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Clinton quoted several sections from the Florida Constitution, the Florida Statutes, and <br />Supreme Court decisions in support of his position that the Dodgers are subject to ad <br />valorem taxes on their leasehold interest as if they had never sold the property to the County. <br />He felt this would be a good time for the Board to reconsider the whole deal. <br />Commissioner Ginn agreed with Mr. Clinton's position on the Sebring decision and <br />suggested seeking an Attorney General opinion. <br />Assistant County Administrator Joe Baird noted that the Florida League of Cities has <br />this issue on their list and wants the cities to have the same immunity as the counties have. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Ginn to <br />seek an Attorney General opinion on this issue. <br />County Attorney Rangel offered to research the issue prior to the Board taking the <br />step of seeking an Attorney General opinion. <br />Commissioner Macht noted that the County's bond counsel is hired to provide his <br />professional opinion and he believed the Board should rely on that opinion. <br />MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. <br />NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN <br />9.B.2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS - BRIAN T. HEADY - <br />ISSUES RELATING TO VARIOUS TOPICS <br />The Board reviewed a letter of January 29, 2002: <br />FEBRUARY 5, 2002 <br />-56- <br />n s <br />fi <br />nn <br />• <br />r <br />