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BACKGROUND: On July 31, 1997, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision on how gross revenues on which franchise fees charged to cable television customers are to be calculated. The determination that the franchise fees themselves are to be included in the gross revenues will result in a slight increase in the franchise fees collected. On November 14'' a representative from TCI Cablevision of the Treasure Coast delivered a letter (attached) to the County giving the County the opportunity to refuse the increase that would come to the County as a result of the Court's decision. On November 24, Falcon Cable faxed a letter offering the County a similar chance to refuse the increased fees (attached). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends against signing the offer from TCI to reject the increased franchise fees to be collected as a result of the way the gross revenues are to be calculated. Staff recommends for allowing the calculations as approved by the Court to be used in the determination of franchise fees to be collected by TCI and Falcon. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation as stated in the above Memorandum. 11.C.2. VERO MALL PROPERTY - FEASIBILITY STUDY BY DOW-HOWELL-GILMORE REJECTED - TAX COLLECTOR MAY PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of November 18, 1997: Date: November 18, 1997 To: Honorable Board of County Commissioners Thru: James E. Chandler County Administrator From: H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director Department of General Services Subject: Vero Mall Property BACKGROUND: Tim Wilson & Associates, Inc. Of Montgomery, Alabama, has made an offer to sell the subject property to the County. Information presented indicate the following: 1. Approximately 14 acres of land 2. One hundred eighty thousand square feet (+ or -) of building with approximately 70% efficiency. 31 December 2, 1997 E,OF!K 1-03 FdGE bJ