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Commissioner Eggert advised that April 11 is a deadline for a number of affordable housing applications being sent to the state and we have two projects in Indian River County that have asked for letters of support. Commissioner Bird asked to have separate motions for the two projects due to a. conflict of .interest with the Sunset Park - project. He announced that he would file the necessary form with the Clerk's office. His realty firm represents the sellers of a 5 - acre piece of property upon which Mr-. Flynn I s company is attempting to build Sunset Park, an affordable housing project for the elderly. FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS FILED IN OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously authorized the Chairman to write a letter in support of Lindsey Gardens, a proposed affordable apartment housing project, to be located on Lindsey Road (49th St. between 35th and 40th Avenues). ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Bird abstaining) authorized the Chairman to write a letter in support of the development of Sunset Apartments, a proposed affordable housing project to be located at 4100 45th Street in Gifford. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REMOVAL OF THE TOURISM FUNCTION FROM THE FLORIDA DEPT. OF COMMERCE TO AN INDUSTRY -LED TOURISM COMMSSION Commissioner Tippin advised that the Tourist Development Council of Indian River County would like the County Commission to adopt a resolution supporting House Bill 707 and Senate'Bill 958, removing the tourism function from the Florida Department of Commerce to an industry -led tourism commission. Deputy County Attorney will Collins advised that he will prepare a resolution for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners which will include 'the amendments to the specific House Bills. 39 MARCH 26, 1996 Som 97 PAGER& L