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�BOOK 69 <br />FACE 447 <br />SEP 1 �d <br />FELLSMERE LIBRARY HISTORICAL GRANT <br />Commissioner Eggert referred the Board to the following <br />letter from Fellsmere Library Association: <br />Of <br />FELLSMERE LIBRARY ASSOICATION <br />Fellsmere, Florida 32948 <br />September 11, 1987 i r? 9 <br />R <br />Mrs. Carolyn Eggert, Chairman, ;. �J 79%r: ; <br />Library Board, Indian River County Commission rQ^"'4 <br />1840 25th Street ooh " ^,.' �•,j <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960 s ��'s��l:s'v <br />Re: MARION FELL LIBRARY .. •� y7 �7 4 �, __ ., , <br />Dear Mrs. Eggert: <br />The Fellsmere Library Association in coordination with the Indian <br />River County Historical Society is applying to the Department of State, <br />Bureau of Historic Preservation for a development grant. This grant <br />would provide funds for the Association to restore and refurbish the <br />Marion Fell Library. <br />This project will include repairs to the roof, reinforcement of the <br />foundation, replacement and repairs to front and back porches and steps <br />(including the addition of a handicap ramp), painting of both interior <br />and exterior, restoration of windows and doors, plus refinishing of <br />original hardwood floors. Some parking designations and driveway <br />improvements are also planned. Total project cost is estimated at <br />$10,000, local matching funds must be 50%. <br />The Fellsmere Library Association has received a commitment from <br />the City of Fellsmere for all janitoral and grounds maintenance and a <br />$3,000.00 donation for the building restoration fund from the Fellsmere <br />historical group, but in order to participate in the grant program an <br />additional $2,000.00 is needed. The Association would like to request <br />Indian River County's support for this additional monies. <br />The Marion Fell Library was established in 1915 and was the first <br />library building in Indian River County. At the present, it is being <br />researched for nomination to.the National Register of Historic Places. <br />This structure has provided the small community of Fellsmere with <br />library service for over 70 years. With the restoration and <br />refurbishing of this building and the expansion and updating of <br />materials this historical library can continue to serve this community <br />and Indian River County. <br />Our Association wishes to thank you for your consideration and <br />continued support. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mrs. Mary Carter, President <br />Fellsmere Library Association <br />Mrs. Susan Wilson, Chairman <br />Marion Fell Library Restoration <br />10 <br />� � r <br />1 <br />