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r MAY 1 � 19833_ Commissioner Scurlock read from the memo which states "private channel of Vero Isles." The Board continued to debate whether the County could take money from the General Fund to maintain the daybeacons, the same as we do to maintain the County parks, etc. It was suggested that the words "if possible" be added to the Motion, but after some discussion, the Chairman announced that the Motion stands as made with the funds limited to coming from the Boating Improvement Fund. The Chairman CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried 4-1, with Commissioner Lyons voting in opposition. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO BACKHOES FOR ROAD & BRIDGE DEPT. The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/9/83: rO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: May 9, 1983 FILE: County Commission THRU: Michael Wright, County Administrator SUBJECT: west to Purchase Two Backnoes for the Road and Bridge Depaazt�.nt FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., - Public Works Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS REFERENCES: During the FY -82/83 Budget Hearings,.the Board of County Commission approved funding in the amount of $653,737 for Road and Bridge Department Capital Equipment. Bids have been awarded in the amount of $482,614.67 for all equipment approved by the Board for purchase. As a result, an account balance of $171,122.33 is uncommitted. At this time, the Road and Bridge Department requests permission to purchase a full size backhoe and a mini backhoe. .The justification for the purchase Of this equipment is as follows: Full Size Backhoe 1) The Water and Sewer Department is in need of a backhoe. The Road and Bridge Department would like to transfer a 1976 International Backhoe to Utilities for their use. Road and Bridge is also transfering a truck and mawing tractor to Water and Sewer. M