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Commissioner Adams wished to clarify that the County was probably responsible for the delay on ATM's work because of additional reviews and changes we requested in an attempt to cover everything. Commissioner Ginn was concerned that perhaps the County was relying on tourist tax dollars and pointed out that these dollars are already earmarked and cannot be spent twice. She was also concerned if people would be allowed time to pay off the assessments and County Attorney Vitunac explained this assessment could be done exactly the way the water and sewer projects were done with time payments. Commissioner Ginn then questioned Ms. Delegal on the provisions of the charter of the City of Vero Beach concerning sand pumping and a required referendum, and Ms. Delegal stated in the context of that questioning and cross -comments that "this is not tax money" as specified under the City's charter. Commissioner Ginn was reluctant to start the process without all the information, but on the other hand the beaches were eroding and the people are desperate for help. She felt it was in the best interest of all, but would still prefer the March 1 deadline so the public can have greater information and do not think the Board is "trying to put something over on them", which she has heard. Commissioner Adams reminded everyone that the process was started when the Board initiated the Beach Preservation Plan and the update and accepted it. That identified the problem areas and now we are getting into the cost benefit analysis and other matters which come with all major projects. Commissioner Ginn recalled that Mr. Tabar had reported to the South Beach Property Owners Association and the plan has also been well -aired in the public domain. Vice Chairman Macht pointed out to Commissioner Ginn that she had talked herself into and out of all the problems. Commissioner Ginn thought it important that the Board think it through and admitted she was thinking it through on her feet this morning. She felt that Mr. Nolte had pointed out valid reasons why he could not meet the March 1 deadline. She was ready to vote. DECEMBER 22, 1998 37 95