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10. B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM CHARLIE WILSON, IMPACT FEE <br />CONSULTANTS, REGARDING ASKING THE COMMISSION TO REQUEST <br />SCHOOL BOARD TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO <br />CONTINUE TO COLLECT IMPACT FEES, REQUEST AN OPINION FROM THE <br />FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL, REVIEW AFFIDAVIT TO BE SIGNED BY <br />CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER <br />Charlie Wilson, Impact Fee Consultants, PO Box 651114, discussed his concerns about <br />the School District's expenditure of the Public Education Facilities Impact Fees ("Education <br />Impact Fees"). He requested that the Board: (1) research the legal requirements associated with <br />the Education Impact Fees; and (2) require a full accounting from the Indian River County <br />School Board showing its expenditures and providing justification for continuing to collect and <br />use the Education Impact Fees <br />A lengthy discussion followed between the Commissioners, staff, and Mr. Wilson with <br />regards to the Education Impact Fees, and the proper use of said funds by the School Board. <br />County Administrator Baird explained that Tindale -Oliver, Inc. would be returning with a <br />report on the Education Impact Fees, after getting input from the School Board. <br />After further discussion, the Board asked: (1) the County Attorney to research the 2005 <br />Interlocal Agreement between the County and the School Board for Public Education Facilities <br />Impact Fees to explore the County's legal obligations in regards to the Education Impact Fees; <br />and (2) staff to return with a report on the School Board's collections and expenditures. <br />Althea McKenzie voiced support for Mr. Wilson's request for transparency by the <br />School Board <br />April 8, 2014 9 <br />