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811 13Q be �8; Commissioner O'Bryan recognized the need to provide support to the nonprofits during the current economic times, yet he felt concern for the Parks and Recreation Department because they continue to witness fees being waived, and hear about possible layoffs — he wanted assurance that all costs would be covered. He did not believe that the Rowing Club event, held 50 feet on the Brevard side of the County line, would be an issue. He echoed Commissioner Wheeler's thoughts regarding the implementation of a policy and enforcing it; and he voiced concerns over subsidizing the nonprofits with taxpayer dollars. Commissioner O'Bryan suggested the Rowing Club (since they do not have their 501C3 status), as a compromise, pay the nonprofit rate of $300 instead of $600, which could cover the overtime cost for weekend work. Jim Ritenour, 7250 49th Street, Vero Beach, explained the Rowing Club program, how funding is raised, and acknowledged it to be non -funded. He expressed the Club's desire to make this event so prestigious that the schools who did not attend would hear about the event and want to come next year. He hopes that the event will become a two-day event; and he shared how the event would bring in money to the County. There was a brief discussion among the Commissioners regarding this one -day event growing into a two-day event; revenue it would bring into the County; and possibly funding these events through the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Budget. Andrew Kennedy, 3001 Ocean Drive, Proctor Properties, expressed what a fantastic opportunity this would be, and was happy to hear that the property would be used for its intended purpose, so he and his colleagues agreed to cover the $300 rental fee. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and by a vote - of 2-3 (Commissioners O'Bryan, Wheeler, and Solari opposed), the MOTION FAILED. 17 February 10, 2009 • 136 P6 ?88