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W Environmental Planning and Code Enforcement Chief Roland DeBlois, using a PowerPoint presentation (on file), recalled that on February 165 2010, the Board approved an appropriation of $100,000 in Park Impact Fees as a 50% match towards a County Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application for public access improvements on the Flinn Tract of the Lagoon Greenway. He said that staff recently learned that the RTP grant application was not selected for funding, which consequently created a shortfall in the funds that were anticipated to serve as a match for the cost -share grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) for Phase B of the Lagoon Greenway project. He provided a breakdown of the estimated costs associated with the project, and recommended the Board approve a $109,000 increase in the amount of Park Impact Fees as a match towards the project improvements. Chairman Solari sought and received clarification regarding the County's commitment. Attorney Polackwich explained the requirements for spending impact fees and the need to accommodate growth. Charlie Wilson, 1057 6�' Avenue, did not oppose using impact fees, providing the proper requirements would be met. Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, questioned the amount of money in the Park Impact Fee account, asked for clarification on the project's cost, and voiced concern that he might be paying taxes twice. The Board and staff addressed Mr. Johnson's concerns. Annabel Robertson, N. 2810 Flight Safety Boulevard, voiced concern on whether this expenditure was included in the Capital Improvement Program for this budget year. She urged the Board to review Section 1000.13 of the General Impact Fee Ordinance, which prevents the expenditure of impact fees for projects not included in the Capital Improvement Plan in the previous fiscal year. B1t 14 ! PG 3 8 0 September 13, 2011 19