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fi • 14 ,L • In concluding his remarks, Director Frame believed the modular units placed on County -owned property in proximity to the Administration Building would be the best economic choice. The lots purchased by the County adjacent to the Purchasing Warehouse would be ideal, but land use issues may not be able to be resolved within the short time frame. He understood the City of Vero Beach could issue a site plan approval in 6 weeks should the Board decide to purchase and place the modular units in the area by the circular drive or east parking lot at the Administration Building. Commissioner Macht advised that he was informed by Superintendent Dr Roger Deering that the Indian River County School District had a number of surplus portables that could be donated for the County's use. In response to Commissioner Adams' inquiry about the 43`d Avenue Trade Center, Director Frame cited build -out costs for that location versus the amortized cost of the modulars. Commissioner Adams remarked that all the departments are cramped but she did not want to have "trailer bodies" on the Administration Building's property. Supervisor of Elections Kay Clem stressed the importance ofhaving both storage and working space in the same location. She specified the modular units would be the least expensive solution for her office and storage to be co -located and pointed out that a location at or close to the Administration Building would also allow the proximity to other offices, particularly the Property Appraiser, for the convenience of the public. She commented on the inconvenience to the public since the Tax Collector moved out of the building. As to the cramped conditions in her office, she advised that her staff was literally having to put together pollworker manuals and clerk's bags on the floor. She believed she had mentioned this need to the Board in the past. Commissioner Ginn felt used modulars from the School Board were inappropriate. She preferred the G E modular units in proximity to the Administration Building. March 5, 2002 53 B► 1 •