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would be about the same size as the room the Fire Department is presently utilizing for its equipment. The equipment itself would cost $6,477.80, and he anticipated an expense of about $8,000 to construct the additional room, or about $15,000 in total to get this program started. The Sheriff emphasized that he has looked all over for space to house this equipment, but there is just no space that is not being utilized. He further reported that he has instituted a mandatory exercise program and noted that the equipment is portable; it is not tied down; and can be relocated; but they do need a structure to put it in. Chairman Bird questioned whether $8,000 was sufficient to construct such a room, and Sheriff Dobeck informed him that he has a good purchasing agent and the community is coming forward with some donations and giving them a good deal on the costs. Commissioner Bowman entered the meeting at 1:55 P.M. Commissioner Wodtke did not see how we can build special rooms for the police to exercise in when we are telling our employees they can't have raises. He also noted we might receive the same request from other County Departments. Commissioner Wodtke agreed individuals need to be in shape, but felt they should be responsible for this themselves. Commissioner Scurlock felt that obviously a healthy employee is a better benefit, but when we got in a similar situation with the firemen, he anticipated that there would be more requests. He did not have a problem with buying the equipment and felt.we should be able to use confiscated funds in any way that relates to combatting Icrime. His main concern was that the $8,000 for the room would be money down the drain when we relocate the.Jail. Commissioner Bowman asked if seizure funds can be used for capital expense only. M AUG 1'71983 Baox 51PAA7