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materials spill, and that any training offered to Okeechobee would be offered to surrounding Counties at their own expense. Michael Tammaro, Attorney for FPL, Juno Beach, explained the procedural process in moving forward with the Agency Report, and stated that if the conditions were not accepted, this would go to an Administrative Law Judge Hearing on June 20, 2016. He expressed confidence that Okeechobee would provide adequate services. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding Indian River County's standards being different from other communities; financial impacts; and public safety. Management and Budget Director Jason Brown provided the details of Okeechobee's tax abatement and ad valorem taxes. Commissioner Zorc suggested three possible solutions: (1) a funding plan from Okeechobee on how they would spend the proceeds from the Power Plant, (2) an automatic aid fee structure that would include training, manpower, and equipment, or (3) voluntary annexation. County Attorney Dylan Reingold pointed out that the wording in the FDEP letter was based upon the language in Indian River County Code Section 208.13, and believed it would be best to continue the same language. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Zorc, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to make the following changes to the FDEP letter: (1) Under Item 3. Emergency Services, change the existing first paragraph to Paragraph "a"; and (2) create a new Paragraph "b" using the following language: "The applicant/licensee shall reimburse Indian River County for emergency services rendered to .the project under the Mutual Aid Agreement including training required to provide that service." Director Boling requested the Board to allow staff some flexibility in the.final crafting of the paragraphs. Commissioner Zorc suggested that staff consider adding additional paragraphs regarding "automatic aid with a fee" _- — — and "voluntary annexation." 120