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BOOK 93 PAGE 384 <br />Chairman Tippin opened the Public Hearing for the Non -Ad <br />Valorem Dollar Budgets and asked if anyone wished to be heard. <br />Tim Zorc, representing Treasure Coast Builders Association, <br />wished to speak on the Enterprise Funds, the Building Department in <br />particular: <br />ow) 464-8222 336-8222 (TA <br />CB <br />5624222 CrMi <br />287-7795 <br />(Fax) 4614054 <br />TREASURE COAST BUILDERS ASSOCIATION <br />6560 South Federal Highway, Port St Lucie, Florida 34952 <br />Executive Vice Piesidcnt <br />September 23, 1994 Gail Kavanagh <br />Mr. Jim Chandler <br />County Administrator <br />Indian River County <br />1840 25th Street <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />Dear Jim: <br />In the Indian River County Chapter of the Treasure Coast Builders <br />Association is requesting that the "Clerk II" position, slated to <br />be eliminated in the 199495 fiscal budget, be kept open. Our <br />local membership has thoroughly discussed the proposed elimination <br />of the "Clark II" position. We have voted to approach the Board <br />of County Commissioners in the up -coming budget approval session <br />and voice our concerns why the "Clerk II" position should NOT be <br />eliminated. <br />We acknowledge that the "Clerk II" position was to be eliminated <br />upon the implementation of the automated inspection request system, <br />however, this system in NOT capable of doing ALL THE TASKS required <br />by the "Clerk II" position ( a "human element" is still needed to <br />assist in what the computer cannot do). While the automated <br />inspection system has been an improvement to the scheduling of <br />inspections, we feel that we will face greater delays in obtaining <br />answers to whatever problems or questions may arise during the <br />course of construction. <br />As businessmen ''and businesswomen, the Treasure Coast Builders <br />Association is fully aware of the necessity of staying within a <br />budget and being responsible when it comes to controlling expenses. <br />We also respect the fact that without paying customers none of us <br />would be in business. Delays in obtaining permits, inspections and <br />Certificate of occupancies hinder our draw requests and jeopardize <br />the Construction Industry as a whole. Our members are paying <br />September 26, 1994 <br />28 <br />M M <br />