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RECOMMENDATION: The major limiting factor in this matter is funding and the timing of the funding. Obviously, it was not factored into this year's budget requests, and there are currently no funds presently set aside to provide the needed materials. Staff has attempted to provide the Board with some options that it could consider. Staff would request that Board provide direction on this matter. General Services Director Tom Frame briefly reviewed staff's recommendation. Commissioner Ginn questioned operating costs, and Director Frame stated there will be no paid staff. An agreement will be reached with the Gifford Youth Activity Center to train volunteers and make thele responsible for the operation. The County will own the library but it will be run by volunteers. County Administrator Jim Chandler recommended that the necessary funding come from the general fund contingency. Commissioner Adams reminded the Board that there are several other libraries which need to be funded, including South County and Fellsmere. She also expressed her concern that the Gifford Youth Activity Center is only open to members. Dodgertown Elementary and Gifford Middle Schools have substantial library systems and there should be a way to rotate computer accessibility. Commissioner Ginn stated that she would like to see something done about the libraries but economic times are uncertain and it is early in the fiscal year to be drawing down the contingency fund. She suggested that planning be delayed until budget time. Director Frame stated that there are a large number of shelves available from the Main Library renovations, along with tables and books. There are no chairs available however. Assistant County Administrator Joe Baird commented that the decisions to be made regarding the 5 year sales tax extension will possibly change how we do business. This will be a very hard year economically. FEBRUARY 5, 2002 r t) 1 n 1 a C, a r - 8-