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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 <br />Read and Presented by Chairman Flescher <br />5.C. 25-0573 Presentation by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Regarding <br />Tourism Month <br />Recommended Action: Present PowerPoint <br />Ben Earman, Vice President of Tourism and Marketing with the Indian River <br />Chamber of Commerce, presented statistics about the economic impact of tourism in <br />Indian River County. He reported that visitor spending had increased in 2023 which <br />generated tourist tax revenue for beach renourishment and support for local <br />businesses. Mr. Earman then debuted the latest marketing campaign for Indian River <br />County and announced awards won for the previous year's campaign. A video <br />presentation of the latest ad campaign focused on why Indian River County was a <br />great place to visit. <br />Presented <br />5.D. 25-0593 5.D. Letter of Support for State Senator Mike Haridopolos (District 8) <br />Chairman Flescher discussed Congressman Mike Haridopolos' interest in Indian <br />River County. The Congressman had identified a project for funding consideration <br />and noted the submission was a commitment for consideration, not a guarantee. The <br />Chairman requested the Board's participation in signing a letter of support for the <br />Fellsmere project. <br />Cindy Emerson, Community Services Director, was joined by staff as she presented <br />the vision for a public library and community resource center in Fellsmere. Ms. <br />Emerson discussed the work of the Fellsmere Action Committee team, which put <br />together the plans, and shared the vision for a space to fulfill the community's needs. <br />The next step was to collect community feedback and build a formal funding <br />submission for a $12 million grant. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher, <br />to approve signing letter of support for Representative Mike Haridopolos' <br />commitment to request funding for the Fellsmere project. The motion carried by <br />the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Earman, and Commissioner Moss <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />6.A. 25-0552 Regular Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025 <br />Recommended Action: Approve <br />Indian River County, Florida rage z <br />