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and an administrative assistant is needed. He pointed out the TCSC had brought the Law Enforcement Games will produce $12,000,000 in revenue. He can prove how many come to the area and can show the results. He asked if Vice Chairman Tippin would consider amending the motion to give the TCSC some help. Commissioner Adams agreed that significant events have been brought to the county as a result of the TCSC. The TCSC has the ability to bring major events to the county will bring substantial revenue in return for a small increase. She supported $25,000 which hi pp rted a $25,000 increase for the TCSC. Commissioner Macht pointed also to the addition of the gun range and the north county's Olympic -size pool on the recreation side as well as tourism sales tax. Vice Chairman Tippin preferred to stick with the recommendation because of the possible reduction in taxes. Assistant Administrator Baird pointed out that a lot of fund balance is coming forward in the next few years with the beach renourishment. Board members had a very hard decision. Tourist tax is running considerably less than last year, about $150,000 less than had been anticipated in the budget. The hotel people are 15% down in revenue. He reminded them that this tax is set aside and is supposed to be used to attract tourism. He could add $25,000 to the fund balance but it is up to the Board. Commissioner Ginn was hesitant to second-guess the TCSC's recommendation which Vice Chairman Tippin has tweaked a bit. June 4, 2002 Vice Chairman Tippin AMENDED the motion, SECONDED by Chairman Stanbridge, to increase the Treasure Coast Sports Commission's grant award by $15,000 for a $55,000 total. 84 rl :; r