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Renee Renzi, Waverly Place, asked if vehicles would be able to access the area. She felt the money could be better spent by putting the lagoon observation deck and canoe /kayak access dock at the end of 45th Street since it already has automobile access. The Commissioners explained why this could not be accomplished. Ken Grudens, 931 Starflower, Sebastian, representing Indian River Land Trust, provided background and emphasized that even though the improvements are on County property (Flinn Tract), the Indian River Land Trust Lagoon Greenway project is a partnership. He urged the Board to move this project forward. Attorney Polackwich read from Sections 1000.1 1, 1008.04, and 1000.13 of the General Impact Fee Ordinance, and gave his interpretation of each provision. He pointed out that even though a proposed program is set forth at the beginning of the year, if a project opportunity arises that meets ordinance and law requirements, the Board would be authorized to spend the funds on that project. Ms. Robertson responded with a difference of opinion regarding compliance with the ordinance for expending the money. Management and Budget Director Jason Brown reported that although this project was included in the Capital Improvement Plan, it is being brought back to the Board because the exact dollar amount was not specified. He noted that since the RTP grant was not awarded to the County, there is a shortfall of $109,000. He thereafter explained the process of presenting the Capital Improvement Program to the Board for various expenditures. He stressed that the Budget is amended when necessary, but always in accordance with the Statutes. September 13, 2011 20