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The Committee uses the rest of the proceeds to improve the Fellsmere community. They gave <br />$45,000 to the County to hire a project coordinator because they hoped to see the school’s <br />renovations move forward more rapidly. He estimated it would cost in excess of a million dollars <br />to completely renovate the school. <br />Commissioner Wheeler would like to see responsibility for the school go back to <br />Fellsmere. He pointed out the City has a new city manager coming on board and inquired if, under <br />any prior agreements, the County could give the school back to the City. They would be able to <br />hire their own project coordinator to move the project forward and pursue grants. <br />Chairman Neuberger considered the school a little treasure and thought we should <br />do our best efforts to help Fellsmere renovate the school. He understood that Frog Leg Festival’s <br />proceeds had paid for the work accomplished thus far. <br />Commissioner Davis did not know if Fellsmere wants it back, but cooperation <br />between the City and the County would be appropriate especially in historical preservation of a <br />facility that is important to the City, the community and the north county. <br />Commissioner Wheeler saw Fellsmere coming unto its own and this would be a <br />project that would be good for the City. He thought we should try to assist but not have full <br />responsibility particularly now in light of the tight resources after the hurricanes. He suggested the <br />County should contact the City to see if they are willing to take it back. <br />Commissioner Lowther agreed to what Commissioner Wheeler was proposing but <br />stated his opposition for leasing a facility for $1 to those who want to use it. <br />County Administrator Baird noted that the Festival proceeds were all turned back to <br />the City, the park and the school. <br />Commissioner Bowden was delighted in the success of the Festival and indicated <br />her support for exploring the return of the School to the City. <br /> <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Lowther for discussion, to <br />December 7, 2004 <br />8 <br /> <br />