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�� e I > BOOK 6 I PA,r� • J Policy 3.7: The county, through the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, will increase the amount of affordable housing in the county to accommodate an expanded labor force. Policy 3.8: The county shall encourage private utility companies to provide natural gas to the county, particularly to commercial and industrial nodes. OBJECTIVE 4 IMPROVED PRO -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PERCEPTION By 1995, the county will develop an enhanced reputation regarding its support of economic development. Policy 4.1: The Indian River County Council of_100 shall on an annual basis -prepare and submit to the EDC for -approval a program to promote the economic development opportunities in the county. To the maximum extent feasible, the Board of County Commissioners will provide financial support for the promotion effort. Policy 4.2: The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and the Council of 100 shall promote economic development opportunities in the county through advertisements in the media; newspaper and magazine articles about the county; and personal.contacts. Policy 4.3: The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and the Council of 100 shall act as a clearinghouse providing information to businesses and industries interested in locating in Indian River County. Policy 4.4: The county and the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce shall provide speakers to inform private citizens, service organizations, and special interest groups, locally and nationally, about the county's economic development positions and strategies. OBJECTIVE 5 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION By 1993, the county will have an established coordination mechanism with municipalities, the school board, and other public and private agencies to ensure that the adopted Overall Economic Development Plan remains compatible with their objectives and to solicit their support. Policy 5.1: By 1993, the county shall contact each municipality in the county and request that the municipality adopt and implement economic development policies. Policy 5.2: The county, through the Indian River County Council of 100, will coordinate with local governments within the county in assisting economic development prospects in finding suitable site locations. Chairman Eggert advised that we are in the middle of discussions of business incentives and will be implementing some of the goals and objectives of the policies more specifically than we have in the past. Commissioner Bird felt that one of the concerns of the business community is the permitting process and whether impact fees are fair as to when they must be paid. 44 He addressed Policy