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in a municipality. What has occurred is the number of children per leader has been reduced so the quality of programs has improved considerably. Also, we have only, a limited number of camp areas. She suggested Ms. Renzi visit with Cliff Crawford, Recreation Department Director, to learn of other programs and also how to get on the list to take the place of a child xvvho drops out of a program. IO.A. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY REOUEST TO USE HOLMAN STADIUM - SPRING 200= Administrator Chandler reviewed the request of the Boys & Girls Club as it appeared in the backup. He explained they want to present a country music event at (Dodgers) Holman Stadium with proceeds to go to the Bays & Girls Clubs programs. Their use would be specifically for a fund raiser and he was concerned it would set a precedent. He asked the Commissioners if they wanted to allow use of the Stadium for this fund raiser and whether thev wanted to set down some kind of policy as to the use of the Stadium.. lie pointed out that there are many other organizations in the county that would want to use the facility and the Board needed to give staff guidance. Commissioner Adams thought this request was appropriate but believed the Board needs to set a policy. She mentioned the Treasure Coast Sports Commission also will schedule events at the Dodger facilities. Administrator Chandler specified that the TCSC has 12 of the 20 days, so the County needs to decide on the remaining 8. Chairman Macht suggested that the purpose to be served should be considered. Also, a determination of whether it provides a service for the community which in this instance it does. Also, is there a public benefit. The request before them meets these criteria. Commissioner Adams asked whether the Board wants to set a policy or to consider June 10, 2003 73