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OCT 17 1994 BooK 58 FVIcP 661 emergency situation. The Sheriff requested that the Board reach a decision in regard to the two boats and expansion of the marine patrol. He noted that boats have a long life. Question rose as to whether the new boats would be kept on land or in the water - and Sheriff Dobeck noted that their existing boat has a considerable problem with barnacles. He felt one boat could be kept behind the jail and one at the Beach Fire Station. They would like to keep them covered in some manner, and possibly an officer could take one home at night on a trailer. Commissioner Bird asked about the interaction between this patrol and the Florida Marine Patrol. Sheriff Dobeck stated that the primary responsibility of the Florida Marine Patrol is boating safety, improper boat registra- tion, improper equipment, etc. He believed there will be some overlap, but noted that the Florida Marine Patrol does not patrol the housing developments along the river re possible burglaries, etc. Commissioner Wodtke questioned the need for a $14,000 four- wheel drive vehicle to pull these boats if the patrol people are going to be working full time. The Sheriff explained that there would be dual utilization of the vehicle, and the four-wheel drive would be needed for emergency situations on the beach. He further noted that if we have an emergency at Sebastian Inlet, it would be much quicker to haul the boat up there than go by way of the river. Commissioner Wodtke felt we have an ordinance prohibiting vehicles on the beach, and Attorney Brandenburg agreed, but stated there is an exception for special governmental activities at the discretion of the Board. Also, the Ordinance is not applicable to the Sheriff when he is in pursuit. Commissioner Bird commented that this payment seems relatively painless because we are getting the monies from 26