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STATEXENT BY W. W. SIEB:st'?T, JR. REGARDING DALSTROX-WILCOX AN -D V ,Ko -MAR REZONING APPLICATIONS M It has come to my attention that it is necessary for me to enter into the official records, my reasoning for denying the rezoning applications for the Dalstrom- Wilcox project and the Vero -Mar project. Arguments in support and opposition were almost identical in their presentation; hence, my reasoning for denial was the same for both projects. The impact on available and projected governmental services would have a detrimental effect on the.safety and welfare of our county. State Highway A -1-A does not now have capacity to handle the additional automobile traffic that • would be generated and improvements to this road are, at best, uncertain. We have but one bridge to service the South Beach and it is inadequate to handle todayAs traffic. Although a second bridge is in the planning stages, the immediate prospect for obtaining this critically needed facility is only marginal. Threats. of legal action by the City of Vero Beach and private citizens lead me to believe there could be a serious delay in obtaining this facility. We will soon start construction of a new hospital but we have been warned there may be a shortage of beds the day it opens. The addition of another floor is already under consideration. Recent legislation has reduced state participation in the funding of Indian River County schools, placing additional responsibility on local effort. Our school board has already expressed concern about how overcrowding will affect their goal of quality education. Double sessions have been mentioned. Although the City of Vero Beach has apparently agreed to service the area in question with water, this agreement is subject to reconsideration. A change in attitude by the current City Council i SEP 19 1973 18 a'..3?