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Subsequently, the intended new fire station site was moved from the terminal area to its existing location off 43rd Avenue. The partially completed train- ing facility was then relinquished so that a new complete training facility with a fire tower could be constructed adjacent to the airport fire station on 43rd Avenue. This decision was predicated on the ready availability of fire fighting equipment as well as the need for a six inch water main to be connected to fire hydrants for hands-on training of fire units throughout the County. Consequently, the $15,000 request to the County that was made on July 19, 1977, did not contemplate any previous monies given to the Vero Beach Fire Department for a fire training facility. Indeed, the fire tower was again a new entity to - be funded from current and/or future resources. You are aware of the problems that were existent in obtaining the services of a contractor who could complete; the construction within the financial restrictions imposed with the $15,000 budgetary limit. Therefore, predicated on the above, it is fe'spectfully requested that the Board of County Commissioners complete the agreed upon funding -of the $15,000 for the fire tower that is almost complete. The $4,000 has been consumed for fire training activities and is no longer available to meet this obligation. it is evident that there have been several changes in fire service fiscal matters and needs since Fiscal Year 1969, however, the funding considerations, agreements and obligations made each year are designed to meet the current needs of both . the city and county on the most cost effective basis possible. We therefore, in the spirit of mutual cooperation, request the payment of $5,081 to complete this needed training tower for the City -County Fire Department. The city has no funds budgeted for this purpose. Your kind consideration of this matter will be greatly appreciated. TRN/rh very truly yours, T. R. Naso Director COMMISSIONER Loy COMMENTED THAT THIS ALL CAME ABOUT WHEN SHE CALLED TO FINANCE OFFICER BARTON'S ATTENTION THE FACT THAT A LONG TIME AGO WE PAID THE CITY OF VERO BEACH $4,000, WHICH WAS TO BE HALF OF THE OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TO BUILD THE FIRE TOWER. WHEN WE RECEIVED THE BILL FROM THE CITY FOR $5,081.00 AS THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE ON THE FIRE TOWER, WE, THEREFORE; PAID ONLY $1,081.00, AND EXPLAINED ABOUT THE $4,000 PAID PREVIOUSLY. THIS RESULTED IN MR. MASON'S LETTER OF JANUARY 10TH, EXPLAINING WHERE THE ORIGINAL $4,000 WENT AND ASKING FOR AN ADDITIONAL $4,000 TO COMPLETE THE FIRE TOWER. COMMISSIONER SIEBERT NOTED THAT IF WE PAID THE ADDITIONAL $4,000 OUR TOTAL CONTRIBUTION WOULD BE $19,000, BUT STATED THAT HE BE- LIEVED AFTER WE PAID THEM THE $4,000, WE STILL BUDGETED THE $15,000. COMMISSIONER LOY AGREED THAT WAS SO AND NOTED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE FOUND IN WRITING TO CLARIFY THE $4,000 PAYMENT MADE IN 1973, AND, IN FACT, THE ONLY THING THAT IS IN WRITING REGARDING 59 Boa 38 PAGE 499