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Mr. Thomas H. Trent, Civil Defense Director, presented quotations that he had received for boots, raincoats and flash lights. Commissioner Waddell suggested that the purchase of these items be delayed tempor— arily since there is not an urgent need for them. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded. by Commissioner Macdonald and un- animously carried that the request of the Civil Defense Director concerning the federal budget for the fiscal year from July 1, 1965, to June 30, 1966, be referred to the Clerk for incorporation in the county budget, subject to the public hearings on the budget by the Commission. The County Attorney reported that he had received a letter from Mr. W. L. Hendry, County Attorney of Okeechobee County, stating that the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County unanimously support Indian River County on their effort to obtain the Fourth District Court of Appeal and have urged their legislative delegation to support legislation in this behalf. Commissioner Waddell requested the Clerk to send a copy of this letter to Senator Barber and Repre- sentative Karst in Tallahassee. The County Attorney reported that in his opinion the Board's expenditure to purchase a page in the Anniversary Edition of the Press -Journal for county publicity would be legal. The County Engineer presented quotations for the painting of the Tax Assessor's office and Commissioner Waddell moved, seconded by Commissioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that the Tax Assessor's office by painted by Don Smith for $325.00. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution was adopted: BOOK 9 PAGE 215 MAY 51965