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Discussion ensued as to the possibility of the County <br />taking over the park, making it a more attractive facility <br />and possibly having a fee to make it more viable. It was <br />generally agreed the potential is there, but the problem is <br />funds. It was further noted that $5.20 a night is a fairly <br />standard fee for this type camping facility. <br />Forester Van Hoek reported that all the funds now <br />collected from the park fees go into the General Fund in <br />Tallahassee. He expressed concern about their giving over <br />control of the park to the county since this is an ideal <br />location for the Forestry Department to keep their equipment <br />to handle north county forest fires and brought up the <br />possibility of locking the camp at night and giving the <br />campers keys. <br />Chairman Scurlock assured Forester Van Hoek that the <br />County would keep space available for the Forestry personnel <br />and their equipment, but stated that he would like to <br />authorize Commissioner Bird and Supervisor Cook to see if <br />there is a vehicle to keep this park open and make it <br />self-supporting, especially since it is the only campground <br />the County has. <br />Commissioner Bird commented that it is really a rough <br />campground and would require some improvements, and Mr. Van <br />Hoek felt to bring it back up to standard would require <br />$2,000-$3,000. <br />Commissioner Wodtke stated that he would like the <br />Intergovernmental Coordinator to trace where the park fees <br />go and see if there is any chance of getting them back. <br />After further discussion, it was decided to let <br />Commissioner Bird and staff continue to work on this problem <br />and come up with some recommendations. <br />4: <br />MAR 1'719 88 N Y, Ff��F23 <br />