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ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR COURTHOUSE Administrator Wright noted that, if we are not going to purchase the Bell building, it appears the Sheriff will be remaining in the Annex for sometime, and it is urgent to find more space. He reported that staff has been checking around, and there is a possibility of acquiring the Title and Trust Building, adjacent to and southwest of the existing Courthouse. This building has 6,000 sq. feet of space, and a dozen or so parking spaces. If we should buy it, we will not be changing the use as we would probably move the States Attorney in it or some similar type office. The Administrator stated that staff would like to be authorized to pursue the acquisition of this building as part of the expansion of the Courthouse. Commissioner Scurlock felt that Commissioner Wodtke already is authorized to work with staff on acquiring space, and he would just suggest that we request the City of Vero Beach to give us a letter that this would not be considered a change of use. Commissioner Wodtke commented that there are four lots adjacent to this that might be available. The City, however, recently passed a new parking ordinance, and he believed it is very important to make a full evaluation of that ordinance to determine just how it will affect our parking and our future plans as to how we can expand. He believed the City's ordinance will affect the Administration Building also. Commissioner Bird stated that he would like Commissioner Wodtke to continue to work with staff on the acquisition of additional office space for the Courthouse. The Board concurred. Administrator Wright noted that the City may revisit and change their parking ordinance. George Gross, interested citizen, informed the Board that the new ordinance does not apply to C -2A, which was excepted. However, a new study is being performed and is looking at all of the downtown properties. W MAR 2 01985 F""261