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FF,_ M M M __7 added that other lenders they contacted also seem interested in the - project. Participants' capital is also available to them. Income will come from rentals, sale of recyclables, and from tipping fees. Income to Indian River County will be part of the negotiations, and might be generated through either a ground lease, real estate taxes, and/or a share of the recycling profits. Donald Graham, Vice President of Composting of PSG, introduced his Florida -based associate, Allan Williams. He described the involvement of PSG in the project and reviewed their affiliations with their parent company, Compagne General des Eaux, and other - companies; described other operations; and presented slides of current projects. He presented the company's philosophies of employees' roles in the local community, training and safety policies, importance of communications, facilities maintenance, and checks and balances. He reviewed some of the recycling industries that might be located at the "park" and experiences at other industrial parks. Dominick Martorana described the methods the group will use for employment and training local residents for the "park". He has - met with several local, county, and state organizations,and found a lot of cooperation and interest. Pre -recruitment announcements will be disseminated along with public awareness of the park by media coverage and community and civic organizations. Attention will focus on the creation of the park and job opportunities that will be available. He described in detail the recruitment, interviewing, screening, upgrading of skills, training processes and funding, and involvement of various local, county, and state organizations. He detailed how they would seek community involvement, and advised that tours of the park for education and information would be available. Prior to closing their presentation, Mr. Knigin called to the Board's attention that they have begun discussions with the Florida Department of Transportation regarding an interchange at I-95 and Oslo Road, which is presently scheduled sometime in the year 2022. He wanted to see it done sooner, so they have offered to participate with FDOT in the development of the interchange, but not without the permission of the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Knigin then summarized the income and other benefits which will be flowing to the County without the County making a capital investment. 24 June 13, 1996 BOOK 98 P,% -354