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opposed, he did not know what our status would be. Procedurally, he thought the applicant should come to the County first where we would do the agreement and then a copy of the agreement could be taken to the municipality. Commissioner Macht raised the issue ofwhat would happen ifthe person who applies for such a loan makes progress payments to his contractor and then never opens the business for whatever reason the business does not get their Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.). Commissioner Adams responded that there would be no traffic impact if a business does not open. Commissioner Ginn commented we might be left with an unfinished building. More discussion ensued and Assistant Administrator Baird mentioned the County would not issue a C.O. until the loan is paid off; failing that we could lien the property. Commissioner Adams suggested we could require payment by certified check or wait until their check clears the bank. She stressed the need to help the little guys and bring those kinds of business back to the county. She wanted to see this issue brought to the elected officials of both Sebastian and Fellsinere for their comments and decisions. Assistant Administrator Baird asked the Board for the criteria so staff can finalize the procedures for sending to the municipalities. He recommended this be done for projects under $50,000 for a maximum of 12 months for a loan. The procedure would be that they would make application to the County, copy to municipalities, and pay with a certified check or, if paid by personal or company check, the CO would be issued when the check had cleared the bank. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Chairman Stanbridge, the Board unanimously approved the concept of financing non-residential traffic impact fees under $50,000 for up to 12 months. Certificate of Occupancy be issued after the applicant's check clears the bank. September 3, 2002 104 n