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r s�o 49 P"�,. 7 APR 28 1982 intention of locking up that space but just need it to be available for use during emergencies. Discussion ensued about possible costs, the costs encoun- tered in other counties in building such centers, and what was actually needed in this county. It was noted that in Martin County they do use their EOC partially all the time because that is where the Sheriff's dispatcher operates. Mr. Nuzie brought up the fact that Civil Defense now receives some federal funds for various equipment, and since counties with an approved EOC are in a position to ask for a greater amount, he would like to see us remain on the high priority list. Gary Wheeler of the Indian River County Public Safety Advisory Committee, wished to clarify the fact that the idea of moving the EOC to the Administration Building was evolved by the Public Safety Committee with the thought of helping with the immediate problem of overcrowding at the jail. The Motion was made to move the EOC to the Administration Building with the thought that this would be a 2 - 5 year solution until the new jail was built, and those funds would then serve a double purpose by having the jail complex and the EOC all under one roof. Chairman Scurlock commented that any funds spent for renovating the proposed area would not be lost because it would be available for office purposes later. He believed we should remodel for temporary use for the EOC with the thought of addressing the permanent situation later, possibly in conjunction with the jail. It. was generally agreed this sounded more reasonable. Commissioner Lyons urged that any remodeling be done with the use of movable partitions rather than permanent ones. Bill Koolage, interested citizen, appreciated the concern being shown for the safety of the county citizens, but was not in favor of ambitious plans for a fall -out proof and almost bomb proof shelter since he believed there is no way to protect anyone 5