite the Resolution and did not have to bring it back for approval. Chairman Eggert pointed out that the Resolution should refer to Senate Bill 1650, Title XI, National Flood Insurance Mitigation and Erosion Management Act of 1992, known as the National Housing Bill. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-1, Commissioner Bird being absent) adopted Resolution 92-76, opposing Senate Bill 1650 regarding Title XI, National Flood Insurance Mitigation and Erosion Management Act of 1992 as it is currently worded and recommending certain changes which would make the proposed law acceptable. 13 MAY ig� e._