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t <br /> Todd Heckman , Chairman of the Board of Indian River Habitat for Humanity, asked the <br /> Board to consider "return on investment" whereby $ 1 . 5 million is invested now, bringing a <br /> return on revenue in the form of taxes and jobs, and money spent in our community. <br /> Renee Renzi, Waverly Place, agreed with Vice Chairman Wheeler ' s concerns but <br /> thought this issue should be fought on a higher level . <br /> Director Keating explained the difference between the NSP1 and the NSP3 programs . <br /> Commissioner Flescher felt this was an opportunity to help local citizens , and that turning <br /> down the grant would not send a clear message to Washington . He wanted to utilize the funding <br /> to place as many people that would not otherwise be placed into affordable homes . <br /> Chairman Solari did not think that turning this money back is taking the moral high <br /> ground. He felt the battle on debt must be joined, but did not think this was the appropriate place <br /> to join the battle . He believed staff made the right recommendation, and stressed the importance <br /> of spending the taxpayer' s money in a fiducially, responsible manner. <br /> The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION . Motion <br /> FAILED by a 2-3 vote ( Commissioners Flescher, <br /> O ' Bryan, and Solari opposed) . <br /> ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED <br /> by Chairman Solari, the Board by a 3 -2 vote <br /> (Commissioners Davis and Wheeler opposed), approved : <br /> ( 1 ) Resolution 2011 =010 , authorizing the Community <br /> Development Director to make application to the Federal <br /> Department of Housing and Urban Development for a <br /> Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 Community <br /> Development Block Grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2010 - <br /> February 15 , 2011 10 <br />