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Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal explained that the Agreement <br /> between the Indian River County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller <br /> and Airbnb would automatically charge 7% Sales Tax and 4% Tourist Tax <br /> on Indian River County listings appearing on the Airbnb website. He also <br /> reported that Airbnb would not charge for this service. <br /> A brief discussion ensued regarding Pinellas County's Agreement with <br /> Airbnb, and staff investigating additional online providers. <br /> ON MOTION by Commissioner Zorc, SECONDED by Vice Chairman <br /> Flescher, the Board by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner O'Bryan absent), approved <br /> and authorized the Chairman to execute the Voluntary Collection <br /> Agreement for Indian River County Tourist Development Tax. <br /> 10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br /> A. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> None <br /> 10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br /> B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> (As a general rule, public discussion items should be limited to matters on <br /> which the commission may take action.) <br /> 9:29 1. Request to Speak from Wesley Davis, As a Private Citizen, <br /> a.m. Regarding All Aboard Florida Disaster Zone 167 <br /> -------- <br /> ------------------------------------ <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Wesley Davis, speaking as a private citizen, requested that <br /> the Board be proactive in addressing the potential impacts <br /> of All Aboard Florida (AAF) on the property disaster zone, <br /> which is 2,000 feet wide and 22 miles long. He felt there <br /> should have been a study showing the train's impact on <br /> local real estate values and the hidden short-falls in future <br /> tax revenues affecting the County, School Board, Cities, and <br /> governing agencies. He suggested a study be conducted to <br /> create alternative evaluations to address AAF's negative <br /> effects on property values and the tax rolls. He wanted the <br /> County's Geographic Information System (GIS) <br /> Department to identify established properties in the AAF <br /> disaster zone and notify the affected parties of possible <br /> actions and effects on their property. <br /> (Clerk's Note: Property Appraiser David Nolte responded to <br /> Wesley Davis's comments and concerns following Item <br /> 10.B.3.) <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes Page 5 <br /> March 22,2616 <br />