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that the Coalition addresses for counties smaller than- 50,000_ arL- closet, alit. with the concerns of counties with populations between 50,000 and 150,000. We felt that increased participation of counties between 50,000 and 150,000 would broaden our effort to have the legislature focus on the issues that are critical to Florida's rural communities. During the coming year, coalition counties will work closely together to have the legislatt&e address rural area economic development, rural health care, aquatic plant control and exotic invasive plants, solid waste issues, administrative procedures, transportation funding and other issues critical to the rural areas. With the potential for increased county participation, we can strengthen the chance of obtaining key funding and secure needed legislative changes. Included with this memo is the legislative report that outlines how counties under 50,000 have succeeded by working together during the past three years. We believe that an expanded coalition will be a stronger voice for rural communities than one that represents just counties under 50,000. Also enclosed with this packet is a Small County Coalition Resolution inviting your county to participate in the Coalition. Please schedule this resolution for consideration by your county commission. The fee structure is based on each county paying 10 cents a person, with county fees being capped at $2,150. Fees are used to. pay for our legislative effort and for meeting expenses. Also included for your review is a list of officers, a chart of counties organized by geographic regions, and a copy of the Operating Bylaws. A member of the Executive Committee has been assigned to your region and will work with you to answer any question that you might have about the Coalition. I have also asked that our consultants, Chris Doolin or Bob Jones, call you to discuss the Coalition. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working on rural issues with your county during the coming session. If you need additional information, please give me a call or call the Coalition office. Thank you for your consideration. Dedicated to Small Counties and Rural Issues Commissioner Adams advised of an instance at one of the FACo meetings when 4-5 Dade County Commissioners were flown in for an election and their weighted votes skewed the election. The small counties felt very incensed and helpless, thus the Small Counties Coalition has come together to address the issue. She described what the Coalition was attempting to do. Commissioner Tippin was concerned about what we have in common with the very rural counties. He thought we should analyze it further. Commissioner Adams recommended waiting a couple of weeks to see what the Coalition effort produces. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NET BAN REVITALIZATION GUIDE The Board reviewed Memoranda of September it and 12, 1995: 83 Boa 96 PAGE 178 September 19, 1995