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inequities, but the major inequity this solves is that the people <br />located in a city will not have to obtain a license from the <br />County. <br />Mr. Zimmermann explained that the Equity Study Commission <br />tried to clarify fees charged to independent contractors, but the <br />members are not in favor of a pro -rated license tax. He <br />recommended the following pro -rated license tax for the initial <br />year. <br />PRO -RATION OF OCCUPATIONAL <br />LICENSE TAX - INITIAL YEAR <br />OCTOBER <br />$40.00 <br />NOVEMBER <br />40.00 <br />DECEMBER <br />40.00 <br />JANUARY <br />36.00 <br />FEBRUARY <br />32.00 <br />MARCH <br />28.00 <br />APRIL <br />24.00 <br />MAY <br />20.00 <br />JUNE <br />16.00 <br />JULY <br />12.00 <br />AUGUST <br />5.00 <br />SEPTEMBER <br />4.00 <br />Mr. Zimmermann explained that their computer data is used by <br />Planning to see if property uses conform to the zoning for that <br />area. He noted that many companies open up in August and September <br />and pay for a license but then pay to get another one in October. <br />He would like to see a pro -rated tax for the initial year. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked about the various sales events held <br />by the Center of the Arts and whether they could obtain one <br />license, and Mr. Zimmermann stated the Center is a non-profit <br />organization and doesn't need a license in itself. <br />Vice Chairman Adams opened the Public Hearing and asked if <br />anyone wished to be heard in this matter. <br />Nancy Offutt, Government Affairs Coordinator for the Realtor <br />Association of Indian River County, wished to clarify for the <br />record the matter of individual licenses for real estate sales <br />people. She understood that OMB Director Joe Baird said that in <br />the unincorporated area of the county, individual sellers working <br />for a licensed real estate brokerage would be exempt. <br />FEBRUARY 7, 1995 32 <br />BOOK 94 FAGE 249 <br />