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position to ask for the two state fundings as soon as we get property tied up. On the federal monies, we would have to be further along in the planning process, but still could have the opportunity to make our application before the end of the next fiscal year Director Thomas informed the Board that he has turned what information he has over to Representative Patchett and has an appointment with him later this week. Commissioner Lyons noted that another one of the things discussed was the possibility of obtaining a consultant to generate the program for construction of the library. He is waiting to hear some possible names and will take this before the Library Advisory Committee. LOWENSTEIN BEQUEST TO LIBRARY Commissioner Lyons informed the Board that Mr. Julian Lowenstein left about $150,000 to the Vero Beach Library, but in the meantime the ownership of the library has changed and there was some possible question as to whether it would have any affect on—the-beque-st. 'The Library Advisory Committee has recommended to the County Commission that the bequest be put into a specialized project, such as construction or material acquisi- tions for a particular department for the Vero Beach Library, possibly for a children's room or a genealogy room to be dedicated in Mr. Lowenstein's honor. The Library Board further requests that these monies for the construction or materials are to be kept separate from any bond issue monies or county tax dollars that are received. Furthermore, should the Indian River Country Library Association receive the bequest, it will donate it to Indian River County as beneficiary of this bequest. Commissioner Lyons requested that the Commission adopt the recommendation of the Advisory Board so there isn't any question to Mrs. Lowenstein that this money is earmarked for a special purpose. 70 BOOK 66 FA,- 270 ®CT 2 8 1986