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Chairman Scurlock believed, in any event, when we do go with a countywide program, there will be a need for some satellite facilities as we grow. Commissioner Bird felt this is an excellent location for the hub of recreation activities. He asked City Manager Little if what they have in mind is that the county make the site and building available and the City do for the renovation. City Manager Little advised that he has not had a chance to talk to the Council about this, but the situation is that they have borrowed and signed notes and taken down $400,000 for new recreation administration offices under the Sunshine State Pool, of which they are a charter member, and they have 12 months to spend that money or it becomes non tax exempt. Mr. Little felt the quick answer to Commissioner Bird's questions is that if the County turns the title over to the City of Vero Beach, they will build the building and have it open 12 months from now, and it will be a joint City/County administration building. Administrator Balczun wished to know when we talk about turning over title, if we are talking about the entire remaining free site, which is a fairly substantial piece of land, and it was confirmed it would be the entire site except for the ambulance squad property. Mayor Macht asked if the building would be capable of an addition at some time, and Mr. Block explained it is within the setbacks in the middle of the property and could be added to. Councilman Howard spoke strongly in favor of building a new building as he felt the costs would be very close. City Manager Little agreed that the costs would-be close, but pointed out that there is twice the square footage in the renovated building as opposed to a new building for the same cost. Discussion continued as to the exact acreage in the site, and Commissioner Wheeler asked if the deed could be constructed so that if we create a district that would go to the district. 13 JUN 8 1988Box .73 FACE 13