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FF" -MAY - 5 1993 BOOK 89 FADE 457 management and restoration over the years. He pointed out that a very thorough and sophisticated survey showed that there could not be a single treatment running along the entire beach because we have a multiplicity of situations to deal with. He knew that Commissioner Adams is aware of that and wanted to make that point. He also felt he was knowledgeable regarding the Tourist Development council requirements for requests for funding and recalled that after much discussion the committee decided on certain criteria. The primary criterion used in the evaluation of proposals is that the project must be devised clearly to attract vacationers to this area, which means you don't pay to sweep the streets, you don't clean the beach, you attract people here. The committee developed a very sophisticated approach to evaluate requests. He recalled that some projects were questionable in regard to attracting vacationers, but because of pressure from residents, those projects were funded. He was confident that by following the criteria we will attract tourists on a cost-effective basis. Commissioner Adams stressed that the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee is being careful to coordinate all projects and not step on toes in recommending projects. She stated that the committee's intention is to move forward step by step and not repeat all the studies. If there are problems, they will be discussed openly. If the City wants the resolution revoked, that should be discussed. Commissioner Adams offered to have more face to face discussions with the City Council, and the City Council members agreed that was a good idea. Mayor Smith interpreted that the resolution could be rescinded by the County at any time, and the County simply gave the ball to the City to carry for a while. He felt it was fairer for the County to have sponsorship for beach nourishment particularly because the City Council represents only 17,500 citizens while the County has 80,000 to 901000 residents. Mayor Smith thought that since the resolution has no time frame, the County has the power to take back sponsorship of beach management. He also explained that the City is negotiating with Department of Transportation (DOT) for a rubble near -shore reef using the old Barber Bridge, and they want to be sure that project will not interfere with any other plans. Mayor Smith explained that if the cost of disposing of the bridge is the same as the cost of barging it out and creating the reef, DOT will be happy to do so. If the cost is higher, and depending upon how much more it would cost to do that, the City will consider funding it, because this near shore reef would probably help erosion control and it would be a fish habitat. 10