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• 0 When you see a nice, well -kept landscaped area you know that city or that county cares about its image. She believed the landscaping would increase the value of everything in the area and make people want to come here. She believed it would be a win-win situation for all. Commissioner Macht had no argument with any of that but wondered whether a requirement could be added that the landscaping would not produce extra maintenance costs to the County. Chairman Tippin believed that would be splitting hairs. Anything, such as picking up trash, might improve a business. He was in favor of private industry kicking in dollars to help beautify public properties near their place of business. Commissioner Macht pointed out that other businesses along Route 60 have imposed no additional requirements for maintenance. Director Keating noted that none of this landscaping is required of Horizon. It is not part of their DRI, PD or any of their site plans. He also noted that staff is still hopeful of getting a similar contribution from Simon DeBartolo (Indian River Mall) so similar landscaping can be done on that part of SR -60. Commissioner Ginn emphasized that she was in favor of the plan but felt some of the plants should be revisited, especially the Wedelia, unless this is a variety that doesn't creep and grow on itself and trees. Chairman Tippin noted that Wedelia grows in sun or shade and will choke out other plants. However, it is a ground cover, and in all horticultural circles it would be considered low maintenance; not no maintenance but low maintenance. It also gives the "critters" someplace to hide. Commissioner Macht then questioned how much of the plan depends on the continuity of grants, and Director Boling stated that it is proposed to be done in 2 phases, which will probably involve 2 grant applications. costs. Commissioner Macht explained that he was referring to grants toward maintenance Director Boling explained that, as far as he knows, there are no grants available for maintenance costs. Those costs would be borne completely by the County, although there is some funding that DOT gives toward maintenance of areas such as slopes. These have already been landscaped with sea grape so some funds will come from DOT because they will be saving on maintenance. Commissioner Macht then questioned whether the County would require additional positions to maintain this, and Director Boling responded that a decision would have to be JANUARY 13, 1998 -51- Boa 104 fAKA08 L