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DEC 2 1986 BOOK 6 r,� 5 This situation has recently been recognized as a problem by both the City of Vero Beach and Indian River County. In each jurisdiction, there are several areas where the house numbering does not conform to the established system. Because of resis- tance by local residents, it is difficult for the staff to change incorrect existing house numbers. Without an ordinance _ requiring adherence to the established system, correcting. problems becomes almost impossible. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: In staff meetings between the County and the City of Vero Beach, a consensus has been reached regarding this matter. After assessing conditions, both staffs feel that a formal ordinance officially establishing the grid system and requiring conformity to it is necessary. Consequently, the staff of each jurisdiction developed a draft ordinance to accomplish the stated purpose. Several alternatives exist regarding the 911 situation. First, the Commission has the choice of taking no action and retaining the existing system with its flaws, including some inaccurate house numbering or incorrectly designated roadways. Alter- nately, ---the Commission could direct staff to initiate the process of adopting a grid/house numbering/911 ordinance. Another alternative is to implement an ordinance either county- wide or limited to the unincorporated area. Since the staff of the City of Vero Beach already has a. draft ordinance as does the County staff, either alternative would be supported by the city staff. Because of the countywide nature of the 911 system, the staff feels that the ordinance should be countywide in scope. It is the staff's position that an ordinance formalizing the grid system and requiring conformance with it is necessary. This is a position shared not only by the City of Vero Beach but also by the emergency agencies which use the 911 system on a daily basis. To get the most effective ordinance, it would. be necessary to combine the existing draft ordinances of both the City and the County into one ordinance to have countywide jurisdiction. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the staff to initiate the process of adopting a house numbering/911 ordinance to be effective countywide. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- missioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized staff to initiate the process of adopting a countywide house numbering/911 ordinance. L. Out -of -County Travel ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- missioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized out -of -County travel for Commissioners and appropriate 14 ;;J