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Chairman Tippin reported that the TDC had a peaceful three-hour meeting and everyone was cooperative trying to find ways in their own budgets to make reductions. Vice Chairman Macht wondered why the County could not give the applicants what they asked for because he knew the funds were there, and Budget Director Joseph A. Baird confirmed that there is a reserve in the account. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, to approve staff s recommendation (approve the amounts recommended by the Tourist Development Council). Bob Johnson, 39' Court SW, had been present at the TDC meeting and stated that the majority of the applicants' requirements did not meet State Statutes and that was the reason for partial funding. He felt that if the Board approved the full amounts, there would be a violation of State Statutes. Director Baird stated there were actually varying reasons for not approving the different requests. He offered to go through each one, and the Chairman thought it was not necessary. Commissioner Ginn agreed and Commissioner Adams called for the question. Vice Chairman Macht asserted that the tourist tax was approved to distribute to organizations who could bring tourism to the county; he felt the County needed to distribute the funds. He presumed the applicants asked for what they need, not necessarily what they want, so why just arbitrarily chop them down. Chairman Tippin took exception to the word arbitrarily, because for three and a half hours nothing was arbitrary. Nine of the 10 members of the TDC were present and he felt they did a good job. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion passed unanimously. (4-0, Commissioner Eggert absent) 11.G.1. 66TH AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - PETERSON'S GROVE PARCEL The Board reviewed a Memorandum of May 18, 1998: May 26, 1998 61