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Under discussion, County Administrator Baird talked about the new improvements being <br />made to the park, and advised that there are scholarships available for those children whose <br />families cannot afford to let their children join a team. He also explained that due to vandalism <br />at the park facilities, the County locked the Lacrosse field and put up the "no trespassing" signs. <br />Commissioner Solari recalled that Jason Redman talked to the Board recently with the <br />same concerns that there is no real place for children to gather after school and play an <br />unorganized game. He felt Mr Wiggins does have a point and said he would be happy to open <br />the scope a little bit, and look at what other opportunities of land may be available for children to <br />play unorganized sports. <br />Discussion ensued by the Board regarding several County owned properties that may <br />possibly serve as a place for the children to play. <br />Althea McKenzie said that the issues being discussed today were similar to those found <br />at the Gifford Park. She pointed out that 60% to 75% of children in Indian River County are <br />disadvantaged, and she felt that the County needs to start looking at our communities as a whole <br />and provide facilities for everyone. <br />10. C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS - NONE <br />11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS - NONE <br />12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />12.A. Community Development <br />12.A.1. Condemnation, Demolition and Removal of Unsafe Structures <br />Scott McAdams, MCP, CBO Building Official, addressed an error in the Tax ID number <br />on page 156 of the backup material, and provided a replacement page. <br />November 12, 2013 12 <br />I144PG565 <br />