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JUL .2 5 1984 BOOK 557F.{QF. 784 <br />GRASS SEED - COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis explained that the <br />estimated cost of seeding 44 acres at the fairgrounds site <br />at Kiwanis-Hobart Park is $11,500 -- approximately 7.5 lbs <br />per 1000 feet. Along with that they would like to have some <br />money for fertilizer, mulch and relocation of trees, which <br />would bring the amount to $15,000. Since they hope to have <br />grass established by January in order to park cars on it <br />during fair time, they need to start seeding very shortly <br />and need the funds now. <br />Administrator Wright advised that the money would come <br />out of the general fund contingency. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the <br />Board authorize the expenditure of $15,000 <br />for the seeding and landscaping of the <br />Fairgrounds site at Kiwanis-Hobart Park, and <br />approve the appropriate budget amendment. <br />Chairman Scurlock asked if we have looked into the <br />possibility of receiving any donations for this project and <br />Administrator Wright stated that we are receiving <br />significant donations right now, but nobody wants to give <br />grass seed away. <br />Director Davis reported that it will be Pensacola grass <br />at $.74 a pound. A pond will be dug on the north side of <br />the property which will be used for sprinkling the grass, <br />but some sort of an irrigation system would be needed. <br />Intergovernmental Relations Director Tommy Thomas <br />pointed out that there is an agricultural well out there <br />that could be used. <br />15 <br />