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9'a <br />Commissioner Tippin felt that exclusivity is not what works in this county; these <br />people have some rights. too. and they need decent. clean housing. He recalled the big <br />turmoil when affordable housing was built on Indian River Boulevard. He suggested <br />Chairman Ginn survey who lives there: elementary and high school teachers, Sheriff's <br />deputies, and police officers. He had not heard anything about an increase in crime. <br />Chairman Ginn stated that there has been an increase in crime and the Sheriff's office <br />could be contacted for that information. Everything is done for the developer who gets the <br />tax credits, which he can sell, and the density bonus The County gets the additional <br />requirements for police protection, schools, and parks. These people are living somewhere <br />now. She did not oppose affordable housing, but it needs to be in the areas where it is <br />needed and all the pluses should not be given to the developers who are coming here from <br />out of county. <br />Responding to questions from Commissioner Adams, Chairman Ginn knew that some <br />developers have been taking these benefits and using the money for their next development. <br />The County is then covering the additional services which has a serous impact on the county. <br />Commissioner Adams felt this was discrimination against people who do not have a <br />decent income and do not even meet the median income. Further, she felt that Chairman <br />Ginn was saying that these low-income people were bringing crime, which is not correct. <br />Chairman Ginn thought it necessary to get the Sheriffs report. She had pointed out <br />these things in the past about affordable housing and at the very least the Board ought to <br />expect sewer, water, and transportation impact fees up front when they are supposed to be <br />paid. She felt that if the County insists the fees be paid up front, somehow the developer will <br />come up with the funds and still make a profit. In many cases, only a percentage of the units <br />are given to affordable housing and this is a developer's bonanza. <br />Commissioner Adams told of meeting a homeless family in their little camp in the <br />February 13, 2001 <br />111 <br />BKH7PG123 <br />