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Vice Chairman Tippin pointed out that south county is the fastest growing area in the <br />county and is as far from the main library as Gifford. He seconded the motion with the <br />specific inclusion of a south county location and did not want to put one location above the <br />other. <br />It appeared there was CONSENSUS to look at funding during the up -corning budget <br />process. <br />Victor Hart, 4659 34th Avenue, spoke of the need for educational materials for the <br />residents in Gifford. He noted that historically the Black people have tried to get <br />information and have received the "leftovers" which has kept them educationally and <br />financially behind. He was not against receiving used materials, but pointed out this county <br />is under a Federal court order. He specified the community was trying to work in good spirit <br />to get books and the necessary hookups for that library. The donors to the building fund are <br />now looking to the Board of Directors to get the library operational. He urged the <br />Commissioners to come and visit the facility and see the activity there, particularly on a <br />Monday night, and further stressed the need for a library in the facility for the children's <br />sake to improve their failure rate on the FCAT tests. <br />Carter Hopkins, 1580 Gracewood Lane, advised he is a director of the Gifford <br />Youth Activity Center and the person charged with most of the fund-raising. He pointed out <br />the County is a very vital partner in the Gifford Youth Activity Center and the Gifford <br />Aquatic Center. He was led to believe there would be a library filled with books and with <br />Internet service and that belief was espoused in the fund-raising efforts. The books and the <br />Internet connection are needed. He advised of many positive results that are occurring <br />because of the Center. The recycled furniture will be gratefully accepted but used books <br />need to be relevant. The investment is a small price to pay to keep children on the right <br />track. He asked the Board to get the Internet hooked up and operational. The children and <br />FEBRUARY 5, 2002 <br />Pv <br />L. to <br />-80- <br />