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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 Commissioner Moss disapproved of continuing to collect the one (1) cent of Tourist Tax allocated to the Complex, stating that its purpose had been fulfilled when the improvement bond was repaid. County Administrator Jason Brown explained that though the bond was paid, the County was still contractually obligated to pay for the Complex's maintenance through at least FY 2028/29. County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided clarification of the State Statutes governing Tourist Tax spending in response to Commissioner Moss's comments. Commissioner Moss then suggested revisiting the issue to establish a sunset date, thereby reducing the Tourist Tax to three percent (3%), or three cents. The other Board members disagreed with Commissioner Moss's suggestion, and were in favor of maintaining the fourth cent of the Tourist Tax for reasons which included relieving taxpayers from the increasing cost of beach re -nourishment, the necessity of maintaining the County's beaches, upkeep of the Complex which provided sports tourism dollars, and increased requests for Tourism Promotion funds. Jennifer Bates, Tourism and Development Council (TDC) member, commented via Zoom that the fourth cent of the tax was crucial for tourism promotion, especially in light of reduced co-op dollars. She also mentioned that the TDC was in talks to increase the Tourist Tax to five percent (5%), as permitted by the State. A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to approve staffs recommendation with additional direction to reserve 75% of the additional Tourism Promotion fund money for mid -year allocations. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss G Public Works 12.6.1. 21-0203 Sector 3 - Phase 1 Beach and Dune Restoration Project (IRC -1925) Additional Erosion Observed Since Summer 2020 Survey Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve continuation of construction for Phase 1 of the Sector 3 Beach and Dune Restoration Project utilizing the amount of sand necessary to meet the permitted fill template. This is an increase of approximately 25% above the current contracted amount (approximately 77,000 cy) and is anticipated to increase the amount of the contract by approximately $2,487,100, resulting in a total project price for Phase 1 of the Sector 3 Beach and Dune project in the amount of $14,474.110 Indian River County Florida Page 10