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Commissioner Bird stated that he would vote for the Motion because he does feel it is a positive step forward, but he has reservations that possibly we are not going far enough as he still was concerned about taking back the deed. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried 4 to 1 with Commissioner Wheeler voting in opposition. The following letter was sent to the School District: February 6, 1987 HAND DELIVERED Dr. James A. Burns Superintendent Indian River County School District 1900 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Re: Gifford Community Center Dear Dr. Burns: This letter is to inform you that on February 3, 1987 the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County made the following decisions by formal vote with regard to the Gifford Community Center. First, the County donated the property to the School District for construction.of the Center, and the County does not wish to take back title to the property. Second, the County is willing to contribute, by participation or otherwise, site work worth up to $50,000.00 for the Center. Third, the County would be willing to contribute between $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 for expenses for the first year of operation of the Center; however, the County will not commit to a specific annual appropriation at this time. Rather, the County will constder an appropriation each year a request is made during the County's annual review of its O&M budget. I hope this clarifies the Board's position with regard to the Gifford Community Center, and I am confident the efforts of the School District and the County's participation as outlined above will result in a facility which admirably serves the community's needs. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS G Don C. S urlock, J . Chairman FEBv �, � 51 600K 7 240 L