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Staff Recommendation <br />Staff recommends Alternative 1, whereby the Board of Commissioners approves funding fireworks for <br />the cities of Sebastian and Vero Beach. Additionally, staff recommends approval of the attached budget <br />amendment to allocate these funds. M.S.T U. Fund contingencies will provide funding of $5,000. <br />Sandra Bowden, Mayor of the City of Vero Beach, made a brief presentation asking <br />the Board for a grant in the amount of $7,500 toward fireworks for the City's 4th of July <br />annual celebration. The total cost is $15,000 and the City is putting in $7,500. <br />Commissioner Adams recalled last year the County gave $5,000 based on a last- <br />minute emergency need. Previously the County has contributed $2,500. <br />Assistant Administrator Baird advised the source of funding would be MSTU <br />contingencies. He recommended the cities match the County's dollars by taking it out of <br />their general fund. <br />Administrator Chandler recalled that in the past the County gave $2,500 to each City, <br />Vero Beach and Sebastian, and that last year the amount were increased to $5,000. <br />Mayor Bowden asked the Board to make the contribution at least $5,000. She stated <br />it was difficult for the City to come asking for dollars. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, to give both City of Vero Beach <br />and City of Sebastian $2,500 toward their fireworks displays; MOTION DIED for lack of <br />a second. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Stanbridge, <br />SECONDED BY Commissioner Tippin, to grant $5,000 to both <br />City of Vero Beach and City of Sebastian for fireworks <br />displays. <br />March 6, 2001 <br />116 <br />EKI67PG375 <br />