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� ® s Wabasso Civic League: Representative Ervin Cartwright is seeking donation of the cafeteria area for a multi-purpose community building. He also is requesting funds from the Commission to renovate the structure and once it is improved to an acceptable level, his organization will provide the necessary maintenance. In the attached report, Lynn Williams estimated minimum renovation costs to be under $8,000. Mr. Cartwright believes the estimate is too high and can be done for less. Department of Corrections; This agency is again seeking use of the site for a community-based correctional center for work release and youthful offenders. In addition to their earlier proposal, the Department has tentatively agreed to provide the necessary labor at no cost, to construct the fire department building and when reasonably feasible, to make the cafeteria available for community meetings. Discus- sions have been held regarding a lease and sub -lease arrange- ment between the County, Fire District and Department of Corrections that would stimulate sufficient funds to purchase the materials for the Fire Department building. I'll be able to discuss this possibility in more detail after the Department of Corrections inspection just prior to the Novem- ber 6th meeting. No funds would be expected from the Commis- sion. Wabasso Station, North Indian River County Fire District: The District has requested and the Commission has tentatively agreed to turn over a parcel of land in the southwest corner of the site as depicted on the attached map. To my knowledge no other organization has expressed interest in the property. If there are any questions, please advise. Administrator Wright informed the Board that Mr. Edwards of the E.O.C. is here today and feels they have a good chance to get some federal funds for renovations; a representative of the Housing Authority also is here and feels they have an even better chance to obtain some federal money to put in housing; and the D.O.C. indicated yesterday they would be willing to enter into an agreement, which, through some leases and other options, would have the net result of an building an $100,000 fire station along with the Wabasso center. Commissioner Scurlock wished to make it known right off that he was not interested in either the Department of Corrections or the Housing Authority having this property, but would prefer to work out something between E.O.C. and the Wabasso Civic League. Commissioner Bowman expressed concurrence with this posi- tion, and Commissioner Bird agreed he also would rule out the D.O.C., but he would like to hear what the Housing Authority has to say. _- ®® 63 �� 4A85 BOOK �� FAIJi89 .