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Commissioner Eggert asked if it was correct that there is a <br />chance of extra funds and that there might be a larger contingency. <br />Commissioner Tippin reported that the TDC deliberated long <br />and hard and they specifically wanted to resolve the matter with <br />the Florida Revenue Commission. If they find a sizeable change in <br />the income, they will reconsider their recommendations to the <br />County Commission. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, to approve <br />the FY 1995/96 budget recommendation of the <br />Tourist Development Council with the <br />understanding that it will be readdressed if <br />additional funds become available. <br />Chairman Macht asked OMB Director Joe Baird for.his analysis <br />on the reality of an increase in the income to the County from the <br />Tourist Tax revenue. <br />OMB Director Joe Baird contended that the information sent to <br />the Chamber of Commerce was completely different from the <br />information sent to his office with the check, yet the information <br />in both instances was on Department of Revenue letterhead. Last <br />month, the information he received indicated $57,000 in tourist tax <br />development revenues, but the information to the Chambers of <br />Commerce throughout the state said $107,000. The reports are <br />continually like that. During a recent conference call with the <br />Department, someone stated they thought the check they send us was <br />a preliminary number and they did not know who was responsible for <br />the other report because each individual has their own work load <br />and they don't cross department lines. He planned to write them a <br />letter that we are owed money and ask them to reconcile it. <br />Director Baird expected the County will receive a big check in the <br />next two months. <br />Commissioner Tippin wanted the public to know that as soon as <br />Tax Collector Karl Zimmerman had his computer on line, we would be <br />collecting the funds locally. <br />Chairman Macht believed there would be a significant <br />difference when that happens. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked how soon it would happen, because <br />she felt it was enormously important, and Commissioner Tippin <br />replied it was impossible to get a specific date from Mr. <br />31 BOOK 9 F.+�� 1 <br />May 16, 1995 <br />