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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 3, 2018 <br />due to expire in July 2018. He explained:thai the Firm had spent considerable time <br />setting up and preparing for the United States House Subcommittee on Government <br />Operations' hearing on the private activity bonds that were procured to support the <br />Brightline, and their expenses exceeded the January 2018 contract amount. After <br />speaking on the Brightline's revenues and expenses and its delay in implementing <br />the Positive Train Control safety feature, Attorney Reingold discussed staff's <br />recommendation to authorize an additional $10,000 and extend the contract with <br />McDermott Will & Emery for an additional six months. <br />A brief discussion ensued by the Board, with commentary from County <br />Administrator Jason Brown, about the business plan, financial status, ridership, and <br />prospectivesafety issues of the Brightline project. <br />Attorney Reingold spoke briefly about his trip on the Brightline. <br />Joseph Paladin, President Black Swan Consulting_ and Atlantic Coast Building; <br />spoke in support of staff s recommendation. <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, <br />to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc: <br />14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS <br />A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />B. Commissioner Bob Solari, Vice Chairman <br />C.. Commissioner Susan Adams . <br />D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher <br />E. Commissioner Tim Zorc <br />14.E.1. 18-2007 Support for City of Vero Beach Airport Grant. Application <br />Recommended Action: Discussion and Resolution in Support <br />Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum <br />COVB Resolution 2018-15 Airport Grant Funding <br />Commissioner Zorc announced that City of Vero Beach Mayor Harry Howle <br />was running behind schedule, and that discussion on this item should <br />commence at this. time. He reported that the City of Vero Beach (the City) has <br />Indian River County Florida Page 12 <br />