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IUWT 14 1` 85 BOOK 66 P'r'. 6S the League will be coming back to the County and the School Board and other entities for a small amount of money to assist with'the completion of the funding package, but in -his own mind, he did not see them coming back to the County for anything in excess of $15,000-$20,000. Mr. Hunter explained that the reason the building needed to be expanded was to create space which could be utilized to accommodate other activities. Commissioner Bowman expressed her desire to see a pretty firm annual operating budget before they get too far down the road, including salaries, because she believed they were going to need at least one professional for management and coordination. Chairman Scurlock suggested that Commissioner Bird go ahead and meet with his Committee and appropriate staff and come up with firm figures on the total costs and bring them back to the Board. Commissioner Bird stated they would do that and proceed with the project on that basis. Ralph Lundy of the Gifford Progressive Civic League felt the most important thing is that we all understand that by working together, the School Board, the County, and the Gifford community could accomplish most anything. The Gifford area is the second most populated area in the county and is without a recreation center. He emphasized the need and importance of the community building, and that they are simply asking the County for its assistance. They are trying to get money from the State and other sources to the tune of $100,000, and if they are successful in getting this money, they will not need to bother the County or the School Board. However, in the event they are unsuccessful in this effort, they would like to know that they could come back and ask for some help from the School Board and the County Commission. They feel the expansion is necessary at this point because with the additional wing they will be able to generate b8