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November B, 2003 Page 3 Lange noted that the bid was approximately $26,000 below budget. It was moved by Holt, seconded by Berger, and carried 5-0 to award the bid for the two (2) utility bed trucks, the 1 -ton 4X4 flatbed truck, and the % -ton pickup truck to Paradise Chevrolet in the amount of $89,577.90; funds to be taken from account 10-20-340-4819. C. Consideration Of Open Space District Advisory Committee Recommendations Ward referenced the documentation, and said that the District received correspondence from the Ventura County Board of Supervisors relative to recommendations for forming, funding and governing a Ventura County regional open space district. He noted that, at the time the matter was considered in April 2003, Board consensus was to support the broad objectives and associated recommendations of the committee, with a single exception, that being financing methodology. He stated two options available to the Board; reiterate the current District position, or formulate an alternative response. Ward said that Gibson served as co-chair of the committee and was a presenter of the report to the Board of Supervisors. He invited to Gibson to provide additional insight. Lange thanked Gibson for his work on the committee. Gibson stated that the recommendations were developed over 18 months, 41 organizations were represented, and (OSDAC) Open Space District Advisory Committee defined consensus as "the recommendations may not have been the first choice of all members, but all members 'can live with' the recommendation package." He discussed the composition and recommendations of the committee, including definitions and criteria for proposed open space acquisitions and projects, and a funding mechanism of 118 cent sales tax with a 10 -year sunset clause, and an appointed board as a governing option. Concluding, he said that the committee recommended two issues be put on the 2004 ballet for voter approval; establishment of an open space district, and a sales tax funding mechanism. Jacobsen stated his support for the measure, contingent on the ballot language drafted. Gibson concurred.