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000r, <br />mc �eCn1ppKK <br />Nancy Fletcher, vice chairman of the Equity Study Commission, <br />emphasized that this is a simple head tax on every business in the <br />county. She didn't think anyone on the committee was happy with <br />the amount because $40 is a lot of money. However, the amount of <br />revenue brought in barely balances with the collection costs. With <br />regard to the pro -rated fees, the committee was just trying to save <br />the Tax Collector some hassle. The committee has said that they do <br />not want the pro -rated fees. <br />Commissioner Bird wished to emphasize that there is a net gain <br />of $120,000 to the County on the collection of these fees, and if <br />we lose that revenue, it probably would have to come out of the ad <br />valorem taxes. <br />There being no others who wished to be heard in this matter, <br />the Vice Chairman closed the Public Hearing. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, to adopt Ordinance 95-04 with the <br />inclusion of a pro -rated license tax for the initial <br />year, as suggested by the Tax Collector. <br />Commissioner Tippin supported the Motion if Mr. Zimmermann can <br />handle it with his biggie computer system, and Commissioner Eggert <br />felt it would be an improvement. <br />Commissioner Adams asked if everyone was happy with the <br />special events, and the Board indicated their approval. <br />Attorney Vitunac noted that the Civic Association, the Tax- <br />payers Association, and other non-profit groups would not have to <br />pay. <br />THE VICE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The <br />Motion passed unanimously (4-0, Chairman Macht <br />being absent.) <br />FEBRUARY 7, 1995 33 <br />