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work on the Wabasso Causeway project. He looked forward to working with the County on waterways assistance projects and will welcome their phone calls. He presented a ceremonial check for $120,000, but the actual total from the District was about $140,000. Mark Crosley added that over the last 10 years, FIND has given a little over one million dollars for about $2.3 million in waterway projects in Indian River County. He commented it has been a pleasure working with our wonderful staff and looks forward to working with us in the future. Commissioners mentioned different projects in praising FIND as being a wonderful partner. 5.C. PRESENTATION BY RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGARDING GRAND OPENING OF THE GIFFORD POOL Pat Callahan, Recreation Director, was excited about this Gifford Pool being the first public swimming pool in unincorporated Indian River County. She told of all the special features for all ages found there. She introduced Joan Woodhouse and Nancy Johnson, two local children advocates, who raised the bulk of the $1.870 million construction costs. Joan Woodhouse, a volunteer, told how the private sector and public sector collaborated to benefit the community and make this dream some true. She invited everyone to the July 14th grand opening. The fun and recreation this facility will provide will enhance the lives of many people. She chronologized the fund raising efforts and the resulting $1.87 million raised. The fund raising efforts will continue until the remaining $75,000 is raised. She spoke of the County's role in this project also and credited many individuals and groups for their help in this wonderful addition to the county. Sue Hanson, the Gifford Pool complex facility manager, presented shirts to the Commissioners and invited everyone in the county to attend the grand opening. As someone July 10, 2001 4 BI(IIOPG005