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-7 <br />MAR 2 3 19P 900K 89 FvA3Z <br />a combination of expansion of existing businesses and relocation of <br />new businesses. They are pleased with the two main industries, <br />citrus and tourism, and will continue to work diligently with them. <br />They are looking forward to new jobs with WalMart and while they <br />will not be high -paying jobs, new money will be brought into our <br />economy. All this is part of economic development. The <br />cooperation between this Commission, Economic Development Council, <br />the Council of 100, the Chamber of Commerce, and the business <br />community is at the highest point it has been in many years. To go <br />forward with a program they need funding, support, and cooperation; <br />they have everything but the funding. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Macht, to allocate $16,000 to the <br />Council of 100 and let it come into the regular <br />budget process for the coming year. <br />Under discussion, Chairman Bird agreed with the arguments but <br />he relied on people like Alan Campbell and J. B. Norton, who are <br />trying to attract businesses _to our county. He has faith and trust <br />in the members in the Council of 100 who are dedicated sincere <br />people who do not spend money frivolously. He would prefer to <br />approve an amount closer to the amount requested because we have <br />talked about it and now we should put the money behind our efforts. <br />He thought the shotgun method is very legitimate and is a <br />successful way to uncover prospects. <br />Commissioner Tippin recalled that 2 years ago any talk about <br />economic development was frowned upon. Because of the economy, the <br />attitude has changed. He was impressed with the cooperation that <br />has evolved between the business community and government and would <br />support a motion more in line with the requested amount. <br />Commissioner Adams clarified that her motion was for $16,000 <br />to be used for the trade mission to Canada, the general sales <br />mission and brochure covers. It does not cover the suitcase trade <br />shows, economic development workshop, secretary's salary, postage, <br />advertising, video reproduction and visitation program. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and failed (2-3), Commissioners <br />Bird, Eggert and Tippin voting in opposition. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Tippin, to appropriate $31,175 to the <br />Council of 100. <br />36 <br />