Laserfiche WebLink
2 4 1� 5`11-11,3 BOOK 89 PAGE. 950 <br />it will become effective October 1, 1993. To adopt an ordinance <br />of this type, 4 of the 5 Commissioners must vote in favor of it. <br />Councilwoman Caroline Ginn asked, and Commissioner Adams <br />confirmed that the BSPAC is in agreement on the PEP reef. <br />Commissioner Tippin, chairman of the Tourist Development <br />Council, was thrilled to hear the cooperation that was oozing here <br />today. He f elt that to go back and reallocate the tourist tax <br />funds would open up a real big bag of worms. He supported the <br />complete dedication of an additional one cent tourist tax towards <br />the beach project, which he understands would bring in $175,000 <br />annually. <br />Commissioner Adams introduced Dr. William Stronge of Regional <br />Research Associates in Boca Raton who suggested that in addition to <br />the allocation of an additional one cent to the beach, that the <br />ordinance be revised to set aside a portion of the revenues for <br />advertising in order to avoid conflicts. <br />Director Baird explained that the $50,000 up front money could <br />be handled with the cash flow. <br />Attorney Collins advised that if we went with the engineer on <br />the Palm Beach project, the County's purchasing rules require that <br />we follow the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA); <br />however, there are circumstances where that can be waived. <br />Chairman Bird stated he would feel more comfortable in voting <br />for an ordinance levying an additional one cent tax if the Board <br />had a recommendation to that effect from the Tourist Development <br />council. <br />Councilman Jack Grossett inquired about the money currently <br />allocated to the beach project, and Commissioner Adams advised that <br />those funds have been committed and are not available for the up <br />front engineering money. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Adams, that the Board agree to the <br />concept of dedicating up to half of the tourist tax <br />revenues to secure revenue bonds for beaches and <br />restoration; that we proceed to public hearing in <br />July to adopt an ordinance levying an additional one <br />percent tourist tax, effective September 1, 1993; <br />and ask BSPAC to continue their work towards what <br />looks like a positive reaction to the PEP reef and <br />to research setting up an erosion control beach <br />taxing district. <br />6 <br />