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i <br />I <br />In 2004, our county was hit by the eyes of two hurricanes back to back. Our studios <br />were destroyed and yet we kept broadcasting. Our radio stations banded together <br />under adverse conditions to work hand in hand with local and federal authorities to <br />meet the needs of our residents hurt by these storms. We went to an all news format <br />to provide emergency information as requested by government authorities and as called <br />for under the circumstances. Radio "threw out the format book" during this time to <br />help Floridians emerge from this challenge as strong communities who bonded together <br />from this experience. <br />If there is a message we'd like to send it is the long-standing symbiotic collaboration the <br />radio group has had with this area, and the commitment we have to promulgating good <br />will and safety of the residents of our area. In order to do this, last year alone we aired <br />the equivalent of over $250,000 in Public Service Announcements, many of which <br />benefitted our home county of Indian River. We would propose that additionally instead <br />of cash advertising expenditures that the County be allotted an amount equivalent to <br />the easement rent at no cost to promote important messages as Ms. Swan and Mr. Loar <br />have chosen to do. <br />We'll look forward to continuing our discussions on this matter with hopes that the <br />County might see the value of the association in lieu of a cash contribution. <br />Sincerely; <br />Jim Davis <br />Signed electronically: Sent via e-mail to avoid delay: Hard copy to follow. <br />(tz,K <br />