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r- BOOK 10PAGE 36 There was a brief discussion about authorizing travel for Mr. Smith and County Attorney Vitunac, and County Attorney Vitunac pointed out that it was actually in the resolution before them. Chairman Tippin cautioned that the County needed to be very watchful throughout this entire Legislative Session. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 98- 02 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 3291 RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. WHEREAS, there is presently Amendment #1 to House Bill 3291 before the Utilities and Communications Subcommittee of the Florida House of Representatives and other committees; and WHEREAS, House Bill 3291 would prohibit local governments from requiring any compensation other than for management costs for use of their rights of way by telecommunication providers; and WHEREAS, the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public rights of way is an extremely expensive function of local governments which contributes to the feasibility of the telecommunications industry; and WHEREAS, this industry, as a profit-making enterprise, should contribute to the cost of public right of way as a cost of business, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The Board of County Commissioners strongly opposes the passage of House Bill 3291 as amended. 2. The Executive Aide to the Board is directed to provide a copy of this resolution to the Local Legislative Delegation and to the committees to which this House Bill has been assigned. 3. The County Telecommunications Officer and the County Attorney are authorized to appear in person in Tallahassee at future Committee Meetings on this Bill, if necessary. 32 January 6, 1998