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• conservatively, to at least meet the code until it becomes more clear. They have petitioned for a declaratory statement from the Florida Building Commission to explain how the three maps interpolate. The FBC meets monthly and is scheduled to meet March 25`h and 26`h in Orlando. At this stage, with the advice of Kimley Horn, our consultant, the Building Division is recommending a certain map as the wind speed map for Indian River County and the map only covers the land which is within the jurisdiction of the County. There was a brief discussion about how the lines were determined and Mr Akins explained that there was an attempt to follow natural barriers since the DCA lines were not available when the consultant for the County was hired. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Tim Zorc, 610 Bridgewater Lane SW, advised he was representing the Treasure Coast Builders Association, Indian River Chapter. He had just returned from Tallahassee and seen what other counties have been doing with this issue. He specified he has a high level of confidence in the map and the research done by Indian River County. He thought there was some questionable information in bordering counties that has created some questions. The State will come in to make a determination but only by request. He felt confidence that this could be moved through the first reading but asked to reserve the right, if the Building Commission comes up with something different from what we have adopted, to revisit it and update it with the revised data. At this time, however, the Building Commission has a have multitude of issues before them and a determination by them may take a while. Another item mentioned in Tallahassee is how the insurance companies determine premiums, which is currently based on flood zones and elevations. There is concern that the insurance companies may determine their premiums based on the way a March 5, 2002 93 UR !9 •