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Commissioner Ginn asked that the committee members have an opportunity to comment. Adam Kubik said he had beenprivileged to work with staff members of the advisory committee, and the consultants. The principle concern was to have wide community acceptance; he felt that had been accomplished thanks to committee discussions and Director Hubbs' experience. Ed Nelson, 8775 201 Street, requested the public hearing be held before June. He thanked Commissioner Ginn and Director Hubbs,.who has vast experience and demonstrated the willingness and ability to listen and agree and discuss. He lauded Mr. Kubik for his years and years of expertise in this field of work and the work he has put into this committee. The committee was well organized, met regularly, and discussed everything. He congratulated Hartman & Associates for their thorough work. Commissioner Ginn thanked Mr. Nelson for his fine work and requested staff to try to get the public hearing scheduled before June ill. Commissioner Adams commented that Mr. Nelson was involved in trying to get the rates adjusted before any of the Commissioners were elected and that should be a good lesson — that persistence pays. B.B. COMMISSIONER ADAMS - RESOLUTION 99-035 - REPORT ON TALLAHASSEE TRIP AND INTANGIBLE TAX CUT/REVENUE SHARING "HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE" SUPPORT Commissioner Adams advised that she went to Tallahassee for a week as the County's lobbyist for the Florida Association of Counties. The issue of the intangible tax cut looks great for individuals, but the tax is one of the major revenue sharing sources for the County, about $2.5 million per year. The cut calls for almost 25% or $793,000. The Legislature is moving forward with it and Governor Bush has taken a stance to try to hold the counties harmless. It will be revenue out of our budget, and the County will have to make up that difference. It is hoped that growth in Indian River County will make up for it, but if it does not, the County will have to look at decreasing services or increasing taxes, neither of which are acceptable. The Governor's office is supporting the counties, but it does not look good in the Legislature. FACo is working toward trying to get the Legislature to look at a non- recurring revenue source that will not affect the counties so greatly as this one will, this year, APRIL 13,1999 51 500K C F'thGE "