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Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal explained that the Agreement <br />between the Indian River County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller <br />and Airbnb would automatically charge 7% Sales Tax and 4%o Tourist Tax <br />on Indian River County listings appearing on the Airbnb website. He also <br />reported.that Airbnb would not charge for this service. <br />A brief discussion ensued regarding Pinellas County's Agreement with <br />Airbnb, and staff investigating additional online providers. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Zorc, SECONDED by Vice Chairman <br />Flescher, the Board by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner O'Bryan absent), approved <br />and authorized the Chairman to execute the Voluntary Collection <br />Agreement for Indian River County Tourist Development Tax. <br />10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />A. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />None <br />10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />(As a general rule, public discussion items should be limited to matters on <br />which the commission may take action.) <br />9:29 1. Request to Speak from Wesley Davis, As a Private Citizen, <br />a.m. Regarding All_Aboard Florida_Disaster Zone 167 <br />----- - -------------------------- <br />Wesley Davis, speaking as a private citizen, requested that <br />the Board be proactive in addressing the potential impacts <br />of All Aboard Florida (AAF) on the property disaster zone, <br />which is 2,000 feet wide and 22 miles long. .He felt there <br />should have been a study showingthe train's impact on <br />local real estate values and the hidden short -falls in future <br />tax revenues affecting the County, School Board, Cities, and <br />governing agencies. He.suggested a study be conducted to <br />create alternative evaluations to address AAF's negative <br />effects on property values and the tax rolls. He wanted the <br />County's Geographic Information System (GIS) <br />Department to identify established properties in the AAF <br />disaster zone and notify the affected parties of possible <br />actions and effects on their property. <br />(Clerk's Note: Property Appraiser David Nolte responded to <br />Wesley __Davis's ._comments and concerns following Item <br />I0.B.3.) <br />117 <br />