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2. Except for the Data General hardward, other equipment in the E-911 Center is GE equipment and compatability as well as interfacing ability demanded use of similar equipment in order to maintain reasonable costs. 3. Equipment prices quoted proposal are in line with equipment per GSA prices. in the communications of Vero or less expensive than similar 4. Time is of the essence inasmuch as installation of the equipment could be accomplished prior to walls being sealed and installers are on site preparing the equipment to be brought on line. Staff recommends approval of this budget admendment for the same reasons cited in the initial request so the Executive Group will be capable of communications with various emergency responders in any given scenario of natural or manmade disaster. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the purchase of E-911 Central Communication equipment for Emergency Management as recommended by staff. K_ Highway_Safety Grant The Board reviewed memo of OMB Director Baird: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: November 4, 1987 SUBJECT: HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director Description and Condition Indian River County is requesting permission from the Board of County Commissioners to apply to the state for a Highway Safety Grant. This grant would be used by Traffic Engineering to purchase a• thermoplastic material premelter, equipment which is used in pavement markings. Traffic engineering's staff feels that this instrument will increase highway safety and decrease maintenance schedules through the use of long -life thermoplastic markings. Further, it will allow the county to increase the quantity of signalized intersections having thermoplastic markings from 53% in 1987 to 75% by September 30, 1988, and finally to 100% by September 30, 1989 using current staffing levels. V 1 1987 17 BOOK 70 FA.�E 54