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local wind zone map is adopted. <br />Community Development Director Robert Keating pointed out that this ordinance <br />will not require a second reading before adoption. We maintain our map is correct. Right <br />now, staff is accepting applications and needs to know what wind speed to apply until a final <br />decision comes from the Florida Building Commission. Staff is committed to corning back <br />with a change if the FBC decides our map is incorrect. <br />A brief discussion was held regarding insurance premium reductions based on the <br />code. <br />It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the <br />public hearing. <br />In response to Commissioner Adams' inquiry as to whether the Board could change <br />the zones, Director Keating specified that generally the maps provided by the State show the <br />contour lines and the discretion given to local government is to set the final contour lines <br />along natural features so that it is easy to administer. They are restricted from moving them <br />too much, particularly to lessen the applicable wind speed. <br />Mr. Russ added that the emergency rule in place mandates using the map from the <br />Department of Community Affairs which has used the geographical boundaries. In addition, <br />he described how delay has led to the confusion in the maps to the public, to the builders, <br />and to the local jurisdictions. Kimley Horn and our staff has great confidence in our <br />interpretation of the contours on our map. He recently learned that Brevard County is <br />implementing and interpreting the maps the way we have, but St. Lucie County may have <br />problems. <br />In response to County Attorney Paul Bangel, Mr. Russ explained that because <br />Fellsmere is not in a bisect area and lies very clearly in one zone, they technically did not <br />March 5, 2002 <br />94 <br />BR <br />