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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 12, 2023 <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement <br />Approved staffs recommendation <br />9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES <br />9.A. 23-1110 Sheriff Eric Flowers re: Arcades in Indian River County <br />Recommended Action: Discussion <br />Attachments: Sheriff's Memo <br />Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers discussed the negative impacts of adult <br />arcades in the County, and his department's investigation which led to issuance of <br />cease and desist letters notifying these businesses they were operating illegally per the <br />Gaming Control Commission. Sheriff Flowers requested the Board direct the County <br />Attorney to draft an Ordinance stating arcades would not be tolerated in the County. <br />Chairman Adams sought to ensure the County would not be exposed to any legal <br />action; Sheriff Flowers referred to Jacksonville's Ordinance as a model. <br />Commissioner Moss spoke in favor of directing the County Attorney to proceed with <br />drafting an Ordinance. <br />Under discussion, the Board and staff considered ways to approach the Sheriffs <br />request to address complaints and associated crime related to arcades. Sheriff <br />Flowers noted the Gaming Commission ruled that arcades were not allowed in Indian <br />River County, but State regulations had been passed that prevented an outright ban. <br />The Commissioners discussed the Jacksonville Ordinance, which heavily regulated <br />arcades, and debate was had regarding whether the County's code enforcement staff <br />or the Sheriffs deputies would be a more expedient and effective avenue to shut <br />down locations which persisted. Consensus was reached to have the Sheriffs legal <br />counsel draft an Ordinance, with the County's input, and return before the Board to <br />discuss the matter further. <br />Sheriff Flowers was directed to return before the Board with language regarding <br />regulation of Arcades in the County. <br />10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />A. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THESE HEARINGS IS ON FILE IN THE <br />OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD. <br />10.A.1. 23-1136 Amendment to Indian River Code Chapter 210 Tourist Development Tax <br />Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board conduct the Public Hearing on the proposed <br />ordinance amendment, take testimony from interested parties, approve the <br />Indian River County Florida Page 8 <br />