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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final June 8, 2021 Commissioner Moss voiced her concerns about the tourist tax and the TDC. She discussed the requirements for membership of the TDC and of the agencies being funded, and also the timing of the Chamber of Commerce presentations to the TDC. She suggested revisiting these items at a future Commission meeting. Commissioner Earman clarified that the transition mentioned by Chairman Flescher involved his son, Ben Earman, who had recently resigned from his position as the Executive Director of the Cultural Council; however, he stated that his son's resignation had nothing to do with him being dissatisfied with the presentation. Ms. Dori Stone, President, Indian River County Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber), addressed the Board to clarify the role of the Chamber. Mr. Miguel Davila addressed the Board with comments not relevant to the topic. A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to approve staffs recommendation with the following conditions regarding the Cultural Council of Indian River County: 1) the funding for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 will revert back to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 amount of $49,301; 2) the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 increase amount of $10,699 will be placed in a reserve fund; and 3) the organization will be given the opportunity to reapply to the Tourist Development Council with a revised presentation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Earman Nay: 1 - Commissioner Moss 8.K. 21-0559 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Funding Agreements and Revised Non -Profit Eligibility List Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners consider the proposed amendment to the Non -Profit Assistance Grant eligibility as detailed above and approve the criteria with any changes, if necessary Attachments: Staff Report U.S. Dept of Treasury Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds United Way ARP Funding Agreement IRC Chamber of Commerce ARP Funding Agreement Non -Profit Assistance Grant Application Additional Non -Profit Agencies Eligible for Funding Vice Chairman O'Bryan pointed out that he had received an email from Main Street Vero Beach, Inc. (Main Street Vero Beach), stating that they were not going to receive American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds from the City of Vero Beach. Due to Main Street Vero Beach's ongoing relationship with the City, the Vice Indian River County Florida Page 7